March 31 Brown Bag Lunch
“Aquatic Species at Risk – Responding to a Changing Environment”
Presenters
- Sherry Nugent, Department of Fisheries and Oceans B
Date
Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 12:00 â?? 1:00 p.m.
Location
Husky Building Conference Room D on the +30 level, 707 8th Ave SW
Description
When we think of the prairie environment, we often overlook the aquatic component. Fisheries & Oceans Canada is responsible for the protection of aquatic species at risk. As more aquatic species become listed in the Prairie Provinces, we need to find new ways to protect them. The prairie landscape has changed dramatically due in part to industrial development. We will discuss present and future strategies for aquatic protection with regard to implementation initiatives, plans to fill in knowledge gaps, the importance of partnerships in the recovery of aquatic species, and highlight proactive measures to prevent currently secure species from becoming at risk in the future.
Background
Sherry Nugent is the SARA Coordinator with DFO for the Prairies and Arctic Areas. She assists the Habitat Management staff with aquatic species at risk issues and helps clarify the SARA and its relationship to the habitat referral review process. Sherry also provides support to the public, industry partners, and other government agencies with issues pertaining to the Act and its relation to aquatic issues
Mark your Calendars for this Free Talk
Members and Non-Members Welcome-Bring Your Lunch!â?¨
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