Ecology & Action Magazine

This commitment from COP15 is more complex than it might seem. We break down what "protected" means, how governments will navigate complex issues with private and corporate landowners and Indigenous Peoples, and other questions. Here’s the article. 

Atlantic Mining Nova Scotia is proposing an open-pit gold mine at the heart of an ongoing habitat restoration and research project for Atlantic salmon. Will protection of this ecosystem be prioritized over economic gains? Read the article here. 

When designed properly and centred on community needs, marine protected areas are one of the best tools to safeguard marine species and habitats. That's why the EAC is working in Gros Morne to create a community-led marine spatial plan! Learn more in this article.

Increasingly, city planners are working with public health researchers, engineers and healthcare professionals to design a new neighbourhood – one that supports the health of the individuals within it. Read about the ties between complete communities and ecosystem health in this article. 

The Chipko Movement saw a revival of women's power and their concern for the Himalayan ecology. It included voices that spoke against environmental harm and stood up against power, caste and gender disparity. Read the article here.

As Nova Scotia continues to expand its network of protected places, different designations are available under different legislation. Read about the most common types of protected areas and how protected they really are from human impacts. Find the article here. 

Indigenous names and articulations of the land are encoded with cultural meaning. Find out how speaking Indigenous languages is an act of resistance that roots life in nature and our place in it. Read more here.

Frosted glass whisker, upswept moonwort, long-leaved panic grass and more: these seemingly insignificant species are helping to protect large tracts of land in Nova Scotia. Read the article here! 

In July 2022, 32 trees in the Halifax Public Gardens were damaged by vandals using a hatchet. What does this damage mean for both the Gardens and the community they support? Find the article here.

Bat specialist Karen Vanderwolf breaks down why bats are healthy for ecosystems, what threats they're experiencing in Nova Scotia and what we can do to help. Read the article here. 

Like any vital member of a healthy ecosystem, eelgrass provides a variety of benefits for marine life, the planet, and us. That’s why the EAC helped launch an eelgrass pilot restoration project in the summer of 2022. Read all about the fieldwork here!

Homemade pesto is one of the best ways to enjoy a bounty of fresh, zesty arugula in the springtime. EAC’s own Strategic Communications Manager, Claire, shares the full recipe. Find it here!