http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/ Press releases from the Government of Nova Scotia. Distributed by Communications Nova Scotia. Government of Nova Scotia Communications Nova Scotia Crown copyright © 2009, Province of Nova Scotia, all rights reserved. hourly 2 1998-01-01T08:00-04:00 http://www.gov.ns.ca/cmns/images/rss_logo.png http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/ Nova Scotians have more time to comment on a draft wetlands conservation policy for their province. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091119005 2009-11-19T15:08:00-04:00 Environment The province and the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities are working together to meet climate change goals. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091106007 2009-11-06T15:29:00-04:00 Environment The Minister of Environment is introducing amendments to the Wilderness Areas Protection Act to clarify issues of access to provincial wilderness areas and improve the way they are managed. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091027006 2009-10-27T14:31:00-03:00 Environment Hikers, hunters, anglers, artists, paddlers, birdwatchers and other nature lovers will have an opportunity to enjoy even more protected wilderness just a stone's throw from Nova Scotia's largest urban population. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091019003 2009-10-19T12:13:00-03:00 Environment Nova Scotia has taken another step toward protecting the environment and human health by introducing stricter guidelines for the land-application and storage of municipal biosolids. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091009002 2009-10-09T11:02:00-03:00 Environment Test results of water in Southwest Margaree and Margaree rivers in Inverness County, show that the algae has dropped to acceptable levels and does not pose a health risk. No toxins are present. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091006007 2009-10-06T17:25:00-03:00 Environment Test results on water in Lake Ainslie, Inverness Co., show the presence of blue-green algae, but no toxins. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20090925012 2009-09-25T16:04:00-03:00 Environment The Department of Environment is investigating reports that algae bloom found in Lake Ainslie, Inverness Co., is now in Southwest Margaree River and the Margaree River, in the same county. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20090923009 2009-09-23T18:41:00-03:00 Environment The Department of Environment is investigating a suspected algae bloom in Lake Ainslie, Inverness Co. Toxins produced by some algae can affect health. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20090922007 2009-09-22T17:30:00-03:00 Environment Nova Scotians have a new protected wilderness area to explore, study, and enjoy near the Eastern Shore of Halifax Regional Municipality. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20090917004 2009-09-17T13:00:00-03:00 Environment