Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society

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The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) was founded in 1963 to help protect Canada's wilderness. As a grassroots organization, CPAWS has a membership of nearly 20,000.

1 Mission
2 James B Harkin Conservation Award
3 See also
4 External links

[edit] Mission

CPAWS's official mission statement:

CPAWS envisages a healthy ecosphere where people experience and respect natural ecosystems. This will be achieved by:

protecting Canada’s wild ecosystems in parks, wilderness and similar natural areas, preserving the full diversity of habitats and their species;
promoting awareness and understanding of ecological principles and the inherent values of wilderness through education, appreciation and experience;
encouraging individual action to accomplish these goals;
working co-operatively with government, First Nations, business, other organizations and individuals in a consensus-seeking manner, wherever possible.

[edit] James B Harkin Conservation Award

In 1972, CPAWS established the James B. Harkin Conservation Award, which is awarded to Canadians who promote conservation. Notable recipients of the Harkin Award include: