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Organizations Involved
The following are some of
the organizations which are involved in the conservation and recovery of
the Coastal Plain Plants.
Department of Natural Resources,
Wildlife Division
Department of
Environment and Labour
Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre
The Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre (AC CDC) exists to assemble and provide information and expertise on species at risk and natural communities in Atlantic Canada, and to undertake field biological inventories, in support of
decision-making, research and education. The AC CDC is a non-profit, registered charitable organization federally incorporated in Canada in 1999.
Nova Scotia Power
Nova Scotia Power has a great respect for the environment in their
approaches to generating, transmitting, and distributing power in Nova
Scotia. They take an active role in preserving and
protecting the environment and their actions are guided by a central
philosophy and supported by a variety of environmental initiatives.
Nova
Scotia Nature Trust
The Nova Scotia Nature Trust is a non-government charitable, conservation organization whose mission is to protect significant natural areas on private land. Formed in 1994, it works at the community level to preserve lands of local, regional, or provincial significance.
Tusket River Environmental Association (TREPA)
The Tusket River Environmental Protection Association ( TREPA) was formed in April 1986 as a result of
concern about pollution entering the Tusket River from the Rio Algom Tin Mine.
Their immediate objectives are to protect the Tusket River and surrounding areas from environmental damage due to
unwanted pollutants, to maintain a constant vigil for future environmental
hazards, and to work closely with other environmental groups and government agencies to improve legislation to better protect the environment.
Southwest Biosphere Reserve
The Southwest Nova Biosphere
Reserve Association (SWBRA) was formed in order to develop and
administer the proposed Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve incorporating
Kejimkujik National Park as the core protected area. The biosphere
reserve will represent the unique natural region of southwestern Nova
Scotia and will assist in the provision of sustainable practices for the
core, buffer and transition areas.
The SWNBR committee was established in 1998 and incorporated as an
association in March 2000. A diverse group of partners has evolved
including federal, provincial and municipal land managers, corporations
representing the forest and hydro-electric power industries, local First
Nations communities, and non-government conservation, tourism, youth and
community health organizations. There is strong local community
participation and the volunteer Directors represent several community
organizations and private corporate interests in the region. Five sub
committees of the Association have been formed to facilitate Science and
Research, Outreach, Education, Designation, and Special Projects
associated with the biosphere reserve initiative.
Contact Information:
Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve Association
Phone: (902) 682-2861
Fax: (902) 682-2577
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