Management Plan Development

ACA currently manages 411 sites, 387 conservation sites, and 24 fisheries access sites in Alberta. Of these, 38 new conservation sites were added in 2021/22 by completing three purchases, one eco-gift donation, and 34 title-sharing agreements with Alberta Fish & Game Association, Ducks Unlimited Canada, and Nature Conservancy of Canada. To manage our conservation assets effectively, ACA develops management plans for all of our sites. We place emphasis on developing detailed habitat management objectives that maintain the ecological integrity of each site while also providing recreational opportunities to the public. ACA works with our partners to develop management plans that are used as guiding documents for overall site management. These plans provide specific details regarding site features, objectives regarding enhancement or restoration, recreational and facility enhancements, guidelines, and other planned activities for the site. Management plans are reviewed by ACA and our partners as required, or on a term basis (e.g., after five or ten years), to ensure we are meeting our intended goals and objectives. In 2021/22, we developed 14 management plans. 

Partnerships

Alberta Environment and Parks, Alberta Fish & Game Association, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Nature Conservancy of Canada, Pheasants Forever – Calgary and Chinook Chapters

Annual Summaries

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