Environment and Conservation - 2011

January, February, March, April, May, June,
July, August, September, October, November, December

January

January 5
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

January 7
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

January 10
Public Advisory: Grand Lake and Nipishish Lake Hunting Zones in Labrador Open for Caribou Hunt

January 11
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

January 21
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

January 26
Contracts Awarded to Repair Provincial T'Railway System
Public Advisory: T�Railway Provincial Park Reopens from Millertown Junction to Grand Falls-Windsor

January 27
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

January 28
Environmental Education the Focus of New Children�s Program
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

 

February

February 2
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

Newfoundland and Labrador Schools Dominate National Recycle My Cell Challenge

February 3
Household Hazardous Waste Program Reports Record High Results

February 7
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

February 8
Public Advisory: T�Railway Provincial Park Reopens from Long Harbour to Goobies

February 9
Media Advisory:� Minister Launches Get to Half at Preschool Program

February 10
Get to Half at Preschool Program Launched

February 11
Public Advisory: T�Railway Provincial Park Reopens from Glovertown to Port Blandford
Public Advisory: T�Railway Provincial Park Reopens from Glovertown to Gander

February 14
Public Advisory: T�Railway Provincial Park Reopens from Clarenville to Thorburn Lake

February 15
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Public Advisory: Three Sections of the T�Railway Provincial Park Remain Closed

February 18
Public Advisory: T�Railway Provincial Park Reopens from Gander to Jumpers Brook

February 21
Public Advisory: T�Railway Provincial Park Bridge in Seal Cove Closed to Public

February 22
Public Advisory: Section of T�Railway Provincial Park Near Indian Pond Bridge Closed to Public

February 23
Public Advisory: T�Railway Provincial Park Reopens from Clarenville to Goobies

February 25
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Labrador Hunters Encouraged to Participate in George River Caribou Harvest Survey
Public Advisory: Additional Section of T�Railway Provincial Park in Seal Cove Closed to Public


March

March 1
MMSB Launches New Backyard Composting Initiative


March 3
Caribou Surveys Being Conducted on Province�s South Coast Herds
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Public Advisory: T�Railway Provincial Park Reopens from Thorburn Lake to Port Blandford

March 4
Co-operative Effort Gets Damaged T�Railway Sections Reopened

March 8
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

March 15
First Canada Water Week Celebrated March 14-22
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

March 16
Management Plans Released for the Mountain Fern and the American Eel

March 22
World Water Day Highlights Importance of Resource
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Drinking Water Workshop in Gander

March 23
Drinking Water Safety Training Workshop Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary

March 24
Ministerial Statement - People of Province Encouraged to Participate in Earth Hour 2011
Environmental Assessment Bulletin


April

April 1
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

April 7
Additional Moose Licences Among Changes Made to the 2011-12 Hunting Season

April 8
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Network AGM and Conference

April 11
Ministerial Statement - National Wildlife Week Promotes Importance of Resource

April 12
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

April 15
Budget 2011 Investments to Help Address Climate Change
Campsite Reservation Service Launches for 2011 Season
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

April 19
Infrastructure Investments Stand Strong for Real and Lasting Economic Benefits
Standing Strong: Protecting Our Resources; Promoting Resource Development

April 20
Ministerial Statement - Solution Reached to Eliminate Tire Stockpile at Placentia
Solution Reached to Eliminate Tire Stockpile at Placentia
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

April 21
Ministerial Statement - Green Actions Encouraged on Earth Day 2011

April 27
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

April 28
South Coast Caribou Survey Results Encouraging

April 29
Newfoundland and Labrador Celebrates Compost Awareness Week
Public Advisory: T�Railway Provincial Park Near South Branch Closed


May

May 3
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

May 4
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Clarenville Chamber of Commerce

May 12
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Bonavista Area Chamber of Commerce
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

May 19
Public Advisory: Drivers Reminded of Increased Presence of Moose During May and June
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Lockston Path Provincial Park Open for Day Use During Holiday Weekend

May 31
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Arbor Day Tree Planting


June

June 2
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Environment Day Event
Provincial Government Supports Green Team Projects for Youth

Environmental Assessment Bulletin

June 3
Newfoundlanders and Labradorians Encouraged to Take Action This Environment Week  
Public Advisory: Lockston Path Provincial Park Opens for Season
Cottage Lots Available for Sale on Gambo Pond in Central Newfoundland

June 6
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Real Time Water Quality Monitoring Workshop

June 8
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

June 9
Media Advisory: Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Awards to be Presented

June 10
Newfoundland and Labrador�s Environmental Leaders Celebrated

June 13
Media Advisory: Municipal Wetland Stewardship Agreement to be Signed in Deer Lake
Deer Lake Commits to Protect Waterfowl Habitat

June 16
Newfoundland and Labrador to Embark Upon New Coastal and Oceans Strategy

June 20
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

June 21
Scientific Research Conducted Throughout Provincial Parks and Reserves
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

June 24
Media Advisory: Canadian Council of Ministers of Environment Meeting in Yellowknife

June 29
Environment Ministers Discuss a Number of Issues in Yellowknife

June 30
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Media Advisory: Municipal Wetland Stewardship Agreement to be Signed with Steady Brook


July

July 4
Municipal Wetland Stewardship Agreement Signed in Steady Brook

July 5
Media Advisory: Minister to Make Announcement Regarding Moose-Vehicle Collisions

Media Advisory: Moose-Vehicle Collisions Announcement Rescheduled
Public Advisory: Public Meeting to Discuss Remediation Efforts in Hopedale

July 6
Initiatives Aimed at Reducing Moose-Vehicle Collisions

July 8
Cabot Habitat for Humanity Opens ReStore in Newfoundland and Labrador  
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

July 13
Media Advisory: Minister to Make Announcement Regarding Pesticides

July 14
Ban Implemented on Cosmetic Pesticides for Lawn Care

July 15
National Parks Day Helps Showcase Province�s Natural Beauty

July 19
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

July 21
Current Air Monitoring Data Available Online
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

July 26
Environmental Assessment Bulletin


August

August 2
Delay Announced for the 2011-12 Caribou Hunting Season in Labrador

August 4
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

August 12
Deadline extended for Oil Tank Repairs in Inuit Communities

August 15
Province Leads by Example with Sustainable Building Policy
Media Advisory: Ministers to Release Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Action Plans

August 16
New Action Plans Released on Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

August 18
Birds Not the Only Tweeters in Five Provincial Parks

August 19
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

August 22
Multi-Year Project to Address Further Clean Up in Buchans

August 25
Joint Review Panel Report Released on Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Lower Churchill Hydroelectric Generation Project
Media Advisory: Minister Available to Media

August 29
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

August 30
Eleven Communities to Receive Potable Water Dispensing Units


September

September 2
Hunting Season to Get Underway in Newfoundland and Labrador

September 6
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

September 9
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

September 14
Parks as Nature�s Classroom Program Gets Underway for New School Year

September 16
Public Advisory: Section of the CBS T�Railway Provincial Park Closed
Public Advisory: Parks and Reserves Closed Because of Inclement Weather

Environmental Assessment Bulletin

September 23
Public Advisory: Crabbe�s River Bridge Along T�Railway Re-opened

September 29
Public Advisory: Big Game Hunting Season Opens on Eastern Portion of the Island


October

October 3
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

October 14
MMSB Encourages Residents to get Involved with the Big Green Up
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Opening of Glacier Arena 2

October 17
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

October 18
Recycle My Cell School Challenge is Back

October 26
Campsite Reservation System Experiences Growth in 2011 Season  


November

November 2
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

November 4
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

November 7
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Atlantic Green Forum

November 9
Public Advisory: T�Railway Provincial Park to be Closed Temporarily in the Local Service District of Barachois Brook
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

November 15
Media Advisory: Minister to Launch Campus Composting Program

November 16
Campus Composting Initiative a First for Newfoundland and Labrador
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

November 17
Unique Program Offers Youth First-Hand Experience of the Great Outdoors

November 21
Labour Relations Agency - Public Advisory: 2012 Shops Closing Holidays

November 22
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

November 29
Media Advisory: Ministers to Address Newfoundland and Labrador Outfitters Association
 


December

December 2
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

December 8
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

December 13
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

December 14
Labour Relations Agency - Review of Special Project Order Provisions to Take Place in New Year
MMSB Gives the Gift of Green with New Social Media Campaign

December 19
Measures Implemented for 2011-12 George River Caribou Hunting Season

December 21
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

December 22
Environmental Assessment Bulletin

December 23
New Landfill in St. George�s Advances Province�s Waste Management Strategy

 


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