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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Information, regulations and legislation on fish and wildlife species and management in Alberta.
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AEP, AER and fish and wildlife forms, online services for industry, and directives.
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Programs that deal with land management, development and consultations in Alberta.
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Fishing, boating, hunting, trapping and other outdoor recreation opportunities.
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Waste reduction and management in Alberta.
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Water management, drinking, groundwater and wastewater, flood, and water conservation and wetlands.
In focus
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Albertans can share their thoughts on the proposal for a mix of parks and public lands to promote conservation and tourism until Feb. 15.
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Gathered feedback on the proposed sportfishing regulations changes for select waterbodies across Alberta.
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Public lands dispositions: Bighorn Country Protective Notations
These Protective Notations outline permitted and restricted activities for new public lands disposition applications within Bighorn Country.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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
Featured News
- Feb 15, 2019
The Government of Alberta has awarded a historic 20-year contract to supply government properties with solar power from three facilities located between Medicine Hat and Calgary.
- Feb 12, 2019
A new plan will support Calgary’s angling community by boosting river access while ensuring the future health and sustainability of the Bow River fishery.
- Feb 08, 2019
Moore’s Industrial Service Ltd. has been convicted on one count of violating the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.