Biodiversity and Wildlife

Oct
01
2018

Call for Statements of Concern: Castle Mountain Resort expansion

Alberta Environment and Parks
Initiative: 
Castle Mountain Resort Future Development
Deadline: 
16 Nov 2018

Castle Mountain Resort is currently a winter ski and snowboard resort in the MD of Pincher Creek #9 on the NE 24-04-04 W5M, which is public land held under a license of occupation (DLO). Castle Mountain Resort Inc. is proposing to add summer activities, increase the winter activities and develop additional base area facilities to accommodate a larger number of visitors. Read more about Call for Statements of Concern: Castle Mountain Resort expansion

Source: Alberta Environment and Parks
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Outdoor Recreation
Wilderness & Parks
Oct
01
2018

Plan Needed for Alberta’s Protected Areas

Alberta Wilderness Association

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The hike to Three Isle Lake. Photo: J. Skrajny
The hike to Three Isle Lake. Photo: J. Skrajny

Protecting 17 percent of Alberta’s wilderness by 2020, as part of international commitments under Aichi Target 11, is a commitment the province of Alberta made in 2010. To date, plans for how Alberta will meet the target have not been released. Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) supports the government’s commitment and believes the protection of representative landscapes throughout the province is long overdue. Read more about Plan Needed for Alberta’s Protected Areas

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association
Alberta Wilderness Association
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Oct
10
2018

John E. Marriott: Tall Tales | Long Lenses

Alberta Wilderness Association
Oct 10 2018 - 7:00pm

John E. Marriott, one of Canada’s premier nature photographers, shares the remarkable stories behind his critically-acclaimed new book, which showcases two decades of unforgettable images of the animals that have inspired him to become an outspoken conservation advocate.

Doors 6:30 PM | Talk 7:00 PM

Tickets: $5

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Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Location

AWA Cottage School
455 12 Street NW
Calgary , AB
See map: Google Maps
Alberta Wilderness Association
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wildlife Protection
Oct
16
2018

2018 Edmonton Autumn Splendour

Alberta Wildereness Association
Oct 16 2018 - 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Join AWA at the Royal Glenora Club to celebrate Alberta’s wild spaces; featuring a presentation about AWA’s Public Lands and Wild Spaces Campaign. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, grab a drink at our cash bar, participate in our silent auction and meet with AWA Staff, new friends and old!
Tickets: $50 members/$75 non-members

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Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Location

Royal Glenora Club
11160 River Valley Road NW
Edmonton , AB
See map: Google Maps
Alberta Wilderness Association
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Wildlife Protection
Sep
06
2018

More Than 21,000 Albertans Show Support for New Wildland Provincial Park

CPAWS Northern Alberta
Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative

EDMONTON – To date, 21,781 letters and petition signatures have been delivered to the office of the Honourable Shannon Phillips, Alberta’s Minister of Environment and Parks, asking her to designate the Bighorn Backcountry as a Wildland Provincial Park.

The messages of support have been collected by Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y) and Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) Northern Alberta through the Love Your Headwaters Campaign, ongoing since early 2017. Read more about More Than 21,000 Albertans Show Support for New Wildland Provincial Park

Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Sep
26
2018

CPAWS Northern Alberta AGM

CPAWS Northern Alberta
Sep 26 2018 - 6:00pm

CPAWS Northern Alberta is hosting its AGM. If you are a member or a supporter of the chapter, please join Staff and the Board of Directors for the evening to learn more about their activities over the last year, and their plans for the future!

The Event is FREE!
Please RSVP to Kecia Kerr at [email protected] or call 780-328-3780. Read more about CPAWS Northern Alberta AGM

Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta

Location

Main Floor Meeting Room, CKUA Radio Building
9804 Jasper Avenue NW
Edmonton , AB
See map: Google Maps
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Wildlife Protection
Aug
24
2018

Job Opportunity: Program Coordinator (1-Year Contract Position), CPAWS Northern Alberta

Position: 
Program Coordinator
Organization: 
CPAWS Northern Alberta
Application Deadline: 
31 Aug 2018
Location: 
Edmonton

CPAWS Northern Alberta is seeking an enthusiastic, environmentally focused person to act as Program Coordinator to manage the chapter’s Climate Education Program, member and public engagement activities and communications, and assist staff in conservation work.

Engagement and Communication duties include: Read more about Job Opportunity: Program Coordinator (1-Year Contract Position), CPAWS Northern Alberta

Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Climate Change
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Environmental Education
Part-time
Contract
Paid

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