Category Archives: Water Pollution

Lake pollution linked to mink farm waste

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Dan Earle

The following report is of interest as it supports what many in our region have been saying for years. The runoff from mink farms is polluting our waterways. Click on the image to get full report.

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Know any potential nominations?

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Dan Earle
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Lake George – TREPA supports town

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Dan Earle

The following letter was sent to the Ministers of the Environment and Natural Resources in support of the Town of  Yarmouth request for a meeting concerning  potential for mining in the Lake George Watershed, Yarmouth’s drinking water supply.   Date:  … Continue reading →

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Nowlans Lake information requested

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Dan Earle

The photo below of Nowlans Lake in Digby County has been floating around on the web for several days. This lake is in the Meteghan River watershed and may be found on Page 71 of the Nova Scotia Atlas. Highway … Continue reading →

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Concern for Lake George water quality

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Dan Earle

The following letter to The Vanguard was sent early in June when concerns were expressed about the possible effect of a proposed mink farm on water quality in Lake George. Here’s the letter again, followed by a response from the … Continue reading →

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