Protected Areas Grow But Still In Infancy
News Release: August 13, 2004
The Alberta Ministry of Community Development has
announced the creation of a new protected area in
Alberta and altered two other areas to increase their
ecological value. Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA)
applauds the announcement but warns protection of
Alberta's wilderness is still in its infancy and that
protected areas require firmer legislative controls.
"We are encouraged whenever the government takes
steps to protect important wild spaces in Alberta," Read More