Clearwater County residents remain concerned over proposed water diversion project
Clearwater County residents remain concerned about a water diversion project affecting Clearwater River.
In March, Repsol applied to the Alberta Energy Regulator for a 10-year water diversion license to remove 1.8 billion liters of water per year from the river to use for fracking.
Over 50 residents have formed the Clearwater River Coalition, aiming to stop Repsol from potentially harming the river, its ecosystem and nearby residences.
“We are worried about the aquifer, fish habitat and spawning,” says Evanthia Bosworth, member of the coalition and a resident along the river for over 45 years. “We’re also worried about our real estate value, recreational use of the river, drinking water, and many other things.”