#Fight For Your Parks

Yesterday, October 14, was the CPAWS day of action to stop commercial projects in Banff and Jasper National Parks. Once they're developed there is no going back.

A group of individuals, scientists, business owners, First Nations, environmental organizations & former parks staff have rallied. To learn how you can still take part visit http://www.fightforyourparks.ca/


National park supporters hold day of action against commercialization
 
by Colette Derworiz, Calgary Herald, October 14, 2015

BANFF — A national day of action in the Fight for Your Parks campaign featured a rally of a couple dozen supporters in Banff on Wednesday.

The campaign, which was launched in Banff about a month ago, is designed to get Canadians to stand up against commercialization in Canada’s national parks — particularly in Banff and Jasper.

“Today marks a day of action where people across Canada can stand up and say enough is enough,” said Anne-Marie Syslak, executive director for the southern Alberta chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society.

It came after a report from CPAWS suggested national parks are under siege with the approvals of developments such as Maligne Lake in Jasper and the future expansion of the Lake Louise ski area in Banff.

Read more here: http://calgaryherald.com/…/national-park-supporters-hold-da…

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Bowmont Park project to enhance urban oasis, cut pollution to Bow River

Judi Vandenbrink of the Silver Springs Community Association says the city’s proposal for the Bowmont Park Natural Area will “bring back the ecological integrity of the area.” Photograph by: Tijana Martin , Calgary Herald

Bowmont Park project to enhance urban oasis, cut pollution to Bow River

By Eva Ferguson, Calgary Herald May 24, 2013

“We have a world-class trout fishery, yet we are putting all this pollution into the river and it needs to stop,” said Chris Manderson, natural area management lead with the city’s parks department.

Read story here: http://bit.ly/132RpMQ

Bowmont Park Improvement Project (Provide Input): http://bit.ly/Ke5fRF

Take survey here: http://bit.ly/18tddER

imagineParks... What do you see?

Are you a fly fisher who also appreciates City of Calgary parks?  If so, read on.

imagineParks Survey

The City of Calgary is creating a visionary 30-year plan for a sustainable, efficient and effective open space system. It will serve as the foundation for future City of Calgary Parks 10-year strategic plans and three-year business plans.

A fundamental step in developing this long-term plan is capturing the input of Calgarians and key stakeholders on what kind of parks and open spaces you want and envision by year 2040.

Engagement begins in May and runs through June. Parks is gathering input via: internal and external stakeholder workshops, a dedicated project web site, focus groups with citizens, telephone and online surveys and 3-1-1. The online survey will be available from June 13 to July 9.

More information plus online survey here