NEW BRUNSWICK WILDLIFE TRUST FUND LIST OF PROJECTS FOR APPROVAL JANUARY 2017

Restigouche River Watershed Management Council Inc. Atlantic Salmon Survey 2017 – Restigouche River System $10,000.

The objectives are to undertake: surveys of Atlantic salmon smolt production from the Kedgwick River; surveys of Atlantic salmon juvenile abundance on the Restigouche River system; and, surveys of adult Atlantic salmon returns to the Restigouche River system in mid- September.

Nepisiguit Salmon Association Nepisiguit Salmon Association Salmon Enhancement Project $7,000.

Assessment and enhancement of the Nepisiguit and area rivers with a goal of attaining optimum returns on an ongoing basis. Aid in management of the resource by gathering the required data so that the resource can be passed on to future generations.

Partenariat pour la gestion intégrée du bassin versant de la baie de Caraquet Inc. Fish Habitat Improvement in the Caraquet River and its Tributaries $10,000.

Gestion H20 wants to increase the yield and capacity of the river, as well as the streams to their full potential with adequate measures. They must also remove from the watercourse the objects that provoke obstacles which harm the habitat or fish passage, or cause some flooding.

Comité de Gestion Environnementale de la Rivière Pokemouche Fish Habitat Restoration in Fidèle’s Brook – Phase IV $7,000.

The main objective of this project is to increase the fish biomass of Fidèle’s Brook by the improvement of the quality of its habitat. In order to reach this objective, the C.G.E.R.P. wishes to finish the restoration work of the fish habitat in this stream. Some habitat inventories will be done before and after the restoration work.

Association des bassins versants de la Grande et Petite rivière Tracadie Ecological Enhancement of the Fish Habitat in Clearwater Brook $6,000.

Their principal goals are the reduction of sediments and the improvement of the components that enhance the quality of fish habitat, that of salmonids in particular. Selective cleanup of remaining sections will increase the current and then installing ecological structures will cause sediment to redeposit behind them and free up the gravel where fish spawn. These efforts will result mainly in decreased sediments in the stream, due in part to a decreased area of eroded bank; increased dissolved oxygen, stream velocity, and clean gravel for spawning; and increased size and accessibility of the habitat available to fish, particularly for spawning.

Comité Sauvons nos Rivières Neguac Inc. Ecological Restoration of Degraded Aquatic Habitats in Godin Brook and McKnight Brook $8,000.

This project consists of continuing the ecological restoration work in Godin Brook and to start the work in McKnight Brook. Water quality and the aquatic habitats of these streams are degraded by the presence of garbage, coarse organic wood debris, some alder overgrowth, blockages that slow down the stream and which act as decanter for the sediments.

Miramichi Salmon Association Inc. Smolt Predation Study on the Northwest Miramichi River 2017 $5,500.

The objective is to determine the survival rate and predation level of Atlantic salmon smolts migrating to the ocean from the Northwest Miramichi River and potentially locate areas of high mortality.

Miramichi Salmon Association Juvenile Atlantic Salmon Assessment on the Miramichi River 2017 $14,000.

Assess 60 DFO baseline sites throughout the Miramichi Watershed to maintain a long term data set on the fish community in the Miramichi River and determine the overall health of the river. Assess spring stocking success of first feeding fry to determine if stocking location provides suitable habitat for young. Stocked location densities that are higher than unstocked locations are considered to reflect successful survival of hatchery fry. Determine suitable sites (good habitat, low wild densities) that can be stocked in order to improve salmon production on rivers with low salmon abundance (i.e.: Little Southwest, Cains, Renous). To assess the effectiveness of the 2016 Miramichi beaver dam management program through electrofishing upstream of locations in which large beaver dams acted as barriers to upstream migration of adult spawning salmon.

2 Miramichi Watershed Management Committee Miramichi Lake Smallmouth Bass Containment 2017 $15,000.

The primary objective is to contain the smallmouth bass in Miramichi Lake until the eradication can be completed.

Miramichi Watershed Management Committee Striped Bass Creel Survey on the Miramichi 2017 $7,990.

The objectives are to determine the angling harvest and how that might affect the abundance of striped bass, determine the ratio of retained to released bass, and to investigate the economic importance of the bass fishery to the Miramichi.

Northumberland Salmon Protection Association Adult Salmon and Striped Bass Assessment on the Northwest Miramichi River 2017 $12,000.

The first objective of the project is to determine the returns of adult salmon to the Northwest Miramichi system to determine if conservation levels are being met. Secondly, they want to determine the returns of spawning striped bass to the Northwest Miramichi to aide in management decisions.

Les Amis de la Kouchibouguacis Inc. Kouchibouguacis River Aquatic Habitat 2017 $12,000.

Inventory aquatic habitats on the main branch of the Kouchibouguacis River. The data collected will help to assess the status of the habitats since the last inventory (1992 by the NB DNR); they will be able to compare with older data harvested to see if there have been any changes and evaluate the quality of salmonid spawning grounds.

Les Amis de la Kouchibouguacis Inc. Atlantic Salmon (education, egg incubation, restoration and monitoring) $9,490.

The objective is to harvest salmon spawners from which to extract eggs and soft roe (milt) in order to raise salmon in their satellite rearing pond, thus increasing the survival rate of the juvenile salmon.

3 Southeastern Anglers Association Mill Creek Bank Stabilization and Fish Habitat Improvement $9,000.

The main objective will be to link together and improve restored sites that have been established on the Mill Creek tributary (Bouctouche River) 15 years ago. Mill Creek still shows many issues with erosion and sedimentation especially since the bridge washout event in 2014. The objective will include restoration and stabilization of eroded river banks upstream and downstream of the culvert area and repair the stream morphology closest to its previous state.

Shediac Bay Watershed Association Fish Habitat Restoration, Evaluation and Education of the Enhancement of Salmonids Populations in the Shediac Bay Watershed $6,000.

To engage the public and increase awareness of salmonids and the importance of sustainable use of the watershed; continue education programs such as Fish Friends; conduct electrofishing surveys to measure changes in salmonid population in important tributaries, and as a tool to measure improvements in restoration sites; improve fish habitat and passage with restoration techniques.

Vision H20 (Groupe du bassin versant de la région de Cap-Pelé) Evaluation of the Tedish River as Habitats of Salmonids $8,000.

The objectives of this project for the 2017-2018 season: evaluate the upstream section of the Tedish River as a habitat (characterization, substrate, riparian zone); inventory of aquatic species in the watercourse (fish, macro invertebrates, vegetation and freshwater mussels); assessment of the riparian zone for the monitored section of the river (stability, the presence of trees); detection of major barriers to fish migration (culverts, waste); reduction of the source of the problems in the river which can affect certain aquatic species (siltation, toxic products, garbage); and, raise awareness about the protection of rivers and aquatic populations with workshops and kiosks.

Kurt Samways UNB, Canadian River Institute Restoring Inner Bay of Fundy Atlantic Salmon through Conservation Rearing: Migration- Related Evaluation of Reproductive Success $8,400.

The primary objective of smolt to adult supplementation is to bypass the observed high at-sea mortality and re-establish natural spawning within the river. Producing and releasing numbers of native adults that rival historic natural return levels, 500-1000 adults per year over the next 5 years to the Upper Salmon River may achieve this.

4 Fort Folly Habitat Recovery Program Monitoring & Assessment of Endangered Inner Bay of Fundy Atlantic Ssalmon on the Big Salmon River $10,000.

To estimate numbers and determine origin of emigrating smolt from the Big Salmon River; to collect target number wild smolts from Rotary Screw Trap captures; to carry out summer and fall adult salmon snorkel surveys and seining on the Big Salmon River; to assist DFO in parr collections; and, communication of project results through websites and social media.

Kennebecasis Watershed Restoration Committee Removing Fish Passage Barriers in the Kennebecasis $7,000.

The objectives are to re-assess the condition of the culverts noted as potential rock weir sites; to select 4-6 high priority sites and discuss with DTI; to attain permission from DTI and obtain a wetland watercourse alteration permit from the selected sites; to install 4-6 rock weir flow control structures to improve fish access to culvert perched 20-30 cm; and map and document culvert locations and assess habitat conditions 100m above and below the culvert post installation.

Kennebecasis Watershed Restoration Committee Upper Kennebecasis Riparian Enhancement Project $6,000.

The goal of this project is to complete a desktop mapping exercise that uses from online mapping tools to identify sites with potential degraded riparian areas and compile a list of land owners to engage. The desktop mapping will look at more than 40km of the main stem Kennebecasis River above Sussex. Plant or stake trees on 3-5 properties within the project area.

Hammond River Angling Association Juvenile Salmon Population Assessment $8,000.

The objective of this project is to obtain a population estimate for juvenile Atlantic salmon in the Hammond River for 2017. Juvenile salmon data collected through the project are part of a long- term data set, which includes adult density estimates and dates back to 1977.

Hammond River Angling Association Hammond River Atlantic Salmon Smolt Assessment $5,000.

The objectives of this project are to capture and document the timing of smolt migration in the Hammond River; to conduct a mark-recapture survey of Atlantic salmon smolt in the Hammond River using a smolt wheel; to calculate an estimate of the number of smolt leaving the Hammond River; and, to compare the output number of smolt with the previous two years of electrofishing data of fry and parr.

5 Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association Fundy Salmon Recovery 2017 $15,000.

The project objective is to make a significant contribution to the rehabilitation of SARA listed Inner Bay of Fundy salmon and provide a template for rehabilitation efforts in other rivers.

Atlantic Salmon Federation Outer Bay of Fundy Atlantic Salmon Monitoring Program $4,475.

The specific objectives of this project are to add another year to the time series of data on parr abundance on several Outer Bay of Fundy rivers; to conduct Atlantic salmon juvenile population assessments; to maintain thorough data records on Atlantic salmon in rivers of concern where recovery efforts may be needed in the future; and, to continue to monitor for exotic species in New Brunswick’s waterways.

Oromocto River Watershed Association Inc. 2017 Recreational Fishery Assessment $12,000.

The main objective of this assessment is to continue monitoring and identify trends in the data with a focus on Atlantic salmon densities and distributions. Another objective is to assess habitat characteristics of sites that support Atlantic salmon.

Nashwaak Watershed Association Inc. Monitoring the Health of the Nashwaak Watershed $7,000.

The overarching objective of the project is to increase the NWAIs knowledge about the health of the watershed in order to grow the capacity to make restoration and management decisions based on sound science. Evaluation of trends will allow the NWAI to better develop and evaluate watershed and habitat management initiatives, assess the effects of particular industries on water quality and temperature, predict future river conditions, communicate the health of the watershed to the public, and assess the effects of the habitat restoration activities .

Nashwaak Watershed Association Inc. Assessing and Restoring Fish Passage in the Nashwaak Watershed $6,000.

To increase the capacity of the NWAI to survey the Nashwaak River. To increase the knowledge of the aquatic connectivity and fragmentation of the Nashwaak Watershed. An overall decrease in habitat fragmentation within the Nashwaak Watershed and an increase in habitat availability for the Atlantic salmon by facilitating fish passage through culverts determined to be barriers. Communication of the connectivity of the river to the public, in particular the angling community.

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NB Sport Fishing Association Nackawic Access Ramp $6,400.

The objective is to provide proper access to one of the biggest bodies of water that is poorly served by existing infrastructure. They want to install a 10 by 23 concrete ramp in the waterfront park in the town of Nackawic.

Miramichi Headwaters Salmon Federation Inc. Satellite Rearing Facility Operation & Public Education 2017 $12,575.

To operate and maintain a satellite rearing facility and rear / release Atlantic salmon and sea-run brook trout fall fingerlings and adult sea-run brook trout at strategic sites during the fall spawn. Perform swim-through and visual assessments of habitat. Quantify the number of returning stocked salmon and sea-run trout.

Michelle Gray UNB, Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management Investigation of Prevalence and Impact of an Ectoparasite on Brook Trout in the Quisibis Watershed $12,000.

The aim of this project is to build and expand fundamental knowledge on S. edwardsii, investigate effects of infestation to Brook Trout, and to better understand the spatial distribution of this ectoparasite in streams in northern New Brunswick..

TOTAL FOR THE 30 FISHERIES RELATED PROJECTS: $266,830.

Tabusintac Watershed Association Monitoring Canada Geese Branta Canadensis habitat using remote sensing images and field data in Tabusintac, NB $8,000.

The funds will go toward supporting the fieldwork of two ongoing projects that will map eelgrass in Tabusintac from remote sensing images. The information generated by these projects will help TWA plan future eelgrass monitoring efforts in Tabusintac and develop an eelgrass recovery strategy, if needed.

TOTAL FOR THIS6 WILDLIFE RELATED PROJECT: $8,000.

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Sean Haughian, NB Museum Understanding the Habitats and Distribution of the Rare Lichen, Fuscopannaria Leucosticta $10,000.

To evaluate the current status of previously discovered occurrences of F. leucosticta in New Brunswick. To test the effectiveness of a species-distribution model generated by a concurrent COSEWIC project by conducting field-surveys of locations predicted to have a high probability of occurrence of F. leucosticta. To use data from field surveys to improve model accuracy, and identify habitat features that suggest a high likelihood of F. leucosticta presence.

Bird Studies Canada Using the Maritimes Marsh Monitoring Program to Understand the Importance of Wetland Habitats for Bird Communities $11,000.

The objectiveS of this project (2017-2018) are to gather fourth year of baseline data for Coastal Wetland dependent species and their habitats in NB; to gather second full year of baseline data for Forested Wetland dependent species and their habitats in NB; and, work with EHJV and eNGO partners to develop survey schedule and gather first year of data on selected Managed and Unmanaged Wetlands.

Birds Studies Canada Continuing Landowner Stewardship and Monitoring of Swifts and Swallows in New Brunswick $11,000.

The objective of this project is to address some of the high priority threats facing aerial insectivores, specifically: habitat loss (e.g. modification or demolition of chimneys, closure or demolition of barns); human persecution; and knowledge gaps related to swallow and swift population dynamics and natural nesting and roosting sites.

Bassins Versants de la Baie des Chaleurs Maritime Ringlet Butterfly – Continuing the Adult Count and Identification of Threats to the Habitat in Peters River $4,000.

The objective of this project is to pursue the regular monitoring of the Maritime Ringlet Butterfly species population in order to mitigate the main threats with recovery measures. The data gathered will allow them to do a comparison with previous years, as well as with other sites hosting this species.

8 Partenariat pour la gestion intégrée du bassin versant de la baie de Caraquet Inc. Monitoring Maritime Ringlet Butterflies 2017 $7,000.

The objective of this project is to obtain an overall view of the status of the population of the Maritime Ringlet butterfly during its 2017 flight period and also to be used as a reference tool for future projects. Also want to know if precipitation (snow/rain) has an effect on the survival of this species. Raise awareness about the importance of this butterfly.

Serge Jolicoeur, Université de Moncton Monitoring Blooming of the Maritime Ringlet’s Nectar Sources in the Context of Climate and Marsh Hydrology $18,000.

The immediate objective is to assess what controls the timing of blooming of the three primary nectar sources of the Maritime Ringlet Butterfly. The results will help those involved in conservation assess causes in variations in the adult population of the endangered Maritime Ringlet. They will determine if climate change is likely to be a factor. If not, then efforts can be directed to assess and alleviate impacts that could be responsible for its decline. If climate change is a factor then results can help determine where populations might be successfully transplanted.

Bird Studies Canada Monitoring High Elevation Birds in Industrial Forest and Discovering new Bicknell’s Thrush Breeding Clusters $11,000.

The main objective is to test the new habitat model developed in 2016 for New Brunswick. The old species distribution model covered an area of just over 176,000 ha in the Christmas Mountains and the Kedgwick Highlands. Using habitat characteristics of past Bicknell’s Thrush detections in New Brunswick, and the NB forest inventory database, the new model covers only 28,000 ha, 16% of the previous area. They will test the model by randomly selecting points along roadsides within the model, and conduct point counts for Bicknell’s Thrush.

Dr. A.W. Diamond, UNB, Atlantic Lab for Avian Research Determining Home Range and Habitat Use of the Threatened Bicknell’s Thrush during the Breeding Season in the New Brunswick Highlands $14,000.

The focus is on Bicknell’s Thrush because of its threatened status under the Species at Risk Act (Canada) and its global status of vulnerable. The Conservation Action Plan includes “Maintain a target amount of breeding habitat in industrial forests” as a specific research goal; this project contributes directly to this goal by establishing the density of breeding birds in habitat clusters. To identify an appropriate target area of breeding habitat, they need to know the size of the breeding population supported by a given area of habitat. This is the specific objective of this project.

9 Groupe de développement durable du Pays de Cocagne Migratory Shorebird Survey of the Bouctouche dune and the Cormierville Marsh $4,580.

To conduct shorebird surveys along the Bouctouche Dune and Cormierville Marsh as part of the Atlantic Canada Shorebird Survey.

Groupe de développement durable du Pays de Cocagne (GDDPC) Bird Species at Risk Detection : Increase the Conservation & Stewardship Capacity of Southern NB Watershed Groups $4,000.

Collect data on SAR birds (E.G.. Eastern Wood-pewee, Common Nighthawk, Rusty Blackbird, Canada Warbler, Bobolink, Bank Swallow) to compliment the GDDPC conservation work. Submit data to ACCDC. Submit final report to Environment Canada and Climate Change, Nature Conservancy and NB ERD.

Shediac Bay Watershed Association Improving an Artificial Habitat for Terns $6,000.

The project objectives are to restore a site frequented by migratory birds, the common terns, to conserve a population in Shediac Bay. They aim to re-establish an appropriate habitat for the common tern colony. This habitat replaces the former nesting site of the Shediac marina colony. Based on the advice of the biologists with the Canadian Wildlife Service and Parks Canada, without adequate habitats, the terns will not re-establish in Shediac Bay, but might possibly join the Kouchibouguac Park colony. The project is also the educate the public about terns and the conservation of marine birds.

Myriam Barbeau, UNB Salt Marsh Health and Nutrient Cycling: role of the common marsh snail $5,000.

Their objective is to quantify the density and spatial distribution of common marsh snails in salt marshes in the Northumberland Strait. To quantify the role (namely extent of detritivory) of Melampus snails on the two key plant species of Atlantic Canada marshes. This will include determining their feeding preferences and rates, and confirming the effect of plant state on the feeding preferences.

Petitcodiac Watershed Alliance 80 Million Birds: Reducing Songbird Mortality through Cat Owner Engagement $3,500.

The objective is to distribute 500 brightly coloured cat collars to domestic cat owners in the Petitcodiac Watershed and to educate the public on the issue of cats and other human practices causing large avian mortality rates.

10 Atlantic Wildlife Institute Monitoring Lead Levels in Eagles and other Birds of Prey $8,000.

To research historical data regarding incidents of lead poisoning in NB Raptor population and compare to other regions. To establish baseline data from Birds of Prey and other suspected native bird species admitted to AWI for lead levels in blood. To identify possible cause of lead contamination in bird species. To treat, if possible, birds whose lead levels exceed toxic levels.

Donald Ostaff Bee Pollinator Diversity on Abandoned Coal Mining Sites and the Role of Artificially Established Populations of Native Willow Species in Promoting Natural Pollinator Populations $12,000.

To document the abundance and diversity of bee pollinators and associated flora on newly bulldozed and landscaped mine tailings in an area on the northwest corner of Grand Lake near Minto, NB that had been previously strip mined for coal extraction and which is now being planted with eight native willow species to hasten reclamation of these former mine sites.

John Klymko, Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre Surveys for Scarlet Bluet and other Rare Damselflies and Dragonflies in Southwest New Brunswick $12,000.

The objective of the study is to systematically survey for Scarlet Bluet, Halloween Pennant, Martha’s Pennant, and White Corporal in southwestern New Brunswick.

Saint John Naturalists’ Club Inc. Greenlaw Mountain Hawk Watch $6,750.

The Hawk Watch program has objectives involving opportunities for research, education, recreation, community outreach and better raptor management practices.

Dr. A.W. Diamond, UNB, Atlantic Lab for Avian Research Tracking Movements of Seabirds Breeding at Machias Seal Island $10,300.

Deploy 40 geolocator tags on breeding auks (puffins, razorbills) to determine winter range at sea.

Heather Major, UNBSJ Dispersal and Recruitment of Atlantic Puffins $4,690.

The objective of this project is to quantify the rate of dispersal among Atlantic Puffins breeding in the western North Atlantic.

11 Dr. Don McAlpine, New Brunswick Museum BiotaNB 2017 $7,500.

The BiotaNB project is concerned with documenting the life forms (fungi, green plants, animals) that live in and are dependent on the habitats protected in NB PNAs. The project is committed to making the data collected accessible to a broad range of users, many of whom will use the information in monitoring wildlife and habitats across the larger NB landscape. Finally, by engaging with people who live near these PNAs to encourage a sense of stewardship for NBs PNAs and their wildlife.

The Nature Trust of New Brunswick Inc. Wildlife Habitat Improvement at the Hyla Park Nature Preserve $11,000.

The project objectives are to do the park cleanup, promote stewardship, increase public awareness of conservation and stewardship, assess gray tree frog population, update park management plan, upgrade trails and habitat improvement.*

The Nature Trust of New Brunswick Inc. Butternut Island Acquisition for Species at Risk $7,000.

The Nature Trust will secure this donation of 6 acres of SAR habitat on private land in the Nashwaak River, near Taymouth in order to protect it in perpetuity. Subsequently create a baseline report, acquisition report, management plan and action plan for this property.

Amélie Roberto-Charron, University of Manitoba Recovering Canada Warblers Geolocators to Track Individuals Year Round and to Determine Potential Causes of their Steep Decline in New Brunswick $11,000.

The objective of this project is to track Canada Warblers from their breeding grounds in New Brunswick to their wintering grounds in South America and to produce the first migration maps of individuals from a steeply declining population.

Marc-André Villard, Université du Québec à Rimouski Landscape Resistance to Bird Movements in an Intensively Managed Forest $15,000.

This study aims to perform a field experiment to determine whether intensive forest management in the form of clearcutting and spruce plantation affect natural bird movements across the landscape. Specifically, they will test the predictions (1) birds experimentally removed from their territory will be replaced more rapidly in study plots embedded in deciduous forest than in similar plots surrounded by plantations and clearcuts; (2) Black-throated Green Warblers will be replaced at a higher rate than Ovenbirds; (3) replacement rate will decrease as the breeding season progresses; (4) more hatch-year birds will prospect for territories in controls than in treated plots.

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Société d’aménagement de la rivière Madawaska inc. Efforts to Recover Species at Risk in Madawaska $14,000.

Create an inventory of individual Wood Turtles, and habitat, along a 10km stretch of the Saint John River. Monitor Wood Duck nest boxes. Identify and remove invasive alien species.

TOTAL FOR THESE 25 BIODIVERSITY RELATED PROJECTS: $228,320

Ducks Unlimited Canada Ducks Unlimited Canada Wetland Education 2016-2017 $11,000.

Increase youth awareness to the importance of wetlands through pre & post in-class curriculum materials (English and French) and take grade 4 students from across the province out on a field trip to a wetland to discover hands-on the important role a wetland provides to society and wildlife.

Nature NB NatureKids NB: Supporting our Club Leaders $8,000.

The overall objective of this initiative is to support NatureKids club leaders and to expand the NatureKids club network in New Brunswick by developing seasonally-appropriate activity kits for NatureKids club leaders; by developing and facilitating a professional development workshop; by providing monthly check ins with leaders and distributing the leaders’ e- newsletter; by meeting new leaders and running an introductory activity for new clubs; recruiting new leaders; and, developing and printing their bilingual NatureKids NB magazine

Nature NB Lessons in Nature: Connecting youth to New Brunswick’s biodiversity $8,800.

The objective of “Lessons in Nature” is to offer year round, bilingual, age-appropriate. curriculum-linked, interactive and New Brunswick-focused programs that introduce youth to NB Flora and Fauna, ecological concepts, and the importance of biodiversity conservation.

Nature NB Every Living Thing: An Educator’s Guide to Schoolyard BioBlitzes $7,000.

The overall objectives are 1) to create an easy to use education kit that will introduce students to BioBlitzes. 2) To guide teachers and students in running their own school-yard BioBlitzes and identify the species that are local to them. 3) To encourage students to pursue careers in the natural sciences. 4) To introduce students to broad ecological concepts such as biodiversity conservation, keystone species and symbiosis.

13 Nature Conservancy of Canada Conservation Volunteer Program 2017 $10,000.

To coordinate a volunteer program to assist NCC in accomplishing necessary stewardship work on NCC nature preserves and provide New Brunswickers with opportunities to be involved in hands-on, practical wildlife conservation projects designed to protect the ecological integrity of some of our province’s most important natural areas.

Science East Envirothon NB 2017 $5,000.

The goals are to promote a desire to learn more about the natural environment and equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to apply the basic principles and practices of resources management and ecology to complex environmental issues; to promote stewardship of natural resources and to encourage the development of critical thinking, cooperative problem-solving, and decision-making skills required to achieve and maintain a natural balance between the quality of life and the quality of the environment; and, to provide students with experience in environmentally-oriented activities, enabling them to become environmentally-aware, action- oriented citizens.

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – NB Chapter Get outside NB – Empowering Youth Natural Leaders $5,000.

Empowering and supporting youth leaders in delivering youth-led Get Outside! NB events in parks and communities. Creating and helping to mentor a diverse provincial community of natural leaders who will become future volunteers and staff for conservation groups across the province.

Gespegewaq Migmaq Resource Council Fostering Fish Friends $2,000.

The objectives of the project are to facilitate “Fostering Fish Friends” in the two participating school of L.E. Reinsborough and Terry Fox Elementary, each hosting 2 tanks; each with 1 English and 1 French immersion classroom. Using curriculum guide learning activities, as well as GMRC lead presentations, the goal is to educate the students about the Atlantic salmon: its biology, migration, and life cycle; its importance both as a resource and traditionally to their communities; and to promote sustainable practices-inspiring stewards of the environment.

14 Vision H2O; Groupe du bassin versant du Village de Cap-Pelé Construction of Educational Trails to Raise Public Awareness of the Protection of Habitats $10,000.

This project is aimed at educating the population concerning the importance of protecting species and their habitats. Development of a green area where the public can relax and learn about local species. Enhancement of the public’s awareness of the protection of their local environment, habitats, and species by means of educational presentations, workshops, and trail signs. Protection of the riparian zones of the Aboujagane and Kouchibouguac rivers and protection of the local environment.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada Shorebird Interpreters 2017 – NCC’s Johnson’s Mills Shorebird Reserve $12,000.

The main objective of this project is to first and foremost protect the migrating shorebirds by minimizing human disturbances along the critical roosting sites at Johnson’s Mills.

Sackville Rod & Gun Club Inc. Sackville Rod & Gun Club Inc Youth Fishing Derby $1,190.

To introduce youth to sport fishing and teach them the correct legal, ethical and safe method for catching and releasing sport fish in hopes they will become responsible and ethical sport fishers with a sense of stewardship.

Fundy Shooting Sports Inc. Scout Appreciation Day $1,250.

To provide up to 36 scouts training in traditional hunting skills, safe firearms handling and an opportunity to fire rifles and shotguns on a certified range under the supervision of certified firearms safety instructors and range officers.

Hammond River Angling Association Hammond River Nature Camp $18,500.

The core objective is to offer an educational foundation for the creation of the next generation of knowledgeable, committed conservationists in New Brunswick. Wildlife in New Brunswick directly benefits from campers experience at HRNC, as campers develop a long-lasting appreciation for and desire to protect the environment. Campers also learn to behave in an environmentally responsible way (ie. composting, reducing waste, proper angling techniques) and encourage others to do the same long after camp is over.

15 St. Croix Estuary Project Inc. Youth Engagement in Environmental Stewardship (YEES!!!) $5,000.

The objective of the YEES program is to empower the youth to become local stewards of the Province’s natural resources. This program provides youth with knowledge and practical skills with respect to wildlife habitats and stewardship activities. Students have a hands-on experience with the natural environment in their local area.

St. Croix Estuary Project Inc. Nature Detective Program $4,300.

The goal of the Nature Detective program is to create a desire for children to want to go outdoors and explore nature in their local areas. To question what they are seeing and understand how we all have an impact on each other, whether it be the trees, birds, animals or people and how we all help each other grow.

New Brunswick Sport Fishing Association Oromocto Children’s Fishing Event $1,075.

To bring kids into the sport and running this event on an annual basis to both reinforce what they have learned and to attract new kids each year. They learn conservation of the resource through catch and release angling

Nashwaak Watershed Association Upstream-Downstream Youth Education Program $9,125.

To increase awareness about wetland ecosystems. To provide examples to youth of restoration projects with the goal of re-establishing critical habitat for wildlife along the Nashwaak River. To encourage youth to identify wetland habitat and reduce stressors to wetlands and wildlife. To build knowledge of the river and engagement with the local community. To demonstrate the benefits of protecting and restoring wetland habitat through the Marysville Flats demonstration site.

Maritime College of Forest Technology Forest Ranger Camps $20,000.

The principal objective is to provide youth with a safe and positive learning environment to introduce, educate, and encourage awareness of their natural surroundings and the importance of it. Youth will gain knowledge and an understanding of forest, wetland, fish and wildlife ecology that will allow them to be better informed about natural resource management.

16 Shiktehawk Bible Camp Shiktehawk Adventure Day Camp $2,240.

Introduce kids to the outdoors in a fun interactive manner. To offer quality programming for younger kids who are not ready to spend nights away from home. To create an appetite for more exposure to education in the coming years.

Organisme de bassin versant du fleuve St-Jean inc. Public Forum : Fish in the Upper St. John, Diversity and Habitats from the Past to the Future $3,000.

The overall objective is to create an opportunity to educate, heighten awareness, and bring together wildlife stakeholders during a scientific day uniting researchers, citizens, professionals, municipalities, elected officials, fishermen from Quebec, Maine and New Brunswick. In order to maximize information, a short interactive workshop will be held with the audience after each presentation to identify the main idea to remember.

Salon de la forêt Salon de la forêt 2017 $1,450.

Raise young people’s awareness about the pleasures of fishing.

TOTAL FOR THESE 21 EDUCATION RELATED PROJECTS: $145,930.

GRAND TOTAL OF THESE PROJECTS: $649,080.00

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