​REMEMBER PROTECT ALBERTA WATERS!

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CLEAN, DRAIN, AND DRY YOUR BOAT AND ALL RECREATIONAL GEAR 

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LET'S KEEP ALBERTA WATERS FREE OF QUAGGA AND ZEBRA MUSSELS

(A note of concern: Water samples have tested positive for larvae of aquatic invasive mussels in Tiber Dam, Montana, a short distance southeast of Shelby.)

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​THE GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA & CANADIAN INFRASTRUCTURE BANK

MODERNIZATION PROJECTS

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In October 2020, the Government of Alberta announced a historic investment in irrigation. Details of this investment and the UID specific projects generated from this investment can be found at:

https://albertawater.com/topics/irrigation

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NOTICE TO ALL WATER USERS 

 

          DUE TO LOW FLOW IN THE BELLY RIVER, WATER USERS WITHIN THE DISTRICT SHOULD FILL THEIR DUGOUTS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS WE CAN NOT GUARANTEE IRRIGATION WATER

LATER ON.

 PLEASE CONTACT THE UID OFFICE IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS

403-626-3255

 Dated this 29th Day of August 2025.

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United Irrigation District – September 18, 2025

 

Province Launches Study on Future Belly River Reservoir

 

We are excited to let our UID irrigators and community members know that the Government of Alberta has awarded WSP Canada the contract to carry out a feasibility study on the proposed Belly River Reservoir and improvements to the Waterton–St. Mary Headworks System.

The feasibility study is anticipated to take several years and will look at two key areas: (1) whether building a new reservoir on the Belly River makes sense for our district and region, and (2) how the Waterton–St. Mary canal system could be improved to better manage water storage and delivery.

Why this matters: Water security is vital to our farms, families, and communities. The UID has been working hard to advocate for projects that will help us face future challenges like drought and growing demand for water. This study is an important step in making sure southern Alberta has reliable water resources for years to come. This storage reservoir would not only help the UID, but also several other irrigation districts including but not limited to: Mountain View Irrigation District (MVID), Southwest Irrigation District, formerly known as Aetna & Leavitt (SWID), Magrath Irrigation District (MID), Raymond Irrigation District (RID), St. Mary Irrigation District (SMRID), Taber Irrigation District, now amalgamated with SMRID.

We will continue to keep our irrigators informed as the study moves forward. Together, we are building a stronger, more resilient future for agriculture and our community.

For more information, contact: Fred Rice, General Manager, United Irrigation District

403-626-3255 | uid@xplornet.com

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About WSP Canada: WSP Canada is part of WSP Global Inc., one of the world’s leading professional services and engineering consulting firms headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. The company provides expertise in infrastructure design, environmental science, energy, transportation, and water management.

Late summer, the Government of Alberta awarded WSP Canada the contract to conduct the Belly River Reservoir Feasibility and Waterton–St. Mary Headworks System Optimization Study. This project includes assessing the possibility of building a new reservoir on the Belly River and exploring opportunities to improve the Waterton–St. Mary canal system.

WSP Canada brings decades of experience in water infrastructure planning, project design, and environmental analysis. Their involvement ensures that this important study will be carried out with scientific rigor, engineering expertise, and a commitment to sustainable water solutions for our region.