Recently, a major newspaper published an opinion column which contained false claims and misinformation. Albertans can and should have a debate on government policies, but that debate ought to be based on truth. (1/5)
From day one, Alberta’s government has undertaken significant conservation work to protect Alberta’s land, water and air.
Here is the truth about our hard work to protect the outdoors.
(2/5) #AbLeg https://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/columnists/nixon-alberta-is-protecting-its-natural-spaces-albertans-should-do-their-part-too/wcm/e4608573-a368-4f4d-9901-f6eb051f7c63/
Here is the truth about our hard work to protect the outdoors.


Roughly 147,000 acres have been conserved through the land trust grant program.
$7 million has been allocated for the 2019-21 Watershed Resiliency Restoration Program, which helps communities prepare for and rebuild after flooding. (3/5)
$7 million has been allocated for the 2019-21 Watershed Resiliency Restoration Program, which helps communities prepare for and rebuild after flooding. (3/5)
That’s on top of the $43 million we are spending to improve our parks.
All of this is on top of the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction regulation, something that is already helping large emitters reduce their impact on the environment. (4/5)
All of this is on top of the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction regulation, something that is already helping large emitters reduce their impact on the environment. (4/5)
As minister, and an avid outdoorsman, I am committed to helping protect and conserve Alberta’s public lands. These lands belong to Albertans. They’re for everyone to enjoy, safely and responsibly. (5/5)