Threepoint Creek is a tributary of the Sheep River and the NA is at its confluence. The site is about 15 km west of Okotoks and is composed of four parts including two small islands in the Sheep River.
Map of the Area
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Other Information
Threepoint Creek Natural Area is located at the confluence of the Sheep River and Threepoint Creek. The 2012 Government of Alberta website contained this additional reference: “…it contains a great blue heron colony.”
Confluence of the Two Waterbodies has been identified by the Alberta Government as a potential candidate area for the Fisheries Enhancement and Sustainability Program [1].
Site Statistics
| Site Name | Threepoint Creek |
| Site Type | Natural Area |
| Subtype | Order-in-council (OC) |
| Natural Region(s) | Foothills Parkland |
| O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual) | 416/98 (previous 146/85 |
| PASite ID (Map Ref #) | 476 |
| Site # (Parks Website) | 521 |
| Total Area | 52.2 ha. (129.01 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 – Threepoint Creek Natural Area | Alberta Parks (All links accessed on 2022-11-29).
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