Nova Scotia's lakes and rivers will be better protected through amendments to legislation introduced Thursday (Nov,4) by Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Sterling Belliveau . The proposed amendments to the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act will better protect against the non-authorized introduction of fish into provincial waters and clarify definitions in the act. Belliveau says Nova Scotians expect marine and freshwater resources to be well-managed for present and future . The Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act outlines a structure for sustainable development of Nova Scotia's coastal resources. It has been in effect since 1997.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Fishery Amendments Introduced
Nova Scotia's lakes and rivers will be better protected through amendments to legislation introduced Thursday (Nov,4) by Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Sterling Belliveau . The proposed amendments to the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act will better protect against the non-authorized introduction of fish into provincial waters and clarify definitions in the act. Belliveau says Nova Scotians expect marine and freshwater resources to be well-managed for present and future . The Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act outlines a structure for sustainable development of Nova Scotia's coastal resources. It has been in effect since 1997.