The disappointing weakening of a strong management plan for Elk Island National Park
In early 2023, a draft version of the Elk Island National Park Management Plan was released for public feedback. We…
Expanding oil sands mine threatens ancient peatland and millions of birds
Everything you need to know about the Fort Hills oil sands mine and the plan to excavate the mine’s third…
Suncor oil sands mine expansion will add 60 square kilometers of new tailings in its lifetime, the same size as Manhattan
New analysis reveals that Suncor’s Fort Hills oil sands mine expansion in northern Alberta will add 60 square kilometers of…
Review finds regulator had no wrongdoing for oil sands tailings leak; but new documents show it was aware of the leak for years
A review of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), the arm’s length regulatory body responsible for oversight of Alberta’s oil sands,…
Government of Alberta puts private corporate interest ahead of Alberta public on coal, makes changes to Coal Policy ahead of the holidays
CPAWS Southern and Northern Alberta chapters are concerned by the Government of Alberta’s recent announcement launching the Alberta Coal Industry…
2024 December Newsletter
CPAWS Northern Alberta’s monthly newsletter, our last conservation musings of 2024.…
The Twelve Days of Giving
This holiday season, we’re giving a classic holiday carol a CPAWS twist! “The 12 Days of Christmas” is a song that…
All-Season Resort Act Gives Unprecedented Power to the Ministry of Tourism and Sport, Threatens Alberta Parks
CPAWS Northern and Southern Alberta have grave concerns regarding Bill 35 – the All-Season Resorts Act – which goes to…
2024 October Newsletter
CPAWS Northern Alberta’s monthly newsletter, focusing on Alberta’s Nature Strategy and COP16.…
2024 September Newsletter
CPAWS Northern Alberta’s monthly newsletter, focusing on the threat of Coalspur’s Vista mine on waters and wildlife.…
As the world gathers at COP 16, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society calls on all levels of government to commit to bold action to save nature
As countries from around the world gather at COP16 Colombia inauguración | COP16 Colombia to discuss the implementation and financing of the…
CPAWS Northern Alberta is heading to COP16 – but why?
As the world gears up for the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)…
Government of Alberta must commit to expanding parks, protecting wildlife and biodiversity, says coalition of conservation and environmental experts
The Government of Alberta should expand provincial parks and implement recovery plans for endangered species as part of its “made-in-Alberta”…
Wildlife Keep Being Harmed from Tailings Ponds at the Hands of Negligence
CNRL knowingly let birds use islands that had formed within tailings ponds as a nesting site. Over 400 birds died.…
2024 August Newsletter
CPAWS Northern Alberta’s monthly newsletter, focusing on Alberta’s forests and forestry practices within them.…
Wildfire Risk: Untangling what we can and cannot change
Wildfires are a natural part of Alberta’s landscapes, but the risks faced by people, wildlife and ecosystems from bigger, more…