This is an interim report of Site Inspections for the SAPAA Annual General Meeting. It will be updated and finalized in January, 2025 and represents cumulative inspections conducted since June 2023.
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2024-10-15: Milk River – Phrank
The Milk River NA runs from the US Border North to nearly TWP 22. Access from the North stops at the river unless you are prepared to cross it. The site provides scenic views but limited access, primarily across private land with no facilities available.
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The site is remote, characterized by mixed forests and undulating topography. No recent human activities or agricultural impacts were observed.
Continue reading2024-09-18: Modeste Creek (North)
Modeste Saskatchewan Natural Area is composed of five, non-adjoined, parcels of land. All but this one are South of the North Saskatchewan River.
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Burtonsville Island Natural Area is only accessible by crossing a beaver dam, with local landowner permission, or from the river. From all accounts, it is undisturbed.
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Threepoint Creek rate a a Naturalness score 3 despite limited disturbances from ATV tracks. A beaver dam has caused flooding in the western area.
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Flooding caused by beaver activity has affected the trails. Access to the Northern part is via the nearby PRA.
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Eagle Hill PNT, relatively undisturbed despite surrounding oil and gas activities.
Continue reading2024-08-24: Magee Lake NA SAPAA Field Trip
Five members and one guest attended the late summer SAPAA field trip which included Magee Lake NA. This is a combined post with notes from Hubert T., Kate R., and photos from Phrank P.
Continue reading2024-03-29: Crippsdale Natural Area
A slightly disturbed NA with two well-defined tracks suitable for hiking.
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