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Sep
15
2020

Government investment in Alberta Parks infrastructure is encouraging, but 175 parks still set to be removed

CPAWS Northern Alberta
CPAWS Southern Alberta

Calgary – CPAWS Northern and Southern Alberta Chapters are pleased to see the government’s investment in parks infrastructure. However, we are dismayed to hear the Minister continues to move forward with removing 175 parks from the Parks System. The Premier stated in the announcement that “Albertans are a stubborn bunch” and we agree. Albertans from across the province continue to ask for a commitment from this government that all of these parks will remain protected within the parks system. Read More

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta
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Sep
10
2020

Alberta’s habitat restoration projects a step in the right direction, but need to consider larger conservation goals

CPAWS Northern Alberta
CPAWS Southern Alberta

CPAWS Southern and Northern Alberta chapters are encouraged to see the government’s investment of $9.7-million in restoration projects to benefit habitat for Alberta’s threatened caribou and native trout. The focus on initiatives like restoring disturbances in caribou habitat, improving connectivity in fragmented southern landscapes, and restoring important native fish habitats are important and overdue steps towards species at risk recovery. These initiatives also benefit Albertans by providing important employment opportunities and contributing to our economic recovery. Read More

Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta
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Biodiversity and Wildlife
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Sep
09
2020

Extirpation of caribou herd in Jasper National Park should trigger urgent action for remaining herds

CPAWS Northern Alberta

EDMONTON, AB – Jasper National Park has announced one of the four caribou herds in the park, the Maligne caribou herd, is considered extirpated after several years of aerial surveys with no sightings. The official change in status comes from an update on Parks Canada’s webpage for Woodland Caribou in Jasper National Park. Read More

CPAWS Northern Alberta
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Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Wildlife Protection
Sep
02
2020

Issue Brief: Vista coal mine expansion

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Updated: September 3, 2020

The Coalspur Vista mine is one of the largest thermal coal mines in Canada, and the proposed expansion could almost triple its capacity. Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson declined in December 2019 to order a federal impact assessment, but he reversed this decision on July 30 so the project will undergo a federal impact assessment. Coalspur Mines has launched a legal challenge to the Minister's decision.

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Aug
24
2020

Defend Alberta Parks

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The Alberta government is planning to close 20 parks and remove 164 from the Alberta Parks system. A total of 175 parks will lose protection and Albertans could lose access. Read More

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Aug
27
2020

YYC Young Citizen Scientists: Urban Wildlife (Ages 12-16)

CPAWS Southern Alberta
Green Calgary
Aug 27 2020 - 11:00am

Are you a parent looking to continue environmental education at home? Or are you a student passionate about learning more about our planet earth? CPAWS-SAB wants to bring interactive learning into your homes!

As part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge being hosted by the Calgary Public Library, CPAWS-SAB will be putting on 6 virtual presentations for youth. These presentations will include visuals, activities, and discussions. See below for more details on each event. Read More

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta
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Biodiversity and Wildlife
Aug
26
2020

YYC Young Citizen Scientists: Birds (Ages 10-12)

CPAWS Southern Alberta
Green Calgary
Aug 26 2020 - 11:00am

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Are you a parent looking to continue environmental education at home? Or are you a student passionate about learning more about our planet earth? CPAWS-SAB wants to bring interactive learning into your homes!

As part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge being hosted by the Calgary Public Library, CPAWS-SAB will be putting on 6 virtual presentations for youth. These presentations will include visuals, activities, and discussions. See below for more details on each event. Read More

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta
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Biodiversity and Wildlife
Aug
20
2020

YYC Young Citizen Scientists: Birds (Ages 7-9)

CPAWS Southern Alberta
Green Calgary
Aug 20 2020 - 11:00am

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Image of birds, bees, and bats

Are you a parent looking to continue environmental education at home? Or are you a student passionate about learning more about our planet earth? CPAWS-SAB wants to bring interactive learning into your homes!

As part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge being hosted by the Calgary Public Library, CPAWS-SAB will be putting on 6 virtual presentations for youth. These presentations will include visuals, activities, and discussions. See below for more details on each event. Read More

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta
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Biodiversity and Wildlife
Aug
18
2020

YYC Young Citizen Scientists: Pollinators (Ages 7-9)

CPAWS Southern Alberta
Green Calgary
Aug 18 2020 - 11:00am

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Image of birds, bees, and bats

Are you a parent looking to continue environmental education at home? Or are you a student passionate about learning more about our planet earth? CPAWS-SAB wants to bring interactive learning into your homes!

As part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge being hosted by the Calgary Public Library, CPAWS-SAB will be putting on 6 virtual presentations for youth. These presentations will include visuals, activities, and discussions. See below for more details on each event. Read More

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta
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Jul
31
2020

Canada agrees federal impact assessment necessary for mine expansion near Hinton, Alberta

CPAWS Northern Alberta
CPAWS Southern Alberta

EDMONTON, AB – CPAWS applauds the decision by the federal Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Jonathan Wilkinson, to approve the request for a federal impact assessment for a proposed thermal coal mine expansion near Hinton, Alberta. The decision shows Minister Wilkinson understands the serious need to assess adverse environmental impacts that result from outdated thermal coal mining. Read More

Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta
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