Entries tagged "quebec"
SNAP Québec welcomes Bill to reinstate Mont-Orford Park lands
Montreal – SNAP (CPAWS) Québec welcomes the introduction today by the Québec Parliament of a bill, which if passed, will reinstate 459 hectares in Mont...Progress on Canada's parks slows in 2009
New report marks Canada’s Parks Day, July 18thOttawa – In The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, its second annual review of the state of...Tags: alberta algonquin bc caribou flathead logging mining mont orford nahanni new brunswick nwt ontario parks quebec report yellowstone to yukon
New video campaign launched to help threatened caribou in MB, ON and QC
Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal - Today the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society is launching a series of new tongue in cheek videos aimed at helping caribou...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...QUEBEC: Take action to protect Gatineau Park
Gatineau park offers a unique wilderness experience to residents of the National Captial area: the opportunity to enjoy the sight of a of a fleeting...Enough is Enough: Crees and Conservation Group Call for Moratorium on Forestry Development in the Habitat of Vulnerable Woodland Caribou
Nemaska - The Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS – Québec) are jointly demanding an immediate...Quebec releases recovery strategy for woodland caribou
French release also available Montreal - SNAP/CPAWS Quebec applauds the provincial minister of natural resources for releasing the department's woodland caribou recovery strategy. After waiting...Crees raise concern over endangered Woodland Caribou
Nemaska – Earlier today, the Quebec Ministry of Natural Resources and Wildlife announced that they have updated their list of Threatened or Vulnerable Species with...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...Questions to the parties: Addressing environmental issues in Quebec's election campaign
A dozen environmental organizations have released responses to a joint questionnaire on the environment sent to all of Quebec's political parties.Download complete responses (PDF, in...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...Nature is gaining ground: 7% of Québec's territory will be protected, primarily in the north
Jacques-Cartier Park – Another milestone has been reached today in protecting our natural heritage. An additional 1% of Quebec has been protected, and the province...Quebec should look to Ontario for inspiration
Three groups call for the protection of at least half of QuebecQuebec - In its upcoming “Northern Plan”, the Québec government should look to Ontario...Expanding Mount Orford national park : a good move, but full protection is still needed
Montreal – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Québec Chapter (CPAWS-Québec) welcomes the Charest government's recent acquisition of land totalling nearly 36 km2 to be...CPAWS welcomes major announcement today of new protected areas in Quebec
Quebec – The CPAWS-Quebec chapter -- known in French as “SNAP-Quebec” -- welcomes the province’s announcement today of over 18,000 km² of new protected areas,...The Big Wild spokespersons meet with the Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks
Quebec, Tuesday May 12 – Public support for the The Big Wild social movement continues to grow since its launch on May 5th. The Big...Gatineau Park: A threatened treasure
Ottawa – On the eve of Earth Day 2008, the Ottawa Valley chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS-OV) is releasing a new...La SNAP met à jour les priorités du plan d'action fédéral pour la conservation de la nature
La SNAP a mis à jour ses priorités pour le plan d'action du Gouvernement fédéral envers la protection de la nature afin de représenter les...Parc Orford : Une demi-victoire pour la population du Québec
14 mois après le début de la saga du Parc national du Mont-Orford, le gouvernement minoritaire de Jean Charest écoute enfin la population et maintient...Quebec reverses decision on Mont Orford Park
14 months of hard work by CPAWS (SNAP) Quebec as a key member of the SOS Parc Orford coalition has paid off. The Quebec...May 7, 2007
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