Hopeful Dreaming: A Vision for a National Urban Park in the Edmonton Region
A fictional retelling of what a national urban park could look like in the Edmonton region based on personal experiences. …
Alberta and Ontario lag on threatened boreal caribou recovery, federal report illustrates
A new report published by Environment and Climate Change Canada highlights a glaring lack of progress made toward recovery of…
2024 April Newsletter
CPAWS Northern Alberta’s monthly newsletter with a focus on collaborative work with the Dene Tha’ First Nation.…
Addressing the Impact of Wildfires on Caribou Recovery: A Call for Action
The intense wildfire season has highlighted limitations in the ability of the only two existing plans (Bistcho and Cold Lake)…
2024 March Newsletter
CPAWS Northern Alberta’s monthly newsletter featuring the impacts of the now passed Bill 204.…
Bill 204 has passed. What does that mean for a national urban park in the Edmonton region? We don’t know.
On April 8th 2024, Private Member’s Bill 204, the Municipal Government (National Urban Parks) Amendment Act, 2023 was given its…
CPAWS statement on Alberta’s Budget for 2024
Alberta’s recently released budget for 2024 is concerning for CPAWS Northern and Southern Alberta chapters. Amidst impending drought, wildfire risk,…
2024 February Newsletter
CPAWS Northern Alberta’s monthly newsletter featuring forestry myths and announcing an upcoming webinar.…
Government of Alberta’s Renewable Energy Policy Fails to Protect Nature, Hinders Economic Diversification
Yesterday, the Government of Alberta released policy changes from the Alberta Utilities Commission related to the development of renewable energy infrastructure…
No Update to Action Plan for Wood Buffalo National Park Despite Recommendations – Environmental Groups Disappointed
Environmental groups are disappointed in Canada’s failure to submit an updated Action Plan implementing the crucial recommendations from the 2022…
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…
CPAWS Northern Alberta Expresses Deep Concerns Over Delayed Progress Reports on Alberta’s Woodland Caribou Recovery
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Northern Alberta Chapter (CPAWS NAB) is concerned over prolonged delay in receiving Alberta’s first…