Entries tagged "big wild"
Complex Land-Use Planning Lends Itself to One Simple Solution
Southern Alberta needs more protected areas in Alberta if it is going to meet the economic, environmental, and social objectives as defined in the Land...Don't neglect natural solutions to climate change crisis, experts tell Canada
More and larger protected areas are needed in addition to emissions cutsToronto, Ontario – Today international experts are urging all governments in Canada to not...Landmark Report Urges British Columbia To Conserve At Least 50% of Its Land Base As Part of Expanded Climate Change Strategy
A new report and accompanying letter signed by top international scientists and environmental thinkers urges government to integrate nature conservation into provincial climate action...BC: Help Protect Critical Salmon Habitat
The future of the Atlin-Taku region in BC's wild north needs your voice. You have the rare opportunity to speak out and help protect a...Fisher Bay Park Would Provide Huge Economic Benefits: Economic Impact Study
Creating a new provincial park in Fisher Bay, Manitoba could provide a net gain of $38 million, says a new economic study released today at...Forests must count in Copenhagen agreement: CPAWS
In today’s Montreal Gazette, CPAWS’ forestry conservation expert Chris Henschel makes the case that Canada and other developed countries should include measures in the next...Saving caribou will curb climate change: new report
Download the Report (PDF)Today, the Manitoba chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) released its new report entitled Caribou and You report. The...CPAWS welcomes Canada's signing of wilderness protection agreement with US, Mexico
CPAWS welcomes the announcement today by the Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment, of a historic memorandum of understanding between the countries of North...New poll shows strong local support for Flathead national park
Eyes of World Focus on Flathead Following United Nations VisitEast Kootenay residents support a National Park in the southeastern one-third of B.C.'s Flathead River Valley...Trust Fund for East Side of Lake Winnipeg
In his last major announcement as Premier of Manitoba, Gary Doer launched a 10 million dollar trust fund to support the quest for a 40,000...Alberta opens door to first new protected wilderness in a decade
Edmonton - For the first time in 10 years, the Alberta government is giving the green light to creating new protected wilderness areas in the...We RAVE about the Flathead: CPAWS helps award-winning photographers document B.C.'s Flathead River Valley
Something cool just happened in B.C.’s Flathead River Valley. Award-winning, international photographers just wrapped their RAVE – Rapid Assessment Visual Expedition. They fanned out over...Implement Senate Navigation recommendations, say environmental groups
OTTAWA—The federal government should implement immediately the recommendations of the Senate Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources Committee to protect the public right of navigation...Will Manitoba Join Ontario and Quebec as Leaders in Boreal Forest Protection?
On June 9, the Ontario government introduced new legislation that would allow for the permanent protection of at least half of the 450,000 square kilometres...New Ontario law promises to protect northern Boreal Forest
Role of communities needs to be front and centre in new law, coalition saysTORONTO – A coalition of leading environmental groups applaud landmark legislation introduced...Quebec protected wilderness areas grow to 8% of province:
CPAWS welcomes next step on the way to 50% Quebec – CPAWS (known as “SNAP” in Quebec) congratulates the Quebec government for committing another 18,043...CPAWS announces position on proposed changes to Canada's Navigable Waters Protection Act
CPAWS announces today its position on the proposed changes to the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) contained in the 2009 Federal Budget Implementation Act. ...Tags: big wild
CPAWS laments lack of funds for wilderness protection in Federal budget
Ottawa – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is disappointed that last week’s federal budget lacked any new spending for conserving biodiversity or creating...New crown forest management plan a step backwards for New Brunswick environment and industry
Fredericton – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is extremely disappointed with the New Brunswick government’s announcement today of a new direction for public...Conservation: a step forward for Quebec's political parties
Montreal and Quebec City - Wilderness preservation has emerged as a key priority for both the Liberals and Parti Quebecois (PQ) in the upcoming Quebec...November 20, 2008
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