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About the Riparian Web Portal

The Riparian Web Portal was designed to support Albertans build healthier riparian areas by providing:

access to condition assessments
summary statistics for waterbodies
resources for conservation and restoration

Although riparian intactness data has not been uploaded for all areas in Alberta, many agencies are now making efforts to fill in the gaps. The goal is to expand the reach of the portal to all of Canada.

Overview

Purpose of the Riparian Web Portal

Browse data from the new satellite inventories through an interactive map

Share examples of on-the-ground restoration projects by landowners and conservation groups

Browse resources and educational material that can enable landowners to adopt new restoration or conservation projects

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How It Works
For The Public

I.e. Landowners, educators, concerned citizens

View Riparian Intactness data in your area (if available)

Check out the interactive map with public view to see riparian intactness data in your area. You'll have limited zoom in ability but can still create summaries for a defined area.

Viewing projects on the map to see what is possible for riparian restoration and conservation

Each star on the map corresponds to a project on the ground that supported riparian conservation, restoration, or education. See what is possible and who is doing this amazing work!

Explore the online resources of this website to learn more about riparian areas and how to support them

This website supports the interactive map by hosting a wide array of riparian education tools. Learn more about riparian areas and the resources at your disposal.

How It Works For Riparian Workers

I.e. Non-Profit Conservation, Municipalities, Stewardship Groups, Industry

With login access, you can then see additional data layers, zoom in further, and upload projects

Riparian 102 training is needed to obtain login access. Attend an upcoming session or contact us to determine alternative solutions.

Those who work in riparian focused lines of work can showcase projects and data to the wider public

Once you have login access, you can upload riparian conservation, restoration and education projects for anywhere in Canada.

Workers can connect with organizations who are also doing riparian focused work

If a project catches your eye, reach out to others working with riparian areas to collaborate.

You can also email in ideas for resources to add to this website.

Recognition for the Riparian Web Portal

In the Media

Beyond the Banks: Expanding Riparian Reach and Reimagining the Value of Nature
- An article by the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance about reinvigoration of the Riparian Web Portal starting in fall 2025.

Water Canada Article: "Data Meets Action: The Riparian Web Portal"
- An article that talks about how the Riparian Web Portal brings together technology, water issues, and social networking.