Established in 2004 and incorporated as a not-for-profit society in 2007, the Alberta Water Council is a collaborative partnership that provides leadership, expertise, and sector knowledge and perspectives to help governments, Indigenous Peoples, industry, and non-governmental organizations to advance the outcomes of Water for Life and other water management priorities. The Council is made up of 24 Members from governments, industry, and non-government organizations.

Guided by its vision of all Albertans working together to ensure safe, healthy and abundant water for future generations, the Alberta Water Council brings together the expertise and experience of its members, under a consensus-based partnership.