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?

Applications are now open for our Nature for Everyone, Everywhere youth program!

If you’re 18-30 and passionate about conservation, join in for your chance to design your own community project, connect with mentors, and join a 3-day wilderness adventure.

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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.

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Protecting Wild Ecosystems

We are working towards protecting Canada’s ecosystems, preserving the full diversity of habitats and their species. So far we have helped protect over 8700 square kms in the Ottawa Valley.

Promoting Awareness

We promote awareness and understanding of ecological principles and the inherent values of wilderness through education, appreciation and experience.

Encouraging Action

We love inspiring action and building community because together, we can make a difference for the current and future generations.

Collaboration

We work co-operatively with governments, First Nations, businesses, other NGOs, individuals and communities. Voices raised together for a common cause can accomplish anything.

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