United effort triumphs
Article Abstract:
A letter-writing campaign has apparently succeeded in convincing the government of Newfoundland and Labrador to block plans for a golf course in Windmill Bight Provincial Park. The golf course could have adversely impacted sand dunes and bogs that act acs unique bird habitat.
Publication Name: Nature Canada
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0374-9894
Year: 2003
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Ukkusiksalik
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Wager Bay, Nunavut, and much of the surrounding watershed, will become Canada's newest national park, named Ukkusiksalik (which means, 'the place where there is stone that can be used to carve pots and oil lamps'). The park will include over 23,000 sq km.
Publication Name: Nature Canada
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0374-9894
Year: 2003
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