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Minister Rebecca Schulz
Rebecca Schulz was sworn in as Minister of Environment and Protected Areas on June 9, 2023.
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Associate Minister Grant Hunter
Grant Hunter was sworn in as the Associate Minister of Water on May 16, 2025.
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.
Alberta’s emissions-reduction leadership and progress.
Alberta river conditions and advisories
Visit the Alberta River Basins website for current advisories on watercourses throughout the province.
Air quality
Discover more about Alberta’s air quality, air quality measurements and how it is affected by natural and human sources.
Drought
Alberta is at risk of droughts and water shortages. Everyone can help do their part.
Latest news
- Nov 4, 2025
The Upper Smoky Sub-Regional Plan will protect the environment while supporting jobs, communities and economic development.
- Oct 30, 2025
Alberta will update the Water Act to make more water available for farmers, ranchers, businesses and growing communities.
- Oct 20, 2025
Alberta’s government has cut wait times for Water Act licences nearly in half over the last year, saving Albertans time and money.