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As the world gathers at COP 16, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society calls on all levels of government to commit to bold action to save nature
As countries from around the world gather at COP16 Colombia inauguración | COP16 Colombia to discuss the implementation and financing of the…
Government of Alberta must commit to expanding parks, protecting wildlife and biodiversity, says coalition of conservation and environmental experts
The Government of Alberta should expand provincial parks and implement recovery plans for endangered species as part of its “made-in-Alberta”…
CPAWS Statement in Response to Auditor General’s audit of Alberta Environment and Protected areas Surface Water Management
CPAWS Northern Alberta would like to see water conservation objectives and water management plans established for all water basins in…
Changes to Alberta’s Wildlife Act lack evidence of effectively reducing human-bear conflict
CPAWS statement on Government of Alberta changes to the Wildlife Act to re-instate hunting as a management tool for ‘problem’…
Province releases survey on the development of a new strategic vision for recreation and conservation in Alberta’s provincial parks
On June 19, the Government of Alberta released a survey soliciting public feedback on the creation of a new ‘Plan…
Caribou conservation agreements failing caribou
Voluntary conservation agreements between provinces and the federal government are failing to protect and recover threatened caribou populations, recent progress…
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2024 September Newsletter
CPAWS Northern Alberta’s monthly newsletter, focusing on the threat of Coalspur’s Vista mine on waters and wildlife.…
CPAWS Northern Alberta is heading to COP16 – but why?
As the world gears up for the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)…
Wildlife Keep Being Harmed from Tailings Ponds at the Hands of Negligence
CNRL knowingly let birds use islands that had formed within tailings ponds as a nesting site. Over 400 birds died.…
2024 August Newsletter
CPAWS Northern Alberta’s monthly newsletter, focusing on Alberta’s forests and forestry practices within them.…
Wildfire Risk: Untangling what we can and cannot change
Wildfires are a natural part of Alberta’s landscapes, but the risks faced by people, wildlife and ecosystems from bigger, more…
2024 July Newsletter
CPAWS Northern Alberta’s monthly newsletter, putting parks at the local, provincial and national level front and centre.…
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CPAWS Publications
A Collaborative Vision for Alberta’s Nature Strategy
Last Updated Nov 20, 2024
CPAWS NAB Annual Report 2023-2024
Last Updated Nov 20, 2024
BioBlitz in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains
Last Updated Nov 20, 2024
CPAWS NAB Annual Report 2022-2023
Last Updated Nov 20, 2024
CPAWS’ and the David Suzuki Foundation’s Report – Population Critical: How are Caribou Faring?
Last Updated Nov 20, 2024
CPAWS Guide to Caribou Range Planning Volume 3 Northwest Alberta
Last Updated Nov 20, 2024
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