Paddle The Rouge 2016
CPAWS Wildlands League is holding its 3rd annual Paddle The Rouge at Rouge Beach Park on June 18, 2016. Continue reading Paddle The Rouge 2016
Category: Nature and Wildlife Conservation
Let it Bee: Helping wild bees in the city
Join Dr. Sheila R. Colla to learn about the threats our wild bees are facing and the simple things you can do to help. Continue reading Let it Bee: Helping wild bees in the city
Energy East Pipeline hits protected area roadblock in Manitoba
The pipeline route would cross the Whitemud Watershed Wildlife Management Area, which is protected from oil and gas development Continue reading Energy East Pipeline hits protected area roadblock in Manitoba
Imminent logging threatens toad habitat near Nakusp, BC
An area of core western toad habitat near Nakusp’s Summit Lake is slated to be harvested. Continue reading Imminent logging threatens toad habitat near Nakusp, BC
Wilderness Committee back in court to fight injunction
Logging company is seeking to bar public access to BC’s Walbran Valley. Continue reading Wilderness Committee back in court to fight injunction
Manitoba Premier urged to ban mining in provincial parks
The Wilderness Committee delivered over 3,600 letters regarding the government’s Nopiming Provincial Park Draft Management Plan. Continue reading Manitoba Premier urged to ban mining in provincial parks
Environmental groups win right to appeal endangered species decision
Industry exemptions from Endangered Species Act unlawful, groups say. Continue reading Environmental groups win right to appeal endangered species decision
Ancient tree grove discovered in BC’s threatened Walbran Valley forest
Environmentalists document “Black Diamond Grove” in recently approved cutblock. Continue reading Ancient tree grove discovered in BC’s threatened Walbran Valley forest
Conservationists Celebrate Expanded Protection for the Castle
With Alberta announcing full protection of the Castle region, it makes it even more clear that protecting the “missing piece” of Waterton-Glacier should be a priority. Continue reading Conservationists Celebrate Expanded Protection for the Castle
Alberta announces full protection for Castle Special Place
After more than 40 years of waiting, Albertans can finally celebrate full protection for the Castle Special Place. Continue reading Alberta announces full protection for Castle Special Place
BC government considers national park in South Okanagan-Similkameen
The province is launching a 60-day public consultation process on protection options for the region. Continue reading BC government considers national park in South Okanagan-Similkameen
City of Victoria passes motion opposing logging in the Walbran Valley
Environmentalists commend City of Victoria for standing against contentious cutblocks in a nearby old-growth area. Continue reading City of Victoria passes motion opposing logging in the Walbran Valley