CPAWS Ottawa Valley

Your voice for wilderness in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec

ABOUT US

CPAWS Ottawa Valley (CPAWS-OV) is your voice for wilderness in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec! We seek consensus and work collaboratively with Indigenous communities, Crown corporations, the tourism sector and communities across the region to promote the conservation and sound management of our rich natural resources and public lands.

Active Campaigns

Gatineau Park

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The National Capital Greenbelt

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The Gap

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Madawaska Highlands

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Dumoine, Noire & Coulonge Rivers

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Our Mission

CPAWS-OV envisages a healthy ecosphere where people experience and respect natural ecosystems. We will achieve this by:

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Protecting Wild Ecosystems

Protecting Canada’s ecosystems in parks, wilderness and similar natural areas, preserving the full diversity of habitats and their species;

Promoting Awareness

Promoting awareness and understanding of ecological principles and the inherent values of wilderness through education, appreciation and experience;

Encourage Action

Encouraging individual action to accomplish these goals.

Collaboration

Working co-operatively with government, First Nations, business, other organizations and individuals in a consensus-seeking manner, wherever possible.

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Latest News

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December 16, 2024

National Capital Greenbelt as a National Urban Park – Why don’t we know more?

Many of our supporters will know that CPAWS-OV submitted a petition to the House of Commons in back in 2022...

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December 12, 2024

Ministerial Q&A – National Capital Greenbelt as a National Urban Park

Given the fact that the National Capital Greenbelt meets all the criteria for National Urban Park designation, when will the...

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March 23, 2024

Protect Gatineau Park by signing this House of Commons petition by July 19

Protect Gatineau Park by signing this House of Commons petition by July 19 On March 25, Pontiac Member of Parliament,...

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February 25, 2024

Explore the Future of Our Protected Haven! Join us at Spruceholme Inn in Fort-Coulonge! December 4th and 6th!

Explore the Future of Our Protected Haven! Join us at Spruceholme Inn in Fort-Coulonge! Embark on a journey to envision…

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February 25, 2024

Gatineau Park: Why we need to make it a “real park” for communities, economies and the planet

Did you know? Gatineau Park is at risk! You may be surprised to find out that Gatineau Park is a...

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