Environment
Nova Scotia Environment focuses on climate change, protecting our environment and advancing our ambitious environmental goals. This newly created department is continuing the work that has made Nova Scotia a leader in achieving environmentally-sustainable economic prosperity.
Major program responsibilities for Nova Scotia Environment are environmental and natural areas management, environmental monitoring and compliance, and climate change. Pollution prevention, the NS Youth Conservation Corps., solid waste reduction and recycling, and environmental trade and innovation are all part of the new Nova Scotia Environment.
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Better Regulation- The Better Regulation Initiative is a province-wide initiative to improve laws and regulations in Nova Scotia. Read how Environment is leading the way.
Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Act- In June 2007, the Nova Scotia government proclaimed legislation aimed at making the province one of the cleanest and most sustainable environments in the world by 2020. Read about what Nova Scotia is going to do to achieve our environmental and economic goals.
In the News
- Aug 27, 2008 - Youth Conservation Corps Helps Build Healthier Nova Scotia ... More
- Aug 25, 2008 - Ministers Take Green Economy Tour to Annapolis Royal ... More
- Aug 07, 2008 - New Groundwater Information Online ... More
- Aug 07, 2008 - Environmental Assessment Regulations Enhanced ... More
- Aug 05, 2008 - Environment, Economic Development Ministers Visit Newest World Heritage Site ... More
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