The “new” oil
Water—its use, reuse and conservation—has become almost as important to Alberta’s economic future as oil
It has been amazing to watch the ascendance of water as the subject around which everything else of import circulates.
Five years ago, saying the scarcity of water in southern Alberta could emerge as the potential limit to growth was met mostly with scornful responses. These days, the whole province is paying attention to preserving the supply of fresh water, and oil and gas companies are foremost among concerned stakeholders, along with government and researchers.
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