Public Meetings on Agricultural Marshland Conservation Act

AGRICULTURE/FISHERIES--Public Meetings on Agricultural Marshland Conservation Act

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries will hold information sessions on the Agriculture Marshland Conservation Act, which was introduced Nov. 7 in the Legislature.

The Marshland Conservation Act is intended to replace the existing Marshland Reclamation Act of 1949. The proposed act applies only to land incorporated through the Marshland Reclamation Act. It has no jurisdiction or authority on other marshes in the province.

The Agricultural Marshland Conservation Act is consistent with Statements of Provincial Interest in the Municipal Government Act for preserving agricultural land and preventing development on flood risk areas. The act provides the means to minimize potential damage from exceptionally high tides and heavy rains.

Information sessions will be held on the following dates:

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 1:00 p.m.

• Lovett Plaza, Yarmouth

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m.

• Old Orchard Inn, Kings County

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2:00 p.m.

• Superstore Meeting Room, Digby

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 6:30 p.m.

• Demonstration Bldg., Exhibition Grounds, Lawrencetown

Thursday, Nov. 16, 1:00 p.m.

• Pavillion, Ex. Farm, Nappan

Thursday, Nov. 16, 6:30 p.m.

• Riverview Room, Jenkins Hall Bldg., Truro

Additional information regarding the Agricultural Marshland Conservation Act is available on the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries website at http://agri.gov.ns.ca/pp/leg/marsh.htm#doc2 .

FOR BROADCAST ONLY:

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries will hold

information sessions on the Agriculture Marshland Conservation

Act, which was introduced Nov. 7 in the Legislature.

The Marshland Conservation Act is intended to replace the

existing Marshland Reclamation Act of 1949. It applies only to

land incorporated through the Marshland Reclamation Act.