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CPAWS BC

February 15, 2022

Report: BC government is putting nature at risk by labelling lands open for industrial development as “protected”

February 15, 2022 Report: BC government is putting nature at risk by labelling lands open for industrial development as “protected” …

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February 15, 2022

Why BC’s protected and conserved areas aren’t equal

Right now, the BC government is claiming to “protect” nature in areas that allow mining, logging, and more. To make …

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February 8, 2022

CPAWS-BC welcomes new land and resources ministry, hopeful for advances on reconciliation, wildlife protection, and nature-based solutions in the face of climate emergency

February, 09 2022 Unceded Coast Salish Territory / Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – British Columbia (CPAWS-BC) …

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January 31, 2022

Marine Protected Area 101: An introduction to MPAs

The beautiful coast of British Columbia has sustained people for thousands of years. But now fisheries are edging closer to …

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January 20, 2022

CPAWS-BC celebrates step toward protection for the Skagit ‘donut hole’

Unceded Coast Salish Territory / Vancouver, BC – After years of campaigning—CPAWS-BC is celebrating the surrender of Imperial Metal’s mineral tenures …

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January 19, 2022

All Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound Glass Sponge Reefs Now Protected From Bottom Contact Fishing

For more information, please contact:Rippon MadthaCommunications Managerrippon@cpawsbc.org604-685-7445 (x23) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  January 19, 2022 All Átl'ka7tsem/Howe Sound Glass Sponge Reefs …

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December 1, 2021

CPAWS-BC applauds Mamalilikulla First Nation’s new Indigenous-led protected area

Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Territories / Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – British …

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November 23, 2021

Statement of Solidarity: Wet’suwet’en Land Defenders

Content warning: Contains mentions of police violence and settler colonial violence November 23, 2021, Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ …

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November 2, 2021

Protecting Dene K’eh Kusan: an Q&A with Gillian Staveley

Recently, Gillian Staveley—a member of the Kaska Dena in northern BC—sat down with CPAWS-BC to talk about protecting a large …

CPAWS BC

October 28, 2021

BC OCEAN CONSERVATION DRAGGING BEHIND

BC OCEAN CONSERVATION DRAGGING BEHIND   CPAWS Calls For Urgent Adoption Of Minimum Standards To Prohibit Bottom Trawling In Marine …

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October 28, 2021

CPAWS Report Finds BC’s Marine Protected Areas Need Urgent Strengthening

For more information, please contact:Rippon Madtha Communications Managerrippon@cpawsbc.org604-685-7445 (x23) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 28, 2021 CPAWS Report Finds BC’s Marine …

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September 30, 2021

Photo Contest Rules – 2021

How to enter: Post your photo in nature’s bubble from the last 12 months on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram In …

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September 30, 2021

Nature’s Bubble Photo Contest

It’s been quite a year and a half! Despite many restrictions and challenges, nature has been there for us when …

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September 30, 2021

Statement of Solidarity: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30, 2021, Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Territories / Vancouver, BC – CPAWS-BC stands in solidarity with …

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September 20, 2021

3 Reasons to stand up for nature in BC’s 2022 budget

Every fall, the BC government asks British Columbians like you about what they want to see funded in next year’s …

CPAWS BC

August 13, 2021

CPAWS-BC Welcomes Important Step for a New National Marine Conservation Area Reserve 

For more information, please contact:Rippon Madtha Communications Managerrippon@cpawsbc.org604-685-7445 (x23) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  August 13, 2021 CPAWS-BC Welcomes Important Step for …

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July 5, 2021

CPAWS-BC’s response to the discovery of the remains of Indigenous children in residential school mass graves across Canada

CPAWS-BC’s response to the discovery of the remains of Indigenous children in residential school mass graves across Canada Acknowledgement of …

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June 22, 2021

British Columbia can restore its status as a global leader in conservation: here’s how

For interviews, please contact:Jessie Corey, Terrestrial Conservation ManagerCanadian Parks and Wilderness Society – British ColumbiaJessie@cpawsbc.org(604) 685-7445 x25 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  …

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May 31, 2021

Let’s honour the ocean with a BC Coastal Marine Strategy

In 1992, Canada first proposed the idea of a World Oceans Day at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, …

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May 21, 2021

3 Ways BC is Part of the Solution #ForNature | Biodiversity Day 2021

3 Ways BC is Part of the Solution #ForNature Biodiversity Day 2021  Biodiversity is the rich variety of life on …

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May 13, 2021

Dire Situation for Fish, Wildlife, and Habitat in British Columbia Leads to the Formation of a New Coalition Calling for Change

For interviews, contact:Tori Ball, Senior CampaignerCanadian Parks and Wilderness Society, BC Chaptertori@cpawsbc.org(604) 685-7445 x24  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dire Situation for …

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April 29, 2021

Are you ready to take the next step?

  Join us to make nature a priority Dear Friend, You’ve donated to safeguard BC’s lands and waters before. I'm …

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April 19, 2021

CPAWS-BC Welcomes Largest Investment To Date For Land and Ocean Conservation

For interviews, please contact:Rippon Madtha, Communications ManagerCanadian Parks and Wilderness Society, BC Chapterrippon@cpawsbc.org(604) 685-7445 x23 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 19, …

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April 16, 2021

$80M Boost for BC Parks Upgrades, CPAWS-BC Ecstatic

For interviews, please contact:Tori Ball, Senior CampaignerCanadian Parks and Wilderness Society, BC Chaptertori@cpawsbc.org(604) 685-7445 x24 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 16, …