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.
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!
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.
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
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
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
NEW POLL: Canadians overwhelmingly support protecting much more land and sea
OTTAWA – A major new public opinion survey commissioned by the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) … Read More
Paddling the North Saskatchewan River
Experiencing the North Saskatchewan River through a three day canoe trip.
Delisted: Alberta Parks Lost and Forgotten
By Kirsten OlsonOffice and Fund Program Administrator,CPAWS Southern Alberta It may seem that once public lands have been given the protected designation of “Park” that … Read More
Castle Management Plan reflects decades of collaboration on iconic Alberta landscape
MEDIA RELEASE | May 18, 2018 Castle Management Plan reflects decades of collaboration on iconic Alberta landscape The release of the Castle Parks Management Plan … Read More