Minister Halman visited the Kemptown @ColchesterWRM facilities this week where the power of the circular economy is on full display. Learn more about their work at:

The Municipality of Colchester's @ColchesterWRM is one of NS' circular economy leaders. They are taking care of business - turning organic waste into compost & prepping items to be recycled. Thank you to the Kemptown team for all you do to make NS clean & sustainable. /3

Today we celebrate our circular economy! A system that cuts waste (& pollution) by designing things to prevent waste & put them back into our economy after their use. It's all about recycling, reusing, composting & returning biolgical matter back to nature & more. /2

📢 There has been a report of blue-green algae at the following location: Fish Lake in Oakfield, Halifax County. To learn more about blue-green algae and how to stay safe, visit:

Earlier this week ECC staff and Minister Halman spent time learning about the work of four of the @CleanFoundation summer interns who are doing important work this summer to protect waterways in Pictou County. Nova Scotia's future clean economy workforce!

RT @CleanFoundation: Find out how we're helping communities take on climate change challenges.

The Mayor of the @TOWNofPICTOU Jim Ryan gave Minister Halman a tour to show him work being done to make the Pictou waterfront resilient to the impacts of climate change.

Government announced the Community Climate Capacity Program in May 2024. It is administered by @CleanFoundation http://news/novascotia.ca/en/2024/05/09/more-provincial-support-community-climate-priorities.

Learn more about the Community Climate Capacity Program here & how it may be to support your community in building capacity to respond to climate change:

On July 14, Minister Halman announced a $761,945 funding top-up to the Community Climate Capacity Program in Pictou. @TOWNofPICTOU was supported by the program to do climate change adaptation work to protect & save the Pictou waterfront. That story here 👉

📢 There has been a report of blue-green algae at the following location: Lake Charlotte in Eastern Shore, Halifax County. To learn more about blue-green algae and how to stay safe, visit:

🔈There has been a report of blue-green algae at the following location: Parr Lake in Forest Glen, Yarmouth County. To learn more about blue-green algae and how to stay safe, visit:

There has been a report of blue-green algae at the following location: Big Hubley Lake in Hubley. To learn more about blue-green algae and how to stay safe, visit:

There has been a report of blue-green algae at the following location: Halfway Lake in Hammonds Plains. To learn more about blue-green algae and how to stay safe, visit:

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Minister Halman joined his provincial, territorial and federal colleagues last week in Yellowknife to discuss top climate change & environmental issues such as air quality, circular economy, sustainable development & more.

There has been a report of blue-green algae at the following location: French River, Colchester county. The algae can pose a risk to pets, especially if it has floated to the surface, as they may be attracted to it. Learn more how to stay safe, visit:

There has been a report of blue-green algae at the following location: Lake Vaughan and Gavels Lake Yarmouth county. To learn more about blue-green algae and how to stay safe, visit:

There has been a report of blue-green algae at the following location: Lake Ainslie, Inverness County. To learn more about blue-green algae and how to stay safe, visit:

Looking for a quick, inspiring read on a hot summer day? In this story, the Belliveau Cove Dev. Comm. shares how they saved a beloved trail from climate change impacts, making sure it stays a place to enjoy for generations to come