Fundy Baykeeper - Defending the Bay of Fundy

BAYKEEPER LOG
16: September 2006

GOVERNMENT RESPONDS TO REQUEST FOR FISH PLANT REMOVAL. Fundy Baykeeper wrote to the Minister of Environment to request an immediate clean up of the Jackson Bros. fish plant, at Wilson’s Beach Campobello, that is collapsing onto the beach and threatening to discharge itself and its contents into the Bay of Fundy. The fish plant and wharf are in violation of the Unsightly Premises Act and Clean Environment Act. In response to our letter, we have been informed by the Department of Environment that legal action is being taken and that they will have the structure removed before winter sets in.

Jackson’s fish plant Wilson’s Beach.

ANTI-LNG CAMPAIGN RANKS BOLSTERED. The group formed in Charlotte County to oppose the LNG terminals in Maine have added three new members to its steering committee, co-chair Janice Harvey announced today. “The Save Passamaquoddy Bay / Canada Steering Committee comprises individuals who possess specific skills and have taken responsibility for certain tasks that are essential to our success,” she explained. “In making these new appointments, we are filling some gaps with highly experienced and committed individuals.” More...

JIM DAY GETS AWARD! Baykeeper was proud to award Jim Day, of St. Andrews, a certificate of appreciation for his ongoing support of the Fundy Baykeeper Program. Over the years he has generously assisted Baykeeper with maintaining the Baykeeper boat and loaning us other small boats when required. Thanks Jim!

Presenting Jim Day with appreciation award. Left to right: Audrey Lapenna, Jim Day, and David Thompson.

TIDAL BARRIER AT LORENVILLE MARSH. Fundy Baykeeper carried out an inspection of the causeway at Lorenville Creek where the New Brunswick Department of Transportation plans to do repairs and replace an old culvert. It is important that a large enough diametre pipe is installed to ensure the free flow of tidal water to and from the 20 acre salt marsh above the causeway. Baykeeper has forwarded information to Environment Canada, who is conducting an environmental assessment on the project.

Lorenville Marsh.

Culvert at Lorenville Marsh.

AQUACULTURE DEBRIS SURVEY UNDERWAY. Fundy Baykeeper is working on its 4^th annual aquaculture debris report in Passamaquoddy Bay. For the first time there is a visible reduction of large abandon debris on the shoreline. Two of the worst debris sites, Fair Haven and the Stewart Town breakwater have been cleaned up. There has also been a partial clean up at Mill Cove, Bocabec. Coves on the north side of Indian Island and the shoreline along the west side of Deer Island, north of Davidson Head, remain heavily laden with large debris.

Old wooden aquaculture cage frames.

Old aquaculture cage Fraser Beach L’etete.

AUCTION WINNERS VISIT AREA. Ron and Jo Ann Messina, of Long Island New York, made the successful bid on the Fundy Baykeeper’s 6-night Fundy Vacation Package in Charlotte County. Part of their package included a tour of the Quoddy Loop, given by Fundy Baykeeper David Thompson and Program Director Janice Harvey, which included a visit to the falls at St. George; Green’s Point Light Station at L’etete; a ferry trip and tour of Deer Island, and; a tour of both Eastport Maine and Campobello Island.

Left to right: Ron, Jo Ann, and Janice at Deer Island Point, with Eastport Maine in the background.

BAYSIDE QUARRY TAILINGS DISPOSAL. For several years tailings from the Bayside Quarry have been dumped beside Route 127 in Bayside. Last year, run-off from these tailings was found in the Chamcook watershed. Concern was expressed over the contamination of the St. Andrews water supply. The Department of the Environment ordered the removal of the tailings which have been recently hauled back to the quarry for storage. Baykeeper plans to discuss this matter with government officials and if necessary monitor the situation to ensure fine materials and harmful runoff does not enter St. Croix Estuary.

Removal of Bayside Quarry tailings from a site beside Route 127.

BAYKEEPER BOAT MOVED TO SAINT JOHN. After a summer of work in St. Andrews, Passamaquoddy Bay, the Baykeeper boat was moved to Saint John in mid-September. Before leaving, Brian Dickson of the St. Andrews Community Television (www.chct.ca) was brought to Head Harbour Passage where he filmed both the marine species of Passamaquoddy Bay, and the route of LNG tankers to the proposed terminals in Maine.

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		BAYKEEPER LOG 16: September 2006 GOVERNMENT RESPONDS TO REQUEST FOR FISH PLANT REMOVAL. Fundy Baykeeper wrote to the Minister of Environment to request an immediate clean up of the Jackson Bros. fish plant, at Wilson’s Beach Campobello, that is collapsing onto the beach and threatening to discharge itself and its contents into the Bay of Fundy. The fish plant and wharf are in violation of the Unsightly Premises Act and Clean Environment Act. In response to our letter, we have been informed by the Department of Environment that legal action is being taken and that they will have the structure removed before winter sets in. Jackson’s fish plant Wilson’s Beach. ANTI-LNG CAMPAIGN RANKS BOLSTERED. The group formed in Charlotte County to oppose the LNG terminals in Maine have added three new members to its steering committee, co-chair Janice Harvey announced today. “The Save Passamaquoddy Bay / Canada Steering Committee comprises individuals who possess specific skills and have taken responsibility for certain tasks that are essential to our success,” she explained. “In making these new appointments, we are filling some gaps with highly experienced and committed individuals.” More... JIM DAY GETS AWARD! Baykeeper was proud to award Jim Day, of St. Andrews, a certificate of appreciation for his ongoing support of the Fundy Baykeeper Program. Over the years he has generously assisted Baykeeper with maintaining the Baykeeper boat and loaning us other small boats when required. Thanks Jim! Presenting Jim Day with appreciation award. Left to right: Audrey Lapenna, Jim Day, and David Thompson. TIDAL BARRIER AT LORENVILLE MARSH. Fundy Baykeeper carried out an inspection of the causeway at Lorenville Creek where the New Brunswick Department of Transportation plans to do repairs and replace an old culvert. It is important that a large enough diametre pipe is installed to ensure the free flow of tidal water to and from the 20 acre salt marsh above the causeway. Baykeeper has forwarded information to Environment Canada, who is conducting an environmental assessment on the project. Lorenville Marsh. Culvert at Lorenville Marsh. AQUACULTURE DEBRIS SURVEY UNDERWAY. Fundy Baykeeper is working on its 4^th annual aquaculture debris report in Passamaquoddy Bay. For the first time there is a visible reduction of large abandon debris on the shoreline. Two of the worst debris sites, Fair Haven and the Stewart Town breakwater have been cleaned up. There has also been a partial clean up at Mill Cove, Bocabec. Coves on the north side of Indian Island and the shoreline along the west side of Deer Island, north of Davidson Head, remain heavily laden with large debris. Old wooden aquaculture cage frames. Old aquaculture cage Fraser Beach L’etete. AUCTION WINNERS VISIT AREA. Ron and Jo Ann Messina, of Long Island New York, made the successful bid on the Fundy Baykeeper’s 6-night Fundy Vacation Package in Charlotte County. Part of their package included a tour of the Quoddy Loop, given by Fundy Baykeeper David Thompson and Program Director Janice Harvey, which included a visit to the falls at St. George; Green’s Point Light Station at L’etete; a ferry trip and tour of Deer Island, and; a tour of both Eastport Maine and Campobello Island. Left to right: Ron, Jo Ann, and Janice at Deer Island Point, with Eastport Maine in the background. BAYSIDE QUARRY TAILINGS DISPOSAL. For several years tailings from the Bayside Quarry have been dumped beside Route 127 in Bayside. Last year, run-off from these tailings was found in the Chamcook watershed. Concern was expressed over the contamination of the St. Andrews water supply. The Department of the Environment ordered the removal of the tailings which have been recently hauled back to the quarry for storage. Baykeeper plans to discuss this matter with government officials and if necessary monitor the situation to ensure fine materials and harmful runoff does not enter St. Croix Estuary. Removal of Bayside Quarry tailings from a site beside Route 127. BAYKEEPER BOAT MOVED TO SAINT JOHN. After a summer of work in St. Andrews, Passamaquoddy Bay, the Baykeeper boat was moved to Saint John in mid-September. Before leaving, Brian Dickson of the St. Andrews Community Television (www.chct.ca) was brought to Head Harbour Passage where he filmed both the marine species of Passamaquoddy Bay, and the route of LNG tankers to the proposed terminals in Maine.