Biodiversity and Wildlife

Dec
08
2020

2020 Environmental Gathering Idea Talk: Indigenous Protected & Conserved Areas

Alberta Ecotrust
Dec 8 2020 - 10:00am to 11:30am

Canada is working to meet its commitment of 17% conserved areas by the end of 2020. New creative measures have been developed to help meet these goals. Join Kecia Kerr from CPAWS Northern Alberta and Matt Munson from the Dene Tha' First Nation as they share the relatively new concept of Indigenous Protected & Conserved Areas (IPCA) and what it takes to develop the first IPCA in Alberta. Read More

Source: Alberta Ecotrust
Alberta Ecotrust
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Indigienous Peoples Issues
Nov
10
2020

Climate Change & Alberta Conservation Areas

CPAWS Northern Alberta
Nov 10 2020 - 10:30am to 11:30am

Climate Change is a problem that affects every person around the globe. One of the easiest most cost-effective strategies is to increase the quantity and quality of the conservation areas that protect critical lands and waters. We can do this right here in Canada. We already use and enjoy these areas for our recreation and relaxation, but they are also a critical component in dealing with climate change. Find out how you can help, join our Zoom conversation to find out more. Read More

Source: Facebook Event
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Climate Change
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Oct
29
2020

First Nations, Environmental Groups Call on Alberta and Canada to Implement Immediate Actions to Protect Boreal Caribou

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

The Alberta Wilderness Association, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN), Mikisew Cree First Nation (MCFN), David Suzuki Foundation and Ecojustice say a recent agreement between Canada and Alberta regarding boreal caribou may leave the iconic species in peril unless Alberta takes immediate protective actions. Read More

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association
Alberta Wilderness Association
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Ecojustice
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wildlife Protection
Environmental Law & Policy
Oct
28
2020

Alberta Forests Deserve More than the Forests Amendment Act

Alberta Wilderness Association

Last week, without any public consultation, the Alberta government proposed changes to the Forests Act. The amendments include a preamble that mentions forest ecological values and climate change, followed by revisions to facilitate forest commercial interests. Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) believes the proposed Forests Act changes miss the opportunity for needed reforms to support forest ecosystems and transparent, inclusive forest management. Read More

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association
Alberta Wilderness Association
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wildlife Protection
Forests
Oct
26
2020

Locals and Conservationists raise concerns ahead of Grassy Mountain hearing

CPAWS Southern Alberta

Ranchlands, Alberta – On October 27th, the joint Federal-Provincial review hearing will commence for the Grassy Mountain Coal project. Several groups are concerned how the mine will impact the environment and way of life. Benga Mining Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Riversdale Resources Ltd., is proposing to construct and operate an open-pit metallurgical coal mine near the Crowsnest Pass, approximately seven kilometres north of the community of the town of Blairmore. Read More

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Climate Change
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Coal
Mining
Oct
09
2020

Herd of caribou in Jasper National Park declared extirpated

A herd of caribou in Jasper National Park – the Maligne herd – is now considered locally extinct. Two other caribou herds in the region may be on the same path to extirpation because they don’t have enough breeding females to grow the herds.

AEN member groups are calling for immediate action to halt the decline of caribou populations in the remaining herds. Read More

Biodiversity and Wildlife
Outdoor Recreation
Wilderness & Parks
Wildlife Protection
Alberta Wilderness Association
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Issue Briefs
Oct
06
2020

Where is Parks Canada’s Plan for Jasper’s Disappearing Caribou?

Alberta Wilderness Association

One month after Jasper National Park quietly posted news that its Maligne caribou are officially extirpated and that two other caribou populations are drastically low in numbers, Parks Canada has still not revealed to Canadians how it plans to prevent the demise of its Tonquin and Brazeau caribou populations and re-occupy the Maligne range with caribou. Today Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) is: Read More

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association
Alberta Wilderness Association
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Wildlife Protection
Oct
15
2020

2020-2021 Plant Study Group Webinar Series

Alberta Native Plant Council
Oct 15 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Oct 29 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Nov 12 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Nov 26 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Dec 10 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

From the Alberta Native Plant Council:

Although we will not be able to meet in person this fall and winter for Plant Study Groups, we are pleased to announce that we will be hosting an online Webinar Series. The webinars will run biweekly on Thursdays beginning with a presentation from Lorna Allen on Thursday, October 15th at 12:00 pm. When possible, the webinars will be recorded and recordings made available to registrants to watch at a later time. Read More

Alberta Native Plant Council
Alberta Native Plant Council
Biodiversity and Wildlife

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