EDMONTON -- The Alberta government has announced $1 million in funding for flood and drought mitigation projects to protect communities against the effects of severe weather.
Twelve organizations in southern Alberta and other vulnerable communities across the province will share the money through the Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program.
The grants will go toward such projects as the restoration of wetlands adjacent to rivers and streams, creation of new wetlands and installation of rain gardens in urban locations.
The funding will also go to soil bioengineering, implementation of agricultural best management practices, and the increased use of beaver structures.
Environment Minister Shannon Phillips says improving natural watersheds is an important part of the province's plan to help vulnerable communities like Calgary and others across the province adapt to a changing climate.
