Bay of Fundy Ecosystem  Partnership
is a "Virtual Institute" open to individuals and groups that seek the well-being of the Bay of Fundy by: 

• Promoting the integrity, vitality, biodiversity and productivity of the Bay of Fundy Ecosystem, and the social well-being and economic sustainability of its coastal communities

• Facilitating communication and co-operation among individuals and organizations interested in understanding, sustainably using and conserving the resources, habitats and ecological processes of the Bay of Fundy.

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BoFEP Workshop - call for session proposals

The 10th BoFEP Fundy Science Workshop 2014 will be held concurrently with the Coastal Zone Canada 2014 Conference from June 15-19, 2014 at the World Trade and Convention Centre in Halifax , Nova Scotia. The theme of the BoFEP workshop will be: “Sustaining the Bay of Fundy: Linking Science, Communication, Policy and Community Action”.

The Program Committee is seeking proposals for ‘Special Sessions’ to be a part of the conference. We challenge you to show your creativity by proposing inspiring and invigorating events that get participants thinking and contributing. Besides the more common panel discussions or paper presentations, how about some more stimulating and interactive events like hosting a debate, learning or networking events, training sessions, a field trip or a tour, or even putting on a theatrical or other cultural event. There will be space for the traditional paper and panel sessions, but interaction and creativity are encouraged. This call is only for "session proposals". The call for abstracts for inclusion in traditional paper and poster sessions will be made in September, 2013.

Please read and complete the session proposal submission form. [Deadline August 9, 2013]

Fundy Climate Change Workshops Project
Under the 2010-2014 Gas Tax Agreement and the Municipal Funding Agreement, NS municipalities are required by December 31, 2013, to complete Municipal Climate Change Action Plans (MCCAP). Funded by Environment Canada, BoFEP and Anne Warburton of Elemental Sustainability, hosted two workshops in February 2013, to assist municipalities in the initial stages of climate change action planning. A workshop at Bible Hill was held on February 7th, and another in Annapolis Royal on February 13th. There were thirty-two and eighteen registrants, respectively. Participants were primarily municipal and elected staff. The Advisory Committee that helped shape the workshops included: Pat Hinch, who secured the funding from Environment Canada for the project; Senior Planner Graham Fisher with Service Nova Scotia Municipal Relations; and Alexa Vodicka with the NS Climate Change Directorate. More summary.   Final report

Fundy Ecological Health Index Project

BoFEP believes that the development of an environmental health index (EHI) or report card would be an effective way to determine and communicate information about the Bay of Fundy’s ecosystem health. With support from Environment Canada, BoFEP has undertaken a project to determine the feasibility of producing this EHI. A workshop entitled "Finding an Ecological Health Index for the Bay of Fundy" was held on April 3, 2013 at the Saint Andrews Biological Station Conference Centre.  Summary of EHI Workshop.

Become a BoFEP Supporter/Donor
BoFEP is a widely dispersed "Virtual Institute" open to all interested citizens and groups who share its vision for protecting, conserving and sustainably using the Bay of Fundy ecosystem. As a non-profit, volunteer organization, we rely upon the generous in-kind and financial support of individuals and organizations to operate our core activities and programs. We offer a range of donor categories suitable for both individuals and organizations.
 Download 2013 donor form.

Retired Scientist Decries Slashing
of DFO Chemistry/Toxicology
A recently retired DFO scientist is highly critical of the Department's decision to close down the Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology Programs at the St. Andrews Biological Station. More...

Opposition to Trashing of  Science/Environmental Programs
There is growing opposition to the federal governments ongoing slash and burn approach to science, conservation and environmental programs across Canada. The latest involves the closure of the library at DFO's St. Andrews Biological Station and the virtual gutting of the stations contaminants and toxicology program. More..

BoFEP 2012 Report Available
Atlantic Ecosystems Initiatives
(Environment Canada)
Project Final Report – FY 2011-2012
"Utilizing a Comprehensive Approach for Addressing Toxic Chemical Concerns Affecting Sustainable Use of the Bay of Fundy"

BoFEP Ambassadors Program
Terms of Reference
 

~  Key BoFEP Partners ~

Atlantic Coastal Zone Information
Steering Committee (ACZISC)

Atlantic Canada Coastal and Estuarine Science Society (ACCESS)

Gulf of Maine Council
on the Marine Environment

Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence
Coalition on Sustainability

Fundy Tidings Newsletter
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send a request to communications@bofep.org
Current  Issue (Summer 2013)
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Bay of Fundy Discovery Centre Association
Winter 2013 newsletter now available

9th Bay of Fundy Science Workshop
September 27-30, 2011, Saint John, NB
Workshop Proceedings (pdf)
Workshop Photo Gallery (pdf)

Presentations from Corophium and Mudflat
Ecology Working Group Meeting
Mount Allison University, Sackville, NB. May 25, 2011
http://www.unb.ca/fredericton/science/biology/Faculty/barbeau/mfe2011.html

Reports from BoFEP/EAC Planners' Workshops
(March 16, 23, 24, 2011)
"Tools for Healthy Watersheds"
A series of Workshops jointly organized by BoFEP and the Ecology Action Centre for Municipal and Regional Planners from all around the Bay of Fundy. The purpose of the workshops was to increase municipal and regional planners' awareness of the many complex linkages between land-based activities within their municipalities and the health of coastal habitats and watersheds, as well as to provide information on tools for watershed protection. Workshop presentations
 

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