What is Mine 14 and why does it matter?
In Spring of 2022, the Government of Alberta, in response to the outcry about new coal mining in Alberta’s eastern…
Meet Peat: A climate, biodiversity, and culture hero.
Peatlands cover large swaths of the Taiga Plains ecozone, Canada’s second-highest density peatland region after the Hudson Bay Lowlands. As…
A summary of the House of Commons hearings on the Kearl Spill
The Kearl tailings spill raised such public attention and outcry that it caught the attention of Canada’s Members of Parliament.…
Questions for Candidates in The 2023 Alberta Election
A great way to get involved in this year’s election is to engage with your candidates! Though it may seem…
Everything You Need to Know About the Kearl Spill
Imperial Oil has captured the attention of the public when it surfaced that they had a leaking tailings problem at…
New Funding in Parks and Protected Areas welcomed but misses mark on conservation and ecological values
The Government of Alberta announced $211.3 million in funding over three years to improve current and create new campsites, build…
An updated and abbreviated timeline on Coal in Alberta
Even though it’s been nearly three years since the whole debacle on new coal mining in the Rocky Mountains started…
Elk Island National Park needs your voice!
Elk Island National Park has released their draft Management Plan for the next 10 years. They are seeking feedback from…
Alberta’s 2023 Budget Fails to Prioritize Environment and Conservation, Ignoring Widespread Public Support for Protected Areas
Alberta’s recently released budget for 2023 is causing concern for CPAWS Northern and Southern Alberta for failing to prioritize environmental…
Canada confirms plans to repopulate at-risk caribou herds with a breeding program in Jasper National Park
The Canadian government has formally announced their commitment to recover and repopulate woodland caribou herds in Jasper National Park through…
Government of Alberta announces $8 million in public funding to OHV groups for trail maintenance and expansion
On Friday February 17, the Government of Alberta announced that an astounding $8 million in public funds will go to…
Jasper National Park Buys Out Tonquin Valley Leases to Help Caribou Survive
Conservation groups welcome Parks Canada’s recent difficult decision to buy out two horse-based backcountry lodges in Jasper National Park’s Tonquin…