Biodiversity and Wildlife

Aug
24
2020

Losing protection where we need it most

Alberta Wilderness Association

The Government of Alberta’s plan to remove 164 sites from the provincial parks system will take a significant cut out of Alberta’s most endangered and least protected Natural Regions: the Parkland, Grasslands and Foothills. Between these three regions, 85 sites will lose their protected status, resulting in the loss of nearly 9,000 hectares of protection – equivalent to around eight times the size of Ghost Lake or one-half the size of Elk Island National Park. Read more about Losing protection where we need it most

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association
Alberta Wilderness Association
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Outdoor Recreation
Wilderness & Parks
Aug
18
2020

Coal? Are you serious?

CPAWS Southern Alberta

From the CPAWS Southern Alberta website:

On June 1st, a provincial Coal Policy that has been in place since 1976 was rescinded by the Government of Alberta. The cancellation of the policy removed land zoning that restricted open pit coal mining and coal exploration in some of Alberta’s most environmentally sensitive areas.  Read more about Coal? Are you serious?

CPAWS Southern Alberta
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Coal
Mining
News & Announcements
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Aug
12
2020

Call for public input on the draft Whitebark and Limber Pines Recovery Plan

Alberta Environment and Parks
Initiative: 
Draft Whitebark and Limber Pines Recovery Plan
Deadline: 
10 Sep 2020

From the Government of Alberta Public Engagement website:

We’re seeking public input on our draft recovery plan for whitebark pine and limber pine. Whitebark and limber pines have evolved to thrive in some of Alberta's harshest landscapes but recent infections of white pine blister and infestations of mountain pine beetle have resulted in a decline in the pines' numbers across their provincial range. Read more about Call for public input on the draft Whitebark and Limber Pines Recovery Plan

Source: Government of Alberta
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Aug
12
2020

Call for public input on the draft Porsild's Byrum Recovery Plan

Alberta Environment and Parks
Initiative: 
Draft Porsild’s Bryum Recovery Plan
Deadline: 
10 Sep 2020

From the Government of Alberta Public Engagement website:

We’re seeking public input on the draft Porsild’s bryum recovery plan.

We have incorporated new survey data and have worked with ecologists and conservation officers to update the previous Porsild’s bryum recovery plan. The updated plan is now available for your feedback. Read more about Call for public input on the draft Porsild's Byrum Recovery Plan

Source: Government of Alberta
Biodiversity and Wildlife
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 about YYC Young Citizen Scientists: Urban Wildlife (Ages 12-16)

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
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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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 about YYC Young Citizen Scientists: Birds (Ages 10-12)

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
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 about YYC Young Citizen Scientists: Birds (Ages 7-9)

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
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 about YYC Young Citizen Scientists: Pollinators (Ages 7-9)

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Environmental Education
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 about Canada agrees federal impact assessment necessary for mine expansion near Hinton, Alberta

Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wildlife Protection
Coal
Environmental Assessment
Water & Watershed Management
Indigienous Peoples Issues
Mining

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