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Dehcho First Nations support anticipated Nahanni Park expansion

June 25, 2008 — Today the local Dehcho First Nations gave their approval for an expanded Nahanni National Park Reserve that would protect 95% of the South Nahanni watershed.The... (MORE)

CPAWS and MEC go wild for The Big Wild

June 16, 2008 — Teams of CPAWS and Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) volunteers joined creative forces this spring and went wild in the streets nationwide to raise awareness for... (MORE)

Expanding Mount Orford national park : a good move, but full protection is still needed

June 12, 2008 — Montreal – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Québec Chapter (CPAWS-Québec) welcomes the Charest government's recent acquisition of land totalling nearly 36 km2 to be... (MORE)

CPAWS congratulates Sabine Jessen on major marine award

June 11, 2008 — Sabine Jessen, CPAWS' National Manager of Marine Programs, has been recognized by a major marine group for her achievements in coastal zone management. Sabine was... (MORE)

Cross - country solo canoeist completes journey in Winnipeg

June 11, 2008 — Winnipeg -- After paddling 8000 km since beginning his journey in 2006, solo canoeist Jay Morrison was greeted in Winnipeg today by the Canadian Parks... (MORE)

Do you rent or own a cottage? Reduce your environmental footprint with the Green Cottager Guide

June 9, 2008 — Winnipeg, MB  -- The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) launched the Green Cottager Guide to provide cottagers with the know-how to be good stewards... (MORE)

CPAWS Calgary/Banff chapter's education program wins 2008 Alberta Emerald Award

June 6, 2008 — The CPAWS Calgary/Banff Chapter’s Environmental and Action Education Program is extremely honoured to have won a 2008 Alberta Emerald Award. The Emerald Awards recognize environmental... (MORE)

CPAWS joins other groups in criticizing logging industry exemption under Ontario's Endangered Species Act

May 15, 2008 — Toronto – At 2:30 this afternoon the McGuinty government took a giant leap backwards in the protection of Ontario’s biodiversity by exempting the logging industry... (MORE)

CPAWS welcomes major announcement today of new protected areas in Quebec

May 15, 2008 — Quebec – The CPAWS-Quebec chapter -- known in French as “SNAP-Quebec” -- welcomes the province’s announcement today of over 18,000 km² of new protected areas,... (MORE)

International investment press scrutinizes outdated mining law

May 13, 2008 — Today's Financial Times Details Mining Conflicts with First Nations and Private Property OwnersTORONTO  - This weekend's Financial Times draws the attention of the international investment... (MORE)

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