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Action Alert: Proposed Establishment of Hunting Sandhill Cranes in Alberta

Alberta Wilderness Association
Deadline: 
18 Jan 2020 to 16 Feb 2020

From the AWA website:

The Canadian Wildlife Service is proposing to amend the Migratory Bird Regulations to include a Sandhill crane hunt within the province of Alberta. AWA does not support this proposed amendment as there is no definitive scientific evidence to demonstrate that this hunt would be sustainable, and not negatively impact the Sandhill crane population in the long-term. AWA has also expressed concern over the potential risk this hunt could have on Whooping cranes; the eastern flyway is used by both crane species, which could increase the risk of misidentification by hunters to Whooping cranes.

AWA’s letter to the Canadian Wildlife Service is posted here.

Take Action

Write the Canadian Wildlife Service at [email protected] to let them know what you think about the proposed amendments. The deadline for comments is Sunday, February 16, 2020. Read more about Action Alert: Proposed Establishment of Hunting Sandhill Cranes in Alberta

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Outdoor Recreation
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Alberta Wilderness Association

Action Alert: Tell the Government to REJECT Teck Frontier Mine

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society

This month the Government of Canada will approve or reject the massive 290 sq-km Teck Frontier oil sands mine project in northern Alberta. This project is a serious danger to our boreal forest and poses risks that cannot be ignored. If approved, the mine will threaten Wood Buffalo National Park, key species at risk, and Canada’s ability to reach its climate commitments. Nature can’t afford to support this project. 

Read more about Action Alert: Tell the Government to REJECT Teck Frontier Mine

Source: CPAWS
Climate Change
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Wildlife Protection
Business & the Environment
Energy
Oil Sands
Mining
News & Announcements
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Jan
21
2020

CPAWS SAB appoints Brad Clute as new Executive Director

CPAWS Southern Alberta Chapter

Calgary – Brad Clute, a lifelong Albertan and nationally known environmental leader, has been appointed Executive Director of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Southern Alberta Chapter, the Board of Directors announced today.

Clute joins CPAWS-SAB after a long and successful career with Mountain Equipment Coop and two decades of activity in the environmental community. He was Regional Community Investment Specialist, Western Canada, for MEC for seven years and most recently Regional Human Resources Business Manager. Read more about CPAWS SAB appoints Brad Clute as new Executive Director

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta Chapter
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Jan
09
2020

Cenovus shows companies are willing to accept more stringent climate policies

Pembina Institute reacts to Cenovus Energy Inc. announcement of new climate targets

Pembina Institute

CALGARY — BENJAMIN ISRAEL, SENIOR ANALYST at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to an announcement by Cenovus Energy Inc.: Read more about Cenovus shows companies are willing to accept more stringent climate policies

Source: Pembina Institute
Pembina Institute
Climate Change
Energy
Oil Sands

Castle Parks: Don't pause. Act.

Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition

From the Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition's action alert:

During the formation of the Castle Parks, the public was consulted on the Castle Management Plan during what was “the largest public consultation effort ever conducted by Alberta Parks". The public made it very clear in the Castle Consultation that it expects motorized recreation to be phased out per that specific management plan. 

The Castle Management Plan is now on pause… with a potential renegotiation of how the land is managed.

The return of OHVs to the Castle would have a negative impact on the land, watersheds, fish, and wildlife in the Castle, and on tourism in the area. Since the establishment of the Castle Parks, the Castle has been recovering from the past excesses, and people are rediscovering and returning to the Castle. We’re seeing new and renewed interest in the Parks, and a shift to recreational activities like hiking, kayaking, and mountain biking.

Act.

  • Contact Minster Nixon ([email protected]) and Mr. Roger Reid, MLA Livingstone Macleod ([email protected]) to express support for a complete implementation of the Castle Management Plan.
  • Donate to CCWC to support advocacy efforts and realize a truly protected area. Click here: CCWC

  Read more about Castle Parks: Don't pause. Act.

Source: Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition
Biodiversity and Wildlife
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Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition
Dec
16
2019

Caribou hearing adjourned pending further discussions with federal government

Alberta Wilderness Association
Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation
Mikisew Cree First Nation
David Suzuki Foundation
Ecojustice

CALGARY – A legal case concerning protection for boreal caribou habitat in northeastern Alberta has been adjourned, pending further discussions between the environmental groups and First Nations that brought the lawsuit and the federal government.

Lawyers from Ecojustice represent the Alberta Wilderness Association, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, the Mikisew Cree First Nation, and the David Suzuki Foundation in the proceedings.

Ecojustice lawyer Melissa Gorrie released the following statement: Read more about Caribou hearing adjourned pending further discussions with federal government

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wildlife Protection
Dec
13
2019

Alberta’s regulations fail to effectively address major sources of emissions

Federal government would put Canada’s climate ambition at risk if Alberta’s weak methane regulations are approved

Pembina Institute
David Suzuki Foundation
Environmental Defense Fund
Clean Air Task Force
Environmental Defence Canada

Alberta needs to improve its oil and gas methane regulations significantly before they go to the federal government for approval. The current regulations will fail to meet Canada’s methane reduction targets of 40 to 45 per cent by 2025.  Read more about Alberta’s regulations fail to effectively address major sources of emissions

Source: Pembina Institute
Environmental Defence
Pembina Institute
Climate Change
Conventional Oil & Gas
Oil Sands
Dec
04
2019

Public Lands Should Not be Sold to Mackenzie County

Alberta Wilderness Association

A recent proposal to sell 140,000 hectares of Alberta public lands to Mackenzie County would convert vital boreal native habitat into agricultural lands and grazing reserves.

Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) does not support the sale and conversion of public lands, an important finite public resource. AWA believes any proposal to sell and convert public lands must have a thorough consultation process that engages local indigenous communities and the general public. Read more about Public Lands Should Not be Sold to Mackenzie County

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association
Alberta Wilderness Association
Agriculture
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Wildlife Protection
Land Management & Stewardship
Nov
28
2019

Albertans Ignored to Allow Motorized Recreation and Industry in Castle Parks

CPAWS Southern Alberta
Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition

Calgary, AB – To appease a noisy minority, the Government of Alberta appears to be opening the door for motorized recreation and industry in the Castle Parks, despite the direction of public consultation on creation and management of the parks.

In 2017, the Castle Parks in southwestern Alberta were officially designated. Based on the longest and most extensive public consultation in Alberta Parks’ history, a management plan was developed that reflects the wishes and directions expressed by the people of Alberta. Read more about Albertans Ignored to Allow Motorized Recreation and Industry in Castle Parks

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Outdoor Recreation
Wilderness & Parks
Nov
15
2019

Fortress Ski Hill Approved to Truck Mountain Water to Calgary

Alberta Wilderness Association

Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) has learned that the Alberta government recently granted approval to Fortress Mountain ski hill to remove 50 million liters per year of water from Kananaskis country and truck it to a Calgary water bottling facility to sell as ‘pure’ mountain water. AWA strongly opposes this water use and calls on Albertans to convey their concerns to the government and Fortress ski hill. Read more about Fortress Ski Hill Approved to Truck Mountain Water to Calgary

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

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