Success Story 2009

Nahanni Wilderness

Nahanni Wilderness, NWT Photo: Mike Beedell
PROJECT NAME:
Nahanni Wilderness
GRANTEE:
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
RESULT:
7,000,000 acres protected

The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society used Conservation Alliance support in its successful campaign to expand the Nahanni National Park Preserve by a stunning seven million acres. The park now protects the entire watershed of the South Nahanni River, a popular outdoor recreation destination.