The Department of National Defence (DND) and Environment Canada (EC) have established the Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Suffield National Wildlife Area.

The designation of this area, representing 458km2 of relatively undisturbed grassland, as a National Wildlife Area under the Canada Wildlife Act contributes to the environmental objectives of both departments and reflects the federal government’s commitment to environmental stewardship.

The designation ensures that these lands are maintained as federally protected and managed native wildlife habitat.

To commemorate the event, a designation ceremony will be held on June 19th, 2003 at CFB Suffield in Alberta.