The Conservation Council’s Stephanie Merrill was available to media following the Gallant government’s announcement of a shale gas moratorium in New Brunswick on Dec. 18. Here is what a very pleased and proud Freshwater Protection Coordinator told reporters:
Merrill told CBC New Brunswick the council is proud of the premier for protecting clean air and water. Read the full story here.
Merrill told The New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal it was great to see the premier joining other strong leaders on environmental protection. See coverage at telegraphjournal.com. Here’s a highlight from her interview:
Conservation Council of New Brunswick spokeswoman Stephanie Merrill said the industry doesn’t have a social licence and will never be able to gain that support. “It’s so nice to see the premier delivering on a promise made to the people of New Brunswick,” Merrill said. “It’s really refreshing to see the premier be concerned about the environment and our water. “The premier has just joined a number of other strong leaders on environmental protection.“
Merrill told reporters with Up 93.1 that the moratorium signals the new Gallant government is interested in exploring other avenues of economic development, such as green jobs and energy efficiency. Listen to the clip here.
Speaking to the Canadian Press, Merrill applauded Premier Brian Gallant for showing such strong concern for water and the environment. The story was picked up by several media outlets, including the Globe and Mail.
Merrill told Global News she’d been waiting a long time for this day to come, and that she hopes the moratorium will remain in place so a productive conversation about creating green jobs here in New Brunswick could begin. Watch the segment here.