Directory of Science and Environment Resources

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This category is for sites dealing with science and the environment at the provincial level.

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Acid Rain

http://www.novascotia.ca/nse/air/acidrain.asp
Environment Canada monitors acid, weather, pollution deposits, precipitation and marine fog chemistry. Explains the effects and trends of acid and links to science sites in the same genre.
Atlantic Coastal Action Program (ACAP)

http://www.acapcb.ns.ca/
A community-based program that helps Atlantic Canadians restore and sustain watersheds and adjacent coastal areas. Features information about their projects and initiatives and a list of publications.
Centre for Water Resources Studies

http://centreforwaterresourcesstudies.dal.ca/
The centre applies research resources of DalTech and Dalhousie University to address water problems. It offers on site research, reports and software for download, studies, panels and contact information.
Deep Sea Corals of Atlantic Canada

http://www.elements.nb.ca/theme/fisheries/martin/corals.htm
Photos and an article about deep sea coral reefs found off the coast of Nova Scotia.
Forest Protection Wildfire Management Group

http://novascotia.ca/natr/forestprotection/wildfire/
This government agency monitors weather and forest conditions during the fire season. Features a fire map for the province, fire weather index and a link to the Fire Smart program.
Natural History of Nova Scotia

http://ojs.library.dal.ca/NSM/issue/view/349
An in depth look at the natural history of the province, available for download. [PDF]
Nova Scotia Environment: Groundwater

https://www.novascotia.ca/nse/groundwater/
Regulatory information, research studies, maps and resources for home owners and industry pertaining to local groundwater resources.
Nova Scotia Ground Water Association

http://www.nsgwa.ca/
Encourages the management and protection of groundwater resources through education and partnerships with stakeholders. Offers membership information, newsletters, articles.
Nova Scotia Science Fair Innovators' Discovery Exchange Network

http://scifair.ednet.ns.ca/
A resource to promote student success in science project work. Designed so that students can contribute to the resources and find help projects. Discusses events, partners, projects, chat and student mail.
Nova Scotian Institute of Science

http://nsis.chebucto.org/
Information about the Institute, its meetings, publications, research equipment directory, and joining instructions. The Institute publishes a quarterly entitled Proceedings, which is offered for sale.
Registered Professional Foresters Association of Nova Scotia

http://www.rpfans.ca/
Non-profit organization dedicated to forestry offers profile, membership information, articles, links and photo galleries.
Science and Nature

http://novascotia.ca/sciencenature/
A directory of government resources to do with science and the environment.
Solar Nova Scotia

http://www.solarns.ca/
Promotes renewable energy using passive and active solar, photovoltaics, wind, biomass and geothermal. Site offers a course, publications and upcoming events.
The Museum of Natural History

http://naturalhistory.novascotia.ca/
Exhibitions of local geology, animals and space. Offers list of current exhibits, event lists, information for school visits, history and online guides to local plants and animals.

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