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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta developed new rules for licensing water use from rivers and lakes. The goal? Balance environmental protection with economic needs. The directive uses science-based criteria to protect fish habitat while still allowing water withdrawals for...
Why This Matters: If you're a farmer, rancher, or business that needs water, this affects how you get licensed. Live near a river? These rules determine how much water stays in the ecosystem. Fish and wildlife depend on it too.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked anglers how to manage northern pike and walleye populations. The province wanted input on catch-and-release rules, special harvest licences, and fishing seasons. This engagement ran in 2017 and is now complete.
Why This Matters: Fish in Alberta? These rules affect what you can keep and when you can fish. The province was trying to balance angler access with keeping fish populations healthy for the long term.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked anglers whether fishing closures and regulation changes were needed to protect native trout in the north-central east slopes region. Over 1,000 people responded to two surveys in 2017. Results showed divided opinions, and the...
Why This Matters: Fish in Alberta's mountain streams? This was your chance to weigh in on whether favourite fishing spots should close to protect native trout. The Ram River watershed was a particular focus. Anglers had strong but divided opinions.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked anglers for input on fishing rules for specific lakes and rivers across the province. The consultation focused on catch limits, seasons, and conservation measures for different fish populations. This was part of an annual process to...
Why This Matters: Fish in Alberta? These rules determined where you could cast a line and how many you could keep. Walleye, pike, and trout anglers all had a stake. Conservation measures protect fish populations for future generations.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked anglers whether to change fishing regulations in the eastern slopes to help recover endangered trout species. Westslope Cutthroat Trout now exist in only 5% of their historical range. The survey asked Albertans to choose their...
Why This Matters: Fish the eastern slopes? These rules affect what you can catch and keep. The goal is to bring back trout populations that have nearly disappeared. If you care about Alberta's fishing future, this was your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked anglers whether to simplify fishing regulations on the Bow River and manage it as a premier catch-and-release fishery. The river faced pressure from increased use, whirling disease, and rising water temperatures. Based on strong public...
Why This Matters: Fish the Bow River? These rules affect what you can keep and when you can cast a line. The Bow is considered one of Alberta's best trout fisheries. Even small harvests could hurt fish populations, so the province moved to protect it.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked dock owners how to simplify the approval process for placing docks, boat lifts, and swimming platforms in lakes and rivers. The goal? Cut red tape so most seasonal dock owners won't need a permit if they follow the rules. This...
Why This Matters: Own a dock or thinking of putting one in? This affects you directly. Before this change, thousands of Albertans had to wait for government approval just to put in a seasonal dock. Now there's a simpler path if you follow the standard.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta gathered input on how to modernize wildlife management and improve recreational hunting. The province wanted to hear from hunters, outfitters, Indigenous communities, landowners, and industry about what's working and what needs to change.
Why This Matters: Hunt in Alberta? This shaped the rules you follow. The province used this feedback to rethink how hunting licenses get allocated and which species you can pursue. Even if you don't hunt, wildlife management affects ecosystems across the province.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked for public input on a plan to help peregrine falcons recover. These birds nearly disappeared in the 1970s due to DDT pesticides. Thanks to conservation efforts, there are now 65-75 breeding pairs in the province. The survey gathered...
Why This Matters: Love seeing wildlife in Alberta? Peregrine falcons are a conservation success story—they came back from near extinction. Your input helped shape how the province protects these birds for future generations. If you spend time near rivers or cliffs where they nest, these rules affect what activities...
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked whether small-scale stormwater projects should skip the Water Act licensing process. The current rules made it expensive and slow to reuse rainwater, even for low-risk projects with clear benefits. Stakeholders helped shape new...
Why This Matters: Want to collect rainwater for your garden or business? This made it easier. Before, even small stormwater projects needed expensive licences. Now, projects using up to 6,250 cubic metres per year can skip the red tape.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked for public input on a plan to protect bull trout, the province's official fish. Once common across Alberta, bull trout populations have been declining for decades. The species was listed as Threatened in 2014. The recovery plan...
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...
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on how to spend $508 million in federal-provincial agricultural funding over five years. The engagement covered climate adaptation, farm water management, research priorities, and sector growth. Three phases of consultation...
Why This Matters: Food prices affect everyone's grocery bill. This $3.5 billion investment shapes what Alberta farmers grow and how they adapt to drought and climate change. If you eat food from Alberta—or care about water use on the prairies—these decisions ripple through to you.
Policy & Studies
Agriculture & Food
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta asked how to collect reclamation security from wind and solar projects on private land. The goal? Make sure there's money set aside to restore the land when projects shut down. Landowners can negotiate security directly with operators or use...
Why This Matters: Own rural land in Alberta? This affects what happens when a wind or solar lease ends. Without proper security, you could be stuck with cleanup costs if a company goes bankrupt. These rules determine who pays to restore your land.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta built a dry reservoir on the Elbow River to protect Calgary from floods like the devastating 2013 event. When it's not holding floodwater, the land sits empty. The government asked Albertans and First Nations how these lands should be...
Why This Matters: Live downstream of the Elbow River? This reservoir could save your home from the next major flood. For First Nations, these lands offer a chance to exercise treaty rights and traditional uses. Outdoor enthusiasts may get new trails and recreation areas west of Calgary.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
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Alberta Health Services (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on drinking water safety rules for places not connected to city water systems. Think campgrounds, rural businesses, and remote facilities that use wells or water haulers. The government wanted to know what's working and...
Why This Matters: Ever drink water at a campground, rural gas station, or remote lodge? Those places often aren't on city water. This consultation shaped the rules that keep that water safe. If you run a business with a private well or haul water to customers, these standards directly affect you.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
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Edmonton Regional Airports Authority (Federal)
Edmonton International Airport wants to fix up its Quick Park parking lot. The work includes repaving worn lanes, adding better lighting, and installing more security cameras. Before approving the project, the airport authority needs to check if it...
Why This Matters: Use the Quick Park lot at Edmonton airport? This project aims to make it safer and easier to navigate. Better lighting and surveillance could reduce vehicle break-ins. The repaving should fix those potholes you've been dodging.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation