This update lets you know about a forthcoming avenue for all New Brunswickers to engage in the plan to address climate change and grow our low-carbon economy, an upcoming event to get out on the beautiful Hampton Marshes in May, a petition related to controversial aquaculture practices, and more.
Engaging all NBers on climate change
The Conservation Council welcomed the provincial government’s move to create a Select Committee on Climate Change in April. As Louise Comeau, our new Director of Climate Change and Energy Solutions, recently told the Telegraph-Journal, the select committee is an opportunity to involve all New Brunswickers in the plan to grow the green economy in New Brunswick and protect our families from extreme weather, sea level rise and other climate change impacts. Read more about the select committee and what it will do.
Paddle and Chowder Fundraiser
Join us for a fun afternoon paddling with a guided tour provided by Osprey Adventures through Beamer’s Creek and the Hampton Marshes. Our annual Paddle & Chowder Fundraiser takes place Sunday, May 15. The tour will be followed by a delicious fish chowder prepared by chef Jakob Lutes of the award-winning Saint John restaurant, Port City Royal, at the gorgeous Lighthouse River Centre. Tickets are $25 each. Space is limited, so buy your tickets online today or call us at 458-8747 to register. Invite your friends on Facebook.
Petition to remove caged salmon from oceans
Those following our work on fisheries habitat and aquaculture might be interested in this petition calling for the removal of caged salmon from our oceans. The federal government has promised to revisit changes to the Fisheries Act, and we recently signed on to a letter asking for a repeal of regulations that weakened the rules around pesticide application in open net pen aquaculture.
Just in time for spring adventures
We’re happy to report that the Apple version of ExploreEcoNB App is back up and running just in time to help you plan your spring and summer adventures! We helped create the App in a partnership with other environmental organizations and government agencies in order to help New Brunswickers experience the great outdoors of our province. Download the free app for descriptions and directions to hiking trails, waterfalls, fantastic birding locations, river access points, great parks, and more.
