CPAWS News

Praise for federal, provincial and territorial government protection of parks amid fears of development pressure

July 17, 2008 — Ottawa - Canada’s federal and provincial governments deserve credit for “an extraordinary year” of progress in protecting the country’s parks and wilderness areas, says a... (MORE)

Half of Ontario's northern Boreal to be protected

July 14, 2008 — Historic announcement to protect area twice the size of England        Toronto -- Today CPAWS Wildlands League congratulates Premier McGuinty on his vision to protect... (MORE)

Plaster Rock School Wins "Watch Your Paws Club" Challenge from CPAWS NB

July 7, 2008 — FREDERICTON - The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, NB Chapter (CPAWS NB) is pleased to announce that the Donald Fraser Memorial School in Plaster Rock... (MORE)

Dehcho First Nations support anticipated Nahanni Park expansion

June 25, 2008 — Today the local Dehcho First Nations gave their approval for an expanded Nahanni National Park Reserve that would protect 95% of the South Nahanni watershed.The... (MORE)

CPAWS and MEC go wild for The Big Wild

June 16, 2008 — Teams of CPAWS and Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) volunteers joined creative forces this spring and went wild in the streets nationwide to raise awareness for... (MORE)

Expanding Mount Orford national park : a good move, but full protection is still needed

June 12, 2008 — Montreal – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Québec Chapter (CPAWS-Québec) welcomes the Charest government's recent acquisition of land totalling nearly 36 km2 to be... (MORE)

CPAWS congratulates Sabine Jessen on major marine award

June 11, 2008 — Sabine Jessen, CPAWS' National Manager of Marine Programs, has been recognized by a major marine group for her achievements in coastal zone management. Sabine was... (MORE)

Cross - country solo canoeist completes journey in Winnipeg

June 11, 2008 — Winnipeg -- After paddling 8000 km since beginning his journey in 2006, solo canoeist Jay Morrison was greeted in Winnipeg today by the Canadian Parks... (MORE)

Do you rent or own a cottage? Reduce your environmental footprint with the Green Cottager Guide

June 9, 2008 — Winnipeg, MB  -- The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) launched the Green Cottager Guide to provide cottagers with the know-how to be good stewards... (MORE)

CPAWS Calgary/Banff chapter's education program wins 2008 Alberta Emerald Award

June 6, 2008 — The CPAWS Calgary/Banff Chapter’s Environmental and Action Education Program is extremely honoured to have won a 2008 Alberta Emerald Award. The Emerald Awards recognize environmental... (MORE)

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