In this March Econews, we give you articles on recommendations on how New Brunswick can better prepare for ice storms, an update on the Parliamentary Standing Committee of Fisheries and its report on how to move forward to protect fish habitat. We then follow up on progress made by a group of Mount Allison students who […]
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Healthy Water, Healthy People: New Brunswickers’ concerns and attitudes about fresh water and preparedness for extreme weather events A majority of New Brunswick citizens are very concerned about water pollution, according to a new comprehensive survey conducted by our Director of Climate Change and Energy Solutions, Dr. Louise Comeau, on New Brunswickers’ concerns and attitudes about
Spread the word! Connect with one of the many New Brunswick organizations working to inspire with new and innovative opportunities stemming from cost-effective reductions to greenhouse gasses, an electrified economy and a sustainable infrastructure that’s adapted for climate change. The Conservation Council’s Lois Corbett and Louise Comeau will be presenting at the Summit. As Director of Climate Change
The Conservation Council is pleased that the House of Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans has included restoring fish populations and protecting fish habitat in its recommendations of what to include in a new Fisheries Act. The recommendations were tabled to Hon. Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, on
Following the January ice storm that left over 130,000 New Brunswickers without power, the province has announced public meetings allowing participants to share their experiences and ideas on the response to the January ice storm will take place between April 3 to 6 in Bas-Caraquet, Lamèque, Miramichi, Richibucto, and Tracadie. NOTICE! Participants that want to can also share
Conservation Council’s recommendations on how to respond to ice storms Read More »
*Guest Blog written by Bruce Wark and first published by The Wark Times A group of Mount Allison students were all smiles on Feb. 14, 2017, after Sackville Town Council voted 5-3 to oppose the Energy East oil pipeline. The students, who were enrolled last fall in an environmental activism course taught by Professor Brad Walters,
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Fredericton Mayor Mike O’Brien is inviting Fredericton residents to compete in a friendly competition that’s putting the city’s 12 Wards head-to-head in a survey-taking battle royal aptly named the “Tug of Wards!” Fredericton Mayor Mike O’Brien announced the competition as a way to help the Imagine Fredericton Team plan Fredericton the city’s growth over the next
Fredericton residents challenged to ‘Tug of Wards’ community survey contest! Read More »
Join our Learning Outside Coordinator, Nadine Ives, on March 4th for a hands-on afternoon of creating your own quick and easy bird feeder — a great activity for introducing our young ones to the new season. Learn about birds native to New Brunswick, how best to feed them, and an easy way to help provide
Upcoming workshop! Make a ‘suet’ mug for birds Read More »
TREEvia Night is back! Test your knowledge of New Brunswick’s trees and rivers, renewable energy and other topics while supporting climate action, forest conservation and freshwater protection in the province. All proceeds go to the Conservation Council of New Brunswick and Falls Brook Centre. When: Monday, Feb. 27 at 6:00pm Where: Unplugged Cafe at 418 Queen St., Fredericton
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This edition of EcoNews brings you the Conservation Council’s reaction to the creation of a cabinet committee on climate change and the 2017-2018 provincial budget, and news about another pipeline spill, a study on fracking and fish and new research on forestry management and deer. Be sure to check out the list of upcoming events
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