Wildfire seasons are becoming longer, more intense, and larger in scale. We can't log our way out of this problem. We've compiled research on wildfire and land use activities, with lessons learned from decades of research and forest management. 🔗Learn more: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/009d...

Our team is hiring a Communications Manager ⭐ Deadline to apply is July 27. 🔗 www.goodwork.ca/jobs/communi...

ICYMI: Imperial Oil pled guilty and was charged $120,000 (a pittance of a fine) for a 2023 incident where 5.2 million litres of oil sands tailings waste overflowed from storage due to equipment failure: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Imperial Oil fined $120K for wastewater spill north of Fort McMurray | CBC News

Court documents say the spill occurred because sensors designed to detect an increase in liquids at a storage pond did not account for sediment that had accumulated in recent years.

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@thetyee.ca uncovered that the committee responsible for the status of species at risk in Canada is severely underfunded and underresourced. ⚠️ This raises alarm for the protection and recovery of species across the country, with a backlog of species assessments. 🔗 thetyee.ca/News/2026/06...

Canada’s Endangered Species Watchdog Is Strapped for Cash | The Tyee

One commissioner said it’s like ‘providing a fire department with garden hoses for three-alarm fires.’

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This post documents new AER rule changes designed to make it more challenging for ENGOs like @cpawsnab.bsky.social @cpawssab.bsky.social @albertawilderness.bsky.social to participate in AER hearings. #abpoli #ableg

ABlawg UCalgary@ablawg.bsky.social · 2mo ago

New Post: Alberta Energy Regulator Makes Rule Changes Aimed At Gutting Participation by ENGOs ablawg.ca/2026/06/08...…ipation-by-engos/

Popping this at the top of your feed, join us for a free webinar this Wednesday, June 3 @ 12

CPAWS Northern Alberta @cpawsnab.bsky.social · 3mo ago

To celebrate the launch of our upcoming summer reading list, we are hosting a FREE webinar with "Black Bear" author Trina Moyles! Join us Wednesday, June 3 @ 12 PM for "Conservation Commentary, Memoirs and Stories" 🔗: bit.ly/4cWL00a

Great climate event coming to #Edmonton next week. Make sure to RSVP 🌎

Climate Caucus@climatecaucus.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Join fellow leaders from across the country who are working towards national solutions that safeguard our communities, while making them healthier and more affordable during the Elbows Up for Climate Summit on Thursday, June 4 in Edmonton. RSVP: www.elbowsupforclimate.ca #elbowsupforclimate #free

To celebrate the launch of our upcoming summer reading list, we are hosting a FREE webinar with "Black Bear" author Trina Moyles! Join us Wednesday, June 3 @ 12 PM for "Conservation Commentary, Memoirs and Stories" 🔗: bit.ly/4cWL00a

⚠️ 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...

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

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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...

Upcycling Campaign Values and T-shirts

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

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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. #abpoli #ableg

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...

Upcycling Campaign Values and T-shirts

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

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⭐ 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

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...

RecreACTION: Panel Discussion

Join us for an evening of storytelling, diverse perspectives, and community building!

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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 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.

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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...

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...

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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...

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

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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...

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...

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‼️ 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...

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.

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💡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

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...

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⭐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...

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...

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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/...

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...

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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...

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

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...

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Good news. The Alberta Court of Appeal has granted permission to appeal in this matter. www.canlii.org/en/ab/abca/d... #abpoli #ableg @cpawsnab.bsky.social @albertawilderness.bsky.social

ABlawg UCalgary@ablawg.bsky.social · 11mo ago

New Post: CEO of the Alberta Energy Regulator Denies Public Hearing Rights on a Coal Application ablawg.ca/2025/09/15...…coal-application/

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...

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.

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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...