The Land-use Framework established seven new land-use regions and the requirement to develop a regional plan for each. The regions are:
•Lower Peace
•Upper Peace
•Lower Athabasca
•Upper Athabasca
•South Saskatchewan
•North Saskatchewan
•Red Deer
The regions are named after their major watersheds to show that land and watershed planning will be integrated.
The Lower Athabasca Regional Plan is the first one out of the gate.
"The Lower Athabasca Regional Plan will identify and set resource and environmental management outcomes for air, land, water and biodiversity, and guide future resource decisions while considering social and economic impacts
Complete the Workbook. Deadline for online submission is 4:30 p.m., June 6, 2011
Public Sessions:
At the public sessions you will have a chance to speak with government representatives, gain an understanding of the draft regional plan and proposed regulations, provide your feedback and fill out the workbook.
Edmonton
Tuesday, May 17
Ramada Hotel and
Conference Centre
11834 Kingsway Avenue
Calgary
Thursday, May 19
Radisson Hotel
Calgary Airport
2120 – 16 Avenue N.E.
More information about the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan here
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