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Beaver Hills Initiative Introduction Presented by Brenda Wispinski Beaver Hills Initiative Executive Director International Experts Workshop on Transfer of Development Credits December 1, 2010
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Beaver Hills Initiative
Introduction
Presented by Brenda Wispinski
Beaver Hills Initiative Executive Director
International Experts Workshop on Transfer of Development
CreditsDecember 1, 2010
Beaver Hills Initiative Presentation Overview
The Beaver Hills, a unique landscape Who is the Beaver Hills Initiative How we do business Key Projects
Beaver Hills Initiative Target area
location
Beaver Hills Initiative The Beaver Hills/Cooking Lake
Moraine
Created by glacial retreat Knob & kettle topography, 1600km2 in extent; Dry Mixedwood Boreal Forest sub-region Higher elevation, cooler, wetter climate; Rich in wetlands; Extensively treed upland; High biodiversity Designated protected areas over 25%
Landscape character & sense of place
Elk Island
Cooking Lake -Blackfoot
MinistikMiquelon
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Landscape under pressure
Beaver Hills Initiative Collaborative Partnership• Early 2000: Proposed
development in proximity to Elk Island National Park [EINP];
• September 9th 2002: Stakeholder workshop drafts a vision and operating principles
• November 7th 2002:Initial meeting of the BHI Committee
Beaver Hills Initiative Partnership
Local Governments: Beaver County, Lamont County, Leduc County, Strathcona County, Camrose County;
Government of Alberta: Agriculture and Rural Development, Environment, Sustainable Resource Development, Tourism, Parks and Recreation, Municipal Affairs;
Government of Canada: Parks Canada Agency (Elk Island National Park), Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada ;
Academia: University of Alberta, Augustana University Campus, Alberta Innovates Technology Futures, Miistakis Institute
Industrial Partners: Alberta Industrial Heartland Association
Non-Government Organizations: Alberta Fish & Game Association, Alberta Conservation Association, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Nature Conservancy of Canada, Edmonton and Area Land Trust, Alberta Land Trust Alliance, North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve, Cosmic Journey, Alberta Lake Management Society, Alberta Invasive Plants Council, and Land Stewardship Centre of Canada.
Beaver Hills Initiative Vision and Mission
Vision• The Beaver Hills
Initiative values the region for its natural beauty, quality of life, and supports co- operative efforts to sustain the quality of water, land, air, natural resources, and community development.
Mission• Working together for a
sustainable region, through shared initiatives and coordinated action.
Beaver Hills Initiative Working together
Authority for decision making rests with each municipality.
BHI does NOT make decisions for the municipalities.
BHI acts in a supporting role by providing information to decision makers.
Cooperation and teamwork is key.
Benefits each partner from the varied skill sets and expertise of the members.
Avenue for collaboration
Leverage resources
W o r k i n g G r o u p s
Board of Directors
BoD
Strathcona CountyFiscalAgentSCFA
ExecutiveTeamET
Executive Director
ED
PlannersPWG
GISGISWG
Parks &
ProtectedAreas
PAWG
Research &
MonitoringRMWG
Communic.&
EducationCEWG
CouncillorsCWG
Beaver Hills Initiative Organization Chart
Beaver Hills Initiative Land Management Framework
Landscape Management Principles
Land Water Air Biodiversity Quality of Life
Green Green –– Existing Protected Areas
Blue Blue – Natural Water & Wildlife Linkage
Yellow Yellow – Country
White White – Multiple Use
Beaver Hills Initiative Land Management
Areas Map
Beaver Hills Initiative Land Management Framework
BH Moraine:Ecological network
BH Moraine:Functional connectivity
BH Moraine:Key segments
BH Moraine:Landscape connectivity Surface
Water Risk –Parcels Only
GroundwaterContaminationWater Risk
Beaver Hills Initiative Working Group Projects
Planners Working Group (PWG)• Time to review the BHI Land Management Framework• Link to Capital Region, Provincial Land Use Framework
and North Saskatchewan Regional Plan• New Legislation; Alberta Land Stewardship Act;
Understand the opportunities, challenges and impacts• Add new project layers including Transfer of
Development Credits Model and other projects
Beaver Hills Initiative Projects
• Wetland Health and Monitoring.• Woodlot Management Planning.• Ag Capture Study • Tourism Opportunity Assessment and Implementation plan• Biosphere Reserve Nomination• Golden Ranch _ Building a Legacy• TDC Project
Beaver Hills Initiative Questions ?
Additional information:• BHI Website: www.beaverhills.ab.ca
• Contact person:Brenda Wispinski, Executive Director BHIStrathcona County ph: (780) [email protected]
Thank you!!
