Category Archives: Coastal Issues

Battle against beach erosion often futile

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Dan Earle

The following article was in the Nova Scotian on Sunday, July 31, 2011.  It points out some of the pressing issues needing to be addressed in our coastal strategy. By Gail Lethbridge Heads were shaking at the annual Beach Day … Continue reading →

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Voices for the Coast

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Dan Earle

To view the Ecology Action Centre movie on Nova Scotia’s cost and the need for a coastal strategy click on the picture.

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Ocean trash – one approach to solution

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Dan Earle

Considering our recent trash pick up results you may find this European information interesting.   The stuff on the roadsides and in the ditches makes our region look like a garbage dump. It is not just our roadsides that accumulate trash; much … Continue reading →

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Coastal lands, bird habitat protected

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Dan Earle

The Nova Scotia Nature Trust has been able to save Purgatory Point on the South Shore under a conservation easement with TREPA members Bruce Blakemore and Hugh Jones. It is a meaningful contribution to the people of our province.  For … Continue reading →

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Act for the Coast brochure available

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Dan Earle

The Act for the Coast brochure developed by members of the Coastal Coalition is now complete.  This a tool to help us have conversations with potential local and provincial influencers about a Coastal Act.  Feel free to print it and … Continue reading →

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