February 28, 2024
Who is responsible for soil conservation in Alberta?
Soil conservation efforts in Alberta date back nearly 100 years. The Soil Conservation Act was developed in response to wind erosion in the 1930’s that created dust storms and blew away precious topsoil. While there have been changes and amendments to the act (the original act was the Control of Soil Drifting Act in 1935), who is responsible for soil conservation remains the same – landowners. …
