Author Archives: Dan Earle

Water, water, everywhere… no place for it to go

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Dan Earle

Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. If you go back just a few years ago this site was part of Yarmouth’s wetlands and Broad Brook, the central drainage basin of our town, ran through it. The wetland was filled and the brook placed … Continue reading →

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Public funding to promote aquaculture?

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Dan Earle

One of the issues that is being addressed by TREPA’s participation in the Coastal Coalition is the topic of aquaculture. Concerns related to ocean pollution, pesticides, impact on wild stocks, occupation of multi-use harbour space, and so on are legitimate … Continue reading →

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Yarmouth, NS, food event planned

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Dan Earle
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Volunteer appreciation in Carleton – Sunday, November 7th

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Dan Earle

The Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute (MTRI) is hosting a project update and volunteer appreciation event Sunday, November 7th, from 2-4 pm at the Carleton Fire Hall. Among the items that will be discussed are the results of the water quality … Continue reading →

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NSP expands net metering progam

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Dan Earle

In some good news for consumers and the environment, the Chronicle-Herald of November 2, 2010 reports that Nova Scotia Power is increasing the power it will accept from net metering from 100 kw to one megawatt.  Net metering is a … Continue reading →

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