CPAWS News

Complex Land-Use Planning Lends Itself to One Simple Solution

March 9, 2010 — Southern Alberta needs more protected areas in Alberta if it is going to meet the economic, environmental, and social objectives as defined in the Land... (MORE)

Grizzly status report points to need for immediate government action on recovery

March 4, 2010 — An updated grizzly bear status report released today by the Alberta government confirms shockingly low numbers of mature breeding grizzly bears in Alberta and highlights... (MORE)

Historic Agreement for Flathead River Basin Announced Today

February 19, 2010 — Conservation Groups Cheer B.C. and Montana for Going for "Conservation Gold”Vancouver, B.C.—A new B.C.–Montana agreement to sustain environmental values in the Flathead River Basin is... (MORE)

B.C. bans mining in the Flathead Valley

February 10, 2010 — Congratulations to all CPAWS supporters! In a surprise move, the B.C. government ordered a complete ban on mining activity in the Flathead Valley. It’s great... (MORE)

British Columbia announces ban on mining, oil and gas in Flathead

February 10, 2010 — Pre-Olympic throne speech has big news for wildlife, water and wilderness in B.C.’s RockiesVictoria, B.C. — The news was unexpected—and it was big. The Province... (MORE)

Don't neglect natural solutions to climate change crisis, experts tell Canada

February 8, 2010 — More and larger protected areas are needed in addition to emissions cutsToronto, Ontario – Today international experts are urging all governments in Canada to not... (MORE)

CPAWS welcomes today's announcement of new parks for Mealy Mountains, Labrador

February 5, 2010 — Happy Valley-Goose Bay – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society welcomes the announcements today by the Governments of Canada and Newfoundland-Labrador that they will establish... (MORE)

Conservation groups welcome Yukon decision to halt new industrial exploration in Peel watershed

February 5, 2010 — Whitehorse –  The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) and the Yukon Conservation Society (YCS) are very pleased with an announcement yesterday by the Government... (MORE)

Alberta Must Protect Half of Oil Sands Region

February 1, 2010 — Respected conservation group warns species faces extinction unless government actsEdmonton -- Alberta must act fast to protect 50% of the oil sands area from industrial... (MORE)

Landmark Report Urges British Columbia To Conserve At Least 50% of Its Land Base As Part of Expanded Climate Change Strategy

January 28, 2010 — A new report and accompanying letter signed by top international scientists and environmental thinkers urges government to integrate nature conservation into provincial climate action... (MORE)

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