Wetland Policy Implementation Plan (September 2008) Rec Recommendation Implementer(s) Implementation 2023

They form the basis for a multitude of operational tools and mechanisms that have been developed under the Alberta Wetland Policy, and represent a significant driver in recent conversations between AEP and the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, the Alberta Association for Municipal Districts and Counties, Watershed Stewardship Groups, and Waters. [...] The goal is to identify and share existing and new wetland knowledge and education work and avoid duplication of Stewardship Network, and disseminate it to other work. [...] 5.3.1 All GOA departments and agencies should review GoA Short-term In progress and ongoing, as part of the Alberta Wetland Policy Implementation process, and to the extent that Environment and revise relevant policies, programs, directives, and Parks has authority or influence. [...] 6.5.4 Provide users with the appropriate guidelines, and GoA Short-term As part of the Wetland Management System and the Wetland Offset Program, Wetland Restoration, Construction, best practices for restoring, constructing and Enhancement, and Securement Guides are planned to complement the Wetland Restoration, Construction, Enhancement and enhancing functioning wetlands in natural and Securement. [...] 6.5.6 Ensure restoration, construction and enhancement GoA Medium-term Clear and explicit guidelines for wetland restoration/construction/enhancement are a key deliverable of the provincial Wetland guidelines and codes of practices for various sectors Management System and the Wetland Offset Program.