Nova Scotia Water Caucus
What is the Water Caucus?
The water caucus is a group of individuals and representatives from organizations that have an interest in water-related issues, including those relating to water quality monitoring, river and watershed health, wetlands, environmental racism, citizen science, education, habitat restoration, aquatic invasive species and water governance at all scales.
Our goal as a caucus will be to provide a forum for discussion and seek opportunities for partnership and collaboration around these issues.
Our vision is that water in Nova Scotia is protected now and in the future.
Our purpose is to create a network of individuals and organizations that are interested in supporting water resource management within Nova Scotia through the sharing of expertise, experiences, knowledge, information, and resources. This network will also serve to facilitate the discussion of issues and the input of water-focused ENGOs in the development of water, watershed, and coastal management strategies and policy.
Photo: Liz Cummings
Caucus Meetings
Meetings are currently held quarterly. At a caucus meeting, you can expect to network and learn about current and upcoming water-related projects, programs and events from across the province. The main purpose of these meetings is to promote collaboration and advance water work in Nova Scotia.
The next meeting will be held on Feb 3rd from 12-1:30 PM. If you are interested in attending the meeting or learning more about the caucus, please email water@nsenvironmentalnetwork.com.
Who can join the caucus?
Anyone passionate about water issues is welcome to join! Whether you're a representative from an NGO, an Indigenous organization, a government body, an academic institution, or simply someone eager to make a difference, you are welcome to participate in the group. Send us an email at water@nsenvironmentalnetwork.com and we’ll be happy to share more information about the Water Caucus!
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Current Events/Opportunities
ACAP Cape Breton Citizen Science Water Testing
Are you interested in citizen science? Do you have a body of freshwater near you? Get involved with this citizen science water testing program! It only requires monitoring a body of freshwater whether that is a river, lake, or stream once a month from July to December. If interested please email info@acapcb.ns.ca
Scotian Shores Clean-Up Project
If you would like to get involved in the clean-up of debris from Nova Scotia’s shorelines, follow the Scotian Shores social media accounts for upcoming events! Check out their facebook page here!
Events Calendar: Water Caucus Meetings and Caucus Member’s Events
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