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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…
No Update to Action Plan for Wood Buffalo National Park Despite Recommendations – Environmental Groups Disappointed
Environmental groups are disappointed in Canada’s failure to submit an updated Action Plan implementing the crucial recommendations from the 2022…
CPAWS Northern Alberta Expresses Deep Concerns Over Delayed Progress Reports on Alberta’s Woodland Caribou Recovery
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Northern Alberta Chapter (CPAWS NAB) is concerned over prolonged delay in receiving Alberta’s first…
Peace Hills Insurance Announces New Partner for Charity Partnership Program with the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Peace Hills General Insurance Company, a home, auto, and commercial insurer headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, is proud to announce a…
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2024 March Newsletter
CPAWS Northern Alberta’s monthly newsletter featuring the impacts of the now passed Bill 204.…
2024 February Newsletter
CPAWS Northern Alberta’s monthly newsletter featuring forestry myths and announcing an upcoming webinar.…
The disappointing weakening of a strong management plan for Elk Island National Park
In early 2023, a draft version of the Elk Island National Park Management Plan was released for public feedback. We…
November 2023 Newsletter
CPAWS Northern Alberta’s monthly newsletter for the month of November. Topics include tailings ponds, forestry myths, and wood buffalo national…
Looking to support the Environment, Wildlife, and Conservation this Giving Tuesday?
Giving Tuesday is a day dedicated to generosity. In a beautiful celebration of support, hundreds of thousands of people around…
Debunking Forestry Myths: A Closer Look at Wildfire Risk and its Impact on Communities, Biodiversity and Wildlife.
We address some of the most common myths created and perpetuated by the forestry industry, which are used to justify…
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CPAWS Publications
CPAWS NAB Annual Report 2022-2023
Last Updated Apr 25, 2024
CPAWS’ and the David Suzuki Foundation’s Report – Population Critical: How are Caribou Faring?
Last Updated Apr 25, 2024
CPAWS Guide to Caribou Range Planning Volume 3 Northwest Alberta
Last Updated Apr 25, 2024
CPAWS Guide to Caribou Range Planning Volume 2 Little Smoky
Last Updated Apr 25, 2024
CPAWS Guide to Caribou Range Planning Volume 1 Northeast Alberta
Last Updated Apr 25, 2024
Mapping Decades of Destruction by Oilsands Tailings
Last Updated Apr 25, 2024
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