Responsible recreation means making the environment a priority when planning outdoor activities.
Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Operation |
OHVs can be a lot of fun, but can also damage plants, soils and wildlife habitat. Areas that are not marked by trails may be sensitive to damage or have important wildlife species. Ride responsibly and stay on designated trails.
Review our Off Highway Vehicle Bylaw. |
Environmentally responsible boating |
Driving too close to the shoreline causes shoreline erosion and cloudy water, which has many environmental impacts such as:
Check out Parkland County's Interactive Guide to Waterfront Living to learn more about responsible waterfront living. |
Selecting a boat motor |
The type of boat you operate can have significant environmental impacts:
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Preventing aquatic invasive species |
Aquatic invasive species destroy natural lake ecosystems and can cost the Province millions of dollars a year. Invasive species spread rapidly and are difficult to control.
The species that are of greatest concern in Alberta are:
Aquatic invasive species spread by transporting watercraft from infected water to uninfected waters. To prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species:
Visit the Alberta Parks website for more information. |
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