CPAWS Southern Alberta is pleased to release our Environmental DNA Survey for Bull Trout in Loomis Creek in the Upper Highwood, Kananaskis Country. This region … Read More
Government of Alberta adds 1,400 hectares of new protected areas, delists 12 other sites
CPAWS Northern and Southern Alberta Chapters welcome the Government of Alberta’s announcement of two new and three expanded provincial parks and recreation areas adding approximately … Read More
The 2024 Alberta Budget: Our Recommendations
In case you missed it, the opportunity for Albertans to provide feedback and help set the direction of the provincial budget is closing tomorrow January … Read More
Debunking Forestry Myths: A Closer Look at Wildfire Risk and its Impact on Communities, Biodiversity and Wildlife
A Joint Blog Post with CPAWS Northern Alberta Canada has seen one of its largest and longest fire seasons yet, with over 18 million hectares … Read More
Critical Habitat and SARA Permits: Part 2
While SARA prohibits the destruction of Critical Habitat, it does allow for limited exceptions through a permitting process.
Grassy Mountain is Not an Exempt Project
The AER cannot approve a new coal exploration permit for Grassy
Critical Habitat and the Case of the Bull Trout: Part 1
What is ‘Critical Habitat’? There is a great deal of confusion surrounding what Critical Habitat is – as well as how it is defined in … Read More
Over 1,100 Hectares of Clearcut Logging Planned for the Upper Highwood in Kananaskis
Our Letter to the Government and Spray Lake Sawmills
Key Pieces Missing from Environmental and Protected Areas, and Forestry and Parks Ministry Letters
“The ministry mandate letters do little to reassure us that Alberta will take the necessary actions to reverse biodiversity loss and address the climate catastrophe”
Party Platform Comparison
Our review of the major party commitments to key environmental issues