Guidelines for specified land activities (other)

Roadways

Conservation and reclamation are required for roadways, as defined in the Public Highways Act. Find guidance in the following:

• Disposal of Excess Soil Material from Roadways
  C&R IL 00-10
• Environmental Protection Guidelines for Roadways
  C&R IL 00-5

Transmission lines

Find conservation and reclamation guidelines for transmission lines at:

• Environmental Protection Guidelines for Transmission Lines
  R&R IL 11-03

Railways

Many railways were built before the legislation of conservation and reclamation requirements. They still must be reclaimed when a line is abandoned. Find the requirements at:

• Reclamation Criteria for Abandoned Railways
  C&R IL 96-3

Other land activities

Some land activities may not have specific conservation and reclamation guidelines. Operators in those cases must contact the Alberta government for guidance (see contact information below).

Contact

Connect with our Land Management office:

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Email: [email protected]