As elected officials and neighbours, my colleague Susan Leblanc, MLA for Dartmouth North, and I have been listening to the conversation around the health of our Dartmouth lakes for some time. The presence of Floating Yellow Heart, blooms of blue-green algae, and the ongoing nuisance of weeds in the lakes are all signs that the environment is at risk. In addition to keeping people from enjoying the beauty of Dartmouth and threatening our natural habitat, these pressures also have a potential impact on the upcoming competitions and other recreational activities on our lakes.

If you believe an individual or company is breaking the rules set out in the Environment Act make a report to 902-424-7773.

• The Environment Act

• Compliance and Enforcement Under the Environment Act

14 October 2021 - Received this letter from the Minister of Environment.

8 October 2021 - Met with Minister of Environment and Climate Change and senior staff.

13 September 2021 - Renewed ask was sent to the new Minister of Environment, Tim Halman.

28 May 2021 - Received this response from Minister Irving.

15 April 2021 - Resent the letter requesting an update and asked the new Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Keith Irving, for an update during the Question Period.

10 July 2020 - Renewed ask sent to Minister Wilson asking for an Urban Lakes Commission

9 January 2020 - Second meeting with Minister Wilson.

29 October 2019 - Presented a petition asking the Province to take action to protect Dartmouth lakes.

23 September 2019 - Published the Dartmouth Lakes Town Hall report.

18 September 2019 - Met with Minister Wilson, Minister of Environment to present the results of the Town Hall and advocate on the community’s ask for an Urban Lakes Commission.

22 August 2019 - Lakes Town Hall held with the community at the Mic Mac Aquatic Centre.

22 February 2019 - First meeting of community and stakeholders at Findlay Community Centre.

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