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Issue 40
February 12, 2004


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Bridging Canada's Science and Water Policy

Pond Inlet, Nortwest Territories.Is Canada's water deteriorating? What are the threats to our freshwater resources? What can be done to protect our lakes, rivers, groundwater and wetlands from further damage? These are just a few of the issues addressed in a series of face-to-face meetings where scientists and policy-makers collaborated to ensure protection of the Canadian aquatic environment. More...


Millions of Metres of Galvanized Rope Spared from Coastal Waters

Masses of logs transported along British Columbia's coastal waters.Each year British Columbia's coastal forest industry transports logs bundled together using 15 million metres of galvanized wire-rope. Until recently, nearly 75 per cent of this log-bundling strand was being dumped into coastal waters. More...


Environmental Emergency Plans for Toxic Substances

Refinery in Canada.Companies across Canada that house toxic substances must follow new federal regulations for hazardous or flammable substances. Designed to ensure emergency plans are in place in the event of an accidental release, the regulations are an important step in protecting the safety of Canadians and the environment. More...


 Weather Trivia Sun & Clouds 
Any Questions?

When the temperature is extremely cold is it better to idle the car to warm the engine before driving or warm the engine by driving?

EnviroYouth

Find out what's happening to Canada's Great Lakes in the latest edition of LEVEL news.

Apply for the 2004 Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program.

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Protecting a unique ecosystem in Saanich Inlet in British Columbia.

Join in this year's Great Backyard Bird Count.

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