Wilderness & Parks

Apr

02

2019

Call for Feedback: Park Management Plan for Jasper National Park

Parks Canada

Initiative:

Review of the park management plan for Jasper National Park

Deadline:

30 Apr 2019

From the Let's Talk Mountain Parks website:

We are beginning to review the park management plan for Jasper National Park. We would like to hear your views on the future of Jasper National Park. Browse our website. Fill out a survey. Attend a public meeting.

What is a park management plan?

A management plan is the road map that guides Parks Canada’s work in a national park to:

protect natural and cultural resources
facilitate visitor experiences and learning opportunities
collaborate with other organizations and Indigenous partners

Management plans are prepared in consultation with the public and Indigenous peoples.

For more information and to submit your feedback Read More

Wilderness & Parks

Mar

11

2019

Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland Provincial Park: A New Boreal Gem for Alberta

Alberta Wilderness Association

Permanent protection over a significant area of lands south of Wood Buffalo National Park that are important for wildlife and Indigenous communities was announced by the Alberta government this afternoon. Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) welcomes the new Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland Provincial Park. Read More

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Alberta Wilderness Association

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Wilderness & Parks

Wildlife Protection

Indigienous Peoples Issues

Mar

11

2019

CPAWS elated with the establishment of Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland Provincial Park

CPAWS Northern Alberta Chapter

Rail to Banff: A Consultation Train Wreck

Alberta Wilderness Association

A Calgary-Bow Valley Mass Transit Feasibility Study released last week examined all-year bus and rail mass transit development scenarios from Calgary to Banff. Incredibly the study didn’t consider the impact on wildlife of additional rail traffic in the Bow Valley. Given that trains kill wildlife in Banff National Park, AWA believes it’s unacceptable for a rail feasibility study to ignore rail’s impact on wildlife. Read More

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Alberta Wilderness Association

Wilderness & Parks

Wildlife Protection

Feb

26

2019

CPAWS’ Response to the Wood Buffalo National Park Action Plan

CPAWS Northern Alberta

Bighorn Country Proposal Factsheet

Alberta Wilderness Association

With just two weeks left to submit your input on the Government of Alberta's Bighorn Country Proposal, the Alberta Wilderness Association has published a factsheet addressing some of the common questions surrounding the proposal.

Bighorn Country offers a significant opportunity for careful, well reasoned management for this world class wilderness area.

Download the factsheet Read More

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Outdoor Recreation

Wilderness & Parks

Alberta Wilderness Association

Reports & Publications

Feb

12

2019

Bighorn and Brews

CPAWS Southern Alberta

Feb 12 2019 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Join CPAWS Southern Alberta, the Alberta Hiking Association, Alpine Club of Canada, Great Divide Trail Association and Patagonia for Bighorn and Brews at Last Best Brewing, in Calgary.

Cost: FREE

Your first pint is free and there will be complimentary snacks and giveaways.

Come out to learn more about recreation and conservation in the Bighorn region and why our groups support the proposal to protect Bighorn Country. Read More

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta Chapter