Challenges and potential adaptation strategies of rural water co-ops: an Alberta case study

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dc.contributor.authorNicol, Lorraine A.
dc.contributor.authorNicol, Christopher J.
dc.date.accessioned2019-12-19T18:40:54Z
dc.date.available2019-12-19T18:40:54Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.descriptionOpen access articleen_US
dc.description.abstractWith roots going back decades, rural co-operative water systems play an important role in rural water management on the Prairies. But some of these co-operatives, especially those adjacent to large and growing urban centres, are facing significant challenges. This study focuses on water co-operatives within Rocky View County, a rural municipality adjacent to the city of Calgary. The County is experiencing significant water demand pressures from regional population growth. However, under Alberta’s water licensing allocation system, increased demand in the Bow River Basin—where the County is situated—cannot be met by acquiring additional water licenses. This study presents a preliminary exploration into the views of three groups: water managers—co-operatives as well as private systems, housing developers, and Rocky View County councillors. The views gathered relate to the extent of the water challenges, the current and future ability to manage them, potential consequences, and possible solutions. Key findings are water managers’ expressed lack of confidence in adapting to water challenges and a lack of common understanding amongst the three groups as to the seriousness and consequence of those challenges. In meeting the challenges, a solution which presents the greatest support is the development of a regional umbrella water management organization.en_US
dc.description.peer-reviewYesen_US
dc.identifier.citationNicol, L. A., & Nicol, C. J. (2018). Challenges and potential adaptation strategies of rural water co-ops: An Alberta case study. Journal of Rural and Community Development, 13(1), 13-25.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10133/5645
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherRural Development Institute, Brandon Universityen_US
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Economicsen_US
dc.publisher.facultyArts and Scienceen_US
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Lethbridgeen_US
dc.subjectWateren_US
dc.subjectCo-operativesen_US
dc.subjectRuralen_US
dc.subjectWater managementen_US
dc.subjectAlbertaen_US
dc.subjectWater co-operatives
dc.subject.lcshWater supply--Alberta
dc.subject.lcshRocky View (Alta. : Muncipal District)
dc.titleChallenges and potential adaptation strategies of rural water co-ops: an Alberta case studyen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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