The Government of Alberta has released a new Plan for Parks and a new Crown Land Recreation and Conservation Strategy. Here’s our take.
New Storymap: Widespread Erosion and Sedimentation in Critical Habitat
In the summer of 2025, we conducted stream crossing assessments and Critical Habitat assessments at crossings in the Oldman, Livingstone, Elbow, and Ghost regions. This Storymap presents the results of that work.
Logging Permits Approved in Key Trout Spawning Area of Oldman River
We are urgently calling on the DFO to revoke a federal permit that authorizes Critical Habitat destruction in the Upper Oldman.
All-Seasons Resort Policy Released
First Resort Area Designations Remove Land from Beloved Protected Areas Calgary | Mohkinstsis, Treaty 7December 10, 2025 On December 10, 2025, the Government of Albera … Read More
Critical Habitat and Industry Lobbying Part 4: How DFO Allows Critical Habitat Destruction
In Part 3 of this series, we described the extent of forest industry lobbying on Fisheries and Species at Risk. In this post, we’ll be exploring some of the intent, content, and outcomes of this lobbying effort.
Our Take: The New Ministry Mandate Letters
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) Southern and Northern Alberta Chapters are deeply concerned by the direction of the Government of Alberta’s newly released ministry mandate letters. Meaningful action is urgently needed to reflect the importance of landscape-level protection, the restoration of biodiversity, and the values of Albertans.
DFO Issuing Permit for Highwood Bridge
DFO has issued a permit under the Species at Risk Act allowing the destruction of critical habitat to facilitate 14 river and stream crossings, including the reconstruction of the previously illegally built Highwood bridge. This decision enables West Fraser Cochrane to begin the first stage of its logging plan in the area.
Breaking: Grassy Mountain Coal Mine Is Back on the Table
Northback Holdings is preparing to submit a new proposal for the Grassy Mountain mine to the Alberta Energy Regulator.
MD of Taber Reversing Course on Municipal Public Grassland Protection?
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.