CPAWS – NB Chapter Responds to Speech from the Throne

TRADITIONAL TERRITORY OF WABANAKI PEOPLES/FREDERICTON, N.B. – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – NB Chapter (CPAWS New Brunswick) is very happy to see increased nature protection included as a priority in today’s Speech from the Throne.

Roberta Clowater, Executive Director of CPAWS New Brunswick says, “We appreciate Premier Holt and her team for acknowledging the important link between nature and climate protection. CPAWS New Brunswick remains committed to providing objective, science-based advice to help NB increase protected areas to 15% of the province’s land, and work on a plan to protect 30%.” 

 “The Premier and her team understand that Increasing protections for land and ocean in New Brunswick is good for everyone. New tourism and recreation opportunities can boost economic activity and create good jobs. Protecting the forests, wetlands and coastal areas that safeguard us from extreme weather caused by climate change secures our homes and businesses and can help lower our insurance rates. And increased green space allows people to improve their mental and physical health.”

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Contact:

Roberta Clowater: rclowater@cpaws.org