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Wetlands are wonderful places and need to be conserved now and for future generations. Here are just a few suggestions for things you can do to protect this valued resource. Learn more about wetland conservation and the resources available to help.
What can I do to help?
- Check out our Visit a Wetland feature to find a local wetland near you.
- Get involved in wetland monitoring!
- Report sightings of the endangered northern leopard frog to leopard.frog@gov.ab.ca.
- Participate in Alberta Water Quality Awareness Day! Visit www.awqa.ca for more information.
- Get involved with a local Watershed Stewardship Group. Check out www.ab.stewardshipcanada.ca to learn more.
- Name your local wetland. For information, contact the Land Stewardship Centre of Canada at 780.483.1885.
If you have a wetland on your property
- Maintain natural water levels. Avoid draining or filling in wetlands.
- Maintain healthy areas of vegetation around your wetland.
- Fence wetlands and provide alternative water sources for livestock.
- Prevent excess nutrients and chemicals from entering wetlands including wastewater from domestic, industrial and livestock use.