Nov 03 11
CPAWS receives Royal Canadian Geographic Society’s Gold Medal
Ottawa - Today the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS), Parks Canada and the Dehcho First Nations were granted the prestigious Royal Canadian Geographic Society’s Gold Medal for their collaborative and groundbreaking work to expand Nahanni National Park Reserve.
Nov 01 11
10 days left to vote for Bay of Fundy as New Wonder of Nature
Halifax - The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is encouraging all of its supporters to vote for the Bay of Fundy in the international New7Wonders of Nature campaign. The Bay of Fundy is the only Canadian destination in the running and one of only 28 finalists in a campaign that started with over 400 entrants.
Oct 17 11
CPAWS advises federal government to stay after class for work on caribou recovery strategy
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is handing in a review today to the federal government of its draft recovery strategy for Boreal woodland caribou, accompanied by a “report card” summarizing its findings and recommending remedial work to close loopholes that could undermine the species’ long-term survival.
Oct 17 11
CPAWS welcomes national park for Sable Island
HALIFAX – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) welcomes today’s announcement that the Federal and Nova Scotia governments have reached an agreement that will see Sable Island protected as a national park.
Read more at CPAWS Nova Scotia.
Oct 13 11
CPAWS welcomes good news for Southern Strait of Georgia’s protection
Vancouver - As leader of the Southern Strait of Georgia Marine Conservation Network, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is very pleased to see the commitment today by the federal and provincial governments to the establishment of a national marine conservation area in the southern Strait of Georgia.
Sep 08 11
Nominations for the CPAWS National Board
On March 30th, the Governance Committee issued a call for candidates. The notice was sent to the “CPAWS all” e-mail list and posted on our website. After considering a number of possible candidates, the Governance Committee recommends the re-election of five existing trustees...
Sep 06 11
Caribou recovery strategy represents progress, but loopholes worrisome
CPAWS is pleased that the federal government has issued a long-awaited draft recovery strategy for Boreal woodland caribou, but is calling for some critical fixes to close loopholes that could undermine the species’ long-term survival.
Aug 22 11
CPAWS regrets passing of Jack Layton, passionate voice for conservation
The board and staff of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society wish to express their deepest sympathies to the family of Jack Layton, who led the New Democratic Party for eight years, upon learning of his untimely death earlier today.
Aug 17 11
Nova Scotia strategy calls for 50% reduction in clearcutting in 5 years
The Nova Scotia government has finally released the long-awaited Natural Resources Strategy, after several years of public and stakeholder consultations. The strategy sets direction on how natural resources are to be managed in the province, focusing on forestry, mining, biodiversity, and parks. Among other things, the strategy calls for a 50% reduction in clearcutting in Nova Scotia in five years.
Aug 09 11
Globe editorial calls for public support of national parks
In a recent editorial, the Globe and Mail looks at the future of Canada's national parks, and calls for public and political support for expanding the parks system, and keeping ecological integrity the priority in park management.
