Salt marsh located somewhere on the shore of Baie Verte, New Brunswick. Photo: Linda Pannozzo A “routine clarification” issued by the Department of Environment to staff about how to apply the province’s wetland policy omitted any mention of salt marshes—something that was not mentioned in a CBC news
Oct 2, 2023·edited Oct 2, 2023Liked by Linda Pannozzo
Thx for recognizing that very significant omission, 'Cant imagine it (the omission) was an oversight or well intentioned. Overall the "clarifications" clarify where the current government really stands on our multiple environmental issues - they do not take them seriously.
I'm also thinking of the big stink about the Arlington Road construction waste site which had autofluff in it and there were no proper approvals for expansion which destroyed a wetland right above St. Croix cove area on the Bay of Fundy and that is on the watershed above a number of people's homes with wells. Those responsible for what's going on there did have to "pay" a fine of about 15K as a sort of penalty -- given to Ducks Unlimited. There's more going on at this dump site and wetland area. Will this latest from the province change something related to this situation -- make it easier to contaminate a wetland?
Thx for recognizing that very significant omission, 'Cant imagine it (the omission) was an oversight or well intentioned. Overall the "clarifications" clarify where the current government really stands on our multiple environmental issues - they do not take them seriously.
I'm also thinking of the big stink about the Arlington Road construction waste site which had autofluff in it and there were no proper approvals for expansion which destroyed a wetland right above St. Croix cove area on the Bay of Fundy and that is on the watershed above a number of people's homes with wells. Those responsible for what's going on there did have to "pay" a fine of about 15K as a sort of penalty -- given to Ducks Unlimited. There's more going on at this dump site and wetland area. Will this latest from the province change something related to this situation -- make it easier to contaminate a wetland?
All good questions!
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