Category Archives: Wetlands

Yarmouth’s Broad Brook Wetland Park opens

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Dan Earle

A ceremony to open Yarmouth’s Broad Brook Wetland Park was held on June 27th, 2013. This park was constructed as reparation for the wetland destroyed when Walmart constructed its facility in the Broad Brook watershed. For the full story reference … Continue reading →

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Provincial wetland policy

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Dan Earle

Our long time partners in Nova Scotia environmental issues, the Ecology Action Centre has published the following press release that will be of interest to TREPA members. EAC welcomes NS wetland Conservation Policy The Ecology Action Centre welcomes the arrival … Continue reading →

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HOME, the movie, on u-tube

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Dan Earle

This award winning film, narrated by Gwen Close, and having breathtaking images, may be watched on u-tube.  The film illustrates the beauty and fragility of the Earth, explores environmental issues, and points to steps being taken to bring our needs … Continue reading →

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EAC questions wetlands policy development

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Dan Earle

Ecology centre: What about wetlands? By PAT LEE Staff Reporter (Halifax Chronicle Herald, February 10, 2011) Wetlands, like this one north of Kentville, are disappearing at an alarming rate and should be protected by a government wetland policy, say environmentalists. … Continue reading →

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Wetland Policy – Where is it?

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Dan Earle

In the news: Chronicle-Herald, October 20, 2010 The Nova Scotia government still hasn’t enacted a wetlands conservation policy almost a year after it was supposed to be in place. And the Ecology Action Centre is displeased. Jennifer Graham, the Halifax … Continue reading →

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