Alberta Wetlands Policy: updates and information

Alberta Wetlands Policy: updates and information

This presentation will provide information and latest updates on the Alberta Wetland Policy. It will highlight key aspects and timelines involving phased implementation of the policy in the White Area June 1, 2015, and in the Green Area June 1, 2016. Topics that will be covered include planning and regulatory submission processes, wetland assessment tools, and updates on the QWSP accreditation, replacement and offset programs, as well as key partners. This includes a brief overview of the Wetland Mitigation Directive, Wetland Assessment and Impact Report Directive, Alberta Identification and Delineation Directive, Alberta Wetland Classification System and ABWRET-A rapid assessment tool.

Presenter:    Matthew Wilson (Environment and Parks, Government of Alberta)

Date:               March 24, 2016, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Location:     Y240-NEXEN, NAIT (Edmonton)

CCP:                This course qualifies ASPB members to earn 3 Professional Development Hours towards their Continuing Competency Requirement

Cost:                Free for members and non-members. This presentation will not be available by webinar.

For inquiries about this workshop, please contact Collins Ugochukwu.

Summary

The Alberta Wetland Policy provides the strategic direction and tools required to make informed management decisions in the long-term interest of Albertans. The goal of the policy is to conserve, restore, protect, and manage Alberta’s wetlands to sustain the benefit they provide to the environment, society, and economy. All wetlands in the province are subject to the Wetland Policy, which are managed by avoiding, minimizing, and if necessary, replacing lost wetland value.

Presenter Biography

Matthew is a wetland specialist in the Wetlands and Water Boundaries Unit of Alberta Environment and Parks. Over the past two and a half years, he has collaborated closely with Water Policy Branch to implement the Alberta Wetland Policy. Within operations, he is responsible for the provincial wetland mitigation program, and acts as an advisor on a wide gamut of wetland topics. He has a master’s degree in wetland ecology from the University of Alberta.

The ASPB is not responsible for the content of this presentation; the information and views expressed by the presenter(s) are their own.