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Minister Rebecca Schulz
Rebecca Schulz was sworn in as Minister of Environment and Protected Areas on June 9, 2023.
Mandate letter
The Premier's mandate letter to the Minister of Environment and Protected Areas outlines the objectives and priorities of the work they will focus on in their role.
Our responsibilities
The ministry:
- works to protect and enhance Alberta’s environment and ecosystems to ensure a sustainable future, making life better for Albertans
- works with Albertans, Indigenous communities and stakeholders to ensure the province’s environmental, social and economic outcomes for the future are met
- engages Albertans to understand the challenges in ensuring Alberta’s natural resources are managed using innovative and responsible approaches
Key information
- Alberta’s Environmental Science Program provides data, information and reporting on the condition of the environment in Alberta.
- The Office of the Chief Scientist coordinates delivery of Alberta’s Environmental Science Program to provide data and reporting on the condition of Alberta’s environment.
- Learn about vulnerable species at risk of disappearing from the province and Alberta’s strategies to monitor and protect them.
- Alberta’s Extended Producer Responsibility System shifts the physical and financial burden of collecting, sorting, processing and recycling waste to product producers and away from local governments and taxpayers.
In focus
Learn about how the province is investing in innovative, clean technology and emissions-reduction programs.
Alberta’s emissions-reduction leadership and progress.
Alberta river conditions and advisories
Visit the Alberta River Basins website for current advisories on watercourses throughout the province.
Air quality
Discover more about Alberta’s air quality, air quality measurements and how it is affected by natural and human sources.
Drought
Alberta is at risk of droughts and water shortages. Everyone can help do their part.
Latest news
- Dec 18, 2024
The Provincial Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force recommends measures to defend Alberta against invasive mussels and other aquatic invasive species for years to come.
- Dec 16, 2024
Alberta’s government is investing $2.7 million in new technologies that will help oil and gas companies reduce water use while creating jobs and powering the world.
- Dec 13, 2024
Caleco Enterprises Ltd., operating as S.C.A.T. Pest Control (SCAT), has pleaded guilty for contravening environmental legislation.