Entries tagged "oceans"
Bay of Fundy needs stronger protection
By CHRIS MILLER and RODRIGO MENAFRA This letter originally appeared in the Chronicle Herald (Halifax, NS) on Wednesday, August 25, 2010.The Bay of Fundy, with...Canadian wildlife need big connected parks or species will disappear: Report
Ottawa –The health of wildlife and biodiversity is uneven in Canada’s national and provincial parks, says a new report prepared by the Canadian Parks and...Success! Gwaii Haanas NMCA approved by Parliament
Last week, we asked CPAWS supporters to help secure Parliamentary approval for establishing Gwaii Haanas National Marine Conservation Area Reserve and Haida Heritage Site in...Canada moves to protect B.C.'s precious Glass Sponge Reefs
Fragile, prehistoric reefs considered a submerged “Jurassic Park” OTTAWA – CPAWS celebrates the long-awaited announcement today that B.C.’s extremely fragile Glass Sponge Reefs are headed..."Mr. Stinky" in Ottawa today for Oceans Day announcement
Submerged Jurassic Park off BC expected to move towards protection Ottawa – CPAWS National Oceans Program Manager Sabine Jessen will be attending an announcement at...Tags: oceans
Parliamentary breakthrough for Canada's first deep sea national marine conservation area
B.C.’s revered Gwaii Haanas waters a step closer to protectionOTTAWA – After two decades of discussion, CPAWS welcomes the long-awaited legislation expected to be introduced...In memoriam: Jon Lien
Jon Lien, tireless campaigner for oceans and founder of CPAWS' Newfoundland and Labrador chapter, passed away in April at the age of 71.CPAWS Trustee Emeritus...Tags: cpaws people oceans
CPAWS welcomes extension of oil and gas moratorium on Georges Bank
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA – The Nova Scotia Chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS-NS) applauds the announcement by the Governments of Nova Scotia...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...CPAWS NS Launches Video Depicting the Changes to the Fishery in Nova Scotia through the Eyes of Local Fishermen
"I have spent the last two years sitting down with fishermen and hearing stories of their lives on the water," stated CPAWS NS Marine Coordinator...CPAWS welcomes stronger protection for Sable Island, Nova Scotia
HALIFAX – CPAWS welcomes today’s announcement by the Federal government that it is considering establishing a new national park in Nova Scotia for Sable Island....CPAWS welcomes next step by Haida Nation and Canada towards Gwaii Haanas marine conservation
CPAWS National Marine Program Manager Sabine Jessen with Environment Minister Jim Prentice and Parks Canada CEO Alan Latourelle at January 16th signing of agreement...CPAWS encouraged by Lancaster Sound announcement
The announcement this week that Inuit organizations, local communities and the Governments of Nunavut and Canada will embark on a feasibility study toward the creation...New Marine Protected Area for Nova Scotia Closer To Becoming a Reality
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA -- The Government of Canada took at step toward its commitment to protecting Canada's oceans by announcing three areas of interest (AOIs)...Honourable John Crosbie speaks on ocean conservation at CPAWS event
At the unveiling of a marine guide entitled Special Marine Areas in Newfoundland and Labrador: Areas of Interest in Our Marine Backyard by the CPAWS-...CPAWS vows vigilance following court case ruling on seismic testing case in marine protected areas
CPAWS will continue to promote stronger safeguards for species living in Canada’s marine protected areas, despite an August 27th federal court ruling that will allow...Seismic Tests Threaten Marine Protected Area and Whales
Lawsuit seeks to halt US seismic blasting in Canadian watersVANCOUVER – Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit to stop seismic blasting by an American research...CPAWS-NL presents Lieutenant Governor with guide to the province's special marine areas
On Thursday, July 23rd at 2:30PM at Government House, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society’s Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter presented the Honorable John Crosbie with a...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...SeaChoice partners with Overwaitea Food Group on bold sustainable seafood project
VANCOUVER – A new collaboration between the Overwaitea Food Group and SeaChoice, Canada’s national seafood program, is making it easier for Canadians to buy seafood...June 15, 2009
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