New Bill 22 proposes changes to series of environmental tools in the name of red tape reduction
Edmonton – Bill 22 proposes 14 changes across six ministries that would affect land use activities within our protected parks,…
Groups across Alberta and the Northwest Territories warn of impacts of monitoring suspensions on Wood Buffalo National Park
Edmonton – Joint letter to the federal government warns of impacts of monitoring suspensions on Wood Buffalo National Park and…
First Nations and environmental groups call for reinstatement of environmental monitoring requirements
Edmonton – Joint letter calls for immediate reinstatement of environmental monitoring and reporting for oil and gas projects following unilateral…
Alberta Coal Policy scrapped, making open-pit coal mining more accessible than ever along the eastern slopes of the Rockies
Edmonton – The Government of Alberta is rescinding A Coal Development Policy for Alberta (Coal Policy), raising concerns about the…
Environmental monitoring suspended for all oil and gas projects in Alberta
Edmonton – Alberta Energy Regulator suspends requirements for environmental monitoring for all energy projects, citing COVID-19 concerns, despite the Government…
Conservation from the Couch: Taking impactful actions (plus tips for talking to your MLA!)
Physical distancing due to COVID-19 has made it feel even more difficult to stand up for what you believe in.…
Alberta Parks Fact Check: 13 Truths and a Lie About the Announced Changes to Alberta Parks
This blog is your one-stop-shop for all the facts on the changes announced to Alberta’s parks in 2020. We help…
Strong Majority of Albertans Oppose Government Changes to Parks
Edmonton – A new public opinion survey shows the vast majority of Albertans oppose the changes to Alberta parks announced…
CPAWS Statement on Alberta’s Parks Closures and Privatization
For over 50 years CPAWS Southern and Northern Alberta chapters have been collaborating with industry, government, Indigenous partners, communities, and…
CPAWS concerned with new cuts to parks and protected areas in Alberta’s 2020 budget
CPAWS Northern and Southern Alberta chapters are deeply concerned over the fate of parks and conservation in Alberta after budget…
Teck announces withdrawal of Frontier oil sands mine
Teck CEO announces withdrawal of Frontier oil sands mine project proposal. The proposed mine would have had vast negative environmental…
An Update on the Proposed Teck Oil Sands Mine: An Interview with Gillian Chow-Fraser of CPAWS NAB
Gillian Chow-Fraser has had a busy year with the proposed oil sands mine up near Wood Buffalo National Park. Learn…