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Public Walks on Public Land 2004 a big success

October 26, 2004

The Ecology Action Centre and the Nova Scotia Public Lands Coalition would like to thank all our hike leaders and our participants for making the 3rd Annual Public Hikes Series a success.

The five hikes and public meeting saw over 200 participants.

Proposed Blue Mountain / Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area

Special thanks to our guide
Chris Miller of the Birch Cove Wilderness Society. Over 60 of us, worked our way to the 500' summit of Blue Mountain. There we enjoyed a panoramic view of the Chebucto Peninsula, while raising concern over the proposed route of Highway 113.

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Proposed Blue Mountain / Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area

Special thanks to our guide
Christine Anne Smith of the EAC's (WIC) and the Sierra Club (Halifax Chapter). Even the remnants of Hurricane Ivan couldn't dampen the spirits of over 40 participants as they hiked down to Suzie's Lake.

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Proposed Herring Cove Backlands Nature Reserve

Special thanks to our guide,
David Millar of CPAWS for competing against the Queen Mary II and leading us on a spectacular coastal walk.

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Proposed Nictaux River Wilderness Area

Special thanks to our guide,
Clare Robinson of the NSPLC for her interpretive walk along the Nictaux River to Alpena Rapids.

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Proposed Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area

A special thanks to Peter Romkey of the Woodens River Watershed Environmental Organization. The Fall Colours were spectacular along the Bluff Trail around Pot Lake.

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Keshen Goodman Public Library

Great thanks to our 4 guest speakers and over 50 participants. Participants signed petitions and submitted comments on the Proposed Highway 113 construction. Our efforts persuaded the Minister of the Environment to request a "Focus Report" and delay the project.

Raymond Plourde of the Ecology Action Centre and the Nova Scotia Public Lands Coalition, updated everyone on the state of Nova Scotia's Public Lands. Highlighting past events, present conditions and future goals.

Chris Miller of the Birch Cove Lakes & Wilderness Society presented on the Proposed Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area. Topics: Natural history, geography, Proposed Highway 113 Connector.

Peter Romkey of the Woodens River Watershed Environmental Organization presented on the Proposed Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area. Topics: Natural history, geography, the Bluff Trail.

Melissa Taylor presented on the Proposed Herring Cove Backlands Wilderness Area. Topics: Natural and cultural history, geography.

Tom Musial of the Five Bridge Wilderness Heritage Trust encouraged environmental involvement and offered their assistance.

Special thanks goes to the George Cedric Metcalf Foundation for sponsoring this year's public hikes.