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Overview
We gathered input on the draft South Athabasca Sub-regional Plan along with associated regulations and proposed amendments to the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan.
The South Athabasca sub-region is bordered on the north and west by the Clearwater and Athabasca Rivers, to the south by the Beaver River, and by the Saskatchewan border to the east. The sub-region overlaps Treaty 6, Treaty 8 and Treaty 10 lands.
The draft plan shows how we want to manage land in the area. It sets rules for things like building roads, cutting trees, oil and gas work, recreation, and other industry uses. Sub-regional plans should provide opportunities for Albertans to work and play, improve the overall landscape, and enable Indigenous traditional land uses.
Input received
Online survey
Albertans were able to complete an online survey from January 9 to April 9, 2026, to provide input on the draft South-Athabasca Sub-regional Plan, including the related regulatory details and the associated amendment to the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan.
Public virtual information sessions
Public webinars were held on February 19, February 25 and March 10, 2026.
Indigenous engagement
We worked directly with Indigenous communities and organizations throughout the South Athabasca Sub-regional Plan area to ensure their perspectives are heard and explored.
Sector engagement
We met with interested sectors within the South Athabasca Sub-regional Plan area.
We will notify holders of statutory consents that are expressly identified by the proposed plan and regulatory details to provide the opportunity for these individuals to propose alternate means to achieve the policy outcomes of the sub-regional plan.
Outcomes
Feedback will be carefully reviewed and considered before we finalize the South Athabasca Sub-regional Plan. This will include the related regulatory details and the associated amendments to incorporate the regulatory details into the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan.
Contact
Connect with the South Athabasca Sub-regional Plan engagement:
Email: [email protected]