Nova Scotians are going to the polls this month to elect a government they hope will represent their values and get to work on addressing their concerns. Nature, unfortunately, has taken a back seat to many other pressing issues as discussion around this election ramps up. As scientists, naturalists, and other citizens concerned for the health of the natural world, and being aware of the many connections between the health of our environment and the health of our people and economies, we don’t want to see nature pushed aside.
The declining health of the forests in Nova Scotia is a particularly pressing issue that candidates must be aware of. As a member of the Healthy Forest Coalition, Nature Nova Scotia recently endorsed this letter to candidates asking that they prioritize nature protection, particularly for forests, as we move forward in this election.
You Can Help!
Use our mailer below to send the same request to party leaders Tim Houston, Zach Churchill, Claudia Chender, and Anthony Edmonds. Or, copy the email content and send to candidates running in your area!