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.com" rel=3Dnofollow>perry.lynne@hotmail.com</A>&gt=3B</ To all, I think it is perfectly reasonable to discuss environmental and wilderness/habitat preservation issues on NatureNS. I cannot see how "this type of polemic is a slippery slope that will limit the ability of NatureNS to be perceived as impartial...." NatureNS is a discussion forum, it doesn't have a voice or an opinion. Its members do, if they choose to do so. Dusan Soudek ---- Lynne Perry <perry.lynne@hotmail.com> wrote: > > As a nature lover I have always tried to protect habitat. I guess there may be a problem with any advocacy role for this site. If so, I am sorry as I forwarded this. No one need sign it unless they concur. > > > > > Date: Tue, 8 May 2012 13:08:23 -0700 > From: aclairemiller@yahoo.ca > Subject: Re: [NatureNS] Petition - Bedford basin Infill / Bedford Reef > To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca > > > > I'm a little unclear about why wouldn't it be appropriate to discuss the Bedford Basin Infill on a NatureNS list. If not here, then where? > > > > > > From: james simpson <desolatechair@gmail.com> > To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca > Sent: Monday, May 7, 2012 8:20:52 PM > Subject: Re: [NatureNS] Petition - Bedford basin Infill / Bedford Reef > > > While I am all for advocacy, I am concerned this type of polemic is a slippery slope that will limit the ability of NatureNS to be perceived as impartial and thus an authoritative voice of dedicated and concerned NS naturalists. > > > On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 7:15 AM, Lynne Perry <perry.lynne@hotmail.com> wrote: > > > > I just signed this petition. Please see how many others can/may help. Have a wonderful Sunday. Do something good today. Lynne > > > > > > Date: Sun, 6 May 2012 00:00:15 -0300 > From: foxhollow@ns.sympatico.ca > To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca > > > Subject: Re: [NatureNS] Petition - Bedford basin Infill / Bedford Reef > > Hi Lynne and Heather, thanks for your comments. > > We are a very small group of regular (non-activism type) people just trying to explain to developers and politicians what every schoolchild knows intuitively: It's wrong. > We were at the Cruise-ship terminal Market today. We had a simple display table set up and received overwhelming support and positive feedback. > Here is a link to the online version of the petition: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/bedfordbasinreef/ > > We finally have a basic website up: http://savebedfordreef.yolasite.com/ > It includes a comprehensive timeline. We hope to have a new video out soon which has a slide show and covers both the long-term and recent history of this area (Crosby Island [sic], Downey Bluff, Moirs Pond, Mill Cove, and the Western Ledges) from the late 1700's to present. > > We have been advocating to stop infilling Bedford Basin and to preserve the Bedford Reef and associated tidal pools (a.k.a. the "Western Ledges" on marine maps). We are calling for the creation of a Coastal Marine Park. In what final form ? We know not. > > Much work has gone into researching the history/timeline of this project, especially the deeded pre-confederation water lots, the new (1991!) water lot, and which government departments played which roles in permitting this series of events. We have also looked at ancilliary events (pyritic slate issues, the Moirs Pond issue, etc) > > We are always interested in any ideas, information, or other expertise/support. > > I don't read a lot about activism on this forum, and I know as individuals we all contribute in our own ways - and to varying degrees. I hope posting this type of info here is not a problem for anyone. > Sincerely, > Ian Marshall > > > > > On 5/5/2012 7:49 AM, Lynne Perry wrote: > > Could just the petition be circulated and a way to easily sign and submit? The video clip was very informative. To those of us who love nature I think that would be helpful. Not all of us understand computers very well. > > > > > From: heather.drope@ns.sympatico.ca > To: foxhollow@ns.sympatico.ca; naturens@chebucto.ns.ca > Date: Sat, 5 May 2012 08:09:25 -0300 > Subject: Re: [NatureNS] Petition - Bedford basin Infill / Bedford Reef > > > You didn't mention which Farmers Market. Here in Halifax there are two- the Historic Farmers Market and the Seaport Farmers Market. In Dartmouth there is the Farmers Market at the Ferry Landing. > Heather > Heather Drope > Nova Scotia Wild Flora Society > www.nswildflora.ca > 902-440-5032 > > > We do not see nature with our eyes, > but with our understandings and our hearts. > W. Hazlett > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2425/4977 - Release Date: 05/04/12 > > >
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