In a recent CPAWS-SK survey, we engaged with over 1,000 Saskatchewan residents to ask them questions about preserving natural habitats in Saskatchewan. Ninety percent of survey respondents … Read More
Celebrating the Forests of Saskatchewan with the Boreal Bio-logue
The Boreal Forest is a vast coniferous forest that covers a great deal of Canada’s landscape. It is characterized by dense coniferous forest consisting of … Read More
Sask. native grasslands at greater risk than Amazon
The following article was published on September 17th in the Regina Leader-Post and the Saskatoon Star Phoenix. Draining wetlands and turning over grasslands for crop … Read More
Survey Suggests Saskatchewan Wants Native Prairies to Thrive
The following opinion article was published on March 31 in The Star Phoenix. The article features survey results from rural and urban voters who agree … Read More
Boreal Bio-Logue – What is it and where is it going? Spring 2022
For the second year in a row, CPAWS SK hosted the Boreal Bio-logue in Prince Albert. The focus was combining Indigenous and Western knowledge
Top Pandemic-Survival Tips From a Twin Mom: Get Outside This Winter
Mira Oberman from CPAWS-Manitoba wrote a blog, titled “How to Survive Yet Another School Closure: Get Outside — The Winter Edition,” from a twin mom perspective. Here is a ‘sister’ blog that Saskatchewan-ize’s Mira’s blog and shares her first-hand experiences, along with her top tips for surviving the pandemic this winter.
Importance of Sediment Transport in the Saskatchewan River Delta
Sediment transport is a critical role that rivers have. However, in the Saskatchewan River Delta, sediment transport has been compromised by dams built along the river. This has significantly altered the function of the natural ecosystem.
Challenges of Modern Agriculture: Building Resilient Food Systems in a Changing Climate
Agriculture is considered the lifeblood of the prairies – integral to the economy and the well-being of many communities. However, this has come at an environmental cost. While agriculture has taken a toll on the land, many growers in Saskatchewan are leading the way in finding sustainable solutions.
Boreal Bio-Logue 2021
When opportunity knocked on the door, CPAWS-SK and PA Model Forest jumped on it. We wanted to help people understand the differences between old and new boreal forest.
Woodland and Barren ground Caribou: What’s the Difference?
Woodland and Barren ground caribou are both native to Saskatchewan. What are the similarities between the two? What are the differences?