Entries tagged "yellowstone to yukon"
Last chance for public input on the Peel Watershed
Deadline is October 1, 2010Public input into the Peel watershed process has been very effective in ensuring that the Recommended Plan reflects the public’s desire...Alberta grizzly protection missing from province's resource board decision
The latest decision by Alberta’s Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB) perpetuates the conditions that are threatening Alberta’s grizzly bear population, says Alberta’s environmental organizations.“With the...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!...New report shows Alberta not doing enough to protect and recover threatened grizzly bears
The Alberta government is not following its own recovery plan to protect the province’s grizzly bear population, which will likely lead to population decline.Read the...Clear-cut logging approval in Alberta's Castle Special place undermines regional plan
Calgary, AB -- Logging in the Castle Special Place, north of Waterton-Glacier National Peace Park has been approved for the winter of 2011-2012. Logging along...Recall of AB Grizzly Recovery Team: cause for optimism or just more hot air?
A temporary recall of Alberta’s Grizzly Bear Recovery Team could be the long-awaited first step on the road to recovery for the province’s beleaguered grizzlies,...Humans killing too many grizzly bears in Alberta
Human caused deaths of grizzly bears in Alberta reached unsustainable levels in 2009. Alberta Sustainable Resource Development (SRD) reported that 17 grizzly bears were killed...Alberta's grizzly may be one step closer to recovery today
Calgary, AB - Today is a significant day for Alberta’s grizzlies. It is the day that the Endangered Species Conservation Committee (ESCC) meets to decide...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...Grizzly status report points to need for immediate government action on recovery
An updated grizzly bear status report released today by the Alberta government confirms shockingly low numbers of mature breeding grizzly bears in Alberta and highlights...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...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...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...Conservation groups issue warning at Vancouver mining trade show: "Stay out of Yukon's Peel Watershed"
At the annual Mineral Exploration Roundup tradeshow running January 18th to 21st in Vancouver, conservation groups expect the Yukon’s Chamber of Mines and government representatives...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...CPAWS congratulates 2009 Boreal leadership award winners
Dehcho First Nations, Manitoba government and Dr. Fiona Schmeigelow honouredThe Canadian Boreal Initiative (CBI) hosted its annual Boreal Awards last night at the Chateau Laurier...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...Lack of protection in Canada's Flathead Valley threatens Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
CPAWS and other Conservation Groups Make Case to UN World Heritage CommitteeCalgary, Alta—Leading conservation groups briefed reporters at 1 p.m. today in Calgary, before heading...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...August 5, 2009
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