Changes to Alberta’s Provincial Parks Under the “Optimizing Alberta Parks” Plan: A Timeline
The Optimizing Alberta Parks plan, released in February of 2020, outlines changes to Alberta’s provincial parks system that would see…
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…
“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…
Government investment in Alberta Parks infrastructure is encouraging, but 175 parks still set to be removed
ALBERTA – CPAWS Northern and Southern Alberta Chapters are pleased to see the government’s investment in parks infrastructure. However, we…
Alberta’s habitat restoration projects a step in the right direction, but need to consider larger conservation goals
CPAWS Southern and Northern Alberta chapters are encouraged to see the government’s investment of $9.7-million in restoration projects to benefit…
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…
Internal government documents reveal concerning new details about the plan for Alberta’s parks: land sales, no comprehensive analysis of costs, and exclusion of the public from the decision
EDMONTON, AB – Documents recently obtained by the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) Alberta Chapters through a Freedom of…
Albertans always care about their parks, not just during a pandemic
Edmonton – 17 of the 20 parks that were slated for closure at the beginning of this summer, will temporarily…
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,…
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…