Biodiversity and Wildlife

Mar

19

2020

Strong Majority of Albertans Oppose Government Changes to Parks

Edmonton – A new public opinion survey shows the vast majority of Albertans oppose the changes to Alberta parks announced with the 2020 provincial budget.

On March 2, 2020 Alberta Environment and Parks announced the full or partial closure of 20 parks and the removal of 164 parks from the Alberta Parks System resulting in the loss of 39 percent of Alberta’s parks and removal of the protections to conservation values and quality of recreation experience that are provided through a parks designation. Read more about Strong Majority of Albertans Oppose Government Changes to Parks

Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Outdoor Recreation

Wilderness & Parks

Mar

17

2020

AWA Letter of Opposition to the Sale of Public Lands in Taber

Alberta Wilderness Association

Following the Alberta government's decision to sell a quarter section of public land near Taber, the Alberta Wilderness Association has published their responsestating that

The level of public engagement in the management of public lands has been an AWA concern for more than 50 years, and we believe that this proposed sale of public land in Taber illustrates the deficiencies within the current management framework that provide no transparency, hinder public participation, and enable an unacceptable standard for monitoring and managing public lands.

Read the full letter on the AWA website Read more about AWA Letter of Opposition to the Sale of Public Lands in Taber

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Wilderness & Parks

Land Management & Stewardship

Alberta Wilderness Association

Briefs & submissions

Mar

09

2020

Defend Alberta’s Parks!

CPAWS Southern Alberta

CPAWS Northern Alberta

From the CPAWS Southern Alberta website:

The Alberta Government announced they are eliminating or privatizing 184 sites from the Alberta Parks system, including 20 parks that will be completely or partially closed immediately. Other impacts include closing visitor centres, discontinuing popular groomed cross-country ski trails, shortening the operating season for many campgrounds and increasing camping and service fees at all sites. Read more about Defend Alberta’s Parks!

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Outdoor Recreation

Wilderness & Parks

News & Announcements

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society

Mar

05

2020

CPAWS Statement on Alberta Parks Closures and Privatization

CPAWS Northern Alberta

CPAWS Southern Alberta

For over 50 years CPAWS Southern and Northern Alberta chapters have been collaborating with industry, government, Indigenous partners, communities, and like-minded organizations to protect our invaluable parks and wilderness areas and connect Albertans to nature through sustainable outdoor recreation. We are very concerned with the recent announcement from the Government of Alberta on a drastic change to our parks and recreation areas. Read more about CPAWS Statement on Alberta Parks Closures and Privatization

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta

Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Outdoor Recreation

Wilderness & Parks

Feb

28

2020

CPAWS concerned with cuts to parks and protected areas in Alberta’s 2020 budget

CPAWS Northern Alberta

CPAWS Southern Alberta

Edmonton/Calgary – CPAWS Northern and Southern Alberta chapters are deeply concerned over the fate of parks and conservation in Alberta after budget announcements on Thursday. The budget of Fall 2019 saw a substantial 9.7% cut to the Alberta Parks budget, and this additional 10% cut in the 2020 budget will further degrade the ability of Alberta Parks to properly manage the areas designated to protect Alberta’s natural heritage. Read more about CPAWS concerned with cuts to parks and protected areas in Alberta’s 2020 budget

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta

Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Wilderness & Parks

Wildlife Protection

Feb

24

2020

Teck announces withdrawal of Frontier oil sands mine project proposal

CPAWS welcomes announcement of project withdrawal of environmentally devastating Frontier oil sands mine

CPAWS Northern Alberta

Edmonton — CPAWS welcomes the announcement by Teck Resources Limited CEO, Don Lindsay, that the company has withdrawn their application for the Frontier oil sands mine. In Teck’s letter to the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Don Lindsay cites the need to address policy frameworks for tackling climate change and expresses urgent need to reduce global carbon emissions through carbon pricing and legislated caps for oil sands emissions. Read more about Teck announces withdrawal of Frontier oil sands mine project proposal

Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society

Climate Change

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Wilderness & Parks

Wildlife Protection

Oil Sands

Environmental Assessment

Feb

13

2020

Action Alert: Proposed Establishment of Hunting Sandhill Cranes in Alberta

Alberta Wilderness Association

From the AWA website:

The Canadian Wildlife Service is proposing to amend the Migratory Bird Regulations to include a Sandhill crane hunt within the province of Alberta. AWA does not support this proposed amendment as there is no definitive scientific evidence to demonstrate that this hunt would be sustainable, and not negatively impact the Sandhill crane population in the long-term. AWA has also expressed concern over the potential risk this hunt could have on Whooping cranes; the eastern flyway is used by both crane species, which could increase the risk of misidentification by hunters to Whooping cranes.

AWA’s letter to the Canadian Wildlife Service is posted here.

Take Action

Write the Canadian Wildlife Service at [email protected] to let them know what you think about the proposed amendments. The deadline for comments is Sunday, February 16, 2020. Read more about Action Alert: Proposed Establishment of Hunting Sandhill Cranes in Alberta

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Alberta Wilderness Association

Feb

10

2020

Action Alert: Tell the Government to REJECT Teck Frontier Mine

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society

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This month the Government of Canada will approve or reject the massive 290 sq-km Teck Frontier oil sands mine project in northern Alberta. This project is a serious danger to our boreal forest and poses risks that cannot be ignored. If approved, the mine will threaten Wood Buffalo National Park, key species at risk, and Canada’s ability to reach its climate commitments. Nature can’t afford to support this project.

Read more about Action Alert: Tell the Government to REJECT Teck Frontier Mine

Source: CPAWS

Climate Change

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Wilderness & Parks

Wildlife Protection

Business & the Environment

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society

Feb

11

2020

Edmonton Talk — Habitat Matters

Alberta Wilderness Association

Feb 11 2020 - 7:00pm

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Join AWA and Environmental Law Centre’s Executive Director, Jason Unger, for Habitat Matters: Habitat Laws, Challenges and New Directions.

Habitat is essential to the survival of all species. Our activities across the landscape have a significant impact on the habitat of other species. As the human footprint has expanded, we have seen habitat degradation and destruction and its resulting negative impact on species abundance and distribution.

Habitat laws and regulation are a central component to how we start to address this human footprint. Join us to learn more. Read more about Edmonton Talk — Habitat Matters

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association