Overview
The Land Use Secretariat is gathering feedback to help evaluate whether the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan remains relevant for the region and how effective it has been.
Implemented in 2012, the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan guides the Alberta government's environmental management, addresses growth pressures and supports economic development in the Lower Athabasca region.
This review does not amend, repeal or replace the regional plan. The observations and recommendations of the Review Panel Report 2015: Lower Athabasca Regional Plan will also be considered as part of this review.
Get involved
Online survey
Complete an online survey by June 30, 2025, to share your perspectives on the ongoing effectiveness and relevance of the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan.
The survey consists of a summary section for high-level feedback, followed by 7 outcome-specific sections for more in-depth feedback.
The survey structure is represented visually in a map to help you navigate the survey and provide input.
Get informed
Learn more about the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan and the 10-year review:
- Lower Athabasca Regional Plan: 10-year Review Background and Overview
- Lower Athabasca Regional Plan: 10-year Review Trends and Growth Outlook
Related information:
- Lower Athabasca Regional Plan
- 5-year Evaluation report
- Implementation Progress Reporting
- Review Panel Report 2015: Lower Athabasca Regional Plan
Input received
Stakeholder and Indigenous engagement
In the fall of 2022, staff from the Land Use Secretariat and Alberta government ministries met with representatives of Indigenous communities and organizations, municipalities and targeted interested parties to get feedback on the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan Review and priorities emerging in the region. Engagement sessions occurred in the fall of 2022 in Cold Lake, Fort McMurray and Edmonton.
- Learn more about the 10-year review.
Outcomes
Your feedback will help us evaluate the relevance of the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan and the plan’s effectiveness in meeting its objectives to sustain the region’s growing economy while integrating and achieving Albertans’ economic, environmental and social goals.
The Lower Athabasca Regional Plan 10-year review will result in a report from the Land Use Secretariat to the Stewardship Minister on the ongoing relevancy and effectiveness of the regional plan.
Contact
Connect with us if you have questions or comments regarding the engagement:
Email: [email protected]