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Minister Rebecca Schulz
Rebecca Schulz was sworn in as Minister of Environment and Protected Areas on June 9, 2023.
Mandate letter
The Premier's mandate letter to the Minister of Environment and Protected Areas outlines the objectives and priorities of the work they will focus on in their role.
Our responsibilities
The ministry:
- works to protect and enhance Alberta’s environment and ecosystems to ensure a sustainable future, making life better for Albertans
- works with Albertans, Indigenous communities and stakeholders to ensure the province’s environmental, social and economic outcomes for the future are met
- engages Albertans to understand the challenges in ensuring Alberta’s natural resources are managed using innovative and responsible approaches
Key information
- Alberta’s Environmental Science Program provides data, information and reporting on the condition of the environment in Alberta.
- The Office of the Chief Scientist coordinates delivery of Alberta’s Environmental Science Program to provide data and reporting on the condition of Alberta’s environment.
- Learn about vulnerable species at risk of disappearing from the province and Alberta’s strategies to monitor and protect them.
- Alberta’s Extended Producer Responsibility System shifts the physical and financial burden of collecting, sorting, processing and recycling waste to product producers and away from local governments and taxpayers.
In focus
Learn about how the province is investing in innovative, clean technology and emissions-reduction programs.
Charting Alberta’s course to cut emissions, attract investment, and grow the economy.
Alberta river conditions and advisories
Visit the Alberta River Basins website for current advisories on watercourses throughout the province.
Discover more about Alberta’s air quality, air quality measurements and how it is affected by natural and human sources.
Alberta is at risk of droughts and water shortages. Everyone can help do their part.
Latest news
- Apr 23, 2024
Alberta is investing $57 million to support new hydrogen technologies that will reduce emissions, grow the economy and help the province keep powering the world.
- Apr 19, 2024
The largest water-sharing agreements in Alberta’s 118-year history are now in place to help respond to the risk of severe drought.
- Apr 17, 2024
Alberta’s government is partnering with the University of Lethbridge to study water storage, endangered species and other issues impacting Southern Alberta.