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
Alberta positioned to become national conservation leader
MEDIA RELEASE | June 15, 2018 Alberta positioned to become national conservation leader Conservation groups in Alberta are commending the provincial government, the federal government, … Read More
Human Wildlife Coexistence in the Bow Valley
Living With Wildlife Living with and near wildlife has been an ongoing conversation in Alberta, particularly in the Bow Valley where people and wildlife concentrate … Read More
Park Closures: Vexing but Necessary
So you have been waiting all week for the weekend to get out onto the trails in Banff or K-Country. You poured over your maps … Read More