CPAWS is Canada’s voice for wilderness
The Nova Scotia Chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS-NS) works to protect Nova Scotia’s rich natural heritage. We advocate for the creation of new protected areas, on land and in the ocean, and we work to ensure that existing protected areas are well-managed for ecological integrity. Some of our landmark campaigns include the protection of Sable Island, Bay of Fundy, and Blue Mountain – Birch Cove Lakes. In total, we have helped to establish more than 150 new protected areas in Nova Scotia.
Our Work
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What’s New
High conservation value areas identified in the marine environment off Nova Scotia
KJIPUKTUK / HALIFAX – The Nova Scotia Chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS-NS) welcomes today’s public release by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) of the draft Marine Conservation Network Plan for the Scotian Shelf – Bay of Fundy Bioregion. This draft plan identifies areas of high importance for conservation within the Scotian [Learn more]
Archibald Lake Wilderness Area protected
KJIPUKTUK / HALIFAX – The Nova Scotia Chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS-NS) welcomes today’s announcement by the Nova Scotia government that it has applied legal protection to the public lands and waters of Archibald Lake, in Guysborough County. “Archibald Lake Wilderness Area is an ecological hotspot,” says Chris Miller, Executive Director [Learn more]
Meet Madie: our new Conservation Campaigner
Greetings, friends of CPAWS! My name is Madie Stewart and I’ll be working as a Conservation Campaigner for the Nova Scotia Chapter! I’m excited to be a part of this amazing team to explore the remote corners of our province and help protect these amazing natural spaces. I can still remember the first time I [Learn more]