Your comprehensive guide to understanding our nation’s progress toward protecting 30% of our lands and waters.| CPAWS
CPAWS is Canada’s only charity dedicated to the protection of public land, freshwater and ocean with a strong national and regional presence across the country.| CPAWS
With the passage of the Building Canada Act (Bill C-5), I fear that the very things that make this country unique are being pushed aside in the name of short-term economic gain. The post “Canada Strong” Means Standing Up for Nature appeared first on CPAWS.| CPAWS
Just in time to plan your epic Canadian summer outdoors adventures, CPAWS has created a recon for the road less travelled on Canadian parks that are true ‘hidden gems.’ The post INTERACTIVE MAP: 45 ‘PSST-WORTHY’ BUT PASSED OVER CANADIAN PARKS IN PLAIN SIGHT appeared first on CPAWS.| CPAWS
We’ve curated a list of hidden-gem parks across Canada’s provinces and territories to spark your next great escape.| CPAWS
Nature is in crisis. We are in crisis. To ensure nature and people thrive in the future, much more land and ocean need to be protected today. We can’t afford to wait another moment to make change. Join the movement and take action for the future you want.| CPAWS
Our vision is to keep at least half of Canada’s public land and water wild — forever. We focus on protecting many important areas of Canada’s wilderness.| CPAWS
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Several provinces have proposed deregulation legislation that may jeopardize the environment, people and our future. The post 📢THE GRADES ARE IN. AN UPDATE ON CONSERVATION ACROSS CANADA SINCE PUBLISHING appeared first on CPAWS.| CPAWS
As the federal government calls for belt-tightening and fiscal reform, it’s time to take a hard look at where billions of taxpayer dollars are really going.| CPAWS
In mid-June, I attended the Coastal Zone Canada conference in Charlottetown, Epekwitk-Prince Edward Island. The conference was well-attended in numbers that the Maritime island had seldom experienced, with representatives congregating from across Canada.| CPAWS
There are many actions that Canada needs to take to meet its 2030 emission reduction goals. Nature-based solutions must be on that list.| CPAWS
At its core, the Act aims to fast-track infrastructure deemed in the “national interest.” But without a clear definition of what that interest is — and without the proper safeguards — it risks repeating the ecological and social failures of Canada’s past.| CPAWS
Protecting nature is not a side issue—it is foundational to Canada’s future. The new government has a unique opportunity to take decisive action in the first 100 days that will define its legacy and meet the moment.| CPAWS
Protected Areas as a Nature-based Climate Solution by Dr. Risa B. Smith (2023) - This report delves into the science behind using protected areas for| CPAWS
We need more wind power. But building it in the wrong places could cause lasting damage to the same ecologically important areas we are trying to save.| CPAWS
Conservation not only strengthens our economy and creates opportunities for local communities, it also safeguards the resources that industry relies on.| CPAWS
These provinces and territories are making some effort — they’re showing up, doing bits of the work — but still have a lot to learn about what it takes to deliver high-quality, lasting conservation.| CPAWS
In the face of growing environmental challenges, Canada needs strong, modern policies that ensure economic prosperity and environmental protection are mutually reinforcing.| CPAWS
CPAWS has taken Canada to school on conservation, and we are keen to share our latest report card on nature protection across the country.| CPAWS
As we make our way through snowy winter weather across Canada, it may not be the time of year city residents associate with visiting a park to spend time in nature.| CPAWS
Update on how politics in Canada are shaking out and how you can help bring nature protection back to the forefront of Parliament’s agenda| CPAWS
This is a hopeful sign that society, as a whole, is recognizing the critical importance of healthy nature and the need for urgent action.| CPAWS
We hope after reading it, you’ll feel some inspiration knowing your support has enabled CPAWS to join Canada and 195 other countries who have come together to save nature.| CPAWS
The threats to caribou habitat make protected areas essential to their survival.| CPAWS
Parks and protected areas don’t prevent fire, but they do limit other stressors, such as industrial disturbance, on habitat and wildlife.| CPAWS
Protecting critical habitat for species at risk while providing natural spaces where people can benefit most.| CPAWS