Parks & River Valley Conservation

Our goal: Conserving Edmonton's Natural Areas

• Edmonton's natural landscapes are being drastically altered for residential, industrial and agricultural development

  Moran Lake, a wetland natural area in northeast Edmonton

• Our challenge is to form cohesive action between government, public, development, and ENGO (Environmental Non-Governmental Organizations) interests

In 2001, "Conserving Edmonton's Natural Areas: A Framework for Urban Conservation" was released. It outlines the strategies for conserving Edmonton's natural areas and facilitating broader community discussion.

Key points in the report:

• To achieve success, there needs to be a stronger, cohesive voice from the environmental, business and civic communities to champion conservation projects
• Edmonton's table lands and river valley and ravine system create a unique natural network that improves the quality life of Edmontonians
• Conserving sites now ensures future generations have access to unique aspects of their natural heritage
• Conserving natural areas makes good business and health sense
• A partnership must be built on mutual respect

This report has two volumes:

    Volume 1- Executive Summary
    Volume 2- Technical Report

Our Vision Statement: The City of Edmonton will encourage the conservation and integration of as many environmentally sensitive areas and significant natural areas into Edmonton's future urban environment as are sustainable and feasible.

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