Over $2 million announced in Norris Point for two projects to help aquatic species at risk

Monday, 16 September 2024 07:00

By Tonya Organ

On behalf of the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister Gudie Hutchings of Rural Economic Development and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), announced over $2 million dollars in funding for two projects as part of the Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk.

On Friday, over two million in funding was announced for two projects as part of the Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk. The Atlantic Healthy Oceans Initiative (AHOI) is receiving more than $1.7 million over three years to evaluate and mitigate threats to aquatic species at risk on the southwest coast and in the Gros Morne region. Intervale Associates Inc. is receiving slightly more than $245,000 over three years to apply effective strategies for reducing threats to aquatic species at risk by addressing threats from fishing-related plastic waste.

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