November 17, 2014 - Hoyt, New Brunswick
Member of Parliament for New Brunswick Southwest John Williamson, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today announced that, under the second round of the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program, the Government of Canada will provide up to $42,125 to the Oromocto River Watershed Association Inc. to conserve fish habitat in the community of Hoyt.
The Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program was announced in Economic Action Plan 2013 to support fisheries habitat restoration projects led by recreational fishing and angling groups, as well as conservation organizations. Given its early success and high demand, an additional investment in Economic Action Plan 2014 increased the funding available through the program to a total investment of $25 million.
On May 15, 2014, the National Conservation Plan was launched to provide a more coordinated approach to conservation efforts across the country. Since 2006, the Government of Canada has taken important steps to conserve and restore our country’s natural environment and connect Canadians to our rich natural heritage. To date, the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program has invested nearly $6 million under Round I in 94 fisheries habitat restoration projects across Canada. An additional 128 projects are receiving up to $5.5 million through Round II funding and most recently, over 80 projects have been deemed eligible for funding Under Round III. Details about the program can be found on the Program’s Web site where you can also sign up for updates.
The Honorable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
John Williamson, Member of Parliament for New Brunswick Southwest
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FOR INFORMATION (media only):
Communications Branch
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Gulf Region
506-851-7045 or 506-851-7171
Sophie Doucet
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
613-992-3474
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