Who we are

The Canada National Parks Act reflects what Canadians have clearly said they want for their national parks: top priority for protection of wilderness and wildlife. No one has the right to ask Parks Canada to go against that mandate – and Parks Canada has no right to do so.

Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little.

– Edmund Burke

WHO WE ARE :

The Jasper Environmental Association (JEA) is a registered non- profit society functioning as an independent environmental monitor in Jasper National Park. We have no political affiliations.

We identify issues that might adversely affect the wilderness and wildlife of the park. We take action to resolve them by referral to legislation and scientific research. We lobby Park managers in Jasper and decision-makers in Ottawa. We take our concerns to the Canadian public and serve as a resource centre for national environmental groups needing information on park issues. We seek advice from Ecojustice Canada.

Our aim
To support Parks Canada in administering Jasper National Park in accordance with Canadian legislation, Parks Canada principles and policies and the wishes of the Canadian public.

Funding
We are funded through membership subscription fees of $5.00 annually. We welcome new members and donations but because of our advocacy role we do not have charitable status and therefore cannot issue tax-deductible receipts.

Contact us
Jasper Environmental Association
Telephone (and fax) : 780-852-4152
Box 2198
Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
jea2@telus.net

Other organizations
Visit the Bow Valley Naturalists (BVN) Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) Canadian Nature Federation (CNF), Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) the Federation of Alberta Naturalists (FAN) and Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y) for more information on the mountain national parks and regional issues.

Adele Brand of UK also has Jasper National Park's issues very much at heart on her Sitting Fox website.