CPAWS Ottawa Valley

Your voice for wilderness in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec

Take Action to Protect 30% of the Ottawa Valley by 2030

About us

CPAWS Ottawa Valley (CPAWS-OV) is your voice for wilderness in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec! As a local chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, 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. Rooted in science with a keen sense of place and the importance of culture, we are your approachable and caring source of information fighting to protect the places you love.

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?

The first and second cohort of our Nature for Everyone, Everywhere youth program are well on their way! If you’re 18-30 and passionate about conservation, you too can have your chance to design your own community project, connect with mentors, and join a 3-day wilderness adventure.

Applications will open again in January so stay tuned!

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Our Mission

Our vision is to have a healthy and thriving ecosystem in the Ottawa Valley - with at least half of our wild spaces protected indefinitely. 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; bringing people together for a common goal because together, we can make a difference for the current and future generations.

Collaboration

Working co-operatively with governments, First Nations, businesses, other NGOs, individuals and communities in a cooperative and problem solving manner.

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