Government is undergoing a transition, including ministry changes. New ministry and cabinet information can be found on the Cabinet page.
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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Cabinet ministers are in charge of specific government ministries and are responsible for policy matters and issues related to the day-to-day operation of government. -
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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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
- Jul 16, 2019
Government has laid four charges under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and one charge related to the transportation of dangerous goods against the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo in relation to offences that occurred between May 8 and May 17, 2017.
- Jul 16, 2019
The City of Edmonton has pleaded guilty to one count under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act for improper use of a pesticide.
- Jul 12, 2019
The Town of Whitecourt and Woodlands County, operators of the Whitecourt Regional Solid Waste Management Authority, have each pleaded guilty to one count under the province’s Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.