This category is for sites dealing with science and the environment at the provincial level.
Subcategories 14
Related categories 3
Sites 14
- Solar Nova Scotia Promotes renewable energy using passive and active solar, photovoltaics, wind, biomass and geothermal. Site offers a course, publications and upcoming events.
- Nova Scotia Science Fair Innovators' Discovery Exchange Network 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.
- Atlantic Coastal Action Program (ACAP) 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.
- Science and Nature A directory of government resources to do with science and the environment.
- Acid Rain 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.
- Centre for Water Resources Studies 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.
- Nova Scotian Institute of Science 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.
- The Museum of Natural History 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.
- Deep Sea Corals of Atlantic Canada Photos and an article about deep sea coral reefs found off the coast of Nova Scotia.
- Registered Professional Foresters Association of Nova Scotia Non-profit organization dedicated to forestry offers profile, membership information, articles, links and photo galleries.
- Nova Scotia Ground Water Association Encourages the management and protection of groundwater resources through education and partnerships with stakeholders. Offers membership information, newsletters, articles.
- Nova Scotia Environment: Groundwater Regulatory information, research studies, maps and resources for home owners and industry pertaining to local groundwater resources.
- Natural History of Nova Scotia An in depth look at the natural history of the province, available for download. [PDF]
- Forest Protection Wildfire Management Group 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.