Alberta Wetland Classification System Field Guide

Ducks Unlimited Canada has created a publicly accessible, visually engaging Alberta Wetland Classification System Field Guide which introduces key concepts in identifying and classifying wetlands, walks users through the classification steps and confirms or validates user classifications using wetland and common wetland plant species fact sheets.

Project at a Glance

Funding Recipient: Ducks Unlimited Canada
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Funding Awarded: $137,025
Project Duration: Apr 1, 2019 – Apr 1, 2021
Sector: Environment
Program: Water Innovation Program

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This project had three main objectives:

  1. Develop one user friendly field guide to help land users identify and classify wetlands in the field according to the Alberta Wetland Classification System;
  2. Communicate and educate land practitioners about Alberta’s wetlands and the use of the field guide in relation to their activities on the land; and
  3. Raise awareness and understanding of wetlands and wetland policy and the value of conserving Alberta’s wetlands.