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. This is a hub page linking to individual sub-regional consultations.
Why This Matters
Live in rural Alberta? Hunt, fish, or camp on Crown land? These plans decide what activities can happen where. They balance industry jobs against conservation and recreation. Indigenous communities will see impacts on traditional land use.
What Could Change
New rules could limit where oil and gas companies can build roads and drill. Old seismic lines may be required to be restored to natural habitat. Recreation areas could be protected or restricted depending on the plan. Each sub-region will have its own specific regulations.
Key Issues
- Where should industrial activities like oil and gas development be allowed?
- How should legacy industrial footprints like seismic lines be restored?
- How should conservation, recreation, and economic development be balanced?
How to Participate
- This is a hub page for Alberta's sub-regional planning. Visit the individual sub-regional consultations to participate: South Athabasca, Upper Smoky, Bistcho Lake, or Cold Lake.