- American Oyster Integrated Fishery Management Plan - Eastern New . . .
This Integrated Fishery Management Plan (IFMP) focuses on the American oyster (Crassostrea virginica) fishery in the Eastern New Brunswick area of the Gulf Region, covering 2009-2012 It addresses the commercial, subsistence (Aboriginal), and aquacultural aspects of the fishery The plan aims for sustainable development through a precautionary and ecosystem-based approach, integrated co
- Aquaculture Site Register: Ship Harbour (RE#9029)
This document is an Aquaculture Site Register entry for site RE#9029, located in Ship Harbour, Nova Scotia It outlines the site's characteristics, including location, size (8 82 HA), water depth, authorized and eligible species for cultivation (blue mussel, American oyster, kelp, etc ) using suspended methods The document notes the presence of existing gear, eelgrass, and wildlife, requiring
- Argyle Aquaculture Development Area (ADA) Pilot Project Overview
This report provides an overview of the Argyle Aquaculture Development Area (ADA) Pilot Project in Nova Scotia, focusing on Lobster Bay and Pubnico Harbour The project, a collaboration between the Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture and the Municipality of the District of Argyle, aims to proactively identify and designate marine areas suitable for shellfish and marine plant
- ELC 2023-24 Overview: Environmental Law Clinic Annual Report
The 2023-24 Environmental Law Clinic (ELC) annual report highlights a year of transition and productivity The ELC provided legal services and expertise to community groups, Indigenous organizations, and NGOs, focusing on healthy watersheds, resilient coasts, sustainable communities, and climate and energy equity Key achievements included assisting Indigenous communities in asserting their
- Re-Inventing Rainwater Management in the Capital Region: Protecting . . .
This report examines the detrimental impacts of stormwater runoff on the Capital Region's health and environment, including water contamination, salmon habitat destruction, threats to orca populations, and shellfish bed closures It advocates for a shift from traditional stormwater management to modern rainwater management using Low Impact Development (LID) practices that mimic natural water
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