Help Shape Alberta's Sub-Regional Land Use Plans
Official title: Sub-regional planning engagements
Alberta is developing land use plans for up to 14 sub-regions across the province. These plans will guide where roads, oil and gas development, logging, and recreation can happen. They'll also set rules for restoring old industrial footprints like seismic lines. The government wants public input as each plan is developed.
Why This Matters
Do you hunt, fish, camp, or hike in Alberta's backcountry? These plans will shape what you can do and where. Live near industrial activity? The plans affect how close development can get to communities. Indigenous land users, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone who cares about Alberta's landscapes should pay attention.
What Could Change
New rules could limit where oil and gas wells, logging roads, and gravel pits can be placed. Companies may be required to restore old seismic lines and abandoned roads. Some areas could get more protection while others open up for development. The plans become legally binding under the Alberta Land Stewardship Act.
Key Issues
- Where should industrial activities like oil and gas development and logging be allowed?
- How should old industrial footprints like seismic lines be restored?
- How should conservation, recreation, and economic development be balanced?
How to Participate
- Visit the individual sub-regional plan engagement pages to participate. Current engagements include South Athabasca, Upper Smoky, Bistcho Lake, and Cold Lake.
- Check Search public engagements for updates as new sub-regional plans are released.