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Moratorium On Coal in Alberta Removed, Quietly Announced in the Middle of Grassy Mountain Mine Hearings
CPAWS Northern and Southern Alberta are deeply disappointed to learn that the moratorium on coal exploration and development has been…
Government of Alberta puts private corporate interest ahead of Alberta public on coal, makes changes to Coal Policy ahead of the holidays
CPAWS Southern and Northern Alberta chapters are concerned by the Government of Alberta’s recent announcement launching the Alberta Coal Industry…
All-Season Resort Act Gives Unprecedented Power to the Ministry of Tourism and Sport, Threatens Alberta Parks
CPAWS Northern and Southern Alberta have grave concerns regarding Bill 35 – the All-Season Resorts Act – which goes to…
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…
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2024 December Newsletter
CPAWS Northern Alberta’s monthly newsletter, our last conservation musings of 2024.…
The Twelve Days of Giving
This holiday season, we’re giving a classic holiday carol a CPAWS twist! “The 12 Days of Christmas” is a song that…
2024 October Newsletter
CPAWS Northern Alberta’s monthly newsletter, focusing on Alberta’s Nature Strategy and COP16.…
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.…
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A Collaborative Vision for Alberta’s Nature Strategy
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CPAWS NAB Annual Report 2023-2024
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CPAWS NAB Annual Report 2022-2023
Last Updated Jan 21, 2025
CPAWS’ and the David Suzuki Foundation’s Report – Population Critical: How are Caribou Faring?
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CPAWS Guide to Caribou Range Planning Volume 3 Northwest Alberta
Last Updated Jan 21, 2025
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