• riparian zones
• aquatic ecosystems
• quality and quantity of water, and
• effects of land use on surface and groundwater.

In the Bow River Basin, the BRBC will:

1. Maintain a forum for all Council members to share perspectives and exchange information
2. Prioritize water use management issues in the basin that may affect the quality and/or quantity of groundwater or surface water or riparian zones
3. Participate in water use management and planning activities
4. Develop and recommend improved water use management procedures and performance measures
5. Encourage the implementation of cooperative water use management strategies
6. Participate in activities that promote and demonstrate increased awareness of water use management issues to its members, the governments of Alberta and Canada, and the public
7. Conduct and direct fundraising for the BRBC
8. Obtain and use assets and funds entrusted to the BRBC for benevolent, cultural, ecological, educational, planning and/or recreational purposes for the improvement and protection of the Bow River Basin (Alberta) watershed
9. Review and decide upon requests for funds and/or resources from the Council and others on the basis of the merits of the requests, availability of funds, and sound financial and project management principles.

Committee(s):
Education and Communications Committee

Legislation and Policy Standing Committee

Strategic Watershed Action Team

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