A REVIEW OF HYDRAULIC FRACTURING BY THE NOVA SCOTIA GOVERNMENT

The Nova Scotia government has directed a team of technical and policy officials from Nova Scotia Environment and the Department of Energy to conduct a review of hydraulic fracturing.  This review is currently ongoing and there is no hydraulic fracturing happening in this province according to our Minister of Energy Mr Charlie Parker.

The most recent update is from August 2011  

WETLAND RESTORATION AT ANTIGONISH LANDING

The restoration and creation of wetlands along the Right River at Antigonish Landing is part of the Wetland Restoration action of Nova Scotia Transportation and Infrastructrure Renewal as a result of Twinning Highway 104 Community Liaison Committee. More information on the plans for the Antigonish Landing area can be viewed. Please see the above links for the most recent updates.

NOVA SCOTIA ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK

The NSEN is a resource for information about and activites in environmental issues for the Province of Nova Scotia. Visit the website of NSEN!

BIRD STUDIES CANADA - PIPING PLOVERS

Piping Plovers are found to nest on Dunn's beach at the mouth of Antigonish Harbour. Please visit the website of Bird Studies Canada for more information about this endangered species.