National Parks Archive
2012-02-09 ENGO News Release: Approval of Jasper Development Ignores Public Outcry
Over the objections of almost 200,000 citizens, the federal government has approved the proposed “Brewster Glacier Discovery Walk” in Jasper National Park.
2012-01-31 Southern Mountain Caribou Conservation Strategy
AWA 's letter to Parks Canada commenting on the proposed Conservation Strategy for Southern Mountain Caribou in Canada's National Parks.
2012-01-18 Connecting Youth to Nature at The Palisades Centre
Wild Lands Advocate article, December 2011, by Niki Wilson
2012-01-09 A Tale of Two Banffs
Wild Lands Advocate article, December 2011, by Jim Pissot, looks at the future of Banff National Park and "catering to commercialism, mission drift, and flirtation with frivolity over substance."
2011-12-16 Bow Valley Parkway Travel Restrictions
AWA offers its congratulations to Parks Canada on the recent decision to introduce enhanced travel restrictions on sections of Highway 1A, the Bow Valley Parkway.
2011-12-15 AWA Wilderness & Wildlife Defenders: Time to Oppose “Contrived Thrill-Seeking Development” in Jasper National Park
Wilderness & Wildlife Defenders will be familiar with the proposal by Brewster (an Arizona-based entertainment company) to construct a huge glass walkway beside the Icefields Parkway in Jasper National Park. Opposition to this development, entirely inappropriate in such an important National Park, has been extensive. Parks Canada is now providing limited opportunity for the public to comment on one aspect of the development. Despite the fact that the consultation period is very restricted (closing date for comments is December 16, 2011) it is important that they hear from those people who believe that this proposal should be rejected immediately.
2011-12-14 Environmental Assessment for proposed Brewster “discovery walk”
Letter from AWA to Parks Canada, concerning the proposed "discovery walk" construction in Jasper National Park.
2011-11-25 AWA News Release: Habitat focus needed for Alberta's caribou
Parks Canada’s newly-announced Southern Mountain Caribou Conservation Strategy, including a captive breeding and reintroduction program, will fail in Alberta without a stronger focus on habitat protection and restoration. Alberta Wilderness Association calls on federal and provincial governments to deal with the root cause of Alberta’s plummeting caribou populations: habitat destruction by human disturbance.
2011-11-07 Parks Canada: Standing on Guard For…
Wild Lands Advocate article, October 2011, by Ian Urquhart
2011-10-31 Jasper Bird Checklist
2011-10-31 Banff Bird Checklist Checklist of 305 species of bird recorded in Jasper National Park, compiled by Jason Rogers.
2011-10-31 Banff Bird Checklist
Checklist of 311 species of bird recorded in Banff National Park, compiled by Jason Rogers.
2011-08-23 Wilderness & Wildlife Defenders - Mountain Goat Killed in Jasper National Park
Last month, an adult male mountain goat was killed last within Jasper National Park. Though unintentional, the mountain goat was a casualty of research being conducted in association with Parks Canada to inform the Marmot Basin Ski Area expansion project.
2011-06-00 My Summer in Waterton Lakes National Park – The Soul of the World
Wild Lands Advocate article, June 2011, by Jeff Bone
2011-06-00 Marking 100 Years of Peaks and Valleys; Parks Canada Needs to Educate the Public, Not Vulgarize the Grandeur
Wild Lands Advocate article, June 2011, by Ed Struzik, reproduced from an original Edmonton Journal article.
2011-06-00 Brewster Transportation…Meet Monty Python
Wild Lands Advocate update, June 2011, by Meatball
2011-02-18 AWA Letter: Proposed Glacier Discovery Walk, Jasper National Park
AWA letter to federal Environment Minister, in opposition to Brewster's proposed Glacier Discovery Walk development in Jasper National Park.
2011-02-00 Downhill! Jasper Wilderness Valley Threatened
Wild Lands Advocate article, February 2011, by Jill Seaton
2011-01-11 AWA Letter: Draft Elk Island Management Plan
AWA letter, with comments on draft management plan for Elk Island National Park.
2011-01-11 AWA Letter: Draft Elk Island Management Plan
AWA letter, with comments on draft management plan for Elk Island National Park.
2010-11-01 Recreational Opportunities in Banff National Park
AWA letter to Banff National Park superintendent, concerning proposed new activities in the Park, including via ferrata.
