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Bluerock Wildland Provincial Park, in Alberta’s Kananaskis Country west of Turner Valley, was established on 24 July 2001 to protect a large section of the Sheep River watershed and connect with nearby wildland parks along the Rockies’ eastern slopes. Centered on the Sheep River valley, it includes terrain from foothills to alpine heights, creating a transition between mountain and foothill ecosystems. Its cold, clear waters are important for downstream drinking water and for native fish, including bull trout. The park also serves as a wildlife corridor and winter range for many species, while supporting low-intensity recreation under seasonal closures that help protect habitat.
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