Contribute to improving Nova Scotia’s environmental assessment process
Environmental assessment is a planning and decision-making tool used by governments around the world. It supports sustainable development by allowing consideration of overall project impacts at an early stage.
Large industries and companies complete environmental assessments to identify all potential impacts of their work on the environment, along with approved plans to mitigate those impacts. This process ensures Nova Scotia’s environment is protected while economic opportunities are developed. The government is seeking ideas from all Nova Scotians on how this process can be improved.
There are several ways you can share your views:
- through the consultation website: https://novascotia.ca/environmental-assessment-engagement
- email: EAmodernization@novascotia.ca
- phone: 902-424-0991
- a do-it-yourself workshop kit; details on are on the consultation website.
The last major update to Nova Scotia’s environmental assessment regulations was over 15 years ago (in 2008). The world has changed in the last 15 years, and it continues to change quickly. This is why, as part of the Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act, the provincial government has committed to modernizing environmental assessment in the Province, by 2024, taking into consideration:
- cumulative impacts
- diversity, equity and inclusion
- independent review
- netukulimk
- climate change
Public engagement runs until October 6, 2023.
For more information, visit https://novascotia.ca/environmental-assessment-engagement.
Household hazardous waste drop-off event | August 26th 2023
Looking to get rid of your old propane cylinders?
The twice-yearly household hazardous waste event is taking place
- Saturday, August 26th 2023 | 10.30am-2.30pm
- at the municipal recycling facility in Strathlorne: 15109 Route 19, Strathlorne, NS B0E 1N0
This event provides residents the opportunity to dispose of hazardous waste for free!
Residents can drop off:
- Household batteries (AA, AAA, etc.)
- Pool chemicals
- Pesticides/fertilizers
- Paint, spray paint, paint thinners
- Propane tanks and cylinders
- Household cleaners
- Bleach
- Helium tanks
- CFC’s/Fluorescent bulbs
Household hazardous waste is not accepted for heavy garbage or curbside collection. This is the only way to properly dispose of these items.
For heavy garbage pick-up visit: invernesscounty.ca/sortitout