How a potential drought would affect highly-coveted water in Alberta's south
With significant drought projected this summer, dry southern Alberta is facing off a particular anxiety considering its heavy reliance on irrigation, which refers to the process of watering crops artificially instead of relying on rainfall.
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With significant drought projected this summer, dry southern Alberta is facing off a particular anxiety considering its heavy reliance on irrigation, which refers to the process of watering crops artificially instead of relying on rainfall.