Apr 23 in Vancouver: join our partner MEC for an evening with climbing legend Tommy Caldwell 🧗 All ticket proceeds support CPAWS & Leave No Trace Canada, protecting the wild places we love🌲 Connect with @cpawsbc.bsky.social + win prizes 🎁 Tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/mountain-s...

🌎📸 Earth Day is coming! Share your favourite nature photo + a short note on why it matters to you. 📅 Deadline: April 21 📩 [email protected] Be part of people-powered change 💚 We’ll feature top picks during Earth Day week!

This is a major milestone in protecting Arctic seas and advancing the safeguard of 30% of Canada’s ocean by 2030! 🎉https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-and-qikiqtani-inuit-association-celebrate-new-marine-protected-areas-in-nunavut.html

⚠️ Only about 15% of Alberta’s land is formally classified as protected. Yet, the province appears to be side-stepping its responsibility to reach the 30×30 target by simply ‘relabeling’ public lands as protected areas. ⚠️ 🔗 cpawsnab.org/all-news/alb...

Canada just announced a new Nature Strategy with $3.8B to protect nature and boost our economy 🌿💚 CPAWS will fight for stronger protections, more funding, and real results on the ground. Thank you to our Nature Champions for fighting for nature! cpaws.org/statement-cp...

Canada risks missing 30x30 as the Mark Carney plan cuts 61% in conservation funding and the Canada Nature Fund expires. CPAWS warns projects could stall. https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/environnement/2026-03-30/protection-de-la-nature/faute-de-financement-le-canada-pourrait-rater-ses-cibles.php

Nature funding is essential. Without sustained public investment, Canada risks falling behind on biodiversity targets, losing critical habitats, and missing out on the economic and community benefits that conservation delivers. Read more: thenarwhal.ca/canada-conse...

“We keep hearing the prime minister cares deeply about nature… we’re just not seeing the results of that. Without renewed funding, the conservation work that is already underway could stall.” – Sandra Schwartz, Executive Director, CPAWS National. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Forests give us everything—clean air, flood protection, places to recharge. 🌲 In Canada’s national parks, they provide up to $226B/year. But funding expires in 9 days. Protect nature—it’s essential. ⏳ Act: cpaws.org/takeaction

@cathmckenna.bsky.social, Lisa McLaughlin (@ncccnc.bsky.social), and our own @Sabine Jessen were a powerful trio in the recent panel discussion on The Future of Nature Conservation in Canada at the University of Guelph. See the full post: www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ags...

Canada’s conservation budget is set to fall from over $1B to $366M next year — a major setback for climate and biodiversity goals. www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-... 😬Nature deserves better. 🦋Sign the letter: cpaws.org/clock-is-tic...

"By protecting habitats and giving fish space to recover, MPAs help rebuild stocks, bolster food security, improve catches, and support the communities that rely on them." - @wcelaw.bsky.social Sources: https://bit.ly/4kQVfHa https://bit.ly/3OGubhL

Long-term change doesn’t happen overnight. It happens through commitment, relationships & steady, principled work. Over 25 years at Wildlands, Anna Baggio has shaped a generation of conservation wins. Join the celebration by sharing your congratulations in the comments! 👏👏👏

“Imagine starting a highway project and then abandoning it halfway. That’s what could happen to our protected areas if federal conservation funding expires on March 31st,” warns John McDonnell, Executive Director at SNAP-VO / CPAWS-OV, in his Radio Canada interview. Learn more: cpaws.org/takeaction⏳

"Our government has to view nature protection as a public service that requires investing in. There's a role for private capital, but it can't replace the public capital required." – Sandra Schwartz, @cpaws-snap.bsky.social. #cdnpoli

CPAWS Economist, Jason Wong was interviewed on the Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast to discuss how CPAWS’ new research reveals that when we invest in nature, the “investment compounds and we get returns year after year.” 🎙️👉Tune in at www.closerlookpodcast.ca/latest/video... and start at 3:47

Check out these essential tips. Critical thinking is so needed at this time.

Right now, key federal funding for nature protection is set to expire on March 31, which would halt progress. When we allow ecosystems to degrade, the costs don’t disappear. They show up later, and are far higher.🫰Check out our new blog post cpaws.org/the-clock-is...

“According to CPAWS, every $1 spent on nature protection and conservation in 2023-2024 generated $3.62 in visitor spending, working out to a value of $10.9 billion, or 1.6 per cent of Canada’s GDP.” www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...

“Nature is not an empty lot. When we invest in protected areas, we’re putting money back into our own pockets.” — Jason Wong, Economic Analyst at CPAWS. Our new report shows that conservation isn’t just good for the planet; it’s powering Canada’s economy. Full piece here: www.cbc.ca/news/science...

“Canada is already generating enormous value from nature. Once it’s acknowledged, protecting land and ocean stops looking like a trade-off and starts looking like common sense.” — Chris Rider, CPAWS’ National director of conservation. Full piece here: www.nationalobserver.com/2026/02/26/n...

Must read from @cpaws-snap.bsky.social : "In the 2023-24 fiscal year, protected and conserved areas contributed $10.9B to Canada’s GDP, created 150,000 jobs, provided $6.6B in labour income, and generated $1.4B in tax revenue from visitors." Read more: https://bit.ly/3OzOrSj

#Conservation initiatives, eg, the 30 by 30 global goal, are essential for the environmental health of the planet. In addition, those efforts provide financial benefit. Singh & Ram report on a @cpaws-snap.bsky.social study that shows #protected #areas offer “immense value” www.cbc.ca/news/science...

New CPAWS research shows that nature contributes $10.9 billion to Canada’s GDP and supports 150,000 jobs. Funding for conservation projects expires on March31. 👉 Advocate for nature funding: cpaws.org/clock-is-tic...

New CPAWS study: Every $1 spent on protected and conserved areas (PCAs)generates $3.62 in visitor spending, creating 150,000 jobs. 💰⛰️PCAs contribute $10.9 billion to Canada’s GDP each year. 👉Read the Statement: cpaws.org/canadas-prot...

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has terminated the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the feasibility assessment of a proposed South Coast National Marine Conservation Area. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-newfoundland-and-labrador-conservative-area-plan-scrapped/

Join Jason Wong, Economic Analyst at CPAWS to learn about the economic benefits of nature to Canada's economy on March 5, 11 am to 12 pm. Register: cpcil.ca/webinars/

The Clock is Ticking for Nature. Canada is running out of time to protect what sustains us.🕰️Key federal funding for nature protection is set to expire on March 31.⌛🌳👉Send an Email Now to urge the government to renew funding: buff.ly/scn9sci

Experts are calling for the protection of 30% of Canada's ocean by 2030 (30x30) for the benefit of marine life, our economy, and the well-being of all Canadians. 🍁This goal is science-based and requires continued investment. 👉Read the new blog post: cpaws.org/on-the-brink...

Let your special person know you’re thinking of them with a wildlife e-card. Show you care about them AND nature! 🦫🦫💗🦦🦦💗🦆🦆https://cpaws.org/e-cards/

Protected areas are established to maintain habitat for wildlife, recharge groundwater, store carbon, and provide landscapes that support our well-being into the future. They are NOT for clearcutting. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... 📤Send a letter -> cpawsnb.org/take-action/

Across the country, CPAWS Chapters, Indigenous Nations, and local supporters are proving that collective action works: stopping harmful development, expanding protected areas, and safeguarding the land and water that sustains us all. @

ICYMI 🔔 Weather & climate aren't the same, but they're related. In fact, climate change encourages extreme weather like deadly freezes and polar vortexes. The good news? "Some experts have found that renewable energy may actually be more reliable than fossil fuels during extreme weather events."

February 2nd is #WorldWetlandsDay! This year's theme "Wetlands & traditional knowledge", reminds us that wetlands are places of responsibility. Through its LRC branch, MNO works to protect wetland ecosystems for future generations. More: ow.ly/xz6350Y0Sle

Across much of Canada, caribou populations are in major decline. 🦌 Protecting large, connected areas is vital for caribou to have a chance to recover – and protects us. For updates on caribou, check out our 👉New blog post - cpaws.org/caribou-poli... 👉Interactive map - cpaws.org/wildlife/car...

While Canada failed to meet its protected target of 25% of land and waters by 2025, current Indigenous-led initiatives that need additional funding could be the key to meeting international commitments of 30% by 2030: thenarwhal.ca/canada-misse...

You can be a part of something bigger. Help us make nature protection impossible to ignore. Remind Canada’s leaders that a healthy environment supports economic growth.💰Send your letter: cpaws.org/canadas-ugly...

It's time for Canada’s leaders to stop chasing the puck, basing plans on individual polls.🏒 Our path forward should be guided by the shared values that unite us – where the puck is going. When it comes to nature, we all want our country positioned to score. 👉https://buff.ly/rb5aqjN

Bay Street talent is being fast-tracked into the federal Major Projects Office while financial ties remain, raising serious concerns for nature and transparency. Canadians expect economic leadership and environmental responsibility: https://cpaws.org/canadas-ugly-xmas-sweater/

📢Free webinar: Protect Our Conservation Authorities! The provincial government is undermining Conservation Authorities across Ontario. Learn why it matters for our communities and ecosystems, and how you can help push back. RSVP here: tinyurl.com/mca3dfyv Sign our petition here: tinyurl.com/muamjn9r

13 organizations, including the #Gwich’in Steering Committee in the Yukon, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after it re-opened the Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge’s coastal plain to oil and gas leasing in the fall. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Major conservation of B.C. forestry land totalling 45,000 hectares announced #NatureConservancyofCanada #BritishColumbia Nature Conservancy of Canada says project is one of the largest private conservation areas in the country www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Are you a young Canadian who is passionate about engaging others to discover and protect nature? Apply for the Young Nature Leaders Grant https://naturecanada.ca/young-leader-grant/

Check out #NatureInvestmentHub 's 2026 Nature Finance Bootcamp! natureinvestmenthub.ca/nature-finan... This multi-day, intensive program will be held from April 7-10, 2026, at the University of BC. They are accepting applications until Jan 30th. Designed for mid-to-senior professionals.

The #ClimateCrisis is making wildfires bigger, longer, and more destructive, and the world is losing forests to fire at an unsustainable rate. This map shows some of the hardest-hit forests across Brazil, Bolivia, Russia, Australia and Canada ⬇️

Canada promised to protect 30% of nature by 2030—but funding isn’t matching the commitment. As CPAWS ED Sandra Schwartz says, nature has real economic value and needs sustained federal investment now. Years of progress are at risk. Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/science...

Partout au Canada, la nature façonne qui nous sommes 🌿 CPAWS recherche 5 à 6 personnes pour partager leur lien avec la terre, l’eau et la faune dans la campagne vidéo nationale Nature & Me. À l’aise devant la caméra? Inscrivez-vous: forms.monday.com/forms/2fb8ee...

Across Canada, nature shapes who we are 🌿 CPAWS is seeking 5–6 people to share their connection to land, water & wildlife in our national Nature & Me video campaign. Comfortable on camera? Apply: https://forms.monday.com/forms/2fb8ee1087ddc291bbe4ce9484ddb20e?r=use1

“We’ve got limited areas of intact nature left. We need to protect them—together.” — Chris Rider, CPAWS. New U.S. border plans could threaten shared wilderness and wildlife. Read his insights: 👉 https://www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/05/news/us-canada-border-wilderness-act

Happy New Year from CPAWS! 🌟 As we welcome 2026, we’re reminded of the incredible power of nature—and the importance of protecting it. Make a gift today! Your impact will be doubled with a matching gift from The Winged Achene Foundation. donate.cpaws.org/page/18554/d...