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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…
Alberta and Ontario lag on threatened boreal caribou recovery, federal report illustrates
A new report published by Environment and Climate Change Canada highlights a glaring lack of progress made toward recovery of…
Bill 204 has passed. What does that mean for a national urban park in the Edmonton region? We don’t know.
On April 8th 2024, Private Member’s Bill 204, the Municipal Government (National Urban Parks) Amendment Act, 2023 was given its…
CPAWS statement on Alberta’s Budget for 2024
Alberta’s recently released budget for 2024 is concerning for CPAWS Northern and Southern Alberta chapters. Amidst impending drought, wildfire risk,…
Government of Alberta’s Renewable Energy Policy Fails to Protect Nature, Hinders Economic Diversification
Yesterday, the Government of Alberta released policy changes from the Alberta Utilities Commission related to the development of renewable energy infrastructure…
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CPAWS Blog
2024 May Newsletter
CPAWS Northern Alberta’s monthly newsletter with a focus on the state of caribou conservation in Alberta.…
Our 2024 Summer Reading List
A fictional retelling of what a national urban park could look like in the Edmonton region based on personal experiences. …
Hopeful Dreaming: A Vision for a National Urban Park in the Edmonton Region
A fictional retelling of what a national urban park could look like in the Edmonton region based on personal experiences. …
2024 April Newsletter
CPAWS Northern Alberta’s monthly newsletter with a focus on collaborative work with the Dene Tha’ First Nation.…
Addressing the Impact of Wildfires on Caribou Recovery: A Call for Action
The intense wildfire season has highlighted limitations in the ability of the only two existing plans (Bistcho and Cold Lake)…
2024 March Newsletter
CPAWS Northern Alberta’s monthly newsletter featuring the impacts of the now passed Bill 204.…
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CPAWS Publications
BioBlitz in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains
Last Updated Jun 23, 2024
CPAWS NAB Annual Report 2022-2023
Last Updated Jun 23, 2024
CPAWS’ and the David Suzuki Foundation’s Report – Population Critical: How are Caribou Faring?
Last Updated Jun 23, 2024
CPAWS Guide to Caribou Range Planning Volume 3 Northwest Alberta
Last Updated Jun 23, 2024
CPAWS Guide to Caribou Range Planning Volume 2 Little Smoky
Last Updated Jun 23, 2024
CPAWS Guide to Caribou Range Planning Volume 1 Northeast Alberta
Last Updated Jun 23, 2024
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