On January 18, 2019, Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) launched the Water Act Approvals component of the Environmental Approvals System (EAS) OneStop. This marked a significant change from the conventional application process to a new, online system for the administration of Water Act approvals and notices. The EAS OneStop is a web-based, risk-based, data-driven system that provides clear direction about information required for applications, increases the consistency and transparency of the application process for applicants, and removes several internal steps resulting in reduced application processing times. The Water Act Approvals Project is the first phase in transforming our regulatory approach towards a one-window, integrated approvals process.

Who should attend training?

Any person or company planning to undertake an activity that may affect the land or vegetation under or around a water body, or may affect the location, flow, or quality of the water or aquatic environment, requires prior authorization and must submit an application or notice to Alberta Environment and Parks.

Which Water Act applications are part of this change?

The following applications are part of this change:

New approval applications

Approval amendment applications  

Code of Practice notices

Note: Applications for water use licenses and temporary diversion licenses under the Water Act are not currently part of this change.

Why should I attend training?

Information sessions and dozens of online and in-person training sessions have already been held to assist applicants with this change. Additional training webinars are being offered to give you an overview of EAS OneStop, application instructions, demonstrations, and hands on experience in EAS OneStop with test applications.

When are training sessions being offered? 

Event title: Training: Water Act Approvals - Environmental Approvals System OneStop (Online)

Location: Zoom Webinar (link to connect to an online webinar will be sent via email prior to the event).

Date/time: April 14, 2021, 1:00-4:00 pm.

What can I do if I'm not able to attend a training session?

You can email aep.ira@gov.ab.ca and we can provide a link to the recordings of our webinar training sessions for your reference. You can also express your desire for training for our tracking. In addition, AEP 's new EAS OneStop webpage contains information and reference material to help you submit your Water Act application or notice in EAS OneStop: 

• https://www.alberta.ca/environmental-approvals-system-onestop.aspx