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Managing Transboundary Aquifers: A National Framework

CERC Research Office June 2026 1 min read

Groundwater does not respect provincial borders. This briefing evaluates the shared governance of transboundary aquifers between Alberta and Saskatchewan and proposes a national coordination framework.

Long-term agricultural and municipal stability, the Council argues, depends on cooperative monitoring and shared data standards.

References

  1. Prairie Provinces Water Board. Interprovincial Apportionment Agreement. PPWB. 2024.
  2. Environment and Climate Change Canada. Freshwater. Government of Canada. 2024.
  3. UNESCO International Hydrological Programme. Groundwater Governance and Data Standards. UNESCO. 2023.
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