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CPAWS BC

May 27, 2024

Community Spotlight: Meadowlark Nature Festival

Over the May long weekend, our Land and Freshwater team travelled to the nxʷəlxʷəltantət (South Okanagan-Similkameen) to participate in the …

CPAWS BC

May 14, 2024

REPORT: 32 billion litres of waste dumped in BC coastal waters per year

May 14, 2024 Unceded Coast Salish Territories (VANCOUVER, BC) – As coastal B.C. ecosystems and local communities brace for the …

CPAWS BC

May 2, 2024

Indigenous Marine Protected Area in BC wins prestigious international award

May 2, 2024 It’s a big win for Indigenous-led conservation on the world stage! Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation’s Gitdisdzu Lugyeks (Kitasu …

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April 25, 2024

CPAWS-BC supports park plan that advances reconciliation and visitor experience

April 25, 2024 Today, BC Parks, Líl̓wat and N’Quatqua announced a partnership to balance access to the Pipi7íyekw / Joffre …

CPAWS BC

April 17, 2024

Operations update April 2024

Welcoming Growth & Renewal! April 17, 2024 – by Meaghen McCord, Executive Director With our sights set on achieving 25% …

CPAWS BC

March 20, 2024

Strong Interim Measures are Necessary to Freeze the Footprint

Dear Premier David Eby, Minister Osborne and Minister Cullen, Our 18 organizations, coalitions and networks want to thank you and …

CPAWS BC

March 4, 2024

Community Spotlight: False Creek Friends Society

When you step aboard Zaida Schneider’s boat, you become enveloped by a sense of warmth and belonging. As you make …

CPAWS BC

February 8, 2024

Embracing Change: Our Journey to a 4-Day, 32-Hour Work Week

February 8, 2024 When I took on the role of Executive Director at CPAWS-BC just over a year ago, the …

CPAWS BC

January 29, 2024

Active cutblocks the size of 68 Stanley parks in areas BC considers ‘protected’

Less than one third of Old Growth Management Areas in BC is actually old growth January 29, 2024 Unceded territories …

CPAWS BC

December 5, 2023

$60M for Great Bear Sea conservation shows ongoing collaboration

New funding announced today by BC government adds to the funding announced last December December 5, 2023 Unceded territories of …

CPAWS BC

November 3, 2023

Historic BC conservation agreement offers over $1 billion and increased collaboration

Recognition of First Nations as a partner is monumental in new nature conservation agreement November 3, 2023  Unceded territories of …

CPAWS BC

October 26, 2023

Five things about the new $300m BC Conservation Fund

The Government of B.C. just announced a new $300 provincial Conservation and Stewardship Alliance Fund. Here are 5 things you …

CPAWS BC

October 25, 2023

New $300m Nature Conservation Fund Welcomed By CPAWS-BC

New independent BC fund is aimed at supporting Indigenous-led protection Unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples/Vancouver, BC – The …

CPAWS BC

October 20, 2023

Five Things To Know About the Great Bear Sea Marine Protected Area Network

Earlier this year, we celebrated that 15 Indigenous Nations, BC, and Canada endorsed the Great Bear Sea Marine Protected Area …

CPAWS BC

October 13, 2023

PRECIPICE: Artists are vital in climate and habitat loss discussions

A year ago we hatched a plan to create a real-world art exhibit and community space where we could mourn …

CPAWS BC

September 18, 2023

Media Advisory: Marine Pollution speaker night highlights First Nations leadership for a healthy coast

September 17, 2023 Unceded Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver, BC— Chief Rebecca David of Pauquachin Nation will join a special panel on …

CPAWS BC

September 14, 2023

Media Advisory – Precipice: Changing the Course of the Extinction Crisis in BC | Opening Night Sept 15

September 14, 2023 Unceded Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver, BC — Precipice: Changing the Course of the Extinction Crisis in BC welcomes …

CPAWS BC

September 7, 2023

10 Ways you can be bear aware in BC this Fall

You have probably heard about hibernation, but what is hyperphagia? This term means intense eating, and is a phase that …

CPAWS BC

August 29, 2023

Works by seven BC artists renew hope amidst an extinction crisis

For interviews, please contactTori Ball, Terrestrial Conservation Manager, CPAWS-BCtori@cpawsbc.org 604-685-7445 x24  Tuesday, August 29, 2023 Works by seven BC artists renew …

CPAWS BC

August 24, 2023

AGM 2023

Wed Sep 27, 2023 ▪︎ 5:30PM

CPAWS-BC invites you to our 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) Over the past year, Canada’s been at centre stage in …

CPAWS BC

August 4, 2023

Precipice Art Exhibition

Fri Sep 15, 2023 ▪︎ 12AM – Sat Sep 23 ▪︎ 12AM

Precipice: Changing the course of the extinction crisis in BC September 15-23, 2023Alternatives Gallery, 1659 Venables Street Vancouver, BC. Precipice …

CPAWS BC

June 20, 2023

Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCA)

Indigenous Peoples have cared for lands and waters since time immemorial. As original stewards, Indigenous Peoples’ leadership, knowledge and experience …

CPAWS BC

June 14, 2023

Managing the Crowds: Striking a Balance Between Recreation and Conservation in BC’s Provincial Parks

Written by Brittny Turner, Conservation Coordinator   The Day-Use Pass Program is returning to some of BC's provincial parks including …

CPAWS BC

May 24, 2023

BC signals much-needed action on nature, finds report on progress towards Canada’s conservation commitments

For interviews, please contactTori Ball, Terrestrial Conservation Manager, CPAWS-BCtori@cpawsbc.org 604-685-7445 x24  Wednesday, May 24, 2023 BC signals much-needed action on nature, …