Resource Library

Welcome to the East Coast Environmental Law Resource Library. Here, you can find a wide range of resources on environmental law issues throughout Atlantic Canada.

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A Guide to Municipal Wetland Stewardship in Nova Scotia

Municipalities have important powers and responsibilities to enact policies and by-laws on matters like land-use, zoning, and development that can play a major role in protecting and stewarding wetlands. This introductory Guide explores what policy and legal tools are available to municipalities in Nova Scotia that may be used to steward wetlands, and it provides examples of how these tools are being used now.

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Nova Scotia’s Coastal Protection Act: The Journey to Develop Canada’s First Dedicated Coastal Protection Law

East Coast Environmental Law is a regional charity that provides public-interest environmental law services throughout Atlantic Canada. We advocate for progressive environmental law and policy, provide public legal education, and share our legal skills to support others working to prevent or redress environmental harms.

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Speaking Notes & Submissions East Coast Environmental Law Speaking Notes & Submissions East Coast Environmental Law

Joint ENGO Recommendations for the National Biodiversity Strategy in response to the “Milestone” Document: Focus on Aquatic Ecosystems and Species

East Coast Environmental Law is a regional charity that provides public-interest environmental law services throughout Atlantic Canada. We advocate for progressive environmental law and policy, provide public legal education, and share our legal skills to support others working to prevent or redress environmental harms.

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Our Summary Series

Welcome to our signature Summary Seriesyour first step to becoming more informed about environmental laws in Atlantic Canada.

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