Fundy Baykeeper - Defending the Bay of Fundy

BAYKEEPER LOG
15: August 2006

PUBLIC FORM HIGHLIGHTS SAFETY RISKS OF LNG. Over 400 people crowded into the Anglican Church in St. Andrews, New Brunswick on Wednesday, Aug 30, for a public forum on liquified natural gas (LNG) organized by the group Save Passamaquoddy Bay Canada (SPBC). Guest speaker was Clifford Goudey, research engineer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In a 45-minute power point presentation, Prof. Goudey deconstructed the safety claims of both LNG project proponents and their regulators, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Read more…

CLEAN UP OF AQUACULTURE CAGES, MILL COVE BOCABEC. Efforts of the Fundy Baykeeper have resulted in the clean-up of about 2 dozen plastic aquaculture cages and piles of aquaculture netting and rope, which were illegally dumped at Mill Cove and Holt’s Point Beach.

ORGANIC AND UNCONTAINED DEBRIS FOUND ONSITE AT CARDS AQUACULTURE. Fundy Baykeeper investigated the Cards Aquaculture Products Ltd. site in Pennfield, along #1 highway near Latang estuary, as a result of public complaints. After finding piles of organic material (marine growth) and considerable amounts of uncontained debris, such as: fibreglass insulation, pieces of Styrofoam, plastic sheeting, old lumber, and broken and used plastic piping, David Thompson promptly admitted photographs of these items along with a letter to Minister of the Environment, Trevor Holder. The letter requested that prompt action be taken to clean up the site. We have now been informed that the New Brunswick Department of Environment will investigate and ensure the site will be brought into environmental compliance.

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION. Fundy Baykeeper presented Ross Thompson with a certificate of appreciation for his help with the annual Musquash paddle. His help has been vital to the event’s success this year as well as in past years. Thanks for all your hard work Ross!

Fundy Baykeeper and Ross Thompson.

BAYKEEPER AND LNG AT ST. ANDREWS FARMERS MARKET. Every Thursday this summer, the Fundy Baykeeper staffed an information table at the St. Andrews Farmers Market to inform the public of LNG and Bay of Fundy issues.

LARGE CHUNKS OF STYROFOAM FLOATING IN BAY. On a number of occasions, during routine patrol, Baykeeper discovered large pieces of Styrofoam floating in Head Harbour Passage and St. Andrews Bay (source unknown). These were taken aboard the Baykeeper boat and brought to shore for disposal. On one occasion nearly half a boat load of large Styrofoam pieces were picked up.

Large bullet of Styrofoam being hooked from water.

NAVY ISLAND STEWARDS TRAINING SESSION. Fundy Baykeeper held a training session at the beginning of August to teach new stewards how to keep a watchful eye on our local shoreline. The session included tips on what to look for when monitoring a piece of shoreline, the importance of listening to those with concerns about the Bay, and shoreline clean up.

Left to right: Ken Seman, Paul Langevin, and Lucie Berube.

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		BAYKEEPER LOG 15: August 2006 PUBLIC FORM HIGHLIGHTS SAFETY RISKS OF LNG. Over 400 people crowded into the Anglican Church in St. Andrews, New Brunswick on Wednesday, Aug 30, for a public forum on liquified natural gas (LNG) organized by the group Save Passamaquoddy Bay Canada (SPBC). Guest speaker was Clifford Goudey, research engineer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In a 45-minute power point presentation, Prof. Goudey deconstructed the safety claims of both LNG project proponents and their regulators, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Read more… CLEAN UP OF AQUACULTURE CAGES, MILL COVE BOCABEC. Efforts of the Fundy Baykeeper have resulted in the clean-up of about 2 dozen plastic aquaculture cages and piles of aquaculture netting and rope, which were illegally dumped at Mill Cove and Holt’s Point Beach. ORGANIC AND UNCONTAINED DEBRIS FOUND ONSITE AT CARDS AQUACULTURE. Fundy Baykeeper investigated the Cards Aquaculture Products Ltd. site in Pennfield, along #1 highway near Latang estuary, as a result of public complaints. After finding piles of organic material (marine growth) and considerable amounts of uncontained debris, such as: fibreglass insulation, pieces of Styrofoam, plastic sheeting, old lumber, and broken and used plastic piping, David Thompson promptly admitted photographs of these items along with a letter to Minister of the Environment, Trevor Holder. The letter requested that prompt action be taken to clean up the site. We have now been informed that the New Brunswick Department of Environment will investigate and ensure the site will be brought into environmental compliance. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION. Fundy Baykeeper presented Ross Thompson with a certificate of appreciation for his help with the annual Musquash paddle. His help has been vital to the event’s success this year as well as in past years. Thanks for all your hard work Ross! Fundy Baykeeper and Ross Thompson. BAYKEEPER AND LNG AT ST. ANDREWS FARMERS MARKET. Every Thursday this summer, the Fundy Baykeeper staffed an information table at the St. Andrews Farmers Market to inform the public of LNG and Bay of Fundy issues. LARGE CHUNKS OF STYROFOAM FLOATING IN BAY. On a number of occasions, during routine patrol, Baykeeper discovered large pieces of Styrofoam floating in Head Harbour Passage and St. Andrews Bay (source unknown). These were taken aboard the Baykeeper boat and brought to shore for disposal. On one occasion nearly half a boat load of large Styrofoam pieces were picked up. Large bullet of Styrofoam being hooked from water. NAVY ISLAND STEWARDS TRAINING SESSION. Fundy Baykeeper held a training session at the beginning of August to teach new stewards how to keep a watchful eye on our local shoreline. The session included tips on what to look for when monitoring a piece of shoreline, the importance of listening to those with concerns about the Bay, and shoreline clean up. Left to right: Ken Seman, Paul Langevin, and Lucie Berube.