A pipeline to send water to southern Alberta? Ideas float to the surface in times of drought

Interbasin diversions — transferring water from one major river basin to another — are often suggested in times of drought. But they bring with them concerns tied to water chemistry, invasive species and Alberta’s water allocation commitments with surrounding jurisdictions.

A pipeline to send water to southern Alberta? Ideas float to the surface in times of drought
A reservoir is shown.

Interbasin diversions — transferring water from one major river basin to another — are often suggested in times of drought. But they bring with them concerns tied to water chemistry, invasive species and Alberta’s water allocation commitments with surrounding jurisdictions.