June 23, 2020 Calgary – 17 of the 20 parks that were slated for closure at the beginning of this summer, will temporarily be operated … Read More
Rescinding the Alberta Coal Policy opens headwaters in the eastern slopes of the Rockies to open-pit coal mining
May 29, 2020 Calgary – The Government of Alberta has rescinded A Coal Development Policy for Alberta (1976; the Coal Policy). CPAWS Southern Alberta is … 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
Toolkit for effective action
Taking political action or communicating with your elected officials doesn’t have to be a daunting task! If you are passionate about an issue, we want to make sure you have all the tools you need to be heard. Check out our tips and resources below to help you form your conversation, or get your letter started.
Join Our Virtual Town Hall: Protect Alberta’s Parks
We know the last few weeks have been an adjustment for many of you; it has been for us as well. Not being able to easily … Read More
Fact Check: 13 Truths and a Lie About Alberta Parks Changes
1. Parks will have their protected area status removed A total of 175 parks are slated to be closed and/or removed from Alberta Parks system and revert to public … Read More
Strong Majority of Albertans Oppose Government Changes to Parks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 19, 2020 Calgary – A new public opinion survey shows the vast majority of Albertans oppose the changes to Alberta parks announced with … Read More
Media Statement: Alberta Parks Closures and Privatization
Media StatementMarch 5, 2020 For over 50 years CPAWS Southern and Northern Alberta chapters have been collaborating with industry, government, Indigenous partners, communities, and like-minded … Read More
Defend Alberta’s Parks!
The Alberta Government announced they are eliminating or privatizing 184 sites from the Alberta Parks system, including 20 parks that will be completely or partially … Read More
CPAWS concerned with cuts to parks and protected areas in Alberta’s 2020 budget
PRESS RELEASEFebruary 28, 2020 Edmonton/Calgary – CPAWS Northern and Southern Alberta chapters are deeply concerned over the fate of parks and conservation in Alberta after budget … Read More