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: Planning and Environmental Management
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
Historical ecology: Probing the mysteries of ancient landscapes
A challenge for humans in our attempts to manage ecosystems is that we’re often dealing with beings much longer lived than ourselves. Continue reading Historical ecology: Probing the mysteries of ancient landscapes
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
The swift fox: A conservation success story
Protecting the swift fox is a true collaborative effort from various conservation agencies in southeastern Alberta. Continue reading The swift fox: A conservation success story
Treaty 8 First Nations take Site C decision to court
Four First Nations in the Peace River Valley team in court challenge against the federal government’s decision to approve the Site C dam. Continue reading Treaty 8 First Nations take Site C decision to court
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
Site C dam still faces stiff opposition despite government approval
Y2Y and other conservation groups, along with area residents and First Nations, argue the Site C Dam project should not go ahead. Continue reading Site C dam still faces stiff opposition despite government approval
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
Webinar from the Commissioner of Environment and Sustainable Development
Julie Gelfand, Commissioner of Environment and Sustainable Development, outlines her first report in a webinar hosted by the Sustainability Network. Continue reading Webinar from the Commissioner of Environment and Sustainable Development
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
Fort Chipewyan unveiling first solar project
Fort Chipewyan looks to the sun for alternative energy sources to Tar Sands oil. Continue reading Fort Chipewyan unveiling first solar project