Project name

Edmonton Wetland Strategy

Theme
Objective

Provide ecosystem services such as water purification, erosion control, flood management and habitat by securing and managing wetlands.

Start date
2012
End date
Ongoing
Organization
City of Edmonton
Contact Information
Photo: Parkland Wetland by Amber Ford on Unsplash
Project Summary

The strategy conserves wetlands as part of their ecological networks. It does this through planning, cooperation, acquisition, and control. The city also constructs artificial wetlands for stormwater management and natural benefits. Citizen education and participation are important to the strategy.