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Protected areas equal healthy ecosystems, wildlife habitat and vibrant communities. Nova Scotia could protect more land and water while boosting recreation and tourism.

This is the future NS could have.

Learn more: ecologyaction.ca/our-work/wilderness/protected-areas

#BeyondTheBS #NoMoreBS
Green and white text overlaid on an image of a hand holding a pine branch. Text reads, "Protecting the Nova Scotia We Deserve. Healthy, thriving ecosystems are the foundation of life in Nova Scotia. From the forests that filter our air and water to the coastal habitats that support and protect our communities. Keep reading to see what’s possible. Beyond the bull💩." Green and white text overlaid on an image of people canoeing in a lake in the HRM. Text reads, "Why Protected areas matter. Protected areas safeguard nature’s most essential services. 🍃 Clean air and drinking water. Habitats for plants and wildlife. Natural defences against floods and erosion. Carbon storage that helps fight climate change. They also offer space for connection, recreation and reflection for all. They’re a piece of who we are." Green and white text overlaid on an image of a forested lake in the fall in Nova Scotia. Text reads, "What’s at stake. Nova Scotia’s biodiversity is globally significant, but under pressure. Only about 13% of our lands and inland waters are currently protected. More than 70 sites identified in Our Parks and Protected Areas Plan, still await legal designation. Without timely protection, rare species and ecosystems are left vulnerable to development, logging and fragmentation." Green and white text overlaid on an aerial image of a Nova Scotia forest. Text reads, "The commitment. Nova Scotia’s Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act, legally commits the province to protecting at least 20% of our lands and waters by 2030. This is not just a target - it’s the law. But progress has slowed, and many promised sites remain in limbo."
October 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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This is the future NS could have.
Good jobs. Strong communities. A healthy environment.

✊ Check it out at ecologyaction.ca/economic-future
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Yellow and white text overlaid on an aerial image of a beach on the coast of Nova Scotia. Text reads, "A Better Economic Future: strong communities, good jobs and thriving ecosystems. Keep reading to see what's possible. Beyond the bull💩" Yellow and white text overlaid on an image of a wooden house on wooden pillars on the coast of Nova Scotia. Text reads, "The problem: For too long, governments have told us that unchecked resource extraction = prosperity. But here's the truth: Profits leave the province and job creation is limited and short-lived. Communities carry the risks. Ecosystems are damaged." Orange and white text overlaid on an image of the coast of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Text reads, "The truth: Nova Scotians know better. We don’t need outdated, polluting industries. We deserve an economy where: Communities thrive. Ecosystems are protected. Good jobs stay here at home. Here are some ways we can get started..." Blue and white text overlaid on an image of wind turbines in Nova Scotia. Text reads, "Energy affordability. Nearly half of Nova Scotians struggle to pay energy bills. We can fix this. A made-in-Nova-Scotia plan would: Cut home energy bills through discounts. Forgive unpayable energy debts. Provide emergency supports. Fund efficiency upgrades for low income households."
October 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM