Environment and Parks

Key services

Air quality

Discover more about Alberta’s air quality, air quality measurements and how it is affected by natural and human sources
Alberta Parks

Provincial park locations, recreational opportunities and information for visitors.
Climate change

Greenhouse gas emissions management and reduction, climate change legislation, and climate change action planning.
Fish and wildlife

Information, regulations and legislation on fish and wildlife species and management in Alberta.
Forms, maps and online services

AEP, AER and fish and wildlife forms, online services for industry, and directives.
Land

Programs that deal with land management, development and consultations in Alberta.
Outdoor activities

Fishing, boating, hunting, trapping and other outdoor recreation opportunities.
Waste management

Waste reduction and management in Alberta.
Water

Water management, drinking, groundwater and wastewater, flood, and water conservation and wetlands.

Bighorn Country proposal

Albertans can share their thoughts on the proposal for a mix of parks and public lands to promote conservation and tourism until Feb. 15.
Fisheries Regulation Changes 2019-2020

Gathered feedback on the proposed sportfishing regulations changes for select waterbodies across Alberta.

Public lands dispositions: Bighorn Country Protective Notations

These Protective Notations outline permitted and restricted activities for new public lands disposition applications within Bighorn Country.
Western Grebe Draft Recovery Plan

Share your input on the draft recovery plan for the Western grebe, one of Alberta’s threatened bird species, by January 2, 2019.
Youth Climate Action Council

Until January 6, 2019, Alberta youth aged 18 to 26 may apply for a chance to share ideas and help shape future provincial environmental policies.

Minister Shannon Phillips

Ms. Phillips was appointed Minister of Environment and Parks on May 24, 2015 and the Minister Responsible for the Climate Change Office on February 2, 2016.

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