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- Public health restrictions: Alberta entered Step 2 on March 1.
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Featured services
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Minister Jason Nixon
Jason Nixon was sworn in as Minister of Environment and Parks and House Leader on April 30, 2019.
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Parliamentary Secretary Nathan Neudorf
Nathan Neudorf was appointed parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Environment and Parks for Water Stewardship on November 23, 2021.
Accomplishments
Under Alberta’s Caribou Protection Plan, the province continues to protect caribou and caribou habitats while negotiating a conservation agreement with the federal government.
The Technology and Innovation Emissions Reduction (TIER) program will help large industrial facilities find innovative ways to reduce emissions and invest in clean technology.
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.
Our responsibilities
Alberta Environment and Parks:
- 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
Ministry information
Publications
Resources
- Environment and Parks blog
- Legislation
- List of public agencies
- Media inquiries
- Ministry staff directory
- Personal information bank directories
- Telephone directory by community
Social media
In focus
Budget 2022 is moving Alberta forward by building health system capacity, getting more Albertans working, and balancing the budget.
This campaign educates Albertans about avoiding illegal introduction of invasive species into water bodies.
Alberta river conditions and advisories
Visit the Alberta River Basins website for current advisories on watercourses throughout the province.
Bears and outdoor recreation
Advice for anglers, campers, hikers and mountain bikers on how to stay safe in bear country.
Watercraft inspections
Everyone transporting a watercraft must report to an inspection station to check for aquatic invasive species.
Latest news
- Apr 20, 2022
The government has laid charges against Orkin Canada Corporation (Orkin) for not following pesticide regulations and environmental legislation.
- Apr 08, 2022
New sub-regional plans for the Bistcho Lake and Cold Lake areas are an important step towards fulfilling Alberta’s commitment to support caribou recovery.
- Mar 31, 2022
Environment and Parks Minister Jason Nixon met with Environment and Climate Change Canada Minister Steven Guilbeault to discuss the newly released federal climate plan.