Alberta Claims to Meet 30x30 Targets by Classifying All Public Land as "Protected" - CPAWS Northern Alberta Chapter Statement concerning Government of Alberta’s misleading claim that the province has already achieved an international commitment to conserve 30% of land and water by 2030

⚠️ Only about 15% of Alberta’s land is formally classified as protected. Yet, the province appears to be side-stepping its responsibility to reach the 30×30 target by simply ‘relabeling’ public lands as protected areas. ⚠️

🔗 cpawsnab.org/all-news/alb...

Thank you, Nigel. We published a statement yesterday that is available on our website here: cpawsnab.org/all-news/alb...

Upcycling Campaign Values and T-shirts Using overstock of environmental campaign t-shirts, you’ll learn to make a rug using upcycled materials

Only 2 tickets left for our upcycling workshop with Blenderz Garment Recyclers! The event focuses on the evolving nature of conservation campaigns, using the case of the Bighorn proposal to "Save Our Slopes" as an example. 🔗 : www.eventbrite.ca/e/1982459932...

Jasper's Annual Public Forum is THIS WEEK, with virtual and in-person sessions. If, like us, you have been curious to know more about the caribou breeding program and other measures being implemented from the Park's Management Plan, we encourage you to tune in! 🔗: parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/jas...

There is only ONE MONTH until comment for the draft South Athabasca Sub-regional Plan closes (April 9th). This is a quick action you can take for Alberta's caribou, a species at risk, using our survey guide to get you started: cpawsnab.org/wp-content/u...

I had a wonderful time with friends, colleagues, and comrades last night at the Edmonton screening of M’behcho: Home of the Dene Thaʼ hosted by @cpawsnab.bsky.social #ABLeg #ABPoli #CDNPoli [1/n] 🧵

On International Women's Day let's celebrate the women leading Alberta's conservation organizations - Kecia Kerr ED of @cpawsnab.bsky.social Katie Morrison, ED of @cpawssab.bsky.social and Debborah Donnelly, ED of @albertawilderness.bsky.social Thank you for yr commitment & advocacy.
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Upcycling Campaign Values and T-shirts Using overstock of environmental campaign t-shirts, you’ll learn to make a rug using upcycled materials

Only 5 spots left for our upcycling workshop with local sustainable business, Blenderz Garment Recyclers 👕

🔗 Tickets are $35 and include all supplies and instruction: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1982459932...

⭐ Documentary screening highlighting Indigenous conservation and stewardship in Northern Alberta. ⭐ Join us and Dene Tha' First Nation next week on March 5th, 2026, from 6:30-8:30 PM MST for the first ever public screening of Mbehcho: Home of the Dene' Tha.

🔗 Tickets here: bit.ly/3MxUiqC

RecreACTION: Panel Discussion Join us for an evening of storytelling, diverse perspectives, and community building!

Hi Friends 👋 We're hosting a panel discussion at Elements Outfitters Edmonton next week. We have some great panelists that will speak to their different experiences of recreation, sport and its connection to conservation action. 🔗 RSVP here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/recreactio...

New Plan For Parks Released - CPAWS Northern Alberta Chapter CPAWS Northern and Southern Alberta statement on the Government of Alberta's newly released Plan For Parks and Crown Land Strategy.

Last week the #GovernmentofAlberta released its Plan For Parks and Crown Land Strategy. While we and @cpawssab.bsky.social commend the thoughtful incorporation of public feedback, concerns remain about implementation 🔗: cpawsnab.org/all-news/new...

New Citizen Initiative Application Approved, Notice of Initiative Petition Issued - Elections Alberta EDMONTON – Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, has received a citizen initiative proposal application and has determined it meets the requirements of section 2 of the Citizen Initiative...

News: A Citizen-led petition on the topic of coal in Alberta's Eastern Slopes has been approved ✅ by Elections Alberta: www.elections.ab.ca/resources/me...

Canada falls short of 2025 conservation target | The Narwhal Ottawa says it remains committed to hitting its next conservation milestone even as it races to expand critical minerals production

While Canada failed to meet its protected target of 25% of land and waters by 2025, current Indigenous-led initiatives that need additional funding could be the key to meeting international commitments of 30% by 2030: thenarwhal.ca/canada-misse...

Joint News Release: Alberta’s oil sands reported massive 12 percent increase in water use per barrel - Alberta Wilderness Association Despite efficiency claims, billions more litres of water were withdrawn in 2024 during critical drought...

An analysis conducted by @albertawilderness.bsky.social and Keepers of the Water reveals that despite an Alberta Energy Regulator report stating a decrease in fresh water use for oil sands processes, water usage went UP by 12% in 2024 from the previous year: www.albertawilderness.ca/joint-news-r...

ℹ️ Public Engagement to comment on the plan (which was previously TWO plans: the Cold Lake SRP and the nearly complete Wandering River SRP) will open January 9th. 🗓️

Alberta’s caribou get another lump of coal in their stockings - CPAWS Northern Alberta Chapter The draft South Athabasca Sub-Regional Plan (SRP), released on Wednesday, December 17, is a land-use plan that cedes ground to industry and walks back commitments to recover caribou habitat.

‼️ Alberta's subregional plans are leaving caribou recovery behind. ICYMI the Government of Alberta released the draft draft South Athabasca Sub-Regional Plan (SRP) which abandons previous commitments to caribou recovery and doubles down on industry: cpawsnab.org/all-news/alb...

Can Jasper’s new breeding centre save caribou from local extinction? Parks Canada let CBC take a tour of the Caribou Conservation Breeding Centre in Jasper National Park. Seven calves were born at the $40-million facility last spring, giving hope that the local populat...

💡Curious to know more about Jasper's caribou conservation breeding program? This is an incredible look into the program and its impact: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

CPAWS Northern Alberta's Tara Russell comments on what other measures will be needed for caribou recovery in the province. ℹ️

Canada promised new parks and nature protection. Has that shifted with Carney in power? | CBC News Now, environmental groups and others are concerned that the apparent pivot from the Carney government will reverse years of progress made on nature conservation. Among the initiatives now facing uncer...

⭐As many are setting goals, intentions and (gasp) resolutions for 2026, we hope that the new Federal Government will commit to renewed funding for Nature as the budget left many questions unanswered. Read here for some comments from @cpaws-snap.bsky.social national : www.cbc.ca/news/science...

Country singer Corb Lund gets OK to launch anti-coal petition drive in Alberta | CBC News Alberta singer Corb Lund has been given the go-ahead to start collecting signatures for a petition to ask the province to pass a law banning new coal mining on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain...

ICYMI: Elections Alberta has approved a citizen-led petition by Corb Lund to ban new coal mining in Alberta's Eastern Slopes.

🔗: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

ℹ️ Free Webinar Dec. 17 with @cpawssab.bsky.social and guest speaker Dr. Nicolas Mansuy: "Turning Biomass at Risk of Wildfire into Bioenergy", a fascinating topic with important implications for Indigenous and remote communities.

🔗 Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7136d6...

Joint News Release: Permission to Appeal Granted: AWA and CPAWS Northern Alberta progress in challenging Alberta Energy Regulator’s Decision to Cancel Public Hearing for a Coal Mine - Alberta Wilderne... The Alberta Court of Appeal has granted permission to Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) and the...

Permission to appeal GRANTED — read our joint news release with @cpawsnab.bsky.social here: albertawilderness.ca/joint-news-r...

Good news. The Alberta Court of Appeal has granted permission to appeal in this matter.
www.canlii.org/en/ab/abca/d...
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CPAWS Northern Alberta Shimmering Creeks and Rivers Winter Event Raffle Join thousands of community organizations - big and small - who raise more funds for their worthy causes with Rafflebox.

PST: if you aren't able to attend our event this week... we have a cash raffle going, open until the 27th. MUST be 18+ to participate and an Alberta resident 🔗: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/cpaws...

We're just over a week away from our Winter Event ✨"Shimmering Creeks and Rivers" ✨ , celebrating Alberta's Rivers and highlighting Alberta's conservation issues. The evening will include button-making, painting, letter-writing and CPAWS programming. Tickets here: cpawsnab.org/event/shimme...

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ℹ️ ICYMI: We are in court today with @albertawilderness.bsky.social. This is the first step in a legal challenge to the unprecedented and unilateral decision made by the AER’s CEO to cancel a public hearing for Summit’s Mine 14 coal mine. 🔗 Tune in at 9:30 AM: cpawsnab.org/all-news/adv...

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Media Advisory: Join ENGOs in virtual court to appeal the cancellation of a public hearing for a coal mine - Alberta Wilderness Association Tomorrow, Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) and CPAWS Northern Alberta are going to the Court of Appeal.

Tomorrow, we're going to court.🧑‍⚖️

Along w/ @cpawsnab.bsky.social, we're seeking permission from the Alberta Court of Appeal to challenge the CEO of the Alberta Energy Regulator's decision to cancel the public hearing for a coal mine.

Join us virtually here:
albertawilderness.ca/media-adviso...

⚠️ Coal poses SERIOUS financial and Environmental risk to the Alberta taxpayer. ℹ️ ICYMI: The Alberta government has paid out nearly $240 million in settlements to coal companies such as Evolve Power and Atrum Coal. This a BAD deal for #Albertans. ➡️ Send your letter: action.cpaws.org/page/180640/...

💡Reminder: our (Haunted) Nature Trivia is happening TOMORROW @ 6:30 PM at Elements Outfitters in South Edmonton Common. Sign up solo or with a team 🔗: www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-kno...