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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A plan for jobs and the economy. -
Bill 16 will modernize the grazing disposition fee framework to ensure Alberta’s ranching industry remains successful and sustainable.
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Chronic Wasting Disease – Updates
Alberta’s 2019-2020 Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance program is underway.
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Living in bear country
Bears are more active in the Fall as they prepare for hibernation. Be safe when living, working or travelling in bear country.
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Public land and trail closures
Review the latest public land and trail closures taking place 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
- Ministry staff directory
- Personal information bank directories
- Telephone directory by community
Social media
Featured News
- Dec 06, 2019
Environment and Parks Minister Jason Nixon issued the following statement on the federal government’s recognition of Alberta’s industrial carbon pricing system:
- Nov 28, 2019
An Edmonton manufacturer will be the first cement facility in North America to examine the feasibility of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology to reduce emissions.
- Nov 15, 2019
A new government report reveals the damaging impacts of the former government’s carbon tax.