Entries tagged "successes"
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...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...Victory! Alberta grizzly bear listed as species at risk
CPAWS welcomes the June 3rd announcement that the Alberta government has listed the Grizzly Bear as a threatened species. “This is a great day!...CPAWS proud partner in new Boreal forest leadership agreement
Following two years of negotiations, CPAWS and sister conservation organisations have reached an historic agreement with the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC). CPAWS played...CPAWS welcomes new national park for Nova Scotia
HALIFAX – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) welcomes today’s announcement by the Government of Canada and the Nova Scotia government of the intention...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...CPAWS welcomes step forward towards new NWT national park
Calgary - The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS), congratulates the Akaitcho Dene, the community of Łutsel K’e and Environment Minister Jim Prentice and Parks...CPAWS welcomes New Brunswick forest research partnership funds
Collaborative Research Partnership for Sustainable Forest Management Receives Funding Boost from Federal Government “The environmental organizations participating in this process are eager to find ways to...CPAWS applauds major land purchases in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) congratulates the Nova Scotia government on completing its large land purchase program for this year. In...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...CPAWS welcomes continued ban on Alberta grizzly bear hunt
The Alberta government’s recent decision to suspend the province’s grizzly bear hunt for 2010 is good news for the bears. With a current population estimate...Historic Agreement for Flathead River Basin Announced Today
Conservation Groups Cheer B.C. and Montana for Going for "Conservation Gold”Vancouver, B.C.—A new B.C.–Montana agreement to sustain environmental values in the Flathead River Basin is...B.C. bans mining in the Flathead Valley
Congratulations to all CPAWS supporters! In a surprise move, the B.C. government ordered a complete ban on mining activity in the Flathead Valley. It’s great...British Columbia announces ban on mining, oil and gas in Flathead
Pre-Olympic throne speech has big news for wildlife, water and wilderness in B.C.’s RockiesVictoria, B.C. — The news was unexpected—and it was big. The Province...CPAWS welcomes today's announcement of new parks for Mealy Mountains, Labrador
Happy Valley-Goose Bay – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society welcomes the announcements today by the Governments of Canada and Newfoundland-Labrador that they will establish...Conservation groups welcome Yukon decision to halt new industrial exploration in Peel watershed
Whitehorse – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) and the Yukon Conservation Society (YCS) are very pleased with an announcement yesterday by the Government...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...Manitoba Premier announces Boreal peatlands strategy and new protected areas
The Manitoba government has announced its precedent setting Boreal Peatlands Steward Strategy. According to Premier Selinger, "Manitoba will be a leader in the preservation of...CPAWS Yukon strongly supports large-scale protection recommended in Peel Watershed Land Use Plan
Whitehorse – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society Yukon Chapter (CPAWS Yukon) congratulates the Peel Watershed Planning Commission for recommending large-scale protection for the Peel...December 8, 2009
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