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.
What’s New
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]
Nova Scotia creates 14 new and expanded protected areas including Sackville River Wilderness Area
KJIPUKTUK / HALIFAX – Sackville River Wilderness Area is now protected!!The Nova Scotia government announced today that it has completed the legal designation process for public lands in the Upper Sackville and Beaver Bank area.Sackville River Wilderness Area was included in the 2013 Nova Scotia Our Parks and Protected Areas Plan. It has gone through [Learn more]