Native grasslands in Taber, Alberta, at risk from irrigation expansion.
32% Increased Cut Level Sought by West Fraser in Southern Alberta
West Fraser is seeking a 32% increase in the amount of logging volume they are allowed to cut in the Crowsnest FMA ——despite the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan stating that forest management in this ecologically important region MUST prioritize watershed protection.
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”
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.
An update on Grassy Mountain Coal Project
The approval situation for the Grassy Mountain Coal Mine has become complicated, so this is a short summary of what is happening with the Grassy Mountain Coal Mine – as of August 25, 2021.
Alberta Groups Celebrate Joint Review Panel’s Denial of the Grassy Mountain Coal Project
The federal-provincial joint review panel has denied the Grassy Mountain Coal Project.