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Abraham Gesner
Who really saved the whales? Abraham Gesner did, by inventing kerosene. This single page is an exposition by James S. Robbins of changing technology and changing pressures on the ecology.
Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board - Envi
The board is responsible for protection during offshore petroleum activities, from initial exploration to abandonment. Presents overview, regulations, guidelines, policy, committees, reports and research.
Clean Nova Scotia
A non-profit environmental organization with a focus on waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting, and climate change education. Discusses calendar, programs, participation and contact details.
Community Based Saltmarsh Restoration
Sponsored by the Ecology Action Centre, the restoration group defines salt marshes, their importance, damage to them, restoration considerations, references and reading lists and links.
Five Island Lake Clean Up Project
Department of Transportation and Public Works are managing the Five Island Lake PCB clean up project, which is in the Pockwock watershed. Describes significance of events, news releases, costs, location and contact information.
June Swift - Brier Island
The author and naturalist takes her visitors into remote areas of Brier Island to discover rare and endangered plants, birds and marine life. Offers a book, a gallery of photos by subject, bird and flower logs and educational projects.
Nova Scotia School Grounds Naturalization
An Ecology Action Centre project to restore habitats and enhance the health of school children by naturalizing school grounds. Lists history, feedback, schools, sponsors, updates, pictures, objectives and executive summary.
Resource Recovery Fund Board
A private, non-profit company, it is responsible for the province's solid waste strategy. It funds municipal or regional programs and educates about reduction, reuse, recycling and composting.
Solid Waste Resource Management
Presents recycling and composting information, fact sheets, information on resources, disposal sites, organic composting and construction and demolition sites. Adobe Acrobat is required for many of the documents.
TRAX
A project of the Ecology Action Centre, it promotes sustainable transportation in the province through trip reduction, public education and outreach. Features news, impacts, travel options, programs and involvement.