Longtime environmental and peace activist, Gloria Paul of Hoyt, NB, passed away suddenly on March 18, 2017 at the age of 79, leaving her many friends in sadness and shock, but also full of fond memories of friendship and inspiration. Gloria was a writer of letters to the editor, a fan of Ideas with Paul […]
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In case you didn’t already hear the good news, Governor of Maryland, Larry Hogan, just signed a bill that permanently bans fracking in his state – one more sign that US environmental groups and State representatives aren’t backing down from a confrontation with US Pres. Trump’s on his recent bid to rollback US climate change
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FREDERICTON – The Conservation Council of New Brunswick’s Executive Director, Lois Corbett, made the following comments in response to the provincial government’s announcement today about new rules and procedures for reporting water quality at Parlee Beach: “It’s a smart protocol, one that will increase health protection. Deciding to use Health Canada’s technical and science-based guidelines
After misreported swimming conditions at Parlee Beach last summer erupted into wave after wave of reports pointing to water contamination throughout Shediac Bay, Environment Minister Serge Rousselle announced the formation of a new Steering Committee that will work with scientists and local stakeholders to find and fix water contamination throughout the watershed by beach season
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Check out our map of New Brunswick Watersheds and get a sneak peek at some of the work our province’s local watershed groups are doing! Download the full-sized map of NB Watershed For more information on New Brunswick Watersheds: Read our watershed summary: What is water classification, anyway? Read our list of forested Watersheds in
Getting to know your NB Watersheds! Read More »
Water classification systems, in place worldwide, use science to set transparent goals for water quality. Jurisdictions “classify” their rivers, lakes, and tributaries, using certain scientific-based parameters (for example, dissolved oxygen, nutrient status and aquatic life), and then work with groups in each watershed, including business, community and environmental organizations, to either protect those values or
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New Brunswick is rich in beautiful lakes, rivers and streams. Whether it’s our 5,000 kilometres of ocean coast, our 60,000 kilometres of major rivers and lovely streams, or our 2,500 lakes, we know them all, love them all, and argue which part of our wet province is our favourite. Citizens from all walks of life and
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Last month, in celebration of World Water Day 2017 and all the joy our New Brunswick waters give, we sent out a call for stories from people who’ve shared a special memory or connection with one of our beautiful rivers, streams, lakes or bays. Our first set of love letters comes to us from Ardeth
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The five-member expert panel, set up by Federal Natural Resources Minister James Carr to provide advice on how best to modernize the National Energy Board (NEB), heard from the Conservation Council at its meeting in Saint John in March. Conservation Council’s Fundy Baykeeper Matt Abbott and volunteer Scott Kidd wrote the submission. The Expert Panel
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In this edition of EcoNews, we give you a sneak peek at our Spring edition of EcoAlert, shine some light on the Federal budget 2017, and give you the facts on regulatory reform under Trump! Then we wrap up with highlights from our trip to a watershed workshop in Sussex, give you the heads-up on your
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