Winter River - Tracadie Bay Watershed Association

Winter River – Tracadie Bay Watershed Association Inc. (WRTBWA) is a community based, charitable organization established in 2008 by residents of the local watershed community. WRTBWA is managed by a volunteer board of directors. The members of the Association, along with residents of the area are concerned with the health and sustainability of the watershed area, and work towards protecting and enhancing the natural environment for present and future generations. We have developed a watershed management plan (WMP) and will implement various goals and objectives by involving residents and stakeholders within the community to actively participate in all our activities. We have a special focus on education and encouraging our youth to become involved in what we do. Our main organizational goals, as outlined in our WMP, are: 1. Improve and protect quality of both surface water and groundwater 2. Protect the quantity of groundwater and ensure extraction rate is sustainable 3. Enhance public understanding of water 4. Protect and enhance the health of bays and estuaries 5. Protect and enhance freshwater ecosystems 6. Improve agricultural practices to minimize negative impacts on the environment 7. Enhance forest management 8. Improve the management of shale pits/storage pits and associated activities 9. Enhance recreational opportunities and promote active living 10. Incorporate sustainability as a guiding principle in our approach to environmental, economic & social issues

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