For those concerned about maintaining environmental protection, the recent federal decision to deny the applications for 3 species to be included the Species at Risk list is a red flag. The species, 2 plants and 1 dragonfly, might be found only in a few locations, but from my viewpoint that is the whole point of having endangered species legislation - to protect species that are vulnerable to being lost without anyone mounting a defence or, perhaps, without anyone even noticing. Our duty, as a species with big brains, is to ensure that all species are preserved, big and little. On top of this, the Sierra Club is raising concerns that the Species at Risk legislation itself is also on the chopping block. For more info http://www.sierraclub.ca/en/endangered-species/media/release/laura-dragonfly-creating-buzz-parliament-hill-pleads-protection-pre
Denied: Species at Risk Status
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Seeking Proposals for Website and Database Development
Thursday, 18 January 2018
by Annika Chiasson
The NBEN is seeking proposals for:
1. Updated look for Our Website
2. On-line interactive Risks & Benefits Calculator (plus Appendix)
Proposals are due January 29, 2018.
1. Updated look for Our Website
2. On-line interactive Risks & Benefits Calculator (plus Appendix)
Proposals are due January 29, 2018.
National Spotlight on Moncton
Monday, 27 November 2017
by Raissa Marks
The NBEN is pleased to be the local host partner for EconoUs 2018, the annual conference of the Canadian Community Economic Development Network, which is coming to Moncton in September 2018.
With a focus on green community economic development, EconoUs 2018 will feature leading speakers, engaging sessions, and tailored networking opportunities about People (inclusive communities), Planet (sustainable environments), and Economy (local prosperity) and how these things, together, create an economy that works for all.Who or what should be included in the agenda? Let the planning committee know here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/V2QXMY2
With a focus on green community economic development, EconoUs 2018 will feature leading speakers, engaging sessions, and tailored networking opportunities about People (inclusive communities), Planet (sustainable environments), and Economy (local prosperity) and how these things, together, create an economy that works for all.Who or what should be included in the agenda? Let the planning committee know here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/V2QXMY2