CPAWS-BC
@cpawsbc.bsky.social
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – British Columbia Chapter
An environmental non-profit working to protect lands, waters and nature in British Columbia
www.cpawsbc.org
An environmental non-profit working to protect lands, waters and nature in British Columbia
www.cpawsbc.org
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CPAWS-BC
@cpawsbc.bsky.social
· Oct 21
CPAWS-BC works to protect wilderness in every corner of BC and deep in to the ocean.
But what exactly do we do here? Scroll through the thread to learn more 🧵⬇️
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But what exactly do we do here? Scroll through the thread to learn more 🧵⬇️
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We often hear people say “What’s the big deal? Trees are a renewable resource and old growth will grow back”. Unfortunately, this is completely untrue. Old growth forests are biodiversity hotspots that can’t be replaced in a matter of decades.
https://secure.wildsight.ca/ITR?source=bsky+-+caro
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November 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM
We often hear people say “What’s the big deal? Trees are a renewable resource and old growth will grow back”. Unfortunately, this is completely untrue. Old growth forests are biodiversity hotspots that can’t be replaced in a matter of decades.
https://secure.wildsight.ca/ITR?source=bsky+-+caro
https://secure.wildsight.ca/ITR?source=bsky+-+caro
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Abertans have had their say — and every time, we've said no to coal.
Demand answers, and demand action.
Send a letter to your MLA telling them you oppose coal mining in the #EasternSlopes of Alberta's #RockyMountains.
And ask them: What are you doing, or going to do, about it?
#MountainsNotMines
Demand answers, and demand action.
Send a letter to your MLA telling them you oppose coal mining in the #EasternSlopes of Alberta's #RockyMountains.
And ask them: What are you doing, or going to do, about it?
#MountainsNotMines
November 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Abertans have had their say — and every time, we've said no to coal.
Demand answers, and demand action.
Send a letter to your MLA telling them you oppose coal mining in the #EasternSlopes of Alberta's #RockyMountains.
And ask them: What are you doing, or going to do, about it?
#MountainsNotMines
Demand answers, and demand action.
Send a letter to your MLA telling them you oppose coal mining in the #EasternSlopes of Alberta's #RockyMountains.
And ask them: What are you doing, or going to do, about it?
#MountainsNotMines
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#Marine #heatwaves change how energy moves through the food web. Warmer water makes organisms burn more energy to maintain basic functions. Over time, this favours smaller, faster growing species and hurts slow growing top predators like #tuna, #salmon
oceans.ubc.ca/2025/11/26/m...
oceans.ubc.ca/2025/11/26/m...
November 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
#Marine #heatwaves change how energy moves through the food web. Warmer water makes organisms burn more energy to maintain basic functions. Over time, this favours smaller, faster growing species and hurts slow growing top predators like #tuna, #salmon
oceans.ubc.ca/2025/11/26/m...
oceans.ubc.ca/2025/11/26/m...
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Wildlands stood w/ KI & Wapekeka First Nation today as they declared 3M ha permanently protected.
“We’ve been honoured to support KI and now Wapekeka for 20 years," says Jan Sumner. "The world owes these leaders an immense debt of gratitude.”
Read more: bit.ly/49JL8k2
“We’ve been honoured to support KI and now Wapekeka for 20 years," says Jan Sumner. "The world owes these leaders an immense debt of gratitude.”
Read more: bit.ly/49JL8k2
November 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Wildlands stood w/ KI & Wapekeka First Nation today as they declared 3M ha permanently protected.
“We’ve been honoured to support KI and now Wapekeka for 20 years," says Jan Sumner. "The world owes these leaders an immense debt of gratitude.”
Read more: bit.ly/49JL8k2
“We’ve been honoured to support KI and now Wapekeka for 20 years," says Jan Sumner. "The world owes these leaders an immense debt of gratitude.”
Read more: bit.ly/49JL8k2
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Rebuilding abundance — Canada’s ocean comeback — is within reach. Learn more in Oceana Canada’s ninth fishery audit http://oceana.ca/fishery-audit-2025
November 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Rebuilding abundance — Canada’s ocean comeback — is within reach. Learn more in Oceana Canada’s ninth fishery audit http://oceana.ca/fishery-audit-2025
Canadian Identity & Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault is quitting cabinet over the federal government signing Thursday’s MOU w/ Alberta, which includes a path forward for a new bitumen pipeline to the B.C. coast.
BC NDP & Coastal First Nations slam pipeline deal.
vancouversun.com/news/bc-ndp-...
BC NDP & Coastal First Nations slam pipeline deal.
vancouversun.com/news/bc-ndp-...
Guilbeault resigning from cabinet over energy deal with Alberta: source | CBC News
Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault is quitting cabinet over the federal government signing Thursday’s memorandum of understanding with Alberta, according to a source with knowled...
www.cbc.ca
November 27, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Canadian Identity & Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault is quitting cabinet over the federal government signing Thursday’s MOU w/ Alberta, which includes a path forward for a new bitumen pipeline to the B.C. coast.
BC NDP & Coastal First Nations slam pipeline deal.
vancouversun.com/news/bc-ndp-...
BC NDP & Coastal First Nations slam pipeline deal.
vancouversun.com/news/bc-ndp-...
“This move is another signal that the federal government is no longer committed to protecting nature, which is a core value not just in British Columbia but across the country.” - Sarah McNeil, CPAWS-BC Executive Director.
CPAWS-BC stands with Coastal First Nations, opposes Federal Government’s reported pipeline deal | CPAWS-BC
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society - British Columbia stands with First Nations leaders, scientists, and the provincial government against a tanker ban exemption for a northwest coast pipeline.
cpawsbc.org
November 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
“This move is another signal that the federal government is no longer committed to protecting nature, which is a core value not just in British Columbia but across the country.” - Sarah McNeil, CPAWS-BC Executive Director.
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“The answer is still no. No pipelines in British Columbia, no further fossil fuel pipelines, period,” said Stewart Phillip, grand chief of Syilx Nation and president of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs.
BC First Nations denounce reported Alberta-Ottawa agreement
Ahead of Thursday's expected announcement, Indigenous leaders in the province are accusing the federal government of making a "back room deal" to force through a pipeline to the province's northwest c...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
“The answer is still no. No pipelines in British Columbia, no further fossil fuel pipelines, period,” said Stewart Phillip, grand chief of Syilx Nation and president of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs.
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B.C. Coastal First Nations vow oil pipeline to north coast 'will never happen'
B.C. Coastal First Nations vow oil pipeline to north coast 'will never happen'
OTTAWA — The president of the Coastal First Nations in British Columbia said Wednesday an oil pipeline to the province's north coast "will never happen" and slammed Ottawa for negotiating with Alberta on a possible pipeline deal without involving Fir
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November 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM
B.C. Coastal First Nations vow oil pipeline to north coast 'will never happen'
Ált'ka7tsem/Howe Sound's unique glass sponge reefs are home to amazing wildlife. And they're just minutes away from downtown Vancouver!
Here is some of the marine life found near the Lost Reef marine refuge.
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Here is some of the marine life found near the Lost Reef marine refuge.
cpawsbc.org/learn/howe-s...
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November 26, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Ált'ka7tsem/Howe Sound's unique glass sponge reefs are home to amazing wildlife. And they're just minutes away from downtown Vancouver!
Here is some of the marine life found near the Lost Reef marine refuge.
cpawsbc.org/learn/howe-s...
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Here is some of the marine life found near the Lost Reef marine refuge.
cpawsbc.org/learn/howe-s...
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We're looking for a Staff Lawyer to join our Marine program—Canada’s only dedicated public interest #MarineLaw program. Use your legal skills to support First Nations, local groups, ENGOs and Crown govs to maintain and restore the health of the coast & ocean. Apply by Jan 6: wcel.org/job-posting/...
November 26, 2025 at 10:11 PM
We're looking for a Staff Lawyer to join our Marine program—Canada’s only dedicated public interest #MarineLaw program. Use your legal skills to support First Nations, local groups, ENGOs and Crown govs to maintain and restore the health of the coast & ocean. Apply by Jan 6: wcel.org/job-posting/...
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The ocean is louder than ever. Ship noise is drowning out whales’ ability to survive. MPAs turn down the volume, creating quiet zones where marine life and coastal communities can thrive again. It’s time to protect what sustains us. 👉 https://cpaws.org/coasts-ocean/
CPAWS-BC
#ProtectOurOcean
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#ProtectOurOcean
November 26, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The ocean is louder than ever. Ship noise is drowning out whales’ ability to survive. MPAs turn down the volume, creating quiet zones where marine life and coastal communities can thrive again. It’s time to protect what sustains us. 👉 https://cpaws.org/coasts-ocean/
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#ProtectOurOcean
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#ProtectOurOcean
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Coastal First Nations have released a statement reasserting their commitment to keep oil tankers off the north coast.
First Nations and B.C. must have a seat at the table, not be cut out of pipeline and tanker ban discussions by Alberta and the federal gov.
coastalfirstnations.ca/resources/cf...
First Nations and B.C. must have a seat at the table, not be cut out of pipeline and tanker ban discussions by Alberta and the federal gov.
coastalfirstnations.ca/resources/cf...
CFN Denounces Rumoured Alberta – Ottawa Pipeline MOU: Any Tanker Ban Carve-out Would Require Indigenous Consent
Coastal First Nations remain committed to keeping oil tankers out of coastal waters across Haida Gwaii and BC’s North Coast.
coastalfirstnations.ca
November 26, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Coastal First Nations have released a statement reasserting their commitment to keep oil tankers off the north coast.
First Nations and B.C. must have a seat at the table, not be cut out of pipeline and tanker ban discussions by Alberta and the federal gov.
coastalfirstnations.ca/resources/cf...
First Nations and B.C. must have a seat at the table, not be cut out of pipeline and tanker ban discussions by Alberta and the federal gov.
coastalfirstnations.ca/resources/cf...
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Over 40 organizations stand with Coastal First Nations to protect the north Pacific coast—a globally significant ecosystem and vital economic hub. Oil tankers put communities, wildlife & our climate at risk.
💧 No consent. No plan. No pipeline.
📢 Read the full statement: www.wcel.org/media-releas...
💧 No consent. No plan. No pipeline.
📢 Read the full statement: www.wcel.org/media-releas...
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Over 40 organizations stand with Coastal First Nations to protect the north Pacific coast—a globally significant ecosystem and vital economic hub. Oil tankers put communities, wildlife & our climate at risk.
💧 No consent. No plan. No pipeline.
📢 Read the full statement: www.wcel.org/media-releas...
💧 No consent. No plan. No pipeline.
📢 Read the full statement: www.wcel.org/media-releas...
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#UBCOceans alum and @oceanacanada.bsky.social fishery scientist Rebecca Schijns, discusses latest audit on Canada’s #fishery sector. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4Aq...
A look at the annual audit of Canada’s fishery sector
YouTube video by CTV News
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November 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
#UBCOceans alum and @oceanacanada.bsky.social fishery scientist Rebecca Schijns, discusses latest audit on Canada’s #fishery sector. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4Aq...
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People living on B.C.’s coast are offering up their private properties to host technology that can detect #whales, in hopes of safeguarding the #marinemammals that pass through. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
B.C. residents host whale detection devices on their properties in bid to protect animals | CBC News
From infrared thermal cameras to hydrophones, these B.C. residents offered up space on their properties as researchers look to help safeguard marine mammals.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
People living on B.C.’s coast are offering up their private properties to host technology that can detect #whales, in hopes of safeguarding the #marinemammals that pass through. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Mark Your Calendars! 📅
Our Annual General Meeting is on December 8! We’ll look back at 2025, share a glimpse of what’s coming in 2026, and bring our community together to connect with our staff and board.
More details on the way soon. Stay tuned! 👀
Our Annual General Meeting is on December 8! We’ll look back at 2025, share a glimpse of what’s coming in 2026, and bring our community together to connect with our staff and board.
More details on the way soon. Stay tuned! 👀
November 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Mark Your Calendars! 📅
Our Annual General Meeting is on December 8! We’ll look back at 2025, share a glimpse of what’s coming in 2026, and bring our community together to connect with our staff and board.
More details on the way soon. Stay tuned! 👀
Our Annual General Meeting is on December 8! We’ll look back at 2025, share a glimpse of what’s coming in 2026, and bring our community together to connect with our staff and board.
More details on the way soon. Stay tuned! 👀
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⏰ Applications due Monday ⏰
Please share with your network!
#Alberta #Calgary #YYC #DefendAlbertaParks #Conservation #Science #Nature #AlbertaJobs #CalgaryJobs
Please share with your network!
#Alberta #Calgary #YYC #DefendAlbertaParks #Conservation #Science #Nature #AlbertaJobs #CalgaryJobs
We're hiring a Conservation Campaign Specialist to help shape the future of #Parks and #PublicLands in our province 🥾⛺🌲
Learn more and apply today at cpaws-southernalberta.org/careers/cons... 🍂
#Calgary #CalgaryJobs #YYC #YYCJobs #DefendAlbertaParks #DefendAbParks #AlbertaParks
Learn more and apply today at cpaws-southernalberta.org/careers/cons... 🍂
#Calgary #CalgaryJobs #YYC #YYCJobs #DefendAlbertaParks #DefendAbParks #AlbertaParks
November 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
⏰ Applications due Monday ⏰
Please share with your network!
#Alberta #Calgary #YYC #DefendAlbertaParks #Conservation #Science #Nature #AlbertaJobs #CalgaryJobs
Please share with your network!
#Alberta #Calgary #YYC #DefendAlbertaParks #Conservation #Science #Nature #AlbertaJobs #CalgaryJobs
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🧦 It's Sock Week at #MEC! Get up to 25% off #SmartwoolSocks and $2 from every pair will be donated to CPAWS (up to $20,000) to help protect Canada’s wild spaces. Until December 2 only. www.mec.ca/en/products/... Thank you!
November 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
🧦 It's Sock Week at #MEC! Get up to 25% off #SmartwoolSocks and $2 from every pair will be donated to CPAWS (up to $20,000) to help protect Canada’s wild spaces. Until December 2 only. www.mec.ca/en/products/... Thank you!
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The coast needs YOU - sign the declaration to stand with First Nations and defend the incredible bio region of the Great Bear Rainforest and Sea.
Add your name here: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/north-coast-protection/
Add your name here: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/north-coast-protection/
November 25, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The coast needs YOU - sign the declaration to stand with First Nations and defend the incredible bio region of the Great Bear Rainforest and Sea.
Add your name here: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/north-coast-protection/
Add your name here: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/north-coast-protection/
“The answer is still no. No pipelines in British Columbia, no further fossil fuel pipelines, period,” - Stewart Phillip, grand chief of Syilx Nation and president of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs.
🔗: @nationalobserver.com
🔗: @nationalobserver.com
BC First Nations denounce reported Alberta-Ottawa agreement
Ahead of Thursday's expected announcement, Indigenous leaders in the province are accusing the federal government of making a "back room deal" to force through a pipeline to the province's northwest c...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:59 PM
“The answer is still no. No pipelines in British Columbia, no further fossil fuel pipelines, period,” - Stewart Phillip, grand chief of Syilx Nation and president of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs.
🔗: @nationalobserver.com
🔗: @nationalobserver.com
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Rebuilding Canada's #Fisheries is Key to #Ocean Recovery and Coastal Prosperity financialpost.com/globe-newswi...
Rebuilding Canada's Fisheries is Key to Ocean Recovery and Coastal Prosperity
2025 Fishery Audit shows one-third of depleted fish stocks have rebuilding plans; federal action still needed to protect oceans, the economy, and coastal communities
financialpost.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Rebuilding Canada's #Fisheries is Key to #Ocean Recovery and Coastal Prosperity financialpost.com/globe-newswi...
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Sacrificing BC's coastal economy, ecosystems & communities isn’t nation-building. All signs point to Smith having stoked separatist sentiment & rolled back carbon pricing as sharp negotiating tactics. BC won’t be a pawn in her political game. Our Executive Director's op-ed in the Hill Times👇 #bcpoli
There is no bargain in a north coast oil pipeline, only snake oil
Sacrificing B.C.’s coastal economy, ecosystems, and communities, and First Nations territories is not nation-building.
www.hilltimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Sacrificing BC's coastal economy, ecosystems & communities isn’t nation-building. All signs point to Smith having stoked separatist sentiment & rolled back carbon pricing as sharp negotiating tactics. BC won’t be a pawn in her political game. Our Executive Director's op-ed in the Hill Times👇 #bcpoli
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Indigenous-led economics creating real impact. 🌟
First Nations government and economic leaders are building stronger communities in the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii.
🔗 https://coastfunds.ca/news/great-bear-rainforest-economic-summit
First Nations government and economic leaders are building stronger communities in the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii.
🔗 https://coastfunds.ca/news/great-bear-rainforest-economic-summit
First Nations Connect, Celebrate Regional Impact at Great Bear Rainforest Economic Summit
In October, First Nations leaders – including Hereditary and elected Chiefs, business leaders, and representatives from Nation’ economic development corporations – gathered in Vancouver for the Great Bear Rainforest Economic Summit, a conference marking more than 15 years of collective investment in sustainable businesses, infrastructure, and economic development on the coast. Participating First Nations have
coastfunds.ca
November 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Indigenous-led economics creating real impact. 🌟
First Nations government and economic leaders are building stronger communities in the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii.
🔗 https://coastfunds.ca/news/great-bear-rainforest-economic-summit
First Nations government and economic leaders are building stronger communities in the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii.
🔗 https://coastfunds.ca/news/great-bear-rainforest-economic-summit
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#Breaking: The 2025 Fishery Audit — Oceana Canada’s ninth annual assessment of federally managed marine fisheries — reveals both progress and persistent weaknesses in Canada’s efforts to rebuild ocean abundance.
Learn more: Oceana.ca/fishery-audit-2025/
Learn more: Oceana.ca/fishery-audit-2025/
November 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
#Breaking: The 2025 Fishery Audit — Oceana Canada’s ninth annual assessment of federally managed marine fisheries — reveals both progress and persistent weaknesses in Canada’s efforts to rebuild ocean abundance.
Learn more: Oceana.ca/fishery-audit-2025/
Learn more: Oceana.ca/fishery-audit-2025/