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It has a lot of really valuable and intact habitat," said Carys Richards, communications manager with NCC, in a recent interview with The Weather Network. It adds to this network of conservation sites throughout outside of the park gates. “This particular property is in really close proximity to other conservation lands. Since 1998, NCC, with aid from donors, foundations and governments, has protected more than 18,000 hectares neighbouring Waterton Lakes National Park. This site surrounds existing NCC-owned lands to the west and south and is close to numerous other conservation projects. The Belly River is added to NCC’s existing group of conservation lands adjacent to Waterton Lakes National Park. The site contains numerous critical habitats that go beyond the boundaries of the already protected national park. The property is alongside 800 metres of the Belly River, providing habitat for birds, amphibians and fish that dwell within the waterways. SEE ALSO: First-of-a-kind study reveals Canada’s most vulnerable eco-regions Known for its breathtaking landscapes, Alberta's Waterton Lakes National Park has been given additional environmental protection near it to ensure the surrounding invaluable topography and wildlife are conserved.Įarlier this month, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) secured the 43-hectare Belly River property, growing its existing network of conservation lands adjacent to the national park. Vital Alberta site gets conservation boost for grasslands, wildlife