Soil Erosion Risk

This map displays an assessment of soil erosion risk for the agricultural area of Alberta. Loss of protective residue cover through cultivation will increase the potential risk of soil erosion. The vulnerability of the soil to erosion combined with the intensity of cultivation determines the degree to which the soil may be at risk. The classes shown on the map were ranked from 0 (lowest risk) to 1 (highest risk). This resource was created in 2002 using ArcGIS.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 20:58 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 20:58 (UTC)
contact_email 310FARM@gov.ab.ca
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