West Fraser Cochrane is working on a Forest Management Plan and you can provide input.
New Report: Critical Habitat loss in Southern Alberta continues, despite federal protections
In recent months, we’ve explained how the convoluted definitions of Critical Habitat, the flawed Species at Risk permitting process, and lobbying by the forestry industry … Read More
How to: Fact-check the Minister of Energy and Minerals
In case you received a disheartening (and disingenuous) response when you sent a letter demanding the moratorium on coal be reinstated, here’s a simple guide … Read More
Changes to Alberta’s Wildlife Act lack evidence of effectively reducing human-bear conflict
The Government of Alberta has reinstated hunting as a management tool for ‘problem’ grizzly bears.
Province releases survey on the development of a new strategic vision for recreation and conservation in Alberta’s provincial parks
Yesterday, the Government of Alberta released a survey
Defend Alberta Forests: Fund a Future for the Highwood
Last winter, we put out a call for donations to help fund an independent environmental assessment of the Upper Highwood, including environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling … Read More
Key Pieces Missing from Environmental and Protected Areas, and Forestry and Parks Ministry Letters
“The ministry mandate letters do little to reassure us that Alberta will take the necessary actions to reverse biodiversity loss and address the climate catastrophe”
Vote for Nature: Getting Ready to Vote
Covering the basics of voting, so you’re prepared to cast your ballot!
Albertans Are Ready to Move on From Coal
This past year, 2021, has seen a battle play out for the future of Alberta’s Eastern Slopes. Communities have risen up in opposition to coal development, galvanizing Albertans like never before.
Recommendations for the future of coal in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains still not public
CPAWS Northern and Southern Alberta chapters are disappointed that the long-awaited reports from Alberta’s Coal Policy Engagement committee are still not public after they were submitted to the Government of Alberta’s Minister of Energy on December 30th, 2021.