Environmental groups back Dehcho land-use plan
Four major conservation groups have thrown their support behind the Dehcho’s proposed land-use plan in the Northwest Territories Continue reading Environmental groups back Dehcho land-use plan
Category: Northwest Territories
CPAWS welcomes federal commitment to protect important NWT ecological and cultural site
CPAWS is pleased that Federal Environment Minister John Baird announced yesterday a funding commitment that will allow Sahoy Continue reading CPAWS welcomes federal commitment to protect important NWT ecological and cultural site
Arctic Energy Alliance
The Arctic Energy Alliance is the NWT Continue reading Arctic Energy Alliance
New Park Boundary should include entire South Nahanni Watershed!
Personal letters are most meaningful to decision makers. If possible, please edit the letter below to reflect your own views … Continue reading New Park Boundary should include entire South Nahanni Watershed!
Northwest Territories Association of Communities
In September of 1967, municipal leaders from four communities met to discuss the formation of an Association with objectives which … Continue reading Northwest Territories Association of Communities
WWF-Canada supports new protected areas in the Mackenzie River Basin
WWF-Canada today strongly supported federal Environment Minister Rona Ambrose Continue reading WWF-Canada supports new protected areas in the Mackenzie River Basin
Win a trip for two down Canada’s Nahanni River
Ever pictured yourself paddling Canada’s most famous northern river? Want an opportunity to champion Canada’s threatened wilderness? Now you have … Continue reading Win a trip for two down Canada’s Nahanni River
A community energy plan for Yellowknife supported by $110,000 from the Green Municipal Fund
Mayor Gordon Van Tighem of the City of Yellowknife presented the Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources, with a … Continue reading A community energy plan for Yellowknife supported by $110,000 from the Green Municipal Fund
Conservationist who died in Nepal fondly remembered in North
A former northerner who died in a highly publicized helicopter crash in Nepal will be remembered for her energy and … Continue reading Conservationist who died in Nepal fondly remembered in North
Attend a Parks Canada Open House
Parks Canada is planning a series of Open Houses in select cities across Canada to invite feedback on the proposed … Continue reading Attend a Parks Canada Open House
Nahanni National Park Reserve too small for wildlife–recent report
A July report by the Wildlife Conservation Society Canada supports CPAWS’ campaign to expand Nahanni National Park Reserve–author Dr John … Continue reading Nahanni National Park Reserve too small for wildlife–recent report
Declining N.W.T. caribou herds mean fewer hunting tags
Despite a solid hunting season, outfitters in the Northwest Territories will see a decline in caribou sport-hunting next year. Continue reading Declining N.W.T. caribou herds mean fewer hunting tags