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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, …

CPAWS BC

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 …

CPAWS BC

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 …

CPAWS BC

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 …

CPAWS BC

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 …

CPAWS BC

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) …

CPAWS BC

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), …

CPAWS BC

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 …

CPAWS BC

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) …

CPAWS BC

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 …

CPAWS BC

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 …

CPAWS BC

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 …