Wilderness & Parks

Mar
09
2011
Media Releases & Op-eds

New findings prompt call that Alberta Government make good on having failed the Castle Special Place

Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition
Sierra Club Canada
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society - Southern Alberta

Calgary:  The tools the Alberta Government has used since 1998 to protect the Castle Special Place in the southwest corner of Alberta – a Forest Land Use Zone, the Castle Access Management Plan and “special management” – are now documented in a new study by Global Forest Watch Canada as an utter failure observes the Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition, Sierra Club Canada and Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Southern Alberta Chapter.  Global Forest Watch Canada’s study was released today, complete with photographs on the accumulated density of linear disturbances (roads, seismic lines, truck trails, etc.) that are de facto open to motorized use in the Castle.  It provides one more reason why commercial logging should not go ahead there and gives the scientific evidence for what outdoor enthusiasts and conservation groups alike have been pointing to for years – that the Castle is being degraded and it isn’t managed in a sustainable manner.   Read more about New findings prompt call that Alberta Government make good on having failed the Castle Special Place

Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Sierra Club of Canada
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Forests
Event

Get Engaged with Your Parks - A Stimulating Evening with Park Experts

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – Southern Alberta
Mar 10 2011 - 2:00am to 4:00am

Cost: Free

The Southern Alberta chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS SAB) would like to invite you to an exciting evening in Calgary with park experts as we discuss and celebrate the CPAWS SAB chapter's video, "Parks and Protected Areas: A Simple Solution to our Complex Problems." CPAWS SAB worked ardently with local volunteers to create a short video about our parks, grizzly bear recovery, and climate change.

We have invited local experts Chris Manderson (Natural Area Management Lead, City of Calgary, Parks), Jim Stomp (Site Manager - Fish Creek District Alberta Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture), and Dave Poulton (Environmental Consultant, Environmental Strategies) to discuss with YOU the role of parks and protected areas in our human and wilderness communities. Read more about Get Engaged with Your Parks - A Stimulating Evening with Park Experts

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta

Location

The Plaza Theatre
1133 Kensington Road NW
Calgary , AB
See map: Google Maps
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Event

Workshop - More Parks Now, Not Bill 29

Save Alberta Parks Now!
Mar 3 2011 - 2:00am to 4:30am

Tourism, Parks & Recreation Minister is still determined to get Bill 29 passed. She will be undertaking some form of outreach or consultation on Bill 29 during this summer (see notes for form-letter MLAs are sending in reply to letters from citizens). Lets continue to work together to set the agenda in favour of more parks and their legislative protection before summer.

Workshop

If you cannot come or weren't at the prior workshops, please contact Kristin or Dianne (info at end), so you receive the earlier information. Read more about Workshop - More Parks Now, Not Bill 29

Source: Facebook page

Location

Calgary Area Outdoor Council, 2nd Floor
1111 Memorial Drive NW
Calgary , AB
See map: Google Maps
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Sierra Club of Canada
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Feb
11
2011
Story

ELC Comments on environmental assessment of ski areas in national parks

Environmental Law Centre

The Environmental Law Centre has posted its comments on the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency's "Proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Study List Regulations under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act related to ski area developments in national parks" Read more about ELC Comments on environmental assessment of ski areas in national parks

Source: Environmental Law Centre
Wilderness & Parks
Environmental Law & Policy
Outdoor Recreation
Environmental Assessment
Environmental Law Centre
Briefs & submissions
Feb
07
2011
Media Releases & Op-eds

Minister’s decision to withdraw Bill 29: an encouraging step for Alberta’s Parks & Protected Areas

CPAWS – Northern Alberta
CPAWS – Southern Alberta

(Calgary, AB) The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is applauding Cindy Ady, Minister of Parks Recreation and Tourism, for withdrawing the new Provincial Parks Act (Bill 29) from the spring session of legislature. Since November, thousands of Albertans and Canadians have written the Minister stating strong concerns with the Bill and its potential impact on Alberta’s most precious protected areas. Read more about Minister’s decision to withdraw Bill 29: an encouraging step for Alberta’s Parks & Protected Areas

Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta (Facebook)
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Environmental Law & Policy
Feb
07
2011
Media Releases & Op-eds

Bill 29 ‘Suspended.’ Is Alberta Parks Ministry Finally Listening to Albertans?

Alberta Wilderness Association

Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) congratulates Cindy Ady, Minister of Tourism, Parks and Recreation on her apparent decision to withdraw the deeply unpopular Bill 29, the draft Alberta Parks Act. It now appears the bill will not be reintroduced in the spring session of the Alberta legislature.

In a recent “Park News” email, Minister Ady wrote: “While I had planned to bring park legislation back this Spring, I will spend the time needed to address the main concerns raised by Albertans before moving forward with new legislation.” Read more about Bill 29 ‘Suspended.’ Is Alberta Parks Ministry Finally Listening to Albertans?

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association
Alberta Wilderness Association
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Environmental Law & Policy
Feb
07
2011
Media Releases & Op-eds

Groups ramp up parks campaign as Minister puts off controversial Bill 29

Sierra Club Prairie

CALGARY — “More parks now, not Bill 29” is the updated rallying cry of lead groups, such as Sierra Club Canada, in the public campaign that last November successfully got the Stelmach government to stall passage of the Minister of Tourism, Parks and Recreation’s (TPR) controversial new parks legislation. 

Bill 29 (the Alberta Parks Act) is designed to replace Alberta’s existing parks network and its overarching laws. Late this past Friday (4:54 pm), Minister Cindy Ady emailed an update announcing she won’t be bringing Bill 29 back to the spring sitting of the Legislature.  Read more about Groups ramp up parks campaign as Minister puts off controversial Bill 29

Source: Sierra Club Prairie
Sierra Club of Canada
Wilderness & Parks
Jan
13
2011
Call for Input

Call for Input: Elk Island National Park Management Plan

Parks Canada
Initiative: 
Elk Island National Park Management Plan
Deadline: 
20 Jan 2011

Planning for the Future: 2011 Management Planning Update

An Invitation

Like Canada’s other national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas, Elk Island National Park is part of our heritage and our legacy to future Canadians. I invite you to get involved in updating the park management plan for Elk Island. 

The plan will guide Parks Canada in the park’s future care and operation and its work with partners and stakeholders. And your involvement is welcomed. Read more about Call for Input: Elk Island National Park Management Plan

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