News and Updates
Perseverance pays off with protection of wild places
On January 28, 2017 the Calgary Herald published an insightful op-ed by long-time conservation advocate Stephan Legault. In Alberta, we’re a steadfast lot who know that if something is really important, we have to hold tight and keep our eye on the horizon. So it...
Expanded Castle parks boundaries, OHV & snowmobile ban announced
The Alberta government revealed Jan. 20 expanded final boundaries of the Castle Provincial Park and its surrounding Castle Wildland Provincial Park. At the same time, it announced the immediate closure of unauthorized off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails and the complete...
Conservation during September
September is shaping up to be a busy month for conservation. Below are some links to information released this past week. News Release September 6, 2016 - Still Waiting for the Castle Parks News Release September 7, 2016 - Castle Forest in Peril; Restoration Required...
West Castle Wetlands Ecological Reserve 9th Annual Weed Pull
Monday, July 25, 2016 Sponsored by: The Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition and Alberta Environment and Parks. Meet: 9:30 AM at Castle Mountain Resort Parking Lot Bring: digging tool, drinking water, lunch, insect repellent and, cup, utensils and plate for BBQ! If you...
OHVs and the Castle Parks: Are They In or Out?
That’s the crucial conservation question left begging in a newly-released document on what Alberta Environment and Parks expects in a draft management plan for the Castle Parks. Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) and the Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition (CCWC)...
