Minister Aglukkaq announces funding to help conserve and restore Atlantic Ecosystem
July 8, 2015 – Gatineau, Québec – Environment Canada
Today, Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced the Government of Canada is providing $1.968 million in funding to support 14 projects to improve the long-term sustainability of the Atlantic Ecosystem.
These investments are part of the Atlantic Ecosystem Initiatives, which is advancing the goals of the National Conservation Plan to conserve and restore important ecosystems across Canada while connecting Canadians with nature in and around their communities.
Ted Laking
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