Category Archives: Fur Farm Management

TREPA comments on fur farm regulations

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Dan Earle

Fur Industry Regulations Still Need Improvements Primarily in response to blue-green algal blooms which have appeared in various lakes along the Carleton River over the past decade, the Nova Scotia government passed the Fur Industry Act, which received Royal Assent … Continue reading →

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Comments on Draft Fur Farming Regulations

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Dan Earle

The following art TREPA’s comments sent to the Minister of Agriculture The draft regulations are welcome. We realize that while they are necessary, they may not be sufficient in and of themselves to assure that fur farming does not pollute. … Continue reading →

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Draft fur industry regulations published

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Dan Earle

You may find the draft fur farm regulations published at the website below. There will be local stakeholder meetings soon. To be announced. http://www.gov.ns.ca/agri/                                 … Continue reading →

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Call to clean up fur farming made

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Dan Earle

News release: Groups call on Nova Scotia government and mink breeders to clean up fur-farming industry and protect water quality April 25, 2011 HALIFAX, VANCOUVER – Unregulated mink farming in southwestern Nova Scotia is polluting local lakes, putting human health … Continue reading →

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TREPA on fur farm management

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Dan Earle

TREPA supports the regulation of the fur farm industry as it relates to the issue of management of waste and runoff into our water systems. The following considerations have been shared with our Ministers of Agriculture and Environment, both of … Continue reading →

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