WHATMelissa’s Road Race is a run/walk race that is celebrating its 39th year in Banff. The event attracts up to 4,500 participants as well as … Read More
CPAWS Congratulates Calgary Olympic Bid Committee on Considering Nature
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) welcomes today’s potential venue announcement from the Calgary Olympic Bid Exploration Committee, which excludes the use of Lake … Read More
Ais pom o tsi op (Helping each other) To Protect our Parks and Wilderness
I just got back from an incredible week at Kainai First Nation (Blood Reserve). This year I begin the second year of an interdisciplinary, course-based … Read More
You can help create a Provincial Wildland Park in the Bighorn
Now is the time to protect the Bighorn! We need your help! A Wildland Park in the Bighorn region provides an opportunity to protect a … Read More
Help Stop the Proposed Expansion at the Sunshine Village Ski Resort!
The Sunshine Village ski resort in Banff National Park is asking Parks Canada to allow expansion, increased development, and greater use for both summer and winter operations. Banff … Read More
Support Grassland Protection in Alberta
Heritage Rangelands are a protected area designation specific for Alberta’s grasslands. Heritage Rangelands protect grassland ecosystems from further industrial disturbance and cultivation while using sustainable … Read More
Your signature today could create the next Kananaskis this year!
Kananaskis is one of the greatest outdoor assets in Southern Alberta. It is our local escape to nature where we can enjoy outdoor activity away … Read More
Media Release: Annual Parks Report outlines roadmap for meeting land and freshwater protection targets in Alberta and across Canada
July 17, 2018, Calgary – Today the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) released its annual Parks Report, What’s Next: Parks and Protected Areas to 2020 and Beyond, which … 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