Protecting national parks remains a major struggle across Canada and in the United States. Disruptions in parks continue to take place, harming both the environment and wildlife. We have seen minor punishments for Canadians harassing wildlife with drones . At Riding Mountain National Park, a warden issued a $1,680 fine for drone use—a penalty we can all agree was insufficient.
Efforts to sustain the country's most beloved parks continue . Parks Canada has just launched a new initiative in partnership with the University of Waterloo. The move is generally seen as a positive, but, at the same time, shows just how concerning conditions are in Jasper National Park, especially over time.
Here's a closer look at the latest issue, and how park visitors can help.
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