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ST. JOHN'S, NL, November 14, 2007 -- The Honourable Loyola Hearn, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, on behalf of the Honourable John Baird, Minister of the Environment, today announced a contribution of $35,000 to the Conservation Corps of Newfoundland and Labrador for a Public Education and Outreach Initiative on Water Conservation and Source Contamination. This contribution to support community action to protect our environment comes from the EcoAction Community Funding Program.
"Canadians are strong environmental citizens and want to preserve and protect their environment," said Minister Hearn. "This Government is ensuring that Canadians across the country have the opportunity to become directly involved in taking concrete action in their communities. Through EcoAction, Canadians are making a difference -- to the benefit of both their community and the environment."
This year the Government is investing $60 million in communities across Canada through our grants and contributions programs, a 29 per cent increase from last year. The Public Education and Outreach Initiative on Water Conservation and Source Contamination is one of 52 projects that will benefit from $1.79 million through the EcoAction Community Funding Program. This investment will assist locally-based, non-profit organizations to take real action for cleaner air, reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, cleaner water, and the protection of nature at the local community level.
The Government of Canada encourages all Canadians to become involved in EcoAction projects in their community. The next submission deadline for proposals to the EcoAction program is February 1, 2008.
Environment Canada
www.ec.gc.ca