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“We were really hopeful to see a jump like this. We hope to see more again next year,” said Matt Abbott, Fundy Baykeeper and our Marine Conservation Director.
Milltown dam to be removed, gaspereau double in population Read More »
Another North Atlantic right whale has been found dead, floating in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
“This is deeply troubling,” said Matt Abbott, Fundy Baykeeper and our Marine Conservation Director. “Each individual we lose is a major hit to this vital species.”
Second North Atlantic right whale found dead Read More »
The Conservation Council of New Brunswick celebrates and applauds the successful efforts to improve how our fisheries and oceans are managed with the passage of the new Fisheries Act today.
With long-awaited changes to the Act now passed into law, the country is once again a world leader in fisheries management and ocean protection.
Canada is once again a world leader in fisheries management and protection Read More »
The Conservation Council’s Fundy Baykeeper invites you to participate in a 10-km canoe or kayak paddle down the beautiful Musquash Estuary on Saturday, July 13th.
This fun event allows you to meander down the river and see the vast salt marshes, wildlife and historic shipwrecks in this treasured coastal area.
Join the Conservation Council for the 2019 Musquash Paddle! Read More »
On Father’s Day, our Communications Director Jon MacNeill recalls the first fishing trip with his daughter, Lainey.
“You can’t go fishing in a dress,” I say as my seven-year-old daughter emerges from her bedroom in a frilly blue and white frock, tackle box in hand.
She shoots me a cock-eyed look.
“Says who?”
You can’t go fishing in a dress Read More »
This year we’ve expanded the Milton F Gregg Awards in celebration of our 50th year of environmental action in New Brunswick. You can now nominate your Eco-Hero in one of 15 categories!
Nominate Your Eco-Hero! Deadline: July 31 Read More »
(Saint John) The Conservation Council of New Brunswick told the Standing Senate Committee holding hearings on Bill C-69 that the ship has sailed on the era of weak environmental assessments in Canada. Scott Kidd, a longtime member of the Conservation Council with a background in environmental law, spoke on the council’s behalf as the Standing
Ship has sailed on weak environmental assessments: Conservation Council on Bill C-69 Read More »
On April 2, 2019, Catherine McKenna, the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change approved the production of genetically-modified Atlantic salmon by AquaBounty Technologies at Roll Bay in Prince Edward Island. This may represent the first genetically modified animal for human consumption anywhere in the world. The new fish includes genes from Pacific Chinook salmon
Genetically-modified Atlantic salmon will not save the planet Read More »
In this edition of EcoNews, we encourage you to use our letter-writing tool to have your say on the Sisson Mine’s plan to use fish-bearing brooks in the Nashwaak Watershed for part of its waste tailings as the federal government takes final comments from the public; we bring you our Fundy Baykeeper’s preliminary recommendations as
Our Fundy Baykeeper says the history of illegal activity in New Brunswick’s aquaculture industry should be addressed by improved regulations and robust enforcement oversight as the provincial government considers changes to the Aquaculture Act. Matt Abbott submitted preliminary comments on aquaculture reform on behalf of the Conservation Council’s Fundy Baykeeper program to the provincial government
Fundy Baykeeper says N.B. aquaculture industry needs better regulation, robust oversight Read More »
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