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CPAWS BC

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 …

CPAWS BC

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 …

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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” …

CPAWS BC

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 …

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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 …

CPAWS BC

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 …

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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 …