CPAWS Southern Alberta Chapter
The Southern Alberta Chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society’s mission is to conserve the vital ecological functions of Southern Alberta’s public lands and waters, including our parks and protected areas, in collaboration with Albertans, and in a way that advances reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
Click here for our 2024-2029 Strategic Plan.
We envision a future where Albertans appreciate and value the public lands and waters and take meaningful conservation action on their behalf. The landscape is well-managed, includes an abundance of parks and protected areas, and is ecologically sound, supporting biodiversity and sustainable communities.
We Believe
- Nature, wilderness and wild places have intrinsic value;
- Nature thrives when ecosystems are healthy, functioning, resilient and diverse;
- Large landscape protection and connection is a natural solution to mitigate and adapt to climate change;
- Healthy ecosystems have a positive impact on human wellness;
- People are an integral part of the ecosystem;
- An informed and engaged citizenry is important to public debate and addressing conservation and wilderness issues; and
- Conservation solutions should be developed proactively.
13 regional chapters
50,000+ supporters
100s of dedicated volunteers
CPAWS as a National Organization
CPAWS' national office is located in Ottawa and holds charitable status. The 13 provincial and territorial chapters work in partnership with them to achieve region-specific goals.
Founded in 1963, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is Canada’s trusted voice for wilderness. We are the country’s only national charity dedicated solely to the protection of public lands and waters, and to ensuring that our parks are managed in ways that prioritize conservation. In the past 60+ years, we’ve played a lead role in protecting more than 500,000 square kilometres of Canada’s most treasured wild places.
Our work
Collaborate
with governments, Indigenous people, industry, conservation groups, and individuals to protect the environment in southern Alberta.
Share
science-based advice on why we should protect parks, water, public lands, and wildlife.
Engage
decision-makers to ensure ecological integrity is a top priority in land-use planning.
Educate
Albertans about the benefits of connecting with and protecting nature.
Since 1967, we have led important conservation efforts to protect areas in Banff National Park, Kananaskis, the Whaleback and the Castle.
We also help grow Alberta’s community of environmental stewards by offering environmental education and interpretive hikes to teachers, students and community members of all ages and abilities.
CPAWS Southern Alberta would like to thank the following organizations for their spirited and generous support of our causes!
