Hi everyone, I found this article on the displacement of Pronghorn from their winter territories in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. When producing new oil, and natural gas facilities in the future, as world populations grow, it is important to take into account the affect these facilities have on local wildlife. Would this perhaps change our…Read More

Nature has for a long time been an inspiration for art, architecture, and design. Now more than ever we need to consider and opportunities for green design, by promoting building approaches that minimize the harmful effects of construction projects on human health and the environment. Green infrastructure is one such way in which we can improve…Read More

Hi everyone, I found this resource page on actions Parks Canada is taking to reduce their environmental footprint. Particularly of interest is number 3 : Solar Power. It outlines some of the places that Parks Canada has installed Solar technology to heat water and provide electricity. Could your park or a park you have in mind follow these…Read More

This post is to make users of Canadian parks aware of a substantial network of field research facilities present within or often in association with parks. Field research stations often provide housing (and sometimes meals) for student, academic, and government researchers conducting field studies. Field Stations, especially those with a long…Read More