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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 …

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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, …

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March 14, 2023

Protecting 30% by 2030

Join the 30×30 movement When given adequate protection to thrive, Nature supports healthy wildlife and resilient communities. It’s the common …

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March 13, 2023

What’s next after IMPAC5? Highlights and Reflections

Written by Debra Sinarta My Highlights and Reflections from IMPAC5 When I joined CPAWS-BC at the start of the new …

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March 3, 2023

Top 10 nature notes in the BC Budget:

2023 BC Budget: What’s in it for nature? The 2023 BC Budget was released on Tuesday, February 28. In the …

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February 28, 2023

CPAWS-BC welcomes BC Budget conservation vision, BC Parks and coastal boost

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 For interviews, please contact:Skye Vallance – A/Communications Manager, CPAWS-BCskye@cpawsbc.org 604-685-7445 x 22 CPAWS-BC welcomes BC Budget conservation …

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February 15, 2023

CPAWS-BC welcomes forest policy changes, hopeful conservation and ecosystem health will be prioritized 

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Traditional unceded Coast Salish Territory / Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – British …

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February 7, 2023

CPAWS-BC Celebrates Tang.ɢwan — ḥačxʷiqak — Tsig̱is Marine Protected Area Announcement at IMPAC5

February 07, 2023 CPAWS-BC Celebrates Tang.ɢwan — ḥačxʷiqak — Tsig̱is Marine Protected Area Announcement at IMPAC5 Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) …

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February 5, 2023

CPAWS-BC Celebrates the Endorsement of the Marine Protected Area Network Action Plan Announced at IMPAC5

February 05, 2023 CPAWS-BC Celebrates the Endorsement of the Marine Protected Area Network Action Plan Announced at IMPAC5 Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), …

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January 26, 2023

CPAWS-BC Celebrates New T’akú Tlatsini Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area

January 26, 2023 Unceded Coast Salish Territory / Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – British Columbia …

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January 18, 2023

Blueberry River First Nations and BC Reach Historic Land Stewardship Agreement

CPAWS-BC celebrates steps towards facilitating Indigenous land stewardship and increasing land protection in BC. 18 January 2022Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) …

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December 8, 2022

CPAWS-BC celebrates a commitment to protecting 30% by 2030 and advancing Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas in BC

CPAWS-BC celebrates a commitment to protecting 30% by 2030 and advancing Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas in BC CPAWS-BC applauds …

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December 7, 2022

CPAWS at COP15 to call for more government action on nature protection

December 1, 2022, traditional unceded Algonquin Territory/Ottawa, Ontario – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) will attend the Fifteenth …

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November 29, 2022

Joint Letter of Support for Ashnola sməlqmíx Protected Area (sPA)

Dear Premier Eby, Minister of Lands, Waters and Resource Stewardship Josie Osborne and other key Ministers, RE: ENGO support for …

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September 30, 2022

Statement of Solidarity: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2022

September 30, 2022 Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Territories / Vancouver, BC – Another year has passed since …

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September 9, 2022

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August 26, 2022

Painting the town blue for ocean conservation

CPAWS-BC staff and board help paint murals ahead of Van Mural Fest 2022. Photo: Sabrina Miso Creative Painting the town …

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July 13, 2022

British Columbians Worry About Busy and Understaffed Parks This Summer

June 13, 2022 Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Territories / Vancouver, BC – As hot and sunny weekends …

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June 27, 2022

New Protected Area: Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation Declares Gitdisdzu Lugyeks (Kitasu Bay) Marine Protected Area on the central coast

Klemtu, June 21 2022. The Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation declare a new Marine Protected Area (MPA) in Gitdisdzu Lugyeks. Credit: Tavish …

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June 17, 2022

The Elders Council for Parks in British Columbia honours Johnny Mikes with Elders Recognition Award

June 17, 2022 lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen), ɪˈskwaɪmɔːlt (Esquimalt), and Songhees Territories / Victoria, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society …

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June 16, 2022

Despite global momentum to protect nature, BC government’s inaction remains rigid roadblock

June 16, 2022 Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Territories / Vancouver, BC — Proposals for land protection—many of …

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June 2, 2022

Indigenous History Month: Celebrating Land and Water Protectors

An offering for Indigenous History Month. Sign-up to CPAWS-BC for the latest BC conservation news, updates and action alerts to …

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May 4, 2022

Young British Columbians make bold entrance in parliament, sound alarm for urgent action on climate and nature

For more information, please contact:Rippon MadthaCommunications Managerrippon@cpawsbc.org604-685-7445 (x23) May 04, 2022 Young British Columbians make bold entrance in parliament, sound …

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April 12, 2022

CPAWS-BC: BC Government’s Historic Action Plan Signals Path for More Indigenous Reconciliation, Two Years Since Adoption of Indigenous Rights Act

April 12, 2022, Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Territories / Vancouver, BC — The Canadian Parks and Wilderness …