Returning wild plains bison to Banff National Park
Alberta MP Blake Richards is presented with post cards showing the growing support for restoring bison to Banff National Park. Continue reading Returning wild plains bison to Banff National Park
Category: Nature and Wildlife Conservation
US senate passes watershed legislation affecting BC’s Flathead Valley
The legislation not only protects over 600,000 acres of land in the US, but also achieves mining and energy ban in transnational Flathead Valley. Continue reading US senate passes watershed legislation affecting BC’s Flathead Valley
Prominent Canadians urge Gros Morne National Park protection
Canadians are calling on federal and provincial government to establish a protective buffer zone around Gros Morne National Park. Continue reading Prominent Canadians urge Gros Morne National Park protection
Whiteshell Provincial Park protected in Manitoba
Environmental groups applaud the new protection, which they say is a gift for all Manitobans. Continue reading Whiteshell Provincial Park protected in Manitoba
Ontario acts to protect bees while feds twiddle their thumbs
The global campaign to ban neonicotinoid pesticides just took a big step forward in Ontario. Continue reading Ontario acts to protect bees while feds twiddle their thumbs
National Geographic honours Gwaii Haanas
Gwaii Haanas has been selected as one of three finalists for a National Geographic Traveler World Legacy Award in the Sense of Place category. Continue reading National Geographic honours Gwaii Haanas
Skownan First Nation and Manitoba government announce new protected lands
New Chitek Lake Provincial Park successfully protects Skownan First Nation’s territory. Continue reading Skownan First Nation and Manitoba government announce new protected lands
Protecting Kokanee salmon
Modern research complements traditional First Nations legacy programs in an effort to preserve freshwater salmon in BC. Continue reading Protecting Kokanee salmon
World’s largest volunteer Shoreline Cleanup comes to Vancouver
Residents in BC’s Lower Mainland get set to tackle shoreline litter for the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup on September 20. Continue reading World’s largest volunteer Shoreline Cleanup comes to Vancouver
Paddle for Protection tour set for World Rivers Day
The Wilderness Committee celebrates World Rivers Day by paddling to protect the lower Bird River in Manitoba. Continue reading Paddle for Protection tour set for World Rivers Day
Conservation groups challenge Jasper National Park development proposal
Allowing overnight commercial accommodations at Maligne Lake violates Jasper National Park management plan. Continue reading Conservation groups challenge Jasper National Park development proposal
Fish farm licences challenged in Federal Court
Transfer provisions are unlawful and must be struck down, Ecojustice lawyers argue. Continue reading Fish farm licences challenged in Federal Court