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.
New Trails Act Not a Substitute for Land Use Planning
While Alberta has needed a better system of trail management for years, a number of questions remain regarding the implementation of the new Trails Act (Bill 79).
2000 Hectares of Coal Leases Transferred: Government Backtracks on Promise to Pause New Coal Activity
Despite promises from the Alberta Government that coal development activity would be paused, CPAWS has learned of the transfer of a number of coal lease applications in SW Alberta over summer 2021.
It’s time for a new vision for Alberta’s Eastern Slopes
CPAWS Southern and Northern Alberta Chapters along with Yellowstone to Yukon have developed a submission to the Coal Policy for a new vision and plan for Alberta’s Eastern Slopes.