Coastal & Water

Polling reveals majority of Nova Scotians want the Coastal Protection Act

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Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024

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Joint letter to Minister of Energy and Natural Resources: Strengthening Bill C-49 to Ensure Regulatory Best Practices

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Environmental groups denounce changes to the Nova Scotia Wetland Conservation Policy

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At the end of September, the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change circulated troubling changes to the Nova Scotia Wetland Conservation Policy (the “Policy”), specifically concerning Wetlands of Special Significance (WSS), to its staff. The changes were effective immediately. 

Municipalities join the call for the N.S. government to implement the Coastal Protection Act

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Monday, Nov. 6, 2023

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EAC's response to Coastal Protection Act regulations survey

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What We Heard Report from World Wetlands Day 2023 HRM Workshops

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Ecology Action Centre’s response to the National Adaptation Strategy

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The Ecology Action Centre is pleased with the release of Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy.

Ecology Action Centre’s statement on the 2023-24 Federal Budget

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Federal budget makes welcome investments in a fair, sustainable future for Canada, but large gaps remain on efficiency and supports for workers and low-income individuals.