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Pembina River-Moon Lake

Canada, Alberta

Pembina River-Moon Lake

LocationCanada, Alberta
RegionAlberta
TypeNatural Area
Coordinates53.4735°, -114.9952°
Established1977
Area0.97837
Nearest CityMayerthorpe (53 km)
Major CityEdmonton

About Pembina River-Moon Lake

{"significance":"Preserves diverse riparian ecosystems along the Pembina River and protects Moon Lake area. The lake's name derives from the original Aboriginal name describing its crescent shape","ecosystems":"Comprised of river terraces and rolling uplands incised by several creeks. Two separate parcels with intervening private and Crown lands. Moon Lake is approximately 3 km east of the southern parcel","features":"Riparian terraces, creek systems, diverse wetland types, mature forest stands","vegetation":"Mature and regenerating aspen-balsam poplar forest, black spruce-tamarack wetlands with dwarf birch understory, sedge meadows, paper birch and balsam poplar stands"}