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Exploration backgrounder

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In 2003, the Alberta Government clarified the rules for recreational and exploration access on agricultural dispositions issued under the Public Lands Act, including grazing leases and farm... More ≫

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In 2003, the Alberta Government clarified the rules for recreational and exploration access on agricultural dispositions issued under the Public Lands Act, including grazing leases and farm development leases. This backgrounder provides information on surface right compensation as a result of the passage of the Agricultural Dispositions Statues Amendment Act (Bill 16).

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Guidelines for lakeshore use

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In Alberta, only 2.5 per cent of the landscape is covered by water. As pressure to develop lakes for recreational cottages and other uses increases, our fragile and limited lakeshore resources are... More ≫

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In Alberta, only 2.5 per cent of the landscape is covered by water. As pressure to develop lakes for recreational cottages and other uses increases, our fragile and limited lakeshore resources are impacted. Careful management is therefore required to protect lakes and their shores against permanent disturbance or loss. Lakeshore property owners play an important role in ensuring that lakes and shores remain undamaged and that access along publicly owned shores is maintained.

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