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Reports to the Sportfish Habitat Fund
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Each of our waterways is a lifestream. Fish and birds as well as all other species of wild things
living in and near our water environment depend directly on the quality of the water in our estuaries,
rivers, streams, bogs, and lakes for their very existence and well-being. Because these fresh watercourses
are the prime feeding and nuturing sites for all water dependent species, the care and maintenance of their
quality if of great importance. Some human activities in our region have damaged previously healthy
watercourses in Nova Scotia. As a result of this harm, the living creatures in this water world need your help.
Adopt-a-Stream is a program designed to help Nova
Scotians interested in improving the quality of their
surroundings for themselves and especially for the
wildlife in their area. Here's how it work. Under
the guidance of experienced and professional Government
biologists, ecologists and wildlife managers, interested
community groups can assess, rebuild, enrich and maintain
their water environments. A detailed, well illustrated
and easy-to-read manual provides information about
such topices as:
- water and wildlife
- laws and regulations
- how to start and run a project
- fundraising tips
- how to organize community sessions and where to
turn for help
Each Adopt-a-Stream group is linked to a network of
volunteers throughout the province who share interests
in waterways and wildlife.
WHO CAN ADOPT? Anyone is eligible to sponsor an
Adopt-a-Stream project. Youth groups, schools, service
clubs, senior citizens...can all work together and
adopt a stream or waterway.
HOW TO ADOPT To learn more about the program or
to register for a public information session, contact
your local federal or provincial Department of Fisheries officer, or any of the offices listed below.
Fisheries & Oceans Canada
PO Box 550
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 2S7
Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
PO Box 700
Pictou, Nova Scotia
B0K 1H0
Amy Weston
c/o Nova Scotia Salmon Association
Phone: (902) 644-1276
Fax: (902) 644-1279
Email: Amy
Weston
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