This Natural Area is made up of two parcels of land with the southern portion bordering the Pembina River. Moon Lake itself is nearby, about 3 km east of the southern portion.
Map of the Area
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Other Information
The portion of this natural area that is adjacent to the river is comprised of river terraces and rolling uplands incised by several creeks. Vegetation includes upland aspen-balsam poplar forest (both mature and second growth), black spruce-tamarack-dwarf birch wetlands, sedge meadows and some paper birch and balsam poplar stands.
Intervening Parcels of Land between the two portions of the NA consist of a mix of private and Crown lands, with a waste transfer facility near the northern portion [1].
Moon Lake is a translation of the original aboriginal name for the nearby small body of water, likely describing the shape of the lake [2].
Biophysical Observations (via iNaturalist)
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Observations & Projects for this Natural Area
- Observations for this Natural Area.
- No iNaturalist Projects.
Site Statistics
| Site Name | Pembina River Moon Lake |
| Site Type | Natural Area |
| Subtype | Order-in-council (OC) |
| Natural Region(s) | Central Mixedwood |
| O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual) | 158/77 |
| PASite ID (Map Ref #) | 135 |
| Site # (Parks Website) | 561 |
| Total Area | 107.48 ha. (265.59 ac.) |
| Steward-Status | |
| Recreation Activities | none noted |
| IUCN | II |
| Operated By | Parks Division |
| Notes and Comments |
References
The following links are provided as a courtesy but are not verified or endorsed by SAPAA. Clicking on the link will cause you to leave the SAPAA website. Primary source of information is: Information & Facilities – Pembina River-Moon Lake Natural Area | Alberta Parks (All links accessed on 2025-04-16).
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