North Raven River buffer zone bylaw defeated by county council
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At Clearwater County’s April 27 council meeting they defeated first reading in the case of changing the Land Use Bylaw to create a 1.8 kilometre buffer zone along the Clear Creek and North Raven River.
Delegations from the Alberta Fish and Game Association (AFGA) wanted the buffer zone because they felt possible gravel pits in the area that went below the water table could jeopardize the fishing ecosystem in the area.
Back in a council meeting on December 8, Alberta Fish and Game were unable to provide proof of consent from all property owners in the proposed area for their proposal. They themselves currently own two properties totalling 142 acres.
The issue was first brought to light in November 2019 when Border Paving Ltd. held an open house for concerned citizens. That night brought in a packed house of people concerned over the North Raven River and its popularity both locally and internationally for its fishing.
