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Tip: Your message to SUST-MAR must be html-free. So, BEFORE you hit SEND, please go to your "Format" pull-down menu and select "Plain text." In OE, select "Tools/Options/Send/"Plain Text"/Apply/Close." Thanks! ____________________________________________________________________________ . ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ecology Action Centre -- Monthly E-Newsletter January 2005, Nova Scotia, Canada http://www.ecologyaction.ca ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CONTENTS (1) EAC UPDATES - Steer Clean - replacing older cars with cleaner alternatives - Five New Nature Reserves - Between the Issues Quarterly - inviting your participation - Thank You - Chemical-Free Tree & Wreath Fundraiser (2) UPCOMING ECO-EVENTS & ACTIVITIES - Fisheries & Coastal Communities, Fri Jan 14, Halifax. - EAC Volunteer Orientation, Wed Jan 19, Halifax - Wind Energy for Nova Scotia? Thurs Jan 20, Halifax - Wind Energy Lecture, Thurs Jan 20, Halifax - Canada and Ballistic Missile 'Defence', Thurs Jan 20, Halifax - Enviro Art Show, Fri Jan 21 - Sat Jan 22, Halifax - HRM Regional Plan Public Forums - Various Dates, HRM - Annual Sewer Stroll, Sat Jan 29, Eastern Passage - Sable Island's Future, Mon Feb 7, Ottawa - Planning Livable Communities for Winter, Feb 10-12, Halifax - Rural Issues & Policy Change Workshops - various dates, Nova Scotia - EAC Action Teams & Committees - monthly meetings (3) GET INVOLVED - Join the Ecology Action Centre - Be a Volunteer or Resource Person - Join the Team that Interests You... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (1) EAC & PROJECT UPDATES ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ STEER CLEAN is launching soon! The Transportation Issues Committee is excited to announce its latest program. "Steer Clean" will provide incentives for folks in HRM to recycle their old, polluting cars and replace them with cleaner alternatives! We are currently looking for volunteers to help conduct surveys. Or, if you have an old car (pre-1994) and would like to participate in a 15-20 minute phone survey, let us know. Steer Clean's public launch is planned for this spring. Contact Heather or Maggy at 446-4840 or steerclean@ecologyaction.ca FIVE NEW NATURE RESERVES established - one Green Plan commitment honoured Environment Minister Kerry Morash has announced five new Nature Reserves totalling 1,700 hectares in size. This fulfills one important commitment in the government's recently released "Green Plan". The new Nature Reserves are located at Spinneys Heath; Great Barren and Quinan Lakes; Quinns Meadow in Yarmouth County; Duncans Cove in Halifax County; and MacFarlane Woods in Inverness County. We applaud those involved, and look forward to seeing the promised Protected Wilderness Areas of Gully Lake and Eigg Mountain-James River soon, in order to fulfill the second major commitment in the "Green Plan". The Ecology Action Centre is leading the effort for more and better protection of our public land in Nova Scotia. See: http://www.publicland.ca BETWEEN THE ISSUES MAGAZINE - help get it out across Nova Scotia! The EAC's quarterly magazine, Between the Issues, has been redesigned and will be published within a few weeks. Can you help distribute it in your neighbourhood, workplace or school? Would you like to write, illustrate, photograph or otherwise contribute to the next edition? Has your address changed or your membership expired? Call Peter at the EAC, (902) 429-2202, or e-mail to: Between the Issues: betweentheissues@ecologyaction.ca Membership: membermail@ecologyaction.ca Back Issues: http://www.ecologyaction.ca/publications.shtm THANK YOU -- CHEMICAL-FREE Tree & Wreath Fundraiser We would like to thank everyone who supported the EAC's annual Chemical-Free Christmas Tree and Wreath fundraiser. Thanks to our customers and volunteers, we were able the raise $4,000. This money will be critical to the operation of the Centre as a whole and is urgently needed every year. The trees also attracted national media attention. We hope you enjoyed your trees and wreaths, and look forward to seeing everyone again next year! http://www.ecologyaction.ca ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (2) ECO-EVENTS & ACTIVITIES in Nova Scotia January and early February, 2005 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ * FISHERIES & COASTAL COMMUNITIES Worldwide - Creating a Positive Future, Fri Jan 14, 4:30-6pm, Halifax. Brief presentations on fisheries ecosystems, marine conservation, protected areas, future generations and ethics, implications to the future of fisheries and the coastal communities. Followed by moderated audience discussion. Invited panellists: Patrick Christie; Daniel Pauly; Rashid Sumaila; Kees Zwanenburg. Rm 105, Weldon Law Bldg, 6061 University Ave., Dalhousie U. More info: Ratana Chuenpagdee, Intntl. Ocean Institute - Canada, tel. 902-494-7162; ratana.chuenpagdee@dal.ca http://www.dal.ca/~ioihfx/ [Topical links: http://www.ecologyaction.ca/marine_issues/marine_issues.shtm http://www.ecologyaction.ca/coastal_issues/coastal_issues.shtm ] * EAC VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION, Wed Jan 19, 5:15pm Would you like to volunteer, participate, or be a resource person for the EAC? Or are you just curious what it's all about? Whatever your schedule, interests or skills, we could use your help! Meet others interested in the environment; develop new skills, contacts and experiences; do important work that interests you. Come to this orientation to learn about the EAC and how you can make a difference. At the Ecology Action Centre, 1568 Argyle St. at Blowers, 3rd floor, downtown Halifax. Can't make it to the orientation? Call Peter or Emma to discuss the possibilities: (902) 429-2202 http://www.ecologyaction.ca/volunteer.shtm * WIND ENERGY WORKSHOP: Policy & Approaches Thurs Jan 20, 8:30 am - noon. Life Sciences Bldg., 8th floor, Dalhousie Univ., 1355 Oxford St, Halifax. Does Nova Scotia want wind energy? An interactive workshop with Paul Gipe, international wind energy expert. Market models, fundamentals & results; tariffs & pricing; economic benefits; government policy; What works and why? Where are we at? Followed by Q&A, discussion. Admission by donation. Limited seating, please register: energy@ecologyaction.ca or (902) 442-0199 http://www.ecologyaction.ca/energy_issues/energy_issues.shtm http://www.wind-works.org/ http://www.canwea.ca/ http://directory.google.com/Top/Science/Technology/Energy/Renewable/Wi nd/ http://www.planetfriendly.net/energy.html#directory * WIND ENERGY LECTURE - What Works, What Doesn't, Thurs Jan 20, 7-8pm, 2005. Energy at Dalhousie Lecture Series. Location: Scotiabank Auditorium, Marion McCain Arts & Social Sciences Bldg. (opposite Student Union Bldg.), Dalhousie Univ., 6135 University Ave., Halifax, NS. All welcome, RSVP preferred: Alice Ridgway (902) 494-2805 alumni@dal.ca * US BALLISTIC MISSILE 'DEFENCE' -- Canada's Participation Make your voice heard at this town hall meeting. Thurs Jan 20, 7pm, McInnes Room, Dalhousie Student Union Bldg., 6136 University Ave., Halifax. Organized & sponsored by: Halifax Peace Coalition http://hfxpeace.chebucto.org (902) 496-9209 Council of Canadians http://www.canadians.org Alexa McDonough, MP, and Peter Stoffer, MP Info: http://hfxpeace.chebucto.org/content/view/65/2/ http://google.ca/search?q=%22missile+defence%22+canada http://www.acp-cpa.ca/en/group_directory.html http://directory.google.com/Top/Society/Issues/Warfare_and_Conflict/ * ENVIRO ART SHOW: Changing Seasons, Changing Minds Fri Jan 21 - Sat Jan 22, University of King's College. A weekend of environmental art inspiring awareness. A not-for-profit show, welcoming all genres and styles of art. Submission deadline: Fri. Jan 14. More info: Dave Jerome, King's Environmental Group (KEG) keg@respectnature.com [Environment & art links: http://www.planetfriendly.net/art.html - ed] * HRM PROPOSED REGIONAL PLAN -- Public Forums Sheet Harbour: Duncan MacMillan High, 481 Church Pt. Rd., Wed Jan 26, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Halifax: Halifax West High School, 283 Thomas Raddall Dr., Thurs Feb 3, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Lower Sackville: Sackville High School, 1 Kingfisher Way, Thurs Feb 10, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Cole Harbour: Cole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Parkway, Thurs Feb 17, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Halifax: Pier 21 - Heritage Hall, 1055 Marginal Road, Wed Feb 23, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm. More info: http://www.halifax.ca/regionalplanning/ 902-490-5857 regplan@halifax.ca [Planning & smart growth links: http://directory.google.com/Top/Society/Issues/Environment/Growth_and_ Sprawl/ http://www.planetfriendly.net/dontpave.html#links - ed] * ANNUAL SEWER STROLL Eastern Passage, Sat Jan 29, 9:15am (storm date Sun Jan 30) Learn about eider and effluents at the same time! Annual bird walk. Dress warmly. Bring lunch, water, raingear, etc. Directions: http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Recreation/FieldNaturalists/trip.html More info: Peter Payzant, (902) 861-1607 * SABLE ISLAND: UNCERTAIN FUTURE? Monday February 7, 7:00-9:30pm, Ottawa An illustrated talk by Zoe Lucas on the natural history of Sable Island, and the roles and future of the Sable Island Station. Followed by Q&A/discussion with Bill Freedman (Chair, Biology Dept., Dalhousie Univ.) and Keith Betteridge (Professor Emeritus, U. of Guelph). At the Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod, Ottawa. 613-566-4700. Free admission. Please spread the word to everyone you know in Ottawa. More info: Mark Butler, Ecology Action Centre, 902-429-2202 or Nature Canada, 613-562-3447, ext. 228. Sable Island Green Horse Society: http://www.GreenHorseSociety.com * WELCOMING WINTER: Changing the Climate of Planning February 10-12, 2005 in Halifax. Living in Canada means cold weather for much of the year. Why then are houses in the north built like we live in the south? Why do we plan our communities as if summer lasts all year? How can we plan for more liveable, enjoyable and comfortable winter communities? How can planning and design better respond to energy use, outdoor activity and year-round active transportation, regardless of the weather? Free but you must register. More info: plan.office@dal.ca http://architectureandplanning.dal.ca/planning/news/index.shtml (902) 494-3260 ~ ONGOING / VARIOUS DATES ~ * RURAL ISSUES & POLICY CHANGE - How to Make It Happen Free workshops throughout Nova Scotia for community groups interested in changing public policies. Presented by the Rural Communities Impacting Policy (RCIP) Project. More info: Ishbel Munro, Coastal Communities Network (902) 485-4754; coastalnet@ns.sympatico.ca [Topical links & resources: http://directory.google.com/Top/Home/Rural_Living/ http://www.planetfriendly.net/active.html ] * EAC MONTHLY MEETINGS -- all welcome Much of EAC's work is done by over 150 volunteers and staff on our nine action committees. Drop in on a meeting to see what's happening and learn how you can participate! > COASTAL ISSUES - last Thursday of each month, 6:30pm Tony Bowron (902) 422-0199 / coastal@ecologyaction.ca > ENERGY - 3rd Tuesday of each month, 5:15pm Anne Warburton (902) 422-0199 / energy@ecologyaction.ca > FOOD ACTION - 3rd Monday each month, 5:30pm Sylvia Mangalam (902) 835-8460 / aw361@chebucto.ns.ca > MARINE ISSUES - last Wednesday of each month, 5:30pm Mark Butler (902) 429-2202 / action@ecologyaction.ca > TRANSPORTATION - 1st Monday of each month, 5:15pm Rebecca O'Brien (902) 429-0924 / trax@ecologyaction.ca > URBAN ISSUES - 3rd Thursday of each month, 5:30pm David Aalders (902) 477-6514 / daalders@ns.sympatico.ca > WILDERNESS - 3rd Thursday of each month, 6:00pm Raymond Plourde (902) 429-2202 / wilderness@ecologyaction.ca or Minga O'Brien (902) 429-1335 / forests@ecologyaction.ca > MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE - call for meeting date & time Peter Blanchard (902) 429-2202 / membermail@ecologyaction.ca > EAC MAGAZINE - "BETWEEN THE ISSUES" - call for details Peter Blanchard (902) 429-2202 / membermail@ecologyaction.ca LOCATION: at the EAC, 1568 Argyle St., downtown Halifax (corner of Blowers, 3rd floor, above the 'Subway'). http://www.ecologyaction.ca (902) 429-2202 * LATE-BREAKING EVENTS... Some events are posted too late to be included in this newsletter. Please check our website or office bulletin board, or join the team/cttee that interests you (each has its own e-mail list). http://www.ecologyaction.ca ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (3) GET INVOLVED in 2005! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ JOIN THE ECOLOGY ACTION CENTRE Make a difference for Nova Scotia's land, water and environment! If you're not a member -- or if your membership has expired -- please join today. We depend on membership to maintain our strong *independent* voice. Call us to join or renew by VISA or MasterCard. Or print & mail: http://www.ecologyaction.ca/docs/memberform.pdf Questions? Call Peter at the EAC, (902) 429-2202. http://www.ecologyaction.ca/membership.shtm VOLUNTEER or be a RESOURCE PERSON The EAC invites your participation and assistance with our projects, events and campaigns. Whatever your schedule, interests or skills, we can use your help! Call (902) 429-2202 http://www.ecologyaction.ca/volunteer.shtm JOIN THE TEAM That Interests You The heart of the EAC is our nine action teams/committees, comprised of over 150 volunteers and staff. Contact the one that interests you, or drop in on a meeting to see what's happening and find out how you could participate. All are welcome. See the events section above for meeting dates and contact info., or call Peter at the EAC, (902) 429-2202. http://www.ecologyaction.ca/volunteer.shtm OTHER WAYS TO PARTICIPATE Feel free to call or drop by the EAC at any time (Mon-Fri., 9am to 5pm or later). ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ECOLOGY ACTION CENTRE ...building a healthier, more sustainable Nova Scotia 1568 Argyle St., Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2B3 Phone: (902) 429-2202 Fax: (902) 422-6410 http://www.ecologyaction.ca ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Want to subscribe? Changing your e-mail address? 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