Help Shape Alberta's Bull Trout Recovery Plan
Official title: Bull trout recovery plan engagement
Why This Matters
Fish in Alberta rivers? This affects anglers, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone who cares about local ecosystems. Bull trout are an indicator species—when they struggle, it signals broader problems with water quality and habitat. If you've ever fished Alberta's streams or want healthy rivers for future generations, this matters.
What Could Change
The final recovery plan will guide conservation efforts across Alberta's watersheds. It ranks threats to bull trout, which determines where funding and protection measures get directed. Fishing regulations, habitat restoration projects, and land use decisions near streams could all be influenced by this plan.
Key Issues
- What are the biggest threats to bull trout recovery in Alberta?
- Where should conservation efforts be focused across local watersheds?
- How can recovery efforts balance conservation with recreation and industry needs?
How to Participate
- This consultation is now closed. Albertans provided feedback through an online survey from May 11 to June 13, 2021.
- Read the final Alberta Bull Trout Recovery Plan that was developed based on public input.
What Happened
Public input helped finalize an innovative recovery plan that supports bull trout recovery while considering the needs of all Albertans. The plan was developed over 4 years with input from an advisory committee of conservation, recreation, and industry representatives.