CPAWS Ottawa Valley

Your voice for wilderness in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec

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A group of youth and CPAWS staff pose for a photo standing on a bridge overlooking turbulent rapids below.

Ready to Become a Champion for Nature?

We’re now recruiting for the second cohort of our Nature for Everyone, Everywhere youth program! If you’re 18-30 and passionate about conservation, this is your chance to design your own community project, connect with mentors, and join a 3-day wilderness adventure.

Applications are open and easy—just one simple question to get started.

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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.

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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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