Key services
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Discover more about Alberta’s air quality, air quality measurements and how it is affected by natural and human sources
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Provincial park locations, recreational opportunities and information for visitors.
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Greenhouse gas emissions management and reduction, climate change legislation, and climate change action planning.
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Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and other approvals processes.
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Information, regulations and legislation on fish and wildlife species and management in Alberta.
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Programs that deal with land management, development and consultations in Alberta.
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Fishing, boating, hunting, trapping, wildlife viewing, and recreation on public and agricultural land.
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Waste reduction and management in Alberta.
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Strict rules are in place to protect the quality of water in Alberta, one of the province’s most important resources.
In Focus
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Send a message to Premier Jason Kenney, invite him to attend an event, or request a congratulatory message or scroll.
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2019-2020 Fisheries Regulation Changes Online Consultation Summary
See the results of the online consultation for proposed changes to the 2019-2020 Alberta fisheries regulations.
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Air Quality Health Index
Consult the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) to track the air quality in your community.
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Fall Index Netting summary reports available
Access 2018 Fall Index Netting (FIN) summary reports for northern pike and walleye populations in various waterbodies in Alberta.
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Minister Jason Nixon
Jason Nixon was appointed Minister of Environment and Parks and House Leader on April 30, 2019.
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
- Personal information bank directories
- Staff directory
- Telephone directory by community
Social media
Featured News
- Sep 19, 2019
Alberta Environment and Parks Minister Jason Nixon is meeting with Saskatchewan Environment Minister Dustin Duncan in Edmonton.
- Sep 19, 2019
Area residents are invited to learn more and provide feedback about new reservoir options on the Bow River to reduce the impacts of flood and drought.
- Sep 06, 2019
Alberta is fulfilling its promise to review its energy regulator to ensure the province’s resources are being developed efficiently and in an environmentally responsible manner.