North Cooking Lake Natural Area is divided into three progressively smaller natural areas. The largest one is in good shape despite peripheral intrusions of ATV’s and an abandoned hunting blind.
Continue readingThe site includes a 100m x 100m (1 ha) active oilfield installation area on the western boundary; otherwise it is undisturbed. The nearby landowner is supportive of the site despite challenges with hunters.
Continue readingThree SAPAA’ites went on the hunt, June 2023, for three rare vascular plants. Unfortunately, only one was found. Nevertheless, the group enjoyed finding the common forest and creek flora.
Continue readingA pleasant slice of the Beaverhills Biosphere adjoining the Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreational Area.
Continue readingA water shed year: finished the Website and started to use it to enhance area protection.
Continue readingWith apologies to the Clash, SAPAA is considering the question of where to go next. Some preliminary answers to questions members may have about the impact the merger option would have on SAPAA.
Continue readingMarl Pond Trail sees increasing use as a popular destination during the summer season. This is reflected in disturbances in the site.
Continue readingHow to create an inspection report post from a submission, photos, and other media files.
Continue readingHow the 2023 (and possibly subsequent years of data) is managed for display on the website.
Continue readingCrib notes for those invited to use the 2023 edition of the SAPAA Site Inspection Report.
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