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~ BOFEP HOT FLASH ~ Opposition to Trashing of NB 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. The latter is particularly disconcerting given the growing evidence that the burgeoning aquaculture industry is fouling our coastal waters with sewage, toxic chemicals, diseases and parasites. A vibrant new group SOS "Save Ocean science" has sprung up in Saint Andrews and will be holding protest rallies over the next few days. Their website contains a great deal of information about the organization, the issues and the activities planned to fight the cuts. They can be contacted at: sos.oceanscience@gmail.com. A few relevant links: 1) July 18 - SOS Rally at Huntsman Aquarium 7:00 p.m. Details. 2) July 25 - SOS support photo op - Indian Point 5:30 p.m. Details 3) Retired DFO Scientist Speaks Out. Article. 4) Two part interviews with Caroline Davies, Chair of SOS 5) Death of Scientific Evidence Mourned on Parliament Hill |
BoFEP Communications For up-to-date information about BoFEP meetings and other events visit: www.bofep.org/calendar.htm |
