CPAWS Southern Alberta
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Albertans dedicated to protecting our parks, public lands and waters, and vanishing wilderness 🌻🐞🪶🌱
If proposed coal mine exploration and development in Alberta’s #EasternSlopes proceeded, there are few water basins in our province that wouldn’t be in some way impacted ⚠️ The health of our #AlbertaWater CANNOT be the collateral damage of the coal industry’s inability to operate responsibly ⛰️
Caribou are running out of room to survive. Canada can build for the future without sacrificing wildlife. Add your voice by sending a letter to Ministers and your MP: cpaws.org/elbows-up-fo... #ProtectNature #Caribou
Elbows Up for Nature | Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Speak up for nature in Canada. Oppose weakening environmental protections in fast-tracked projects. Public consultation open until June 7.
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"The oil and gas industry has known for decades that its wells were releasing far more planet-warming methane than companies acknowledged, according to industry documents identified by an environmental group."
Oil Firms Knew for Decades of Methane’s Danger to Planet, Documents Suggest
The companies knew they were releasing more of the greenhouse gas than they publicly reported, according to industry files cited by the Center for Climate Integrity, an activist organization.
nytimes.com
@meyer.bsky.social dug deep into the archives to lay out nearly two decades of Canadian politicians' big promises on carbon capture. Spoiler: they sound a bit like a broken record. thenarwhal.ca/canada-carbo...
Carbon capture promises by politicians span almost 20 years | The Narwhal
It’s expensive and unproven at scale. From Stephen Harper to Mark Carney, Canadian politicians have made promises on carbon capture — yet to be delivered
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We are seeking one or more volunteers with financial expertise to serve on our Board of Directors 🌲🪻🦌 To learn more and apply, please visit our website cpaws-southernalberta.org/careers/volu... 💜 #Alberta #Calgary #YYC #Nature #ProtectNature #DefendNature #Conservation #Volunteer
One of the advantages of filing an application for judicial review is that the decision-maker, Elections Alberta, will have to file what is known as "the record". That will give us all a better idea of just why EA rejected the petition. And then we can have at it. #abpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Questions emerge about statistical sampling used on rejected anti-coal petition | CBC News
A statistics professor raises concerns about Elections Alberta's sampling method used to verify Corb Lund's Water Not Coal petition which was deemed to be under the signature threshold last week.
cbc.ca
👀 We spotted something pretty special at Daisy Creek during our Forest Stewards training a few weekends ago (fish nerds, this one's for you 🐟)!
Lethbridge folks! Come join us on July 17th for a Native Plants drawing workshop with the ultra talented Geneva Haley (if you've seen our Grasslands stickers, you've seen her work!) cpaws-southernalberta.org/noticing-bui...
Noticing: Building Observational Capacity by Drawing Native Plants along the Oldman River - CPAWS Southern Alberta
CPAWS Southern Alberta and the Galt Museum are delighted to present an outdoor drawing workshop by the one and only Geneva Haley of Pasture Tattoo ... <a href="https://cpaws-southernalberta.org/notici...
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Excellent piece on the dodgy fundamentals behind Canada's new oil pipeline Very simply, if it's a guaranteed investment because the demand is there, then why doesn't the private sector also think so? sagecanada.substack.com/p/a-pipeline...
A PIPELINE ISN'T A FIELD OF DREAMS: Before Canada builds another west coast pipeline, someone has to show where the new oil will come from
Peter Nicholson is a former Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy in the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada and currently serves as Chair of the Board of the Canadian Climate Institute.
sagecanada.substack.com
Corb's petition was a legislative petition. We don't need a referendum. Just commit to passing The Act to Prohibit Coal Mining on the Eastern Slopes. Don't make this more complicated than it needs to be. #abpoli #ableg
The Breakdown AB@thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 2mo agoWhile Smith is delaying the "Water Not Coal" petition for at least a year and up to 4 years... Today, Nenshi called for Smith to use her powers as premier to put the question on the ballot as written. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
Alberta's government has been flip-flopping on its coal mining policies for years. Now, a citizen petition is calling for a ban on new mines. With three coal mines operating in the province, and at least three more in development, here's where things stand right now: thenarwhal.ca/alberta-coal...
What’s happening with Alberta’s coal mining, explained | The Narwhal
After a dizzying slew of back-tracked policies, here’s what you need to know about coal mining right now
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Episode 2 of our new podcast for @nationalobserver.com is out now on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. EP2 looks at climate denial – the psychology, propaganda and the role of the courts in cutting through the disinformation and forcing governments to act. @simondonner.bsky.social
We're hiring a Water Conservation Educator to develop and deliver education experiences that support watershed health here in #Alberta 💧🚰🧊 To learn more and apply, visit cpaws-southernalberta.org/careers/wate... 🩵 #Calgary #YYC #CalgaryJobs #YYCJobs #JobOpportunity #Science #Nature #Education
According to @waternotcoalab.bsky.social, the petition has reached the minimum number of signatures required under the Citizen Initiative Act. The next step is to hand the names over to @ElectionsAlberta for verification. #WaterNotCoal #MountainsNotMines #Alberta #AbLeg #AbPoli
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 agoNew Post: Alberta Energy Regulator Makes Rule Changes Aimed At Gutting Participation by ENGOs ablawg.ca/2026/06/08...…ipation-by-engos/
“Tucked away at the end of a federal discussion paper released May 8 is a proposal so extreme it should stop every Canadian cold: The federal cabinet wants the power to approve projects even if they could wipe out an endangered species forever.” www.nationalobserver.com/2026/05/28/o...
Canada is greenlighting extinction — and calling it progress
A reckless plan to gut environmental laws could push endangered species past the point of no return.
nationalobserver.com
Canada’s ‘major projects’ should not come at the cost of the environment
Canada’s ‘major projects’ should not come at the cost of the environment
Impact assessments prevent harm before it occurs. Circumventing the process before we understand the risks is misguided and a gamble with our collective future.
theconversation.com
A running thread of articles, blog posts, and more about the Government of Canada’s proposal to fast-track “major projects” and weaken federal environmental laws and regulations.
New volunteer training opportunity in #Alberta 🥾🌲⛰️ Join us on June 20 or 21 to learn about habitat for at-risk native #trout species and how to assess threats through field training led by an expert fisheries biologist! To learn more and register, head to 👇 forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...
If you want to show your support for #MountainsNotMines and #WaterNotCoal, we have some colourful and fun sticker sheets available online 🏔️ $10/each and all proceeds go towards the conservation of land and water in #Alberta 💙 #AbLeg #AbPoli #WaterIsLife www.tenderlivingfarm.ca/products/a-c...
"A Coal Free Future" Sticker sheet
A CPAWS initiative. 100% of proceeds from the sale of these sticker sheets go towards the conservation work to protect and preserve land, water, and wildlife in Alberta.
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Done and done; & thanks for the guide @cpawssab.bsky.social it was v useful. I encourage all those who prioritize protecting our headwaters over other possible resource uses to complete the GOA. You can easily complete it in 10 minutes with both the survey & guide open on yr screen. #abpoli #ableg
CPAWS Southern Alberta@cpawssab.bsky.social · 2mo agoICYMI, @youralberta.bsky.social is accepting input for landscape-level planning in the #Kananaskis and Ghost regions of #Alberta 🌲 We *cannot* overstate how important these regions are for wildlife, biodiversity, and our headwaters. Take the survey 💙 cpaws-southernalberta.org/survey-guide...
ICYMI, @youralberta.bsky.social is accepting input for landscape-level planning in the #Kananaskis and Ghost regions of #Alberta 🌲 We *cannot* overstate how important these regions are for wildlife, biodiversity, and our headwaters. Take the survey 💙 cpaws-southernalberta.org/survey-guide...
Survey Guide: Ghost-Kananaskis Sub-regional Plan Engagement - CPAWS Southern Alberta
The Government of Alberta is currently accepting input for landscape level planning in the Kananaskis and Ghost regions. Here's our survey guide.
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#Calgary friends! 👋🏼 If you're looking for something fun to do, our #film screening with Hooké — featuring three conservation documentaries by #Canadian filmmakers — is tonight 🎬🍿🎞️ Free snacks, drinks, and raffle prizes all included with a ticket! 🎟️ cpaws-southernalberta.org/scale-of-cha... #YYC
Scale of Change Film Tour with Hooké - CPAWS Southern Alberta
We’re thrilled to announce an evening of conservation film in collaboration with Hooké! We’ll be showcasing three unique documentaries, all by Canadian filmmakers, which celebrate ... <a href="https:/...
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Our talk with the Galt Museum in #Lethbridge is next week 🩵 Vital for life on the #Alberta prairie, and beloved by many, Napi’s River — the #OldmanRiver — is increasingly under strain ⛰️ Tickets are $10 and free for Galt Members and self-identified Indigenous attendees 🪶 We hope to see you there 👋🏼
We're so stoked for our film screening with Hooké on Wednesday 🎉 Everyone in attendance will be entered to win sweet door prizes, courtesy of Hooké — so we thought we'd show off some of the gear they've generously donated! Tickets at cpaws-southernalberta.org/scale-of-cha... 🎟️ #YYC #YYCEvents
We're hiring — yes, again 💛 Our small team is growing, and shifting to make room for new faces, as current staff take parental leave! Learn more and apply at cpaws-southernalberta.org/careers/inte... 🦉 #Calgary #CalgaryJobs #Alberta #AlbertaJobs #Science #Conservation #Education #OutdoorEd #DEI
We're #hiring! 🥾🍃🎒 Part-time, seasonal: Interpretive #Hiking Guide 🌱 August 3 to November 15, with the possibility of returning for the subsequent guiding season beginning in April 2027 🌱 Learn more and apply at cpaws-southernalberta.org/careers/inte... ❤️ #Calgary #CalgaryJobs #Alberta #Nature
Did you catch the latest CTV News story on #coal? A recently published study raises further concerns about the impacts of coal mining, finding that pollution from the closed Tent Mountain mine continues to contaminate fish in the #CrowsnestLake 🐟 #MountainsNotMines #WaterNotCoal #AbLeg #AbPoli
