They cannot go too far overboard on this without contravening - perhaps from ignorance or by purpose - the Federal Fisheries Act.
To begin with I would:
Try to determine what is actually being proposed, what the risks are, and what the Federal Government has agreed to, if anything, then refer the matter to the DFO Minister by way of individial phone calls of concern.
Find out more about your water licensing system in AB. Things are becoming increasingly hard to figure out here in BC in this regard with respect to northern BC and water allocations, so take it very seriously with this news.
THis may be a good forum to find information, but never think for a second all the ranting and raving this will result in on a forum like this will mean much unless you actually go after your local politicians and put the fear of lost votes on their tables. And I do not mean signed petitions, I mean get right in their face and express your concerns.