Southern Alberta residents speak up about groundwater concerns in new report - The Environment Journal

Southern Alberta residents speak up about groundwater concerns in new report - The Environment Journal

With 31 water shortage advisories in effect across Alberta as of August 18, 2025, water security remains a pressing concern despite above normal summer rain in southern regions. In watersheds such as the Oldman, forecasts range from average to much below average water supply, and years of severe drought have heightened these concerns. In recent community meetings and a public survey focused on groundwater, southern Alberta residents voiced their…