Vol. 2, No. 1 Contents
Headline Back Issues Winter 1997
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Council Currents
Born in Halifax May 14, 1942, he was the son of the late John R. and Evelyn (Nickerson) Longard. Educated in Halifax City schools, he graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Science degree. Longard is survived by his devoted wife Carol (Howlett) and son Mark, both of Halifax; one sister Nancy (Mrs. John Hood) of Yarmouth, and her children David and Jennifer, and a multitude of friends. Known to his friends and family as "Art," Longard faced his battle with cancer with a positive attitude and great courage. Truly a man of the sea, he worked diligently to protect one of Nova Scotia's most precious resources as the province's long-time representative on the Gulf of Maine Council's working group; as an employee of the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans; and, since 1980, as Director of Policy, Planning and Coastal Resources for the Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries. Longard had a passion for sailing and spending time with friends at Sambro Creek. He was a member of the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron for many years. A memorial service took place December 23 at St. Andrews United Church, Halifax. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 5826 South Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 1S6. Coastal Wetland Restoration Database coming Boston, Massachusetts - Managers, scientists, and consultants in the Gulf of Maine will soon be able to exchange information on past, present, and potential coastal wetland restoration projects using a database under construction for the Gulf of Maine Council's home page. The Coastal Wetland Restoration Database will contain project-specific information including location, activity, current habitat conditions, costs, funding sources, and contacts. Also posted will be information on restoration programs for particular species, such as seabirds and anadromous fish. To contribute to the database please submit information on www.gulfofmaine.org, the Gulf of Maine Council's homepage. Click on the "Habitat" icon and use the electronic forms provided, or contact Chris Cornelisen at Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management (617)727-9800 ext. 249. Council hosts pipeline forum, announces grant awards
Companies seeking US and Canadian approvals to construct pipelines to transport natural gas from Sable Island Nova Scotia to markets in New England and Atlantic Canada described their proposals and fielded questions from Council members and business sector representatives. The Council also discussed other issues relating to sustainable use of the marine environment including creation of marine protected areas and problems associated with dumping of ballast water by cargo ships. At a December 12 reception at Boston's Museum of Science, the Council recognized its 1997 Visionary Award winners (see story on page 4), and presented $7,000 in grants to two Massachusetts organizations as part of its ongoing annual grant program for non-profit organizations working to protect and enhance the vitality of the Gulf of Maine. More than 30 organizations Gulf-wide competed for grants awarded through the Council's Non-Profit Organizations Coastal and Marine Environmental Grant Program. A total of 11 organizations received grants. The Boston Harbor Association (TBHA) received $5,000 to develop and distribute an English/Spanish citizen's guide to educate people from diverse backgrounds about how to reduce stormwater pollution and restore Boston Harbor. The Coalition for Buzzards Bay received $2,000 to create signs to be placed along the shores of Bourne and Falmouth, Massachusetts explaining the environmental problems caused by litter and other marine debris. The organization will also use the grant to monitor the effectiveness of these signs on reducing marine debris. "This year's grant recipients are wonderful examples of true local initiative to protect a magnificent environmental resource," said Trudy Coxe, Council Secretariat and Secretary of the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs in Massachusetts. The Council will next meet in June in Salem, Massachusetts. Visit gulfofmaine.org to learn more about the Gulf of Maine Council. |
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Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine
Halifax, Nova Scotia - Arthur A. Longard, 55 of Halifax passed away December 20 at the QEII Health Sciences Centre VG Site.
Boston, Massachusetts - A forum on natural gas pipeline proposals and presentation of $7,000 in grants to Massachusetts nonprofit environmental organizations highlighted the Gulf of Maine Council's semi-annual meeting here December 12-13.