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Environmental petitions – Ministerial Q&A
Over the past year, our team has been working hard to collect signatures on our Federal environmental petitions for the National Capital Greenbelt and the Gatineau Park, seeking National Urban [Learn more]
PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release Gatineau, November 27, 2023 – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – Ottawa Valley Chapter (CPAWS-OV) and the Conseil régional de l’environnement et du développement durable de l’Outaouais [Learn more]
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, Sophie Chatel, rose in the House of Commons to present [Learn more]
Gatineau Park: Why we must make it “a real park” for communities, economies, and the planet
What are the major conservation issues facing Gatineau Park and what are the positions and recommendations of CPAWS-OV? Read our new position paper to learn more.
CPAWS-OV Congratulates Mayor-elect Sutcliffe on Win, Continues Fight for Greenbelt Protection
We offer our congratulations to Mark Sutcliffe on his election as Mayor of the City of Ottawa. Read our letter to the mayor-elect on the need to protect the Greenbelt.
Safeguarding the Ecological Integrity of Alfred Bog Provincial Park: Comments on proposal
Read our submission on the proposed management plan for the Alfred Bog Provincial Park.
Support for Sustainable and Equitable Access to Gatineau Park: Letter to NCC
Roads and traffic are among the many conservation issues facing Gatineau Park. We offered some solutions to the park manager this fall. Read our letter to the CEO of the [Learn more]
Creation of a protected area in the watersheds of the Noire and Coulonge Rivers: A first step for the population of the Pontiac
Gatineau, June 17, 2022 – Economic, municipal and environmental stakeholders applaud the Government of Québec for announcing its intention to create the Noire and Coulonge Rivers Biodiversity Reserve, the largest [Learn more]
Hike in the Madawaska Highlands: Griffith Uplands Trail October 29th
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure! Join us for an adrenaline-pumping hike on Sunday, October 29 at 11:00am, at the breathtaking Griffith Uplands Trail. Picture this: an adrenaline-fueled trek near [Learn more]