Watch our panel discussion on open-pit mining, featuring voices from the conservation, indigenous and ranching communities. Our guests will speak about the Grassy Mountain Coal project hearing, the cancellation of Alberta’s coal policy and the impacts of these changes/projects will have on their communities.
Defending Alberta’s Parks Together
Getting out to our parks and wild spaces has been a saving grace for many Albertans during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the rising demand for outdoor recreation, the Alberta government is still set on removing and/or closing 175 provincial parks across the province – that’s 37% of all our provincial parks! Since this decision was announced in March 2020, it has been met with a massive public opposition.
Alberta’s habitat restoration projects a step in the right direction, but need to consider larger conservation goals
Sept 10, 2020 Calgary – CPAWS Southern and Northern Alberta chapters are encouraged to see the government’s investment of $9.7-million in restoration projects to benefit habitat for Alberta’s … Read More
Media Statement: Critical Trout Habitat Damaged Without Consequence
Media StatementMay 6, 2020 Two years ago, at the end of April 2018, when the snow melted in the Rocky Mountains, a forestry road crossing … Read More
Defend Alberta Parks Townhall
As you may know, Alberta Parks announced the removal of 164 parks sites and the closure of 20 sites in early March. CPAWS Northern and Southern Alberta chapters have been pushing for this decision to be reversed, but protecting Alberta’s parks is not possible without you!
Albertans Ignored to Allow Motorized Recreation and Industry in Castle Parks
For Immediate ReleaseNovember 28, 2019 Calgary, AB – To appease a noisy minority, the Government of Alberta appears to be opening the door for motorized recreation … Read More
CPAWS Responds to Lake Louise Expansion
CPAWS continues to be deeply concerned about the impact of this massive ski resort expansion on the park’s wildlife and wilderness.
Two More Alberta Native Trout added to Species at Risk List
Calgary Alberta, August 23, 2019For Immediate Release Albertan conservationists welcome the federal listing of two native trout as species at risk. On August 21, the … Read More
Some Things Should Never Change: Keeping the Wilderness Wild in Banff National Park
SKOKI, written in black ink in my worn leather journal, it had been part of my bucket list. Imagine the excitement when my partner called … Read More
New land-use plans good for land, water and recreation
The Government of Alberta released drafts of the Land Footprint Management Plan and the Recreation Management Plan for the Porcupine Hills and Livingstone Range yesterday. … Read More