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David has decades of experience in leadership roles in the non-profit sector, including as the founding Executive Director of the Chigamik Community Health Centre, as the National Director of Development for the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS), and as Executive Director of the United Way of Greater Simcoe County. We speak about his experience in these positions, and how they've helped shape his approach to driving change for a better future.Support the show

More and more Canadians are choosing to explore local parks instead of American vacations. Sarah McNeil comes to explain how to make the most of our natural wonders! Guest: Sarah McNeil - Executive Director, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Moskowitz works in the fields of photography, wildlife biology and education. He is the photographer and author of three books: Caribou Rainforest, Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest and Wolves in the Land of Salmon, co-author and photographer of Peterson's Field Guide to North American Bird Nests and photographer of Big River: Resilience and Renewal in the Columbia Basin. He has contributed his technical expertise to a wide variety of wildlife studies regionally and in the Canadian and U.S. Rocky mountains, focusing on using tracking and other non-invasive methods to study wildlife ecology and promote conservation. He helped establish the Cascades Wolverine Project, a grassroots effort to support wolverine recovery in the North Cascades using field science, visual storytelling, and building backcountry community science.Visual media of David's has appeared in numerous outlets including the New York Times, NBC, Sierra, The National Post, Outside Magazine, Science Magazine, Natural History Magazine, and High Country News. It has also been used for conservation campaigns by organizations including National Wildlife Foundation, the Endangered Species Coalition, Wildlands Network, Nature Conservancy of Canada, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, Conservation Northwest, Oregon Wild, Wildsight, Selkirks Conservation Alliance, and Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society.David holds a bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies and Outdoor Education from Prescott College. David is certified as a Track and Sign Specialist, Trailing Specialist, and Senior Tracker through Cybertracker Conservation and is an Evaluator for this rigorous international professional certification program.Mark and David dig into wildlife photography, the use of field science and visual story telling together as a tool, trailing, tracking, building backcountry community science, the Columbia River and its relevance to salmon and all the people in the landscapes throughout and much more.To see Davids work, you can find him at - Website: https://davidmoskowitz.netInstagram: moskowitz_davidFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidmoskowitztrackingphotographyPublisher: https://www.mountaineers.org/books Save What You Love with Mark Titus:⁣Produced: Emilie FirnEdited: Patrick Troll⁣Music: Whiskey Class⁣Instagram: @savewhatyoulovepodcastWebsite: savewhatyoulove.evaswild.comSupport wild salmon at evaswild.com

Martin Sampson is CEO at the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA). He is a dynamic and passionate leader who has been engaging in Canada's national conversation for twenty years. Passionate about fully realizing the role parks and recreation play in building healthy and vibrant communities, Martin is proud to lead a team that represents the interests of the dynamic parks and recreation sector to Canada's federal government. Ottawa is Martin's home where he has been working in public affairs for two decades. Mike Roma is the past President of the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association and has also served on the Leisure Information Network Board and the Recreation for Life Foundation Board. Mike has been involved in the recreation and parks sector for over 15 years and truly believes in the benefits of these essential services to the individual, community, and environment. Mike is an active volunteer, participant, and coach and lives in Sherwood Park, Alberta with his family of four. The Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) is a national organization dedicated to realizing the full potential of parks and recreation as a major contributor to community health and vibrancy. Links: CPRA: https://cpra.ca/ Canada's Budget 2024: https://www.budget.canada.ca/2024/report-rapport/toc-tdm-en.html British Columbia: https://www.bcbudget.gov.bc.ca/2024/downloads.htm#gotoAllMaterials Alberta: https://www.alberta.ca/budget Saskatchewan: https://budget.saskatchewan.ca/budget-documents Manitoba: https://www.gov.mb.ca/budget2024/index.html Ontario: https://budget.ontario.ca/2024/pdf/2024-ontario-budget-en.pdf Quebec: https://www.finances.gouv.qc.ca/Budget_and_update/budget/index.asp New Brunswick: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/budget.html Nova Scotia: https://novascotia.ca/budget/ PEI: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/provincial-budget Newfoundland and Labrador: https://www.gov.nl.ca/budget/2024/reports-and-publications/ ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠  Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Visit our website at https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

We find out what some divers with the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society saw under the water at West Mabou Beach as part of a recent marine survey.

The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society and the Canadian Wildlife Service want to hear from the public about how much of the coastline along the Southeast Avalon should become protected areas.

a soundscape composition about soundscape composition at Rouge National Urban Park in TorontoTRANSCRIPTION OF EPISODE(Bell and breath) (various field recordings from rouge national urban park)Me (at Rouge Park) :Lake Ontario, Rouge Park, Water, Train sound coming, go.On August 21, 2023 I joined composer Wendalyn Bartley and ecologist Leo Cabrera on a visit to the Rouge National Urban Park, which is centred around the Rouge River and its tributaries in the Greater Toronto Area. We were there to listen to soundscapes, such as what you're hearing now, a train passing by.At the end of our listening session Leo asked me to explain how I create soundscape compositions, so this episode explores that question, accompanied by…(Sound of woman talking about ‘fishies')soundscapes. So what is soundscape composition? Soundscape composition is a form of electroacoustic music characterized by the presence of recognizable environmental sounds and contexts … Claude (during field recording) Rouge National Park, August 21, about 7pm, I'm waiting for a train.And context is important here. For example, what do you hear now? I heard a swan, birds, voices echoing under a bridge, a bike just went by, there's rumble of the city  in the background, and a baby crying, there's some young people arriving and … and I hear someone dragging their feet a bit, making a lovely little sound.(train passing)Of course, I hear trains and now we're in another space. What about this place? What's the story here? And what would happen if I changed the story by cutting the low frequencies from this swan and these waves? And what if I made the train a bit more distant … and put it to the left?And what if I place that mom talking to her son about fishies in reverberation a little… on the right side.And how would you feel if there is no sound at all? You see, to me, soundscape composition and art in general, for that matter, is a game of illusion. Artists are constantly playing with our senses of perception and our understanding and interpretation of reality. So what I'm doing is inviting you to listen to reality - at least what my microphones captured that day - but also to fantasy, which are my manipulations of those sounds and it's an interesting liminal zone but it's also a very privileged space because not everyone who can afford to create and listen to soundscape compositions this way, right? I'm thinking in particular about living beings - human and non human - who cannot lower the volume of say, a rumbling train passing by their home every few minutes like this one I recorded in the park. (Loud train passes)Also, what about sounds that have disappeared from our acoustic environment? How can we remember and mourn sounds that have become extinct? What efforts  can we make to bring some of them back? How can soundscape composition help with that? Now as I told Leo, my approach to soundscape composition is to ask a lot of questions… about the ethics of field recording, about positionality, about  the added value of an artistic intervention in a given acoustic space.I also ask myself to whom am I accountable when I record and how can one create sound art that does not perpetuate cycles of extraction and exploitation that are quite literally killing us. So many questions….What do you think?I'll end this episode with an excerpt from a conversation I had during the summer of 1990 with the late composer R. Murray Schafer, author of the Tuning of the World book and leader of the World Soundscape Project at Simon Fraser university in Vancouver in the 1970's. Murray and I were talking about microphones and listening:If the microphone replaces your ear, there's something wrong. And as you see in a lot of our listening, the microphone has replaced the ear. The mere fact that for instance, we demand presence on all recorded sounds and they're all close mic-ed, is a recognition of the fact that the microphone, which is an instrument for getting closeups, is respected more than our own sort of hearing experience. The fact that we can no longer listen to the distance. Now, if you're going to get involved, really, with ecology in the environment, you have to rediscover how to listen to the distance, because an awful lot of the sounds you're talking about are distant.I agree with Murray that we need to question our use of technology, for sure, but also learn to listen at a distance, with or without microphones. Listen… at a distance.(Woman talking)Fishy, where are you?*Thanks to Wendalyn and Leo, my collègues on the board of directors of the Canadian Association for Sound Ecology (CASE)  for joining me during this field recording trip. My thanks also to those who were recorded that day and a tip of the hat to Murray Schafer who continues to be present in our lives through his words and music.I am grateful and accountable to the earth and the human labour that provided me with the privilege of producing this episode. (including all the toxic materials and extractive processes behind the computers, recorders, transportation and infrastructure that make this podcast possible).My gesture of reciprocity for this episode is to the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS).   *END NOTES FOR ALL EPISODESHere is a link for more information on season 5. Please note that, in parallel with the production of the conscient podcast and it's francophone counterpart, balado conscient, I publish a Substack newsletter called ‘a calm presence' which are 'short, practical essays for those frightened by the ecological crisis'. To subscribe (free of charge) see https://acalmpresence.substack.com. You'll also find a podcast version of each a calm presence posting on Substack or one your favorite podcast player.Also. please note that a complete transcript of conscient podcast and balado conscient episodes from season 1 to 4 is available on the web version of this site (not available on podcast apps) here: https://conscient-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes.Your feedback is always welcome at claude@conscient.ca and/or on conscient podcast social media: Facebook, X, Instagram or Linkedin. I am grateful and accountable to the earth and the human labour that provided me with the privilege of producing this podcast, including the toxic materials and extractive processes behind the computers, recorders, transportation systems and infrastructure that made this production possible. Claude SchryerLatest update on April 2, 2024

Give us a call - 888-723-4630 Send us an email - podcast@ebay.com visit us at ebay.com/podcast    Welcome to eBay for Business! This week, Director of Seller Engagement and Community Rebecca Michals and VP and General Manager of eBay US join us to talk about the upcoming eBay Open event as well as their experience meeting with 30 sellers last week while filming the many sessions for Open. Griff and Brian answer a question about how to list, sell, and ship on the road from your RV while visiting Canadian Parks during a 3-month trip.   To have your questions answered on our eBay for Business podcast, call us at 888 723-4630 or email us at podcast@ebay.com.  To give us feedback, please take our podcast listener survey at (https://connect.ebay.com/srv/survey/a/sellerops.podcast)   00:01 - Intro  08:16 - A Conversation with Rebecca Michals and Adam Ireland 22:46 - Q&A and Outro     New links for Ep 258 eBay Open 2023 - https://hopin.com/events/ebay-open-2023/registration       Recurring Links / Phone Numbers / Hashtags Mentioned: 888-723-4630 - Call in Line  eBay Seller News Announcements - ebay.com/announcements eBay Community - ebay.com/community eBay Weekly Community Chat - ebay.com/communitychat eBay Help - ebay.com/help/home eBay Meetups - ebay.com/meetups Managed Payments on eBay - ebay.com/payments eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast eBay Seller Center - ebay.com/sellercenter eBay Seller Hub - ebay.com/sh eBay System Status - ebay.com/sts explore.ebay.com facebook.com/eBayForBusiness eBay for Business Podcast Listener Survey - https://connect.ebay.com/srv/survey/a/sellerops.podcast #ebaypodcast

Tara Russell, program director for Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society's northern Alberta chapter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2022 Whitecap Cup co-winner for equity inclusion and diversity goes to the Broader Reach Program (broaderreach.ca) a learn to sail program based out of the Armdale Yacht Club in Halifax, NS. In this special edition, we talk to Anthony Rosborough founder of the program. Their goal is to expand access to sailing to the broader community in the Halifax Regional Municipality and other communities in Nova Scotia.  The program creates impact by teaching sailing knowledge and skills to wider audiences while building connections between people and communities based on shared experiences. It unites people by a love of being on the water.   We had a good chat and as an added bonus some talk about shipbuilding in Halifax in the Early 20th century and a discussion of the biggest one design keelboat class in Nova Scotia: the Bluenose One design   Broader Reach's 2023 programs are supported by the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association and the Government of Canada.

May the 4th be with you! (Don't worry, even if you're not a Star Wars geek like Ryan, you'll still find plenty of value in this episode.) What can we learn from Star Wars about chaos, change, dictators and democracy, fear, hope, and redemption? On this "Star Wars Day" edition of Real Talk,  4:45 | We're living in a time of unprecedented and rapid change. An age of chaos. Democracies are in decline around the world. People feel lonelier and more rudderless than in any other time in recent history. Author Stephen Kent believes part of the solution is hiding in plain sight: it's Star Wars.  CHECK OUT STEPHEN'S BOOK: https://www.stephendkent.com/howtheforcecanfixtheworld 29:35 | Recent research shows nearly 80% of Canadian youth aged 16-25 say climate change impacts their overall mental health. That's four out of five young people! John Whidden designed an education program to help elementary school-aged kids understand climate change, learn about solutions, and take action. The environmental educator with the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) tells us why he did it.  LEARN ABOUT CPAWS: https://cpaws.org/ 1:05:00 | Have you heard of "nature bathing"? Johnny and Ryan talk about the mental health benefits of unplugging (for real).  PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

By day, he's a police officer; by night, a DNA detective. Dean Lerat is an RCMP Staff Sergeant at Fort Qu'appelle, Saskatchewan. But when he's not on duty, he helps Sixties Scoop survivors find their families, using DNA testing kits, ancestry websites, public documents and other resources. It all started with a curiosity about his own family tree and history. Up until two years ago, youth in Kinngait, Nunavut didn't have much to do. The Inuit hamlet of about 1400 people had zero hockey games, art classes or social activities. That is, until Joanne Weedmark came along. She made it her job to keep the kids busy. As director of recreation, Joanne is bringing positive change to her community. Her hard work caught the attention of the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association, which selected her as its “Emerging Leader of the Year” in 2022 at the young age of 24. Dr. Courtney Leary is originally from Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba. When she was growing up there, she dreamt of becoming a doctor. After graduating from university she returned home to become Norway House's first practicing doctor. Respect, reciprocity, reconciliation, and relevance are the basis of an organization started by a group of youth in 2014. Jess Bolduc is Anishinaabe-French from Baawating and credits the Idle No More Movement for inspiring her own determination to bring change to her community and start the 4Rs Youth Movement. The organization centers and supports the work that Indigenous young people are doing in their communities, thereby creating an infrastructure for the next generation of changemakers.

Hey Nature Nerds! In this week's full episode, Megan talks about the Nahanni National Park, one of the 7th wonders of Canada, but also a keeper of a dark and mysterious past... enjoy! Organization to Support: https://www.conservationalliance.com/ Mission We harness the power of businesses and outdoor communities to protect North America's cherished wild places and outdoor spaces. Through the collective strength of our membership – companies from banks to breweries and outdoor gear – we champion solutions that balance the best interests of the land and water, wildlife, and people. Since 1989, we've helped protect 73 million acres and 3,580 river miles, remove or halt 37 dams, purchase 21 climbing areas & designate five marine reserves. https://www.conservationalliance.com/success/nahanni-wilderness/ They are based out of Bend, OR BUT they have a Nahanni Valley specific page- and they do work there. They have a 92% on charity navigator, so yay! The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society used Conservation Alliance support in its successful campaign to expand the Nahanni National Park Preserve by a stunning seven million acres. The park now protects the entire watershed of the South Nahanni River, a popular outdoor recreation destination. References: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcYZ9rH_S9U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr1v5N6ovp4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd6dWKwVZ2M https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dene https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nahanni_National_Park_Reserve http://secretsofnahanni.com/ https://www.outdoorjournal.com/news/secrets-nahanni-valley-headless-men/ https://denenation.com/ https://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/nahanni-valley-0016177 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/mysterious-deaths-rcmp-reopen-case-2005-1.4649717 https://archive.org/details/tropicalvalleysi00cana/page/n5/mode/2up https://www.goldseiten.de/artikel/547856--NorZinc-Signs-Environmental-Agreement-with-Key-First-Nation-Partners-in-Yellowknife.html https://cabinradio.ca/96716/news/environment/norzinc-awaits-licence-approval-for-prairie-creek-mine/ https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/david-horesay-frederick-hardisty https://www.abenakiextreme.com/why-the-nahanni-valley-is-creepier-than-any-horror-film/ https://darkpoutine.com/2021/08/181-the-headless-men-of-the-nahanni-valley/ https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/2018/2/21/mysteries-of-the-nahinni-park-reserve-in-canada https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nt/nahanni https://zeph456.medium.com/the-valley-of-headless-men-e249a493efed https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/canada/experiences/news/the-haunting-history-of-this-canadian-national-park https://web.archive.org/web/20040515204806/http://www.artcanadacarvings.com/people_of_the_deh_cho.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20090308130249/http://www.tsuutina.ca/page.aspx?pageID=6-8 https://www.cbc.ca/sevenwonders/results.html https://mysteriesofcanada.com/nwt/legends-of-the-nahanni-valley/ https://www.jmplumbley.com/2021/09/22/the-big-bad-wood-nahanni-valley/ https://albertaonrecord.ca/melvin-and-ethel-ross-fonds https://www.banffcentre.ca/events/nahanni-river-forgiveness

An area of Central Newfoundland that's proposed to become an ecological reserve is now being considered for an entirely different use. And Thurs., Jan. 26 is the deadline for you to say what you think of that. Just before Christmas, the provincial government put out an Environmental Assessment Bulletin that included a proposal to cut wood in two areas south of Gander Lake. But some of those areas are within the boundaries of the proposed Rodney Pond Proposed Reserve, identified in 2020 as an area deserving of protection. Suzanne Dooley is conservation director of the Newfoundland and Labrador chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society.

In this two-part episode of the Courage My Friends podcast, Tim Gray, executive director of Environmental Defence and Sandra Schwartz, national executive director of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) discuss the crisis of biodiversity loss and mass extinction, Canada's commitments under the Kunming-Montreal agreement coming out of the global COP15 gathering on biodiversity, and challenges and strategies toward meeting this very ambitious and even more necessary target. According to Schwartz: the UN has reported recently,.. that around a million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction. And that is really within a few decades. That's more than ever before in human history. And that's largely a result of human interaction with nature. So whether that is from exploration, from mining for example, forestry, …clearly we need to act now to save the natural world, because it is sustaining us as humans. Speaking to the recent Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, Schwartz says: [I]t was a huge win, both for people, but also for the planet. .. Target Three of the framework is requiring the protection of at least 30% of land and ocean is protected globally by 2030…a requirement that Indigenous rights are respected and that Indigenous territories are recognized…And, all together the goals and targets of the agreement really do present a comprehensive plan to protect and restore biodiversity. But it's ambitious. And really, from our perspective going into the conference, what we were most holding out hope for was that the Framework Agreement would be ambitious.  Reflecting on proposed development on the Ontario Greenbelt, Gray says: 70% of the lands to be removed, is in something called Dufferin's Rouge Agricultural Preserve. It was both part of the Greenbelt, but also had its own separate protective legislation, which was removed by Bill-39 at the same time that Bill-32 was going through…This was formally publicly-owned land, sold to the farm community with legal easements to keep it as farmland forever, which have now been removed and open for development. So threats both to forest and wetland systems that are associated with the National Park, contrary to Indigenous rights and Indigenous opposition, threatens the viability of farming in that area. ..And so the viability of the farm community is threatened, major river systems, federally listed species at risk, fisheries habitat, migratory birds. The list is very, very long.  In terms of the implementation of global agreements, Gray says: [O]ne of the real challenges that we face is that, even as we sign international agreements that commit to stopping loss, increasing protection, advancing restoration to address biodiversity loss is that we see, like in particular in Ontario right now, a massive race in the opposite direction with dismantling of protection regimes for woodlands, wetlands, massive encouragement of sprawl development at the expense of building denser cities with transit, etc. So it is a real challenge to see the most populist, most wealthy province with a huge amount of the the biodiversity that this country holds, literally racing in the direction of further destruction  About today's guests Tim Gray is the executive director of Environmental Defence. Gray has over 25 years experience developing and implementing environmental policy change efforts. These have included major shifts in land conservation, forest practices and climate change. Starting out his career as a biologist and policy analyst, Gray has spent a lot of time learning skills that move complex environmental issues toward resolution. He has worked with other change makers on the front lines of conflict and has also taken his skills inside to work on government advisory committees and in complex negotiations with industry. Gray completed an H.BSc. at Wilfrid Laurier University and a M.Sc. at the University of Toronto. Sandra Schwartz is the national executive director of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. With master's degrees in management, and environmental studies and over 20 years of experience, she is a strong advocate for sound environmental policy and has championed progressive ideas for clean energy and tackling climate change. Transcript of this episode can be accessed at georgebrown.ca/TommyDouglasInstitute.  Image: Sandra Schwartz and Tim Gray  / Used with Permission Music: Ang Kahora. Lynne, Bjorn. Rights Purchased Intro Voices: Ashley Booth (Podcast Announcer); Bob Luker (voice of Tommy Douglas); Kenneth Okoro, Liz Campos Rico, Tsz Wing Chau (Street Voices)  Courage My Friends Podcast Organizing Committee: Chandra Budhu, Ashley Booth, Resh Budhu.  Produced by: Resh Budhu, Tommy Douglas Institute and Breanne Doyle, rabble.ca Host: Resh Budhu

I met Irene in a Facebook group of Swiss Women Abroad and loved her positive and joyful manner. In September 2018, my kids and I travelled to Canada and started a road trip from Calgary to Vancouver through Banff and Jasper National Park. On this occasion, we met with Irene for dinner and she gave us lots of great tips for our tour. When I asked Irene to be my podcast guest, she was a little hesitant and not so sure because she felt that her English may not be good enough or that she won't be interesting enough. Little does she know that she has so many amazing stories to tell, like that she visited Zurich airport with her parents at the age of 6 and ended up unexpectedly on flight. She tells stories about her life as an au pair girl in England or how she invited her husband for a dinner at the River Cafe in New York and sat next to Steve Martin. She talks about her work as a bus driver through the Canadian Parks and driving a school bus in the Canadian winter when the temperatures are way below zero. She also talks about her love for baking and that life is not meant to live in only one place. She is amazingly entertaining and I so enjoyed recording this episode, It's definitely one that you must listen to. Check out her cakes and creations.

David Dodge is an environmental journalist and a photojournalist who has worked for newspapers, published magazines, produced radio, and was the production manager for a Canadian nature publisher. He produced more than 350 award-winning EcoFile radio programs on sustainability for the CKUA Radio network.  David has worked for not-for-profit organizations such as the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society and the Pembina Institute. He served as a founding co-chair of Edmonton's Energy Transition Advisory Committee and is also involved with Evansdale Community League in his neighbourhood where he's led solar and energy efficiency projects. His community league gets all of its electricity from solar energy on a net annual basis. ​​Green Energy Futures https://greenenergyfutures.ca/ is a multi-media storytelling project that is documenting the clean energy revolution that's already underway. It tells the stories of inspiring green energy pioneers who are moving forward in their homes, businesses, and communities   For more on high performance building: https://consciousbuilderacademy.com For high performance house plans: https://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/pdsplans     0:00 Casey Introduction 2:21 David Dodge Intro 8:20 Lithium Batteries 10:50 Recycling Solar Panels  14:53 Solar Farmland put to good use 22:46 Energiesprong  - Dutch Inspired    28:00 Transitioning from fossil fuels:  39:46 What can we do to help transition

Today our guest is the Ocean Conservation Coordinator from the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS-BC)  – British Columbia Chapter Please welcome Carlo Acuña to IMPACT!   If you like what we are doing please like, share and subscribe to IMPACT   This episode sponsored by :   The Surfrider Foundation : dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's ocean, waves and beaches.  www.surfrider.org Marine Mammal rescue at the Vancouver Aquarium.   https://www.vanaqua.org/marine-mammal-rescue  TRUBEACH APP  Explore Beaches. Share Experiences. Protect Our Waters.  www.trubeach.co  The Ocean Legacy -  Helping stop plastic waste from entering our ocean. www.oceanlegacy.ca Children of the 7 Rays - Andean Wisdom from the Heat -  https://www.childrenofthe7rays.com Hollyhock -  dedicated to helping create a better future via education and personal sharing.  www.hollyhock.ca The Pachamama Alliance -Empowering indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest to preserve land & culture  www.pachamama.org   Today we chat with Carlo about The Great Bear Sea, also referred to as the Northern Shelf Bioregion, is found off the north and central coasts of BC next to the famous Great Bear Rainforest.   Carlo (he/him) developed an awe of the natural world by flipping through the pages of National Geographic magazines. Pursuing this interest, education and wildlife field work took him to Australia's Bass Strait, Utqiaġvik in the Arctic Circle, Mexico's Selva Maya and points in between. Closer to home, he worked with local organizations conducting nature education and outreach. Always drawn to the ocean, he returns to Vancouver after studying seabirds on Pacific coast marine protected areas. Using his experience with research and science communication, he supports marine conservation as the Ocean Conservation Campaigner for CPAWS-BC.   Carlo was raised in Burnaby, British Columbia, on ancestral, and unceded territory of the hən̓ q̓ əmin̓ əm̓ (Halq'eméylem) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) speaking peoples.     The Great Bear Sea, also referred to as the Northern Shelf Bioregion, is found off the north and central coasts of BC next to the famous Great Bear Rainforest. Learn about the incredible and unique marine life that lives here. Hear about how coastal First Nations are leading the process with the Canadian and BC governments to create a marine protected area (MPAs) network for the region. Thanks to people like you advocating for strong ocean protection, we have a plan to build on the existing three MPAs here to create a whole network of protected areas to further support important habitats. These connected MPAs increase the resilience to impacts and protect the health of the Great Bear Sea for present and future generations. PRESENTERS: Kate MacMillan, Ocean Conservation Manager at CPAWS-BC Carlo Acuña, Ocean Conservation Campaigner at CPAWS-BC Subscribe for updates and action alerts to protect the coast: cpawsbc.org/join-us Music License ID: MB01R1XBKQBI50D MB01NCOOMH49NGC MB01HFJ0RCSX0HB   Links to share: Learn more about CPAWS-BC's work with the Great Bear Sea: https://cpawsbc.org/great-bear-sea/ Subscribe to newsletter: cpawsbc.org/waves Narwal: https://thenarwhal.ca/cpaws-conservation-targets-roadmap/ Great Bear Sea: https://youtu.be/DQBy05DVX58 cpawsbc.org/join-us Music License ID: MB01R1XBKQBI50D MB01NCOOMH49NGC MB01HFJ0RCSX0HB Salmon Parks Film:  https://vimeo.com/710571157    @CPAWS @CPAWSBC #conservation #oceanweek #internationalsurfday #nationalindegenousday #solstice #Greatbearsea #carloAcuna @thenarwhal #narwhal  @coextinctionfilm @centerforwhaleresearch  #wearetheorca #seashepardvancouver #marinemammalrescue @marinemammalrescue #robstewart #Ecowarrior @elena.jean #elena.jean @one.species #orcalabbc @orcalabbc @waterbearnetwork @documentary @wearetheorca #seashepard #greenpeace #suzukifoundation @willgeorge36 @seashepardfrance @seashepard       

Here are the relevant links for this episode:Snow complaintsEdmonton 311 snow on walk complaints soaring, already exceed last winter's totalFC EdmontonFormer Oilers executive Jeff Harrop appointed president of FC EdmontonDisillusioned AlbertansMajority of Albertans disillusioned with federal governmentMunicipal vaccine passport News Release: Alberta takes steps to safely return to normal City of Edmonton explores its own COVID-19 proof of vaccination program Politicians, experts speak out against premier's suggested restriction on municipal COVID rules Expenditure budgetCity council meeting on Feb. 9Police commission Erin Rutherford's post Edmonton Police Commission Bylaw C14040 City council meeting Police property damageHere's what happens when Edmonton police cause property damageLess talkingCouncil Services Committee on Feb. 8Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.This week we highlighted The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation. Episode 113 looks at how the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is working to conserve and protect Alberta's natural environment. We also talked about Park Power, "your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities."Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!★ Support this podcast ★

On this episode, we find out how the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is working to conserve and protect Alberta's natural environment. CPAWS is Canada's only nationwide charity dedicated solely to the protection of our public land and water, and ensuring our parks are managed to protect the nature within them. The Northern Alberta Chapter was the first regional chapter and was established in 1968. Links: Find out more about Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS), Northern Alberta Chapter. Check out the Climate Projection Maps for Alberta. Connect with CPAWS on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. ECF Happenings: Read the […]

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society wants your help to complete its Community-Based Coastal Resource Inventory; Roy Gibbons retires Friday, he was key in developing the Marine Institute's nationally recognized fishing masters program.

13:54 | Ryder Lee with Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association and Alberta Federation of Agriculture's Lynn Jacobson explain the compounding and widespread effects of severe drought across the Prairie provinces. 56:42 | Alberta Forest Products Association's Brock Mulligan defends forestry practices and the polices in place, following our interview with Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society on the UCP government handed over forest management (July 21, 2021 episode).  1:18:00 | #MyJasper Memories | Canoeing - Ryan shares the many picturesque locales for paddling throughout Jasper National Park. jasper.travel/realtalk 1:32:19 | University of Calgary's vice-provost of Indigenous Engagement Dr. Michael Hart on Indigenization and the value to integrating Indigenous ways of being and knowing into educational programs and workplaces.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an effect on just about everything, including our ability to concentrate on all the ways our provincial government is risking the future of Alberta. Thankfully, when the issue of coal mining in the eastern Rocky slopes or the mass closure of parks came up, Albertans responded in droves and have mounted a pushback that just might work.Becky Best-Bertwistle is a community engagement coordinator with the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, an organization on the frontlines of the fight to protect our land and water. The Forgotten Corner is extremely pleased to welcome Becky to the show this week to discuss that ongoing fight and how we can help win the war. Her passion for protecting her home province is extremely contagious, and that's something we can all actually celebrate the spread of.Follow Becky on Twitter at @bestbertwistleFollow CPAWS Southern Alberta at @cpawssabTo find out more or to take action, visit their website.Check out the Harbinger Media Network. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

6:03 | Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society's Becky Best-Bertwistle explains why the sudden privatization of forest management in southwest Alberta by the provincial government, is very concerning. 25:30 | Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council doctoral scholar Aden Dur-e-Aden examines the recruitment of individuals within the radical right-wing groups in Canada. 1:01:11 | Health and science policy expert Dr. Ubaka Ogbogu explores why are vaccine passports aren't a good idea and the legal issues implementation could cause. 1:35:36 | #MyJasper Memories | Child-Friendly Adventures - Ryan shares the many ways kids can get out into the great outdoors throughout Jasper National Park. jasper.travel/realtalk 1:38:47 | Kuby Renewable Energy's Jake Kubiski and Bitcoin Well CEO Adam O'Brien chat on the energy demand of crypto currency and strides toward sustainability.

A decade ago, Canada set conservation targets for land and sea, as a way to protect our natural environment. Alison Woodley, senior strategic advisor at the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, discusses a new report grading the country's progress — and tells us which provinces got an "F."

He Reigns Bible reading 1 The fifth angel sounded his trumpet, and I saw a star that had fallen from the sky to the earth. The star was given the key to the shaft of the Abyss. 2 When he opened the Abyss, smoke rose from it like the smoke from a gigantic furnace. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the Abyss. 3 And out of the smoke locusts came down on the earth and were given power like that of scorpions of the earth. 4 They were told not to harm the grass of the earth or any plant or tree, but only those people who did not have the seal of God on their foreheads. 5 They were not allowed to kill them but only to torture them for five months. And the agony they suffered was like that of the sting of a scorpion when it strikes. 6 During those days people will seek death but will not find it; they will long to die, but death will elude them.7 The locusts looked like horses prepared for battle. On their heads they wore something like crowns of gold, and their faces resembled human faces. 8 Their hair was like women's hair, and their teeth were like lions' teeth. 9 They had breastplates like breastplates of iron, and the sound of their wings was like the thundering of many horses and chariots rushing into battle. 10 They had tails with stings, like scorpions, and in their tails they had power to torment people for five months. 11 They had as king over them the angel of the Abyss, whose name in Hebrew is Abaddon and in Greek is Apollyon (that is, Destroyer).12 The first woe is past; two other woes are yet to come.13 The sixth angel sounded his trumpet, and I heard a voice coming from the four horns of the golden altar that is before God. 14 It said to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, ‘Release the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates.' 15 And the four angels who had been kept ready for this very hour and day and month and year were released to kill a third of mankind. 16 The number of the mounted troops was twice ten thousand times ten thousand. I heard their number.17 The horses and riders I saw in my vision looked like this: their breastplates were fiery red, dark blue, and yellow as sulphur. The heads of the horses resembled the heads of lions, and out of their mouths came fire, smoke and sulphur. 18 A third of mankind was killed by the three plagues of fire, smoke and sulphur that came out of their mouths. 19 The power of the horses was in their mouths and in their tails; for their tails were like snakes, having heads with which they inflict injury.20 The rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshipping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood – idols that cannot see or hear or walk. 21 Nor did they repent of their murders, their magic arts, their sexual immorality or their thefts.– Revelation 9 (NIVUK) Devotional Every single year the Canadian Parks officials place signs all over the National parks warning people that there are bears in the area, that indeed, the people are walking in bear territory. Each sign gives a list of rules, regulations, and safety precautions, not to anger or control people, but to keep them safe. Bears are real and they do attack! And every single year a handful of visitors to the National Parks die from bear attacks. Most attacks were foreseeable and avoidable, if only the person had paid attention to the warnings! What surprises me even more than ignoring all the warnings, is that other tourists keep doing the same thing including ignoring the death of fellow tourists. One after another, people provoke bears, are attacked and die… and then comes another and another… no one seems to learn! We have the same type of menta

Two patients who need surgery in this province are sharing their frustrations. The CBC's Bernice Hillier tells us how surgery delays caused by pandemic restrictions are affecting their health and quality of life. Suzanne Dooley from the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society is looking for Labradorians to submit photos that "capture the natural beauty and uniqueness of Labrador". She joins us today. There's going to be more room at the overcrowded Mushuau Innu school in Natuashish. We hear about the expansion from principal Jesse Smith. The community of Natusashish is still reeling over the latest tragedy that saw someone die in a fire. We hear from Chief John Nui. Peter Penashue joins us to remember Sebastien Penunsi, a community leader and one of the last of the nomadic hunters who followed the caribou all over Labrador. For this week's Labrador Away, we touch base with a native of Charlottetown living in Timmins, Ontario. Brenda Roberts joins us. Was last week's federal budget "historic" or "unprecedented"? Riley Yesno doesn't think so. She speaks with us about what the budget means for indigenous communities. Finally, the Biden administration marks its first one hundred days in office today. We hear from David Shribman of McGill University about what this American administration means for Canada.

George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, Kelly Greene, Parliamentary Secretary for Environment, and Annita Mcphee, executive director of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society - British Columbia, make an announcement about BC Parks funding.

Multi-stakeholder partnerships play a key role in the implementation of the seventeen sustainable development goals under the UN's Agenda 2030. In this week's episode, we explore SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals, and community support in addressing environmental conservation with our guest Chris Rider, Executive director of Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS), Yukon Chapter.

Did you know that the lands around Alberta's Rocky Mountains could become open pit coal mines? This has become quite the hot topic in the Province of Alberta as it was a decision that the government took without any consultation to the public or any stakeholder groups. This is precious land to not only Albertans but to many Canadians. It is also where Albertans and many people in Saskatchewan get their freshwater from and this is important because of the risk of pollution and contamination from new potential mines in our headwaters.In this episode we learn about the potential, environmental, economic and social impacts that these mines could impose if they are approved. You will hear from Colton Vessey, an Environmental Geochemistry PhD student from the University of Alberta. Colton is an expert on how mines affect water quality and how future mines might impact everyone in Alberta.Of course with any type of resource extraction we need to weigh the benefits and the drawbacks. Do you have an opinion on whether the coal mines should go forward or not?The Alberta Governments has its initial consultation survey that closes next monday April 19th, 2021 and they want to hear from you! Click Here to Fill it Out!Click Here to learn more about the Alberta Governments Coal consultation program going forward.Want to learn More?The Alberta Wilderness Association and Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (North and South Alberta Chapters) have lots of great information about this issue!Click here to read the opinion article Colton Vessey described about water licensing and the potential downstream effects from Benga Minings proposed Grassi Mountain Coal Mine at the headwaters of the Oldman River in Alberta, Canada.If you want to reach out to Colton Vessey with any questions about coal mining and the effects on water you can email him at vessey@ualberta.caClick Here to learn more about the Aquatic Biosphere Project!Mobile Solar Systems and Solutions! Go Power! is a trusted, recognized leader in mobile solar power technology and a Canadian company.The Aquatic Bisophere Project The ABP is establishing a conservation Aquarium in the Prairies to help tell the Story of Water.

Did you know that the lands around Alberta's Rocky Mountains could become open pit coal mines? This has become quite the hot topic in the Province of Alberta as it was a decision that the government took without any consultation to the public or any stakeholder groups. This is precious land to not only Albertans but to many Canadians. It is also where Albertans and many people in Saskatchewan get their freshwater from and this is important because of the risk of pollution and contamination from new potential mines in our headwaters. In this episode we learn about the potential, environmental, economic and social impacts that these mines could impose if they are approved. You will hear from Colton Vessey, an Environmental Geochemistry PhD student from the University of Alberta. Colton is an expert on how mines affect water quality and how future mines might impact everyone in Alberta.Of course with any type of resource extraction we need to weigh the benefits and the drawbacks. Do you have an opinion on whether the coal mines should go forward or not?The Alberta Governments has its initial consultation survey that closes next monday April 19th, 2021 and they want to hear from you! Click Here to Fill it Out!Click Here to learn more about the Alberta Governments Coal consultation program going forward.Want to learn More?The Alberta Wilderness Association and Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (North and South Alberta Chapters) have lots of great information about this issue! Click here to read the opinion article Colton Vessey described about water licensing and the potential downstream effects from Benga Minings proposed Grassi Mountain Coal Mine at the headwaters of the Oldman River in Alberta, Canada.If you want to reach out to Colton Vessey with any questions about coal mining and the effects on water you can email him at vessey@ualberta.caClick Here to learn more about the Aquatic Biosphere Project!Mobile Solar Systems and Solutions! Go Power! is a trusted, recognized leader in mobile solar power technology and a Canadian company.The Aquatic Bisophere Project The ABP is establishing a conservation Aquarium in the Prairies to help tell the Story of Water.

We're back for another episode of you're favourite C Tier podcast. Actually scratch that D Tier podcast. Anyhoo in this one you'll hear two single dudes opinions on love at parks. It's actually a lot less depressing of a conversation than I just made it sound.  Alpengeist is the Coaster of the Week and history of coasters in western Canada is the topic of this week's Coaster College segment. There's lots of tangents throughout this one so hopefully you enjoy it all lol. Thank you to all of you listeners, you guys rock! Come check out the Cuzzie's discord at https://discord.gg/abTDb3eVav You can find the links to our show's socials at https://www.prairiecoasting.ca/ If you're interested in extra content and perks from us check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/prairiecoasting or check out the store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/prairie-coasting-podcast all proceeds from the patreon and profits from the  store are matched then donated to the Saskatoon Food Bank. See you guys next week. Till then take care Eh!

Guest: Chris Smith, Lead on Coal Issues and Parks Coordinator with Canadian Parks and Wildlife Society - Northern Alberta.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 3.06 Alberta politics has often been referred to as divisive, but recently a conversation has started in Alberta that has united Albertans in way that we haven't seen in a long time. With land designation changes and the fate of large areas of the Rockies as well as water quality being threatened, we sat down with Katie Morrison, Conservation Director for the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) to get a better grasp of the history of what got us here, what the potential damage is to our wilderness and water supply and what people can do. And if you want to get a look at the complete Breakdown Collection of apparel, visit https://ballergear.ca/collections/breakdown and remember that all profits are going to support @bethechangeyyc! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab, and if you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating and don't forget to like and follow us on facebook, twitter and instagram all at @thebreakdownab.

In this episode we talk about what the upcoming 2021 theme park season is going to look like in Canada. Ravine Flyer 2 is the Coaster of the Week and inversions are the topic on this week's Coaster College. Thank you to all of you listeners, you guys rock! You can find the links to the show's socials at https://www.prairiecoasting.ca/You can check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/prairiecoasting Our Store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/prairie-coasting-podcast

Welcome to Episode 133 of the podcast! Original Air Date: January 13, 2021 The Eat More Barbecue Podcast is a proud part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally Grown. Community Supported. This week's network shoutout goes to The Tight Ends podcast, a sports podcast for those that don't know a lot about sports. Join Vanda and the Tight Ends Podcast if you'd like to learn enough about sports to help you join the conversation. Visit www.albertapodcastnetwork.com for links to Tight Ends Podcast and all the other great shows on the network. This episode of the Eat More Barbecue podcast is brought to you by: The Calgary Foundation. Whether it's funding anti-racism programs, addiction recovery, or food hampers for the hungry, for 65 years the Calgary Foundation has proudly supported the charitable community to address some of Calgary's biggest challenges. Now, during this period of unprecedented urgent needs, Calgary Foundation renewed its commitment to building a healthy, vibrant, giving, caring, and resilient community. If you're a registered charity looking for a grant, a professional advisor creating a giving plan for your client, or a donor wanting to give back to community, discover a wealth of resources at www.calgaryfoundation.org and learn more about their work through Calgary Foundation's Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. And Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities Park Power is owned by Kris Kasawski, who has a growing and well-deserved reputation for being a guy who cares. If you're in the Edmonton area, you may have seen him around town in his signature bowtie, supporting local causes and boosting local business. He walks that talk with his business — it's why Park Power shares its profits with local charities. As a new customer, you can choose a Community Partner to receive 10% of the proceeds from your electricity bill, like the CKUA Radio Network. Visit www.parkpower.ca/ckua to find out more. Park Power's Community Partners include: Boys and Girls Club of Strathcona County The altView Foundation for Gender Variant and Sexual Minorities; The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society; And the Saffron Centre, which supports those affected by sexual violence. Learn more at PARK-POWER-DOT-C-A. My guests this week are Matt Lucas and Peter Zukiwski from Alberta BBQ Collective. Visit www.albertabbqcollective.com for details on how to order up some great bbq. Facebook: Alta BBQ Collective Instagram: @albertabbqcollective Also check out Matt at Cornerstone BBQ & Spice www.cornerstonebbq.com Facebook: Cornerstone BBQ and Spice company Instagram: @cornerstonebbqandspice Twitter: @Cornerstone_bbq And Peter at Pitt County BBQ www.pittcountybbq.com Facebook: Pitt County BBQ Instagram: @pittcountybbq.com The product review segment this week featured Alberta's Red Fox Fungi ‘The Secret Ingredient Savory BBQ' rub. They are online at www.redfoxfungi.ca, on Facebook as Red Fox Fungi and on Instagram @redfoxfungi. All music on The Eat More Barbecue podcast has been graciously provided by Alan Horabin. Eat More Barbecue can be found online at www.eatmorebarbecue.ca & www.albertabbqtail.ca and my email is eatmorebarbecue@gmail.com Social media links: Facebook & Instagram at eat_more_barbecue Twitter @eatmorebarbecue Thanks for listening. Please subscribe, rate and review. This podcast is a production of Eat More Barbecue Digital Media.

In episode #384 of Talking Radical Radio, Scott Neigh interviews Taylor Maton. She is the conservation outreach coordinator with CPAWS Northern Alberta, a regional chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. In recent months, the main focus of her work has been the Defend Alberta Parks campaign, which is working to oppose a major provincial government initiative to close and delist provincial parks. For a more detailed description of this episode, go here: https://talkingradical.ca/2020/12/22/radio-defending-the-provincial-parks-system-in-alberta/

David and Crom are joined by three special guests for an episode focusing on the water-use controversy currently underway at the former Fortress Mountain Ski Resort. Our guests are Neil Warren - Ski guide in Alberta, Jason Billing - Mountain Guide and Sales Rep in the outdoor industry, and Becky Best-Bertwistle - Conservation Engagement Coordinator for the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society Southern Alberta. This is the one to listen to... Make sure to checkout our full post on this for lots more information to checkout! http://smashthatlikebutton.ca/ep-31-a-very-special-episode-fortress-mountain/

Join us on Monday, December 14, for a public discussion about the potential environmental impact of the Valentine Lake gold mine, moderated by Glenn Wheeler—host of the Mi'kmaq Matters podcast and radio program. The virtual public meeting begins at 7 p.m. NST (6:30 p.m. AST/5:30 p.m. ET) with an opening prayer from Muchie (Kenneth) Bennett, keeper of traditional Mi'kmaq knowledge, followed by a panel discussion with Brian McLaren, Lakehead University professor and caribou expert; Richard Huang, Trent University graduate student; Jim Kuipers, mining engineer; Suzanne Dooley, Conservation Director of Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS NL); and Simone Cominelli, Memorial University graduate student. A 30 minute Q&A session will follow, when attendees can submit questions for the panelists. Register in advance for the virtual meeting here: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_PdRPEPMKTYG-pz8Bcrlujw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

"Nature Needs Half" - That's the amount of land needing protection globally by 2030 in order to stop the sixth mass extinction and protect the livelihoods of 1.6 billion people. The UCP Alberta Government are changing the protection status of 175 parks throughout the Province, and this puts us well below the meagre 2020 promise of protecting 17% of land in Alberta. International organizations including, Conservation International and Scientific American have also sounded the alarms, noting that this is one of the largest ever examples of land protection being removed, which equals 37% of Alberta's parks. Why is Minister Jason Nixon moving ahead with this plan, despite 7 out of 10 Albertans opposing it? We'll never really know the answer, but the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) has taken up the fight to Defend Alberta Parks. In this episode of Outside the House, CPAWS Northern Alberta Program Director, Tara Russell, tells us why parks are so important to not only the planet but also to our overall wellbeing and values. Learn more about the Defend Alberta Parks campaign, and how you can get involved here. Thank you for listening!

Laurell Ritchie, a member of the coalition Good Jobs For All, offers her opinions on what could - and should - happen when the CERB payments end next month; Our happiness columnist Jennifer Moss discusses a positive contagion. She explains the scientific benefits of smiling and kindness on ourselves and others; Evelyn Ball, the C.O.O. of Rama First Nation, outlines their concerns about a big party dubbed 'Boats and Ropes' scheduled to take place at Chief Island in Lake Couchiching; Are pigs sentient? Georgia Mason iof the Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare at the University of Guelph tells us about some of the research into animal intelligence, feeling and emotion; Anna Pidgorna of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society tells us how people setting up camp outside of designated campgrounds can threaten the animal and plant life within our parks; Diane Brisebois of the Retail Council of Canada explains how they're helping businesses and their employees enforce mask wearing; Kareem Aly has been checking travel destinations around the province by RV as research for a new travel company he co-founded called 'TRYPS'.

Talking about a recent report from the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society.

The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society's latest report has some recommendations for New Brunswick. We speak with executive director Roberta Clowater.

Welcome to Episode 104 of the podcast! Original Air Date: June 17, 2020 The Eat More Barbecue Podcast is a proud part of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week's network shoutout goes to The Read Along, a mini book club for your ears. Visit www.albertapodcastnetwork.com for links to The Read Along and all the other great shows on the network. If you're interested in joining in on the Supper Challenge, you can follow @supperchallenge on Instagram and use #supperchallenge on your posts. Follow the feed for each week's theme and have some fun! This episode of the Eat More Barbecue podcast is brought to you by: Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Park Power is owned by Kris Kasawski (ka-ZAW-skee), who has a growing and well-deserved reputation for being a guy who cares. If you're in the Edmonton area, you may have seen him around town in his signature bowtie, supporting local causes and boosting local business. He walks that talk with his business — it's why Park Power shares 10 percent of its profits with local charities. New customers who sign up with Park Power can choose a Community Partner, and 10% of proceeds from your electricity bill would go to local charities like CKUA. Park Power's other Community Partners include: Boys and Girls Club of Strathcona County; the altView Foundation for Gender Variant and Sexual Minorities; the Festival Place Cultural Arts Foundation; Muscular Dystrophy Canada; the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society; and the Saffron Centre, which supports those affected by sexual violence. When you sign up, you get to choose which partner gets to share in the profits. Learn more at www.parkpower.ca Visit the Canadian BBQ Society website at www.cbbqs.ca for a full calendar of events, team info and results from past competitions. Nathan from The Smoker Broker is my guest on this episode. Be sure to check them out at www.smokerbroker.ca to find a retailer of the fine products they represent near you. All music on The Eat More Barbecue podcast has been graciously provided by Alan Horabin. Eat More Barbecue can be found at www.eatmorebarbecue.ca, on Facebook & Instagram at eat_more_barbecue and on Twitter @eatmorebarbecue. My email is eatmorebarbecue@gmail.com Thanks for listening. Please subscribe, rate and review. This podcast is a www.EatMoreBarbecue.ca production.

Westslope Cut Throat Trout, bull trout and Athabasca rainbow trout are native trout species found in Alberta that now need our help. Protecting these native species and the diversity they represent is crucial if we are to avoid a country populated solely with the same non-native trout species introduced through fish stocking programs during the 1900's. The Alberta Conservation Association get's this and so does the Alberta Government, numerous conservation groups and the anglers themselves. Link below to hear Lawrence Gunther in conversation with senior ACA biologist Mike Rodtka as they discuss the many challenges ahead on Blue Fish Radio.The Alberta Native Trout Restoration Program includes The Alberta Conservation Association, Cows and Fish, Trout Unlimited Canada, Foothills Research Institute, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society and the Alberta Government. The Program entails: fish habitat improvements, a north Central Native Trout Recovery Program, a roadway Watercourse Crossing Remediation Initiative, a Westslope Cutthroat Trout Recovery Program, and a Whirling Disease detection, education and mitigation strategies. For more about the recovery program visit:https://www.alberta.ca/native-trout-recovery-program-overview.aspxFor more about the Alberta Conservation Authority visit:https://www.ab-conservation.com

This week we're talking about land and ocean conservation: what it means to protect our land and oceans, the complexities of competing interests and international boundries, and how well Canada is doing at conserving its most important wild areas. Helping us wrap our heads around it are National Parks Program Director Alison Ronson and National Oceans Program Director Candace Newman from the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS). This episode is hosted by Rachelle Saunders. Related links and resources: 2019 Parks and Protected Areas Report 2019 Oceans Report 2019 Climate Change Report 2019 Successes Blog Aichi Biodiversity Targets IPBES Global...

Last year, China published its Arctic Policy white paper, positioning itself as a stakeholder in Arctic governance and making waves internationally as countries tried to understand China’s intentions. Why is China so interested in the Arctic region? And how do the impact of warmer temperatures and climate change shift China’s priorities in the North Pole? From Belt and Road initiatives to bans on fishing, China performs a delicate balancing act working with the sovereign nations of the Arctic. Guests:Dr Zhao Huiyu, Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversityDr Marc Lanteigne, Arctic University of NorwayDr Anne-Marie Brady, University of CanterburyDr Liu Nengye, University of AdelaideDr Henry Huntington, Ocean Conservancy Dr Shi Yubing, Xiamen UniversityDr Mia Bennett, University of Hong KongDr Peter Winsor, World Wide Fund Marc-Andre Dubois, Canadian Parks and Wilderness SocietyDr Timo Koivurova, University of Lapland Credits:Sound Engineer: Chris WoodINTRO/OUTRO Music: Alex Mauboussin

Welcome to Episode 55 of the podcast! Original Air Date: August 7, 2019 The Eat More Barbecue Podcast is a proud part of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Be sure to visit www.seatgiant.ca for tickets to all the hottest sporting events, concerts and theatre. Use the code ‘APN' at checkout and save 5% off your purchase while helping out the Alberta Podcast Network. Visit the Canadian BBQ Society website at www.cbbqs.ca for a full calendar of events, team info and results from past competitions. This week on the show, I'm joined by Darcy Fitzgerald, the Executive Director of Alberta Pork. You can learn more about the organization at www.albertapork.com. Please also follow them on social media at: Facebook: Alberta Pork Instagram: @albertapork Twitter: @albertapork This episode is brought to you by Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Park Power is owned by Kris Kasawski, who has a growing and well-deserved reputation for being a guy who cares. He walks that talk with his business — it's why Park Power shares 10 percent of its profits with local charities. Current community partners include the Boys and Girls Club of Strathcona County; the altView Foundation for Gender Variant and Sexual Minorities; the Festival Place Cultural Arts Foundation; Muscular Dystrophy Canada; the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society; and the Saffron Centre, which supports those affected by sexual violence. When you sign up, you get to choose which partner gets to share in the profits. Learn more at www.parkpower.ca. Check out the Alberta BBQ Trail at www.eatmorebarbecue.ca/alberta-bbq-trail and follow on Twitter @bbq_trail or Instagram at albertabbqtrail. Visit the website for a region by region listing of Alberta BBQ restaurants, and use the hashtag #albertabbqtrail on your social media posts. All music on The Eat More Barbecue podcast has been graciously provided by Alan Horabin. Eat More Barbecue can be found at www.eatmorebarbecue.ca, on Facebook & Instagram at eat_more_barbecue and on Twitter @eatmorebarbecue. My email is eatmorebarbecue@gmail.com Thanks for listening. Please subscribe, rate and review. This podcast is a www.EatMoreBarbecue.ca production.

Your hosts, Lynn, Marie-Claude, Terry, and Marc (video of show at bottom) ListenEN_Interview_1-20190208-WIE10 Europe's Marine Protected Areas allow heavy commercial fishing A new study shows there is actually 38% more large commercial fishing activity inside Europe's protected zones than outside. Bottom trawling is also known to destroy bottom habitat   (Virginia Lee Hunter-Greenpeace) One might easily presume that Europe's marine protected areas (MPA)help conserve marine species. A new study shows that's not the case, and that in fact more commercial fishing takes place inside these zones, than outside. Several species are already threatened inside these waters. Marc spoke to Manuel Dureuil, PhD candidate and lead author of the research study. Hello, I'm ...... How Beluga whales tell others who they are and where they are “Belugas are an incredibly socially complex species...and they need to keep track of one another,” says researcher. (Valeria Vergara) It's been known for sometime that marine mammals like whales and dolphins use echo location to find food and navigate and communicate, but new research says among those chirps and clicks may be sound the whales use to identify themselves individually to others, something like hey, I'm Bill, or Mary, and i'm over here. Beluga whales for example are very social animals, and they've been studied by Valeria Vergara, a research scientist with Ocean Wise, a conservation program of the Vancouver Aquarium.  Lynn spoke to her about the study. One of the world's largest national parks is in remote northern Canada, but it is failing an ecological test Horses in winter: this group of was seen during a Wood Buffalo National Park bison survey in 2016. Environmentalists are hopeful Ottawa will follow through with the needed funding to support the federal action plan released last Friday to save the park, the world's second largest. (JD McKinnon/Parks Canada) The world's second largest national park is Wood Buffalo National Park in northern Alberta and stretching into the Northwest Territories. Even though it can be considered very remote it is suffering from the combined effects of climate change, and industrial extraction activities. A new report says it is failing in 15 of 17 ecological measures. UNESCO has asked the Canadian government to come up with a plan to save the park, which they have. But will the Trudeau government follow up with the money needed? It seems they might not. Terry spoke to Gillian Chow-Fraser, Boreal Program Manager at the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society’s northern Alberta chapter. Maric-Claude makes dumplings for Chinese New Year Marie Claude with the dumplings she made Marie-Claude visited a Chinese family and prepared authentic Chinese dumplings in honour of Chinese New Year this past Tuesday. The experience will be told in detail on Maric-Claude's colum this week, including the recipe. Video of show

Peter Zimmerman of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society speaks to Parks Canada's call for input on a new management plan for the Sunshine Village ski area.

IAmy Roberts is OIA’s executive director. Amy was previously the director of sustainability and a member of the executive leadership team at Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) where she guided the Canadian outdoor retailer’s commitment to business and product sustainability and innovation. Amy also serves on the boards of The Conservation Alliance, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society and the Sustainable Apparel Coalition.

When we consider the magnificent and diverse natural world in which we live, it isn’t hard to be impressed. The ecosystems of our human relationships are no different. Predator-prey, in-group and out-group, scarcity and abundance – they are all at play in our daily lives. When we understand our relationships through the lens of how nature works, we may develop the insight of how to relate to one another better. Going with the grain of nature rather than fighting it may align us better with what is good. Éric has been National Executive Director of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society since April 2009. He spent 17 years in politics, from a lowly campaign worker to becoming the National Director and Chief Financial Officer for Canada’s NDP. Éric is fluently bilingual, a graduate of Concordia University’s School of Community and Public Affairs, and a candidate for ordained ministry in the United Church of Canada.

Free Canadian Parks? Yes, Please! by Points and Miles by Lori

Scott Brown is the Cofounder of the Colorado Center for Restorative Practices. Scott has been a long-time activist working for over 15 years with organizations including Greenpeace, the Idaho Conservation League, and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. He is a leading advocate for consistent nonviolence and bringing the principles and practices of restorative justice to bear on the full range of social issues. He is travelling the country talking about his book, Active Peace: A Mindful Path to a Nonviolent World.

Why do we do so much violence to ourselves, to others and to the Earth? Peacemaker and psychologist Scott Brown feels that our belief in separateness is the root cause of this violence. We'll talk about his new book Active Peace, and Scott's commitment to creating a nonviolent world. Scott Brown is a visionary peacemaker who is a leading advocate for bringing the principles and practices of restorative justice to bear on the full range of social issues and transforming activism into peacemaking. He is a life and relationship coach, youth mentor, and trainer who has applied his skills as a restorative justice facilitator and program coordinator, a divorce mediator, a wilderness rites of passage guide, a meditation instructor, and as a mentor to youth both in and out of the criminal justice system. Scott worked for more than 15 years on the front lines of environmental activism as a campaigner with organizations including Greenpeace, the Idaho Conservation League, and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. He holds a Master's degree in Ecopsychology and Transpersonal Psychology from Naropa University, and is the founder of Active Peace, LLC and cofounder of the Colorado Center For Restorative Practices.

Why do we do so much violence to ourselves, to others and to the Earth? Peacemaker and psychologist Scott Brown feels that our belief in separateness is the root cause of this violence. We'll talk about his new book Active Peace, and Scott's commitment to creating a nonviolent world. Scott Brown is a visionary peacemaker who is a leading advocate for bringing the principles and practices of restorative justice to bear on the full range of social issues and transforming activism into peacemaking. He is a life and relationship coach, youth mentor, and trainer who has applied his skills as a restorative justice facilitator and program coordinator, a divorce mediator, a wilderness rites of passage guide, a meditation instructor, and as a mentor to youth both in and out of the criminal justice system. Scott worked for more than 15 years on the front lines of environmental activism as a campaigner with organizations including Greenpeace, the Idaho Conservation League, and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. He holds a Master's degree in Ecopsychology and Transpersonal Psychology from Naropa University, and is the founder of Active Peace, LLC and cofounder of the Colorado Center For Restorative Practices.

In this 10-minute podcast, Scott Brown, author of "Active Peace: a Mindful Path to a Nonviolent World", describes his August 5th Bodhi Center workshop based on the book's themes and mindfulness practice. With a Masters degree in ecopsychology and transpersonal psychology from Naropa University, Scott Brown has been a visionary peacemaker bridging the divide between psychology and spirituality, the personal and the political, mindfulness and activism. Scott is a leading advocate for bringing the principles and practices of restorative justice to bear on the full range of social issues, and transforming activism into peacemaking. Scott worked for over 15 years on the front lines of environmental activism with organizations including Greenpeace, the Idaho Conservation League and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. He is the founder of Active Peace, LLC and cofounder of the Colorado Center for Restorative Justice. In this Skype interview from his home in Boulder, Scott talks about how he will draw on the themes in his recently published book, Active Peace, to guide participants to deepen their connection to nature, strengthen relationships, expand their capacities as a peacemaker. With rich experiential practices that cultivate clarity, courage, happiness, and resilience, we can innately understand what we need in order to move beyond the separateness that he believes is the root cause of why we do so much violence to ourselves, others, and the earth. The workshop “Creating a Culture of Peace” will be on Friday, August 5th from 6:30-8:45 pm at the Bainbridge Bodhi Center. There is a $15 suggested donation. Visit the Active Peace website. Credits: BCB host: Channie Peters; BCB audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

Dawn Carr is the Executive Director of the Canadian Parks Council.  The Canadian Parks Council is an organization that unites national and provincial parks all across the country.  Canadian Parks Council offers a Park System Leadership Course focused on developing excellent leaders in parks. Dawn offers that humility is the one common trait of leaders who participate in the Park Leadership Course.  I had the pleasure to meet Dawn in person at the Inspiring a New Generation Summit. In this episode Dawn discusses what  Canada and the Canadian Parks Council is doing to connect youth to nature. 

Eye on the Arctic speaks with Gill Cracknell, the executive director of the Yukon Chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society about the Peel Watershed: the controversy and the implications this case could have for First Nations in the rest of Canada.

Alison Woodley, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society parks program director, talks talks to Gilda Salomone about CPAWS annual report.

SACPA in Partnership with the Lethbridge Public Library Logging the Oldman Headwaters – What's all the Fuss About? Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Location: Lethbridge Public Library, 810 – 5th Ave. South Free admission, everyone welcome. Beginning in the late 1800s government recognized the importance of preserving the forests of the southern Eastern Slopes to protect the headwaters of prairie watersheds. In addition to creating Waterton Lakes National Park (that initially included the Castle drainage) the federal government took measures to manage timber harvest and control wildfires. After assuming jurisdiction over natural resources in 1931 and following large wildfires that swept through the Eastern Slopes, the Province established the Alberta Forest Service in 1948 to control timber harvest and forest fires. The Eastern Slopes Policy in the late 1970s and the Forest Conservation Strategy in the 1990s were developed in response to public concerns about adverse impacts of land uses, including logging and off-road vehicle use, on watersheds and fish and wildlife. There are signs that current forest management in the southern Eastern Slopes is not meeting a growing society's needs and values. The Alberta Forest Service's 2010 C5 Forest Management Plan is widely criticized for being a “logging” plan that does not recognize ecological and social values of headwater forests. The Oldman Watershed Council has recently identified headwaters protection as a priority for its work. Recent proposals for logging in the southern Eastern Slopes, including the Castle watershed, have been met with widespread and vocal opposition, including legal action. What is all the fuss about? Three presenters will shed light on various aspects of this issue including wildfire in headwater forests, the ecological legacy of clear-cut logging, increasing human use in the Oldman headwaters and a renewed commitment to headwaters protection that would include establishment of a park in the Castle. Presenters: Marie-Pierre Rogeau, M.Sc., Wildland Disturbance Consulting, Banff. Ms. Rogeau has two decades of experience in documenting fire history, fire ecology, fire management and wildfire threat assessment in Alberta and British Columbia. Lorne Fitch, B. Sc., professional biologist, Lethbridge. Mr. Fitch has four decades of experience as a fish and wildlife biologist with a focus on managing fisheries and aquatic ecosystems in southern Alberta. Sarah Elmeligi, MNRES, senior conservation planner, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Canmore. Ms. Elmeligi has experience in conservation planning for large landscapes. She has investigated the impacts of tourism on grizzly bears. She has participated in planning for the Oldman watershed.

SACPA in Partnership with the Lethbridge Public Library Logging the Oldman Headwaters – What's all the Fuss About? Date:Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Location: Lethbridge Public Library, 810 – 5th Ave. South Free admission, everyone welcome. Beginning in the late 1800s government recognized the importance of preserving the forests of the southern Eastern Slopes to protect the headwaters of prairie watersheds. In addition to creating Waterton Lakes National Park (that initially included the Castle drainage) the federal government took measures to manage timber harvest and control wildfires. After assuming jurisdiction over natural resources in 1931 and following large wildfires that swept through the Eastern Slopes, the Province established the Alberta Forest Service in 1948 to control timber harvest and forest fires. The Eastern Slopes Policy in the late 1970s and the Forest Conservation Strategy in the 1990s were developed in response to public concerns about adverse impacts of land uses, including logging and off-road vehicle use, on watersheds and fish and wildlife. There are signs that current forest management in the southern Eastern Slopes is not meeting a growing society's needs and values. The Alberta Forest Service's 2010 C5 Forest Management Plan is widely criticized for being a “logging” plan that does not recognize ecological and social values of headwater forests. The Oldman Watershed Council has recently identified headwaters protection as a priority for its work. Recent proposals for logging in the southern Eastern Slopes, including the Castle watershed, have been met with widespread and vocal opposition, including legal action. What is all the fuss about? Three presenters will shed light on various aspects of this issue including wildfire in headwater forests, the ecological legacy of clear-cut logging, increasing human use in the Oldman headwaters and a renewed commitment to headwaters protection that would include establishment of a park in the Castle. Presenters: Marie-Pierre Rogeau, M.Sc., Wildland Disturbance Consulting, Banff. Ms. Rogeau has two decades of experience in documenting fire history, fire ecology, fire management and wildfire threat assessment in Alberta and British Columbia. Lorne Fitch, B. Sc., professional biologist, Lethbridge. Mr. Fitch has four decades of experience as a fish and wildlife biologist with a focus on managing fisheries and aquatic ecosystems in southern Alberta. Sarah Elmeligi, MNRES, senior conservation planner, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Canmore. Ms. Elmeligi has experience in conservation planning for large landscapes. She has investigated the impacts of tourism on grizzly bears. She has participated in planning for the Oldman watershed.

SACPA in Partnership with the Lethbridge Public Library Logging the Oldman Headwaters – What's all the Fuss About? Date:Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Location: Lethbridge Public Library, 810 – 5th Ave. South Free admission, everyone welcome. Beginning in the late 1800s government recognized the importance of preserving the forests of the southern Eastern Slopes to protect the headwaters of prairie watersheds. In addition to creating Waterton Lakes National Park (that initially included the Castle drainage) the federal government took measures to manage timber harvest and control wildfires. After assuming jurisdiction over natural resources in 1931 and following large wildfires that swept through the Eastern Slopes, the Province established the Alberta Forest Service in 1948 to control timber harvest and forest fires. The Eastern Slopes Policy in the late 1970s and the Forest Conservation Strategy in the 1990s were developed in response to public concerns about adverse impacts of land uses, including logging and off-road vehicle use, on watersheds and fish and wildlife. There are signs that current forest management in the southern Eastern Slopes is not meeting a growing society's needs and values. The Alberta Forest Service's 2010 C5 Forest Management Plan is widely criticized for being a “logging” plan that does not recognize ecological and social values of headwater forests. The Oldman Watershed Council has recently identified headwaters protection as a priority for its work. Recent proposals for logging in the southern Eastern Slopes, including the Castle watershed, have been met with widespread and vocal opposition, including legal action. What is all the fuss about? Three presenters will shed light on various aspects of this issue including wildfire in headwater forests, the ecological legacy of clear-cut logging, increasing human use in the Oldman headwaters and a renewed commitment to headwaters protection that would include establishment of a park in the Castle. Presenters: Marie-Pierre Rogeau, M.Sc., Wildland Disturbance Consulting, Banff. Ms. Rogeau has two decades of experience in documenting fire history, fire ecology, fire management and wildfire threat assessment in Alberta and British Columbia. Lorne Fitch, B. Sc., professional biologist, Lethbridge. Mr. Fitch has four decades of experience as a fish and wildlife biologist with a focus on managing fisheries and aquatic ecosystems in southern Alberta. Sarah Elmeligi, MNRES, senior conservation planner, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Canmore. Ms. Elmeligi has experience in conservation planning for large landscapes. She has investigated the impacts of tourism on grizzly bears. She has participated in planning for the Oldman watershed.

Topics include: visitor transportation systems, Jr. Ranger Programs and interpretive presentations. She shares a funny skit from Banff's Mountain World Heritage Interpretive Theatre.