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association AlbertaWilderness The Source of Our Water awa kananaskis country KANANASKIS COUNTRY Caring for Kananaskis Country Albertans are proud of Kananaskis Country. Located 45 minutes west of Calgary, Kananaskis A 1999 government survey into Albertans’ Visit www.calgarywild.net to take action. Calgary Foundation and the Community Initiatives Program. Wildcanada.net. We gratefully acknowledge the support of Calgary Wild is a project of Alberta Wilderness Association and Country is a spectacular 4,130 km2 wilderness area views of Kananaskis Country found: of towering mountains, rich valleys and meadows, • 88 percent agreed “the highest priority beautiful rivers and stunning lakes. It is home to a should be environmental protection and enhancement, even if this means fewer great variety of plant and animal life. recreational opportunities for people”. • 76 percent believe that Kananaskis Country is Kananaskis Country is treasured by Albertans. a delicate eco-system, in which wilderness and We are drawn to its wildness and natural beauty. wildlife may be at risk from further development.

Here we have a chance to re-connect with our The future of our watersheds in Kananaskis wilderness roots and enjoy our precious wilderness Country depends on: and wildlife. We find a place of peace and quiet • Greater legislated protection within Kananaskis Country away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life • Elimination of clearcut logging “I couldn't live in the inner city and renew ourselves in recreational activities • Reduction in the impacts of industrial without some wildlands within an unique to our wildlands. and recreational activity hour’s drive! They are crucial to my sanity!” Visit www.calgarywild.net to take action. The connection between healthy cities and healthy Calgary Wild participant. wildlands is a two-way relationship. These wildlands are fragile and, without the support of individuals, Alberta wilderness they may be lost. ALBERTA WILDERNESS ASSOCIATION association Box 6398, Station D, Calgary, AB. T2P 2E1 Phone: 403-283-2025 Toll free: 1-866-313-0713 Email: [email protected] Fax: 403-270-2743

Kananaskis: The Source of our Water

Kananaskis Country

• Kananaskis Country is the source of 5 rivers: Ecological Reserve the Kananaskis, Elbow, Sheep, Highwood and Provincial Park Livingstone. Waters from Kananaskis Country also Wildland Provincial Park

flow into the Bow and Oldman rivers. Other Protected Areas

• Kananaskis Country supplies water to many communities, Non-Protected Areas of including Calgary (nearly half of Calgary’s water comes Kananaskis Country from the Elbow River), Bragg Creek, Turner Valley, Black Diamond, Okotoks, Longview and High River. • Factors affecting water quality in Kananaskis Kananaskis Country Country include: is home to around 40 - Oil and gas industry grizzly bears, or 6% - Industrial clearcut forestry of the provincial - Roads and industrial infrastructure population. There - Livestock grazing are only 700 grizzlies 2E1 AB. T2P Box 6398, Station D, Calgary, free: 1-866-313-0713 Phone: 403-283-2025 Toll Fax:403-270-2743 Email: [email protected] - Recreational activities, including golf courses, off left in Alberta. highway vehicle and helicopter activity - Tourism developments, such as ski hill and tourist accommodation. • Albertans realize that it is not enough to treat our polluted water before we drink it. We need to do more to protect our water at its source. • By protecting water and watersheds, we are also

protecting movement corridors for wildlife. is dedicated to protecting wildlands, Association (AWA) Alberta Wilderness valued contribution will wildlife and wild waters throughout Alberta. Your hosts wall of AWA work. The Provincial Office assist with all areas of AWA’s by supporting plaques recognizing donors. Please support Alberta Wilderness the conservation work of AWA. respects the privacy of members and supporters. The information provided by AWA members and supporters is kept confidential not sold or traded in any manner. is a federally registered charity and functions through member donor AWA has a secure on-line service for donations and memberships at support. AWA Alternatively please use this form. www.AlbertaWilderness.ca.

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Kananaskis: The Source of our Water

Kananaskis Country

flow into the Bow and Oldman rivers. Other Protected Areas

• Kananaskis Country supplies water to many communities, Non-Protected Areas of including Calgary (nearly half of Calgary’s water comes Kananaskis Country from the Elbow River), Bragg Creek, Turner Valley, Black Diamond, Okotoks, Longview and High River. • Factors affecting water quality in Kananaskis Kananaskis Country Country include: is home to around 40 - Oil and gas industry grizzly bears, or 6% - Industrial clearcut forestry of the provincial - Roads and industrial infrastructure population. There - Livestock grazing are only 700 grizzlies 2E1 AB. T2P Box 6398, Station D, Calgary, free: 1-866-313-0713 Phone: 403-283-2025 Toll Fax: 403-270-2743 Email: [email protected] - Recreational activities, including golf courses, off left in Alberta. highway vehicle and helicopter activity - Tourism developments, such as ski hill and tourist accommodation. • Albertans realize that it is not enough to treat our polluted water before we drink it. We need to do more to protect our water at its source. • By protecting water and watersheds, we are also

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Is Kananaskis Country Protected? _____

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family

______• Kananaskis Country is not a protected area.

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• Only 53% of Kananaskis Country is protected, ______

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using a variety of different protected area designations: ______

- 1 Ecological Reserve ______

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ip - 5 Provincial Parks ______Kananaskis Country holds

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tions)

- 4 Wildland Provincial Parks ______

one of the densest populations ns

- 47+ Provincial Recreation Areas ______

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Visa Visa • 47% of Kananaskis Country is not protected. of cougars in mainland ______

embersh • In 2001, management of this unprotected area was North America. ptio

transferred to Spray Lakes Sawmills Ltd, through a ______

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renewable 20 year Forest Management Agreement (FMA). tio

Kananaskis Country is on the ‘Eagle Highway’, O ment with more than 4000 golden eagles passing

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I am enclosing $ ____ Pay

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Card #:__ overhead every spring and fall. Expiry:___ Signature:______Photo Credits: A Carey, N&J Douglas, S Legault, O Pall, C Wershler