CPAWS Southern Alberta

We work to protect and preserve wild ecosystems, parks and protected areas in Southern Alberta and the Rocky Mountain parks. #DefendABParks #WaterNotCoal

[CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab]

@calgaryherald First Resort Area Designations Remove Land from Beloved Protected Areas: https://t.co/DD0fSXL33r

[CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab]

@AndrewBoitchenk First Resort Area Designations Remove Land from Beloved Protected Areas: https://t.co/DD0fSXL33r

[CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab]

@calgarysun First Resort Area Designations Remove Land from Beloved Protected Areas: https://t.co/DD0fSXL33r

[CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab]

@CityNewsYEG First Resort Area Designations Remove Land from Beloved Protected Areas: https://t.co/DD0fSXL33r

[CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab]

@edmontonjournal First Resort Area Designations Remove Land from Beloved Protected Areas: https://t.co/DD0fSXL33r

[CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab]

@citynewscalgary First Resort Area Designations Remove Land from Beloved Protected Areas: https://t.co/DD0fSXL33r

[CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab]

@calgarynews First Resort Area Designations Remove Land from Beloved Protected Areas: https://t.co/DD0fSXL33r

[CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab]

Just the beginning indeed. So far:
➡️Removal of the Provincial Recreation Area designation at Nakiska,
➡️Removal of *131 hectares* of #ProvincialPark (!) to accommodate new commercial development at Fortress in #Kananaskis, and
➡️Boundary changes to #CastleWildlandProvincialPark.

[Calgary Herald @calgaryherald]

'This is just the beginning': Alberta to build all-season resorts in Castle, Fortress and Nakiska https://t.co/zQj93gQ4UR

[CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab]

⚠️BREAKING: All-Seasons Resort Act Policy Released

We're alarmed by the dangerous precedent @YourAlberta is setting in designating ASRs and making changes to Parks and Protected Areas *without* engaging Albertans.

More info & and our full statement: https://t.co/ywRSq2uRR8

[CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab]

In case you missed it, yesterday @CorbLund filed his application to for a Citizen's Initiative petition to prohibit coal mining in the #EasternSlopes of #Alberta's #RockyMountains 🏔️

#MountainsNotMines #WaterNotCoal #YYC #YEG #Calgary #Edmonton #AbLeg #AbPoli #Canada #CdnPoli

[Laurie Adkin @LaurieAdkin]

Today a landscape ecologist hiked up into one of the areas where mining companies are already building roads and exposing coal, to see what was going on. At the end of a detailed description of what he witnessed, he wrote: 1/n #abpoli @Ablawg @cpawssab @CBCFletch @ryanjespersen

[Kelly Friesen @MsKellyFriesen]

Last week, 4F @aebowers_rvs had the opportunity to have Sheri with @cpawssab visit our school to teach us everything about the gifts and generosity of Grasslands! We learned so much and appreciate this opportunity made possible by Lisa and @FortisAlberta. Thank you!

[CCIS @CCISAB]

An unforgettable day for our Canada Connects clients!
A #hike at Ribbon Creek with @cpawssab Sheri Tarrington brought Indigenous wisdom, nature & community together. One participant called it “the best day of their life.” For Volunteering & info: https://t.co/C9imoREoev
#CCIS

[CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab]

Also, how was this $ determined? The AB Mines & Minerals Act permits the Minister to cancel coal leases, & only requires repayment of what the company's already paid the Crown—NOT hypothetical lost profits. 
If taxpayers are paying more than what’s legally required, why??

[CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab]

Is withholding $6 million (4.2%) of the settlement really enough to to incentivize Atrum to fulfill its legal reclamation responsibilities? Or will Albertans be left footing the bill for that too?

https://t.co/RUqRHcVn1J

[CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab]

🐟 These small populations keep being destroyed, keep disappearing. When you zoom out and look at the cumulative impacts, it’s a huge deal for this threatened species.

https://t.co/PiZBzDsIyt

[CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab]

🌿Conservation education & conservation advocacy are SO deeply tied. A sustainable future for Alberta depends on both.
🌟 Huge thanks to @conserveAlberta for for supporting our Connect to Conserve program, connecting rural youth & new Canadians to the outdoors & #CitizenScience!

[CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab]

📢Looking to have your voice heard in
@YourAlberta's Draft Plan for Parks engagement? Deadline is July 26!

We and @CPAWSNAB have put together a survey guide to help you get started: https://t.co/VzIRfqhSE8 #DefendABParks

[CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab]

If you’re passionate about conservation and eager to contribute your skills, experience, and leadership to one of Alberta’s leading environmental organizations, we’d love to hear from you.

More information here: https://t.co/8QfA2UtcZS

This is a volunteer position.

[Rob Breakenridge @RobBreakenridge]

If the Alberta government truly believes in its coal policy, they should be open to a real debate, says @CorbLund
Full interview coming tomorrow - https://t.co/g7vCtENcC7