MEDIA RELEASE 09/10/18: Northeast Avalon ACAP Applauds City’s Efforts, Calls on Province to Protect Wetlands. Northeast Avalon ACAP (Atlantic Coastal Action Program) applauds the City of St. John’s on their recent efforts to protect our local wetlands. They have announced a much-needed update to the 1993 Significant Waterways and Wetlands report and back in January they…
DetailsOn July 19, 2018 the Conservation Corps Green Team, in partnership with Northeast Avalon ACAP, visited the Mercy Centre for Ecology and Justice to host an environmental awareness event. The focus was on climate change and to explore how our everyday choices impact the amount of greenhouse gases we emit. A group of children learned…
DetailsOn Saturday August 11, under the glowing sun, we came together with community members to spend some time in Lundrigan’s Marsh. The purpose of the event was to help locals understand the important functions of this rare wetland, i.e. filtering runoff, storing water and reducing flood risk, and providing wildlife habitat. Read more about our…
DetailsSummer in St. John’s reminds us of the importance of good water quality. NAACAP was in the news recently commenting on how to select a clean swimming hole. We also provided some insight into that musty taste in St. John’s tap water we are currently experiencing. Check these articles out and be informed!
