CPAWS E-News - Fall 2006

CPAWS News Across Canada

Nahanni National Park Reserve too small for wildlife--recent report

A July report by the Wildlife Conservation Society Canada supports CPAWS' campaign to expand Nahanni National Park Reserve--author Dr John Weaver finds the iconic national park is too small to maintain wide-ranging sensitive wildlife including grizzly bears, woodland caribou and Dall's sheep.
»Read more about the report

This fall, the federal government will be consulting Canadians about expanding Nahanni Park's boundaries. CPAWS, First Nations, scientists and many others support protecting the entire South Nahanni Watershed. Please make your voice heard.
»Sign our online petition
»Attend a Parks Canada open house on the Nahanni park expansion

Picture my Parks--Photo contest

There's still time to enter CPAWS BC's Picture our Parks photo contest. Submit your favourite shots of BC provincial parks by November 1, and you'll be entered to win great prizes.
»Enter the contest at cpawsbc.org

Death by a Thousand Cuts--new report

An August report released by CPAWS and the Pembina Institute warns that projected development of Alberta's deep oil sands will drive many boreal wildlife species, including caribou, lynx, marten and some forest bird species to local extinction.
»Read the report at cpaws-edmonton.org

Protect Manitoba's Big Wild

CPAWS' cross country canoeist Jay Morrison ended the first half of his journey in Winnipeg, bringing a message to the province's legislature: Protect Manitoba's Big Wild--East side Lake Winnipeg.
»Read more at cpawsmb.org

New Parks Act

Ontario recently revised its new Parks Act for the first time in 50 years! CPAWS applauds the new protection for provincial parks and wilderness areas.
»Read more at wildlandsleague.org

Mount Orford Park development goes ahead

The offer is on the table for a recreational development inside the current limits of Mount Orford Park in Quebec. Join the SOS Parc Orford team in demanding respect of the integrity of our national parks.
»Read more at SOS Parc Orford

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Online survey

Thanks to all who took part in our online survey! We'll be rolling out changes based on your suggestions over the coming months. Congratulations to Eileen Kinley, winner of our survey draw! Eileen wins a copy of Rendezvous with the Wild--the Boreal Forest, edited by James Raffan.

Earth's Treasure Chest

If you love wildlife art, be sure to visit cpaws.org this October. Edmonton's Night of Artists will auction off the 216 original wildlife paintings that make up the Mural Mosaic, and donate proceeds to CPAWS.
»Check out the paintings that make up the final masterpiece at muralmosaic.com.

Get Involved with CPAWS!

Become a member

If you're not already a member of CPAWS, please join us by making a donation that will be used to help protect Canada's wilderness and wildlife. Donate using our secure online gift tool
»Become a member now!

Volunteer

Volunteering with CPAWS is a great way to learn about conservation firsthand, and be part of our mission to protect Canada's wilderness. Contact your local chapter to find out how you can help!
»Find your chapter