Environment and Conservation
June 4, 2007 

The following statement was issued by the Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Environment and Conservation.  It was also read in the House of Assembly: 

Taking Action for our Environment 

As Minister of Environment and Conservation, I am especially pleased today to announce this is Environment Week � a time to reflect on the importance of our province�s environment and to demonstrate that we care about protecting our natural heritage. 

Taking Action for our Environment is the theme for Environment Week.  It is a reminder to everyone we must work together and take an active role to ensure Newfoundland and Labrador�s environment is clean and healthy for all of us to enjoy, especially our children and grandchildren. 

As Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, we are extremely fortunate to have clean air and easy access to nature with our abundance of forests, wildlife, rivers, and ponds. 

The 18th annual Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Awards will be held in Corner Brook.  On Wednesday, I will announce winners in six categories: Individual, Community, School, Municipality, Business and most importantly, the Lifetime Achievement award. 

The lifetime achievement award will be presented to an individual who dedicated himself or herself to environmental stewardship and has made a significant contribution over his/her lifetime in the name of environmental protection and sustainability. 

This year�s winners are setting a great example for others and it is my hope that their award winning work will inspire others to follow in their footsteps as we are all responsible for the environment.  All winners are truly future ambassadors for our province. 

The Green Committee, of my department, has also planned events around environment week for government employees.  I encourage as many employees to take part in some of the presentations taking place, such as composting, landscaping and energy efficiency in your home.  The schedule of events has been posted to the Public Service Network news link. 

The environment belongs to all of us, and it is therefore up to all of us as individuals and groups to lead by example and do our utmost to protect and enhance it. 

I ask all Honourable members here today to take time to do their part this week and every week.  Reduce energy use at home, at work and at play, carpool or walk, and please consider the environment when making purchases. 

Working together and taking action will go a long way in making Newfoundland and Labrador a better place to live. 

2007 06 04                                        1:55 p.m.


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