New NL fisheries minister eyes net-pen growth beyond Placentia Bay
May 4, 2021
Major expansion of salmon aquaculture coming for NL to chagrin of critics
Province eyeing large tract of water on Newfoundland’s south coast as next site for farms
ASF Rivernotes 30 Apr 2021
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Lack of answers on proposed wilderness area of Archibald Lake raises concerns for environmental group
Proposed gold mine project would not be permitted in Archibald Lake wilderness area
Province commits $500K to help NB outfitters hurt by COVID restrictions
Outfitters to receive 20 per cent rebate on packages they sell
Over 120 acts of aggression against Inland Fisheries officers reported in last two years
The state agency expressed concern over the rise in illegal fishing and poaching activity, mostly in isolated rural areas.
Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie Fisheries Trust and AST Investigate salmon declines
GARY MCCARTNEY Apr 27, 2021
Trench proposed to be dug across Kennebec River for new sewer line in Augusta
Currently, due to a failed pipe, there is only one pipe carrying wastewater from the east side of the Kennebec River to the treatment plant on the west side.
Fish farms urged to leave sea cages and use land-based tank systems
JASON ALLARDYCE Apr 27, 2021
NL government broke its own rules in allowing ATV trail in protected waterway
Conservationists upset about potential damage to Main River watershed