Northeast Avalon Atlantic Coastal Action Program

We're an environmental NGO that works with the community to protect the coastlines and waterways of the Northeast Avalon, NL.

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Last week science students from St. Catherine's Academy in Mount Carmel hauled up 98 invasive European Green Crabs, including 35 females and 63 males. Special thanks to students, teachers, support staff, and our bus driver! Already excited to come back next season! @FishOceansCAN

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Some of our volunteers that helped us with our last green crab trip of the season!
For this season we removed a total of 2438 green crab! 2148 male and 300 female, with lots of native rock crab placed back into their habitat!

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Open Call for Board Members!
Our AGM is fast approaching (Sept 27th) and with that we invite anyone interested in becoming a volunteer board member to reach out to Heather Ward at [email protected]
More information on the roles and what we do can be found on our website!

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Join us for our Annual AGM at 7:00 PM September 28th at the Atlantic Rivers Outfitting Company!
If you are interested in volunteering as a Board Member send us a message! We hope to see you there!

[UN Environment Programme @UNEP]

Happy #WorldOceanDay! We must work to restore and conserve the world’s marine and coastal environments 🌊🐟🦈. Tell us what you are doing to protect our oceans.

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Let's take a moment to appreciate our oceans and coastal areas today on #worldoceanday

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Summer Employment Opportunities!

We are accepting applications for a full-time Environmental Technician: https://t.co/9L7xnjBZ2D

Students should also check out our Green Team Positions through Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador:
https://t.co/3K4SKPwpws

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"Habitats: Paddling through urban wetlands. Meet one of the people trying to preserve the unique ecosystems of St. John's" https://t.co/4YMleYwVg5 @CBCNL @Nature_NL @LaurasWildLife

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As part of our Hidden Rivers initiative, we took a look at Kelly's Brook in St. John's. Here we share the story behind its development and subsequent conservation actions, and discuss the impact of culverting urban waterways.

https://t.co/7LbzNJAzXC

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Groundwater is invisible, but its impact is visible everywhere. Did you know that almost 30% of Newfoundland and Labrador’s population is served by groundwater systems? Happy #WorldWaterDay!

[Convention on Wetlands @RamsarConv]

Wetlands are 🌎 life providers:
➡️Rice for 3.5 billion people
➡️1 billion livelihoods
➡️ Most efficient land-based carbon stores
➡️ Host 40% of global species

#ActForWetlands to act for people and nature.

#WorldWetlandsDay 🗓️2 Feb
👉 https://t.co/ECXlNAXU5h

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Today is #WorldWetlandsDay2022 where we recognize the importance of wetlands in providing habitat, storing carbon, and reducing flood risks. Take a look at the work being done here in our Province!
And learn more at https://t.co/r5okobyaP1

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Over the past summer, we have visited more than 100 culverts around Placentia Bay and assessed more than 40 that are fish-bearing in order to help prioritize aquatic connectivity restoration efforts.

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Our goal is to identify potential problem culverts causing difficulty for the fish that need to migrate up and down the waterway, so that they can be repaired or replaced in the near future.

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Check out what we found! From high outflow drops, low water levels, and barriers, to collapsing and eroded bottoms, several culverts are in poor condition or have failed.

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Topic: NAACAP AGM

Time: Oct 27, 2021 07:00 PM Newfoundland and Labrador

Join Zoom Meeting

https://t.co/Ezc90tgzwo

Meeting ID: 836 5644 0996

Passcode: NAACAP

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Join us virtually or in person for our 2021 Annual General Meeting. Learn about our ongoing activities, future directions, and have your say!
https://t.co/CegiB36Rez

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Stay tuned for more updates and findings on this project in the coming months.

Learn more at https://t.co/mJXotU899u

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It is time to reveal what we have found from our Waste Capture and Audit of Catch Basin LittaTraps(TM) in downtown St. John’s!

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All of these could end up in our ocean and they can be harmful to marine animals and their habitat. Since installing LittaTraps(TM), we have been able to reduce the amount of litter, debris, and plastics being transported by stormwater runoff into our ocean!