MODULE #1 Baseline Documentation Report Training Module

INTRODUCTIONThe East Hays Conservation Site was purchased in 2008 through the collaboration among AlbertaConservation Association, Pheasants Forever – Calgary Chapter, Pheasants Forever – ChinookChapter (Medicine Hat), Alberta Fish and Game Association, Brooks Pheasant Festival, and privatedonors. The site is located near the Bow River east of the town of Vauxhall. The 144 acre site isalso part of the Municipal District of Taber and within an hour of the cities of Lethbridge and MedicineHat.This parcel represents an ideal opportunity for restoration and enhancement activities as it isdominated by an alfalfa/grass pasture. The overall intent of this purchase is to enhance habitat forupland game birds and to provide improved access to a large parcel of crown lease land that is alongthe Bow River. The 144 acre site was previously a flood irrigated hay crop with 133 acres of waterrights attached to the property. The remaining 11 acres are comprised of a coulee draw thatreceives the flood irrigation run off of both this parcel and the adjacent parcel to the south.All agricultural and/or industrial applications/dispositions will be forwarded by the prospective landmanager to the following contact(s) for review and input as part of this conservation managementplan:Brad TaylorAlberta Conservation AssociationBpx 1139, Provincial BuildingBlairmore, AlbertaT0K 0E0Tel: 403.562.3288Copies will be provided to Partners by ACAEast Hayes Management Plan3