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Nova Scotia Fish Farms Impacting Environment: Report

Full report available here Halifax: Seven years after the Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture (NS DFA) issued their first and only report on environmental monitoring at aquaculture sites in the province, an updated report indicates that open pen finfish farms are having a negative impact on the environment. According to the new report, there […]

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What’s in the air in Penobsquis? Government failing to monitor air quality

For Immediate Release Fredericton – While the public awaits the loudly-touted government shale gas regulations, CCNB is dismayed to learn about the lack of regulations currently governing the expanding gas industry in Penobsquis. Five months after filing an official request for information concerning air quality in Penobsquis, CCNB has learned that there is no permanent

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Conservation Council clarifies work on Saint John River

January 21, 2013 Conservation Council clarifies work on Saint John River Re: “Project changes will ease fears — group” by Tara Chislett, published in The Daily Gleaner on Jan. 19th. We are pleased to learn that WWF is clarifying its handling of its “Living Rivers” project on the Saint John River. The Conservation Council of

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Canada’s first centre dedicated to swimmable, drinkable, fishable water to open in Saint John, NB

January 14, 2013 Canada’s waterways will have a stronger voice in 2013, with the creation of a new water-oriented arts and education facility in the nation’s oldest city. Inspired by the work of Waterkeepers and other grassroots, community-oriented organizations, the centre will promote swimmable, drinkable, fishable water through community-building, information sharing, research, and leadership development.

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