What does delisting mean and why is it bad for parks?
164 of Alberta’s provincial parks have been selected to be “delisted” or removed from the parks system. This blog demystifies…
Meet the Team: Taylor Maton, Conservation Outreach Coordinator
In this edition of our Meet the Team series we are introducing Taylor Maton, our amazing Conservation Outreach Coordinator. Taylor…
“Our Land”: A Spotlight on Indigenous-led Conservation of Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland Park
The name of this unique and beautiful wildland park translates to “our land” in Cree and Dene, reflecting the long…
Meet the Team: Chris Smith, Parks Coordinator
In this edition of our Meet the Team series we are introducing Chris Smith, our wonderful Parks Coordinator. Chris has…
A Spotlight in Indigenous-led Conservation: The Edéhzhíe Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area
The Edéhzhíe Protected Area (pronounced eh-day-shae) is the first formal Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) established since Canadian governments…
Meet the Team: Gillian Chow-Fraser, Boreal Program Manager
This post introduces Gillian Chow-Fraser, our trusty Boreal Program Manager and main hero for coordinating all things caribou-related. Gillian shares…
Community-led caribou monitoring: taking the first steps in a unique northern study
Recently (but not too recently – this is pre-COVID!) members of our team at CPAWS Northern Alberta had the unique…
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…
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…
Elk Island National Park – Parkbus Adventures!
Elk Island National Park – Parkbus Adventures! Taylor MatonNovember 21, 2019…
Saving caribou, inch by inch
Saving caribou, inch by inch Gillian Chow-FraserAugust 29, 2019 “Oh my god!” The exclamation comes from the Program Coordinator at…