[NatureNS] Fundy gypsum

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Count me in on a group that wants to discuss reclamation, and also how =
we can have a meaningful discussion with companies and government that =
want to extract our resources and create badly needed jobs...to try to =
come up with a model that doesn't require us to always draw a line in =
the sand, and get into a confrontation.

Certainly Fundy Gypsum has an obligation to help with the reclamation.  =
I would hope that they were required to post a bond.  Perhaps they have =
already done some of the reclamation work.  I'm not familiar enough with =
what has gone on in that area to know.

I think one of the very important parts of creating a "green" economy is =
to explore how it can actually be done, and to take some risks by =
investing in sustainable projects.




----- Original Message -----=20
  From: Tuma Young=20
  To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca=20
  Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 4:56 PM
  Subject: Re: [NatureNS] Fundy gypsum


  Yes, it can be a blessing for protecting nature but it may not seem =
like that to the workers.  I remember seeing a episode of "The Nature of =
Things" where Dr. Suzuki spoke to a group of workers from the Alberta =
Tar Sands.  The workers realized that they were participating in =
destroying the environment but also were torn between providing for =
their families, especially folks from Atlantic Canada who went out there =
to work.


  I thought that perhaps a group can be formed to look at the Fundy =
Gypsum site to see if it can be reclaimed and made into a "garden" site =
like what was done at the Limestone quarry in Victoria, BC.    Burchart =
Gardens is a huge tourist draw for the Island.  Perhaps doing something =
like this would help.  No one will need to cash in RRSP's or take out =
2nd mortage-a not for profit group can apply for a proposal development =
grant, do a feasibility study, a tourist business plan for the garden, =
planting, etc.   I'm thinking is there an NGO or perhaps the Ecological =
Action Centre here in Halifax can provide the intermediate lead on this =
project.


  Who knows we may even get some support from Fundy Gypsum to help start =
the reclamation of the site.


  Your thought please.


  Tuma Young
  Halifax, NS








  Koqwaqja'tekaq'tinej.
  (Let Us Choose The Correct Behaviour)


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  From: Heather Drope <heather.drope@ns.sympatico.ca>
  To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca
  Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 9:00:16 AM
  Subject: [NatureNS] Fundy gypsum


  Fundy Gypsum is closing down up in the Windsor area.. This was =
according to an interview heard on CBC this am.That means the threat to =
the wonderful lands on the Avalon Penn will be saved - for now.
  I am all for it but I think those of us who are glad to see industry =
close down and our land saved need to come up with a replacement  =
industry that is favorable to our land. Economy is what keeps us housed =
and fed and I always feel so darn sorry for those who lose their jobs.
  We all complain about the forestry industry and mining industry and =
what it does to our natural resources so we should put our collective =
heads together and come up with some employment solutions.
  Heather in Halifax



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<DIV><FONT size=3D2 face=3DArial>I think one of the very important parts =
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risks by investing in sustainable projects.</FONT></DIV>
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FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Yes,=20
  it can be a blessing for protecting nature but it may not seem like =
that to=20
  the workers. &nbsp;I remember seeing a episode of "The Nature of =
Things" where=20
  Dr. Suzuki spoke to a group of workers from the Alberta Tar Sands. =
&nbsp;The=20
  workers realized that they were