The Environmental Conservation Master Plan (ECMP) highlights environmentally sensitive areas that are important to conserve, enhance and restore.
Environmental Programs and Initiatives
We respect the natural environment, recognizing Parkland County’s biodiversity and unique natural beauty, the land’s value for agricultural purposes, and ensuring our commitment to sustainable agricultural and environmental practices
To protect our natural environment, we focus our work on these components:
There are five pillars of sustainability that guide each decision we make and the development of our Integrated Community Sustainability Plan:
1. Economy
2. Governance
3. Natural Environment
4. Community
5. Land Use
The Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP) seeks to increase the County's sustainability performance in community, land use, economy, environment and governance. The plan has been updated to incorporate our new vision of a sustainable rural community.
Governance strategies that Council uses to achieve a green community include:
Environmental Conservation Master Plan
The Wetland Inventory highlights the current and historical wetlands within Parkland County.
The Nature Policy Framework outlines Parkland County's approach to guiding conservation-based decisions and investments, supporting nature-positive development while preserving the functions and benefits of natural features.
The Natural Asset Inventory identifies and maps key natural areas in Parkland County, providing insight into their ecosystem service value and supporting informed land management decisions.
Environmental Programs and Initiatives News
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Parkland County Centre
53109A HWY 779, Parkland County, AB T7Z 1R1
General Office: 780-968-8888
Toll Free: 1-888-880-0858
After hours: 780-968-8400
Email: hello@parklandcounty.com
