To our volunteers, donors and neighbours:
It is with heavy hearts that we have made the decision to close the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area to the public until further notice.
We have made this decision in regard to a press release that has been sent out by Alberta Environment and Parks informing us that effective today, March 27, vehicle access is temporarily suspended at access points to Alberta’s provincial parks and recreation areas.
“The restrictions are in place to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus and are the same restrictions that are currently in place at national parks.
Now is not the time to visit our provincial parks or recreation areas. If you have plans to visit one of these areas in the coming days, please cancel your plans.”
(Read the full press release here)
We understand that this news is disheartening to all who have enjoyed visiting the ASCCA up until this point, however we feel that this is the right decision in doing our part to limit the spread of COVID-19 as much as possible.
We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who has supported the Cross Conservation Area and hope to open as soon as the health and safety risk posed by COVID-19 has been reduced, based on recommendations from the government and health experts. While the ASCCA is closed, we encourage all of our volunteers, donors and neighbours to continue to enjoy spending time in nature, close to home.
If you have any questions about the closure, please direct them to Greg Shyba, ASCCA CEO, at gshyba@crossconservation.org or 403.612.5526.
