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Bay of Fundy needs stronger protection
By CHRIS MILLER and RODRIGO MENAFRA This letter originally appeared in the Chronicle Herald (Halifax, NS) on Wednesday, August 25, 2010.The Bay of Fundy, with...CPAWS welcomes new national park for Nova Scotia
HALIFAX – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) welcomes today’s announcement by the Government of Canada and the Nova Scotia government of the intention...CPAWS welcomes extension of oil and gas moratorium on Georges Bank
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA – The Nova Scotia Chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS-NS) applauds the announcement by the Governments of Nova Scotia...CPAWS applauds major land purchases in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) congratulates the Nova Scotia government on completing its large land purchase program for this year. In...CPAWS NS Launches Video Depicting the Changes to the Fishery in Nova Scotia through the Eyes of Local Fishermen
"I have spent the last two years sitting down with fishermen and hearing stories of their lives on the water," stated CPAWS NS Marine Coordinator...CPAWS welcomes stronger protection for Sable Island, Nova Scotia
HALIFAX – CPAWS welcomes today’s announcement by the Federal government that it is considering establishing a new national park in Nova Scotia for Sable Island....NOVA SCOTIA: Blue Mountain - Birch Cove Lakes under threat
The Halifax Regional Municipality appears to be backing away from its promise to protect the Blue Mountain - Birch Cove Lakes wilderness, near Halifax, as...Tags: nova scotia take action
New Marine Protected Area for Nova Scotia Closer To Becoming a Reality
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA -- The Government of Canada took at step toward its commitment to protecting Canada's oceans by announcing three areas of interest (AOIs)...CPAWS welcomes new funding for land conservation in Nova Scotia
Halifax – The Nova Scotia government has allocated an additional $66 million in capital spending in its most recent budget, released yesterday, for acquiring private...CPAWS welcomes largest Nova Scotia protected wilderness area in a decade
Halifax – The Nova Scotia government has officially designated the public lands of Ship Harbour Long Lake, an area of vast forests and wetlands sheltering...Taking stock of ocean conservation in the Scotian Shelf and Bay of Fundy Region
Ocean Protection in Nova Scotia's Backyard Lags Far Behind: StudyHALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA -- This week, three environmental organizations: WWF-Canada, the Ecology Action Centre (EAC), and...New Shelburne River Wilderness Area created in Nova Scotia
Old-growth forest at Pollards Falls added to the wilderness areaHALIFAX - The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) welcomes the creation of the Shelburne River...Nova Scotia government designates Blue Mountain - Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area
HALIFAX – The public lands of the Blue Mountain – Birch Cove Lakes wilderness, near Halifax, are now officially designated as a protected wilderness area.The...Chignecto Isthmus Wilderness Area announced in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX – The provincial government has taken the necessary steps to officially protect the Municipal Water Supply Lands owned by the Town of Amherst as...The Great Barrier Reef of the mussel world
By LAURA HUSSEYOriginally published in the Chronicle Herald (Halifax) When most of us think of reefs, we think of tropical scenes with brightly coloured fish...CPAWS signs landmark agreement to protect Ship Harbour Long Lake wilderness in Nova Scotia
Halifax, Nova Scotia -- The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) has signed a landmark agreement with the Nova Scotian government to protect the Ship Harbour...CPAWS commends Nova Scotia Environment Minister on quarry decision
The Nova Scotia Chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS-NS) is pleased to learn that Nova Scotia Minister of Environment and Labour Mark...Tags: nova scotia successes
CPAWS welcomes provincial decision to protect Blue Mountain – Birch Cove Lakes near Halifax
Halifax, Nova Scotia – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) welcomes today’s announcement by the provincial government that public lands in the Blue Mountain...CPAWS celebrates panel’s recommendations on Nova Scotia quarry
The Nova Scotia Chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is very pleased with the recommendations of a joint federal-provincial review panel that...New protected areas announced for Nova Scotia
Following up on the the announcement of an unprecedented conservation investment this spring, the Nova Scotia government is increasing the size of the province's protected...July 27, 2007
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