News releases from Natural Resources and Renewables (Page 3)

Nova Scotians can take simple steps to avoid attracting bears and other wildlife into their backyards this spring.

The Province is close to fully implementing the new forest practices guide as part of its work to ensure a sustainable forestry industry in Nova Scotia.

The provincial and federal governments have extended the moratorium on oil and gas exploration and drilling on Georges Bank to December 31, 2032.

The Province is bringing forward promised legislative changes that will protect solar homeowners and small businesses in the solar industry. Other amendments will push Nova Scotia Power to ensure that ratepayers have reliable, cleaner power and further hold the utility accountable for how it delivers electricity.

Several new projects funded by the Province will help with the adoption of ecological forestry to achieve a sustainable forestry sector in Nova Scotia.

The government has introduced amendments to the Marine Renewable-energy Act that will improve the regulatory framework for the tidal industry.

The government has introduced amendments to the Wildlife Act that will protect the province’s wildlife and help wildlife and people coexist without conflict.

À l'approche du printemps, le temps plus chaud et plus sec fait grimper le risque de feux de forêt ou de brousailles. En 2021, les pompiers de la province ont lutté contre 113 feux sur 197 hectares partout en Nouvelle-Écosse.

With spring approaching, the warmer and drier weather will increase the risk of wildfires. In 2021, provincial firefighters fought 113 wildfires covering 197 hectares across Nova Scotia.

East Hants residents will be able to safely walk, roll, run or ride a bicycle around more of the community with new investments in its active transportation network.

Nova Scotia communities are pursuing clean energy projects with funding from the Low Carbon Communities program.

People planning a summer camping adventure can make reservations at Nova Scotia’s provincial parks starting April 5.

The Province’s independent procurement administrator, CustomerFirst Renewables, is moving forward with a request for proposals (RFP) today, February 11, for wind and solar energy projects that will supply 10 per cent of the province’s electricity.

The Province will protect solar homeowners and small businesses in the solar industry with regulations that will stop the proposed net-metering charge in Nova Scotia Power’s most recent rate application.

The Department is notifying the public that avian influenza has been detected in Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotians are invited to celebrate Groundhog Day virtually by watching Shubenacadie Sam’s annual prediction on social media.

The Province is investing $500,000 to help install more electric vehicle charging stations in Nova Scotia.

The Province is investing $37.3 million from the Green Fund in projects that support the goals of the Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables is investing another $57 million to expand energy efficiency programming for homes and businesses across the province.

A new recovery plan will help the long-term recovery of Nova Scotia’s endangered mainland moose population.