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New Brunswick’s leading conservation groups are calling for new laws and regulations to protect wetlands in the wake of the tragic draining of the wetland at Ferris Street Forest and Wetland Nature Preserve in Fredericton.
Leading environmental and Indigenous groups in New Brunswick have let the provincial government know they are ready to go to court if the government continues to neglect its legal duties under the Species at Risk Act (SARA).
In a demand letter sent to Minister of Natural Resources and Energy Development Mike Holland, prominent Indigenous and environmental groups are threatening litigation over New Brunswick’s failure to protect endangered species.
Groups demand New Brunswick government take action to protect vulnerable species Read More »
With World Water Day (March 22) on the horizon, we share our joint submission to the federal government on what a Canada Water Agency will mean for New Brunswick and the Atlantic region.
The Auditor General of N.B. says she is disappointed her recommendation for a reduction of clearcuts on Crown land has been ignored.
Then and now: What the AG says about forest management in N.B. Read More »
New candidate natural areas are open for public comment until March 31. Have your say for a better protected Acadian Forest!
Call to action: Nominate your favourite natural area for protection! Read More »
Check out the nature candidates for protection in your area The provincial government has launched its online portal where New Brunswick citizens, Indigenous peoples, and conservation groups can nominate the natural places they love for protected areas status. As you know, the province has committed to doing its part to meet the federal government’s Target
Call to action: Nominate your favourite natural area for protection! Read More »
New poll shows voters look favourably on parties willing to conserve forests and freshwater FREDERICTON – A survey of 500 New Brunswickers conducted between September 1st and 3rd shows overwhelming support for conserving forests and protecting critical habitat for fish and wildlife, with voters looking favourably on parties willing to act. The poll conducted for
New poll: New Brunswickers want more protected land Read More »
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New Brunswick forestry practices need to change Read More »
New Brunswickers were treated to a pretty rare sight in the dying days of 2019: a big debate in the legislature on whether to ban the herbicide glyphosate in the Crown forest. As a result, we have a new legislative committee charged with studying the glyphosate issue and make recommendations to government. The Standing Committee
Keeping a close eye on new committee to study glyphosate Read More »
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