Western New Brunswick organizations included in projects chosen
More than $2.2 million is being distributed among 45 community-based projects across central and western New Brunswick through the Environmental Trust Fund.
“Our government remains committed to supporting projects that deliver meaningful, lasting benefits for communities across the province,” said Environment and Climate Change Minister Gilles LePage.
“By empowering local environmental leaders and community organizations, we are taking meaningful steps toward a cleaner, greener and more sustainable province.”
Since its inception in 1990, the Environmental Trust Fund has supported community-based initiatives that focus on several priority areas: environmental protection, raising environmental awareness, waste management, addressing climate change and building sustainable communities.
“Investments like these show what is possible when governments, communities and conservation partners work together to protect the wetlands, watersheds and natural spaces that sustain wildlife and people,” said Shawn Graham, president of Ducks Unlimited Canada.
“Ducks Unlimited Canada is proud to be a part of such collaborative efforts that strengthen local conservation action and help build a more resilient future for New Brunswick.”
Today’s announcement is the second in a series of regional announcements recognizing fund recipients around the province.
In May, the government announced funding for 29 projects across the Acadian Peninsula, totalling $986,230. These projects are part of an overall investment of $7.9 million from the fund, supporting 173 local, regional and provincial grassroots initiatives.
Priority area: Protecting our Environment projects in the Western Valley
- The R-PEACE Design and Implementation of a Sustainable Community Education Program is receiving $44,800 to be conducted in several communities, including Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation).
- The Knowlesville Arts and Nature Centre Nature Campus is getting $44,500 in donations.
- The Meduxnekeag River Association Experimental Environmental Education Programs is receiving $57,400, and the Meduxnekeag Watershed Initiative is getting $57,990
Priority area: Managing our Waste in the Western Valley Sun
- Western Valley Regional Service Commission’s Household Hazardous Waste project is receiving $26,000, and their Waste Reduction Education is receiving $25,000.
Priority Area: Addressing Climate Change in the Western Valley
- Climate-Resilient Forest Planning and Bell Flats AHF Restoration in the Meduxnekeag Watershed is receiving $29,471
