The Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture (NSFA) has recently posted Open Net-Pen Aquaculture Lease Renewal Applications for; Liverpool Bay, Port Mouton, Shelburne Harbour and St.Mary's Bay on their website.  The deadline for public comments on these applications is FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7th at midnight.

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It's a critical time to TAKE A STAND!  As a concerned citizen, business or organization, you can participate in the process by submitting concerns about these net-pen lease renewals in writing before the deadline.  Please note the criteria for submitting written public comments to NSFA was changed in November 2019.   In order to ensure your written comments are accepted, we have prepared a step by step guide to assist you.

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LIVERPOOL BAY, (Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd.)  -  AQ#1205

 PORT MOUTON, (Ocean Trout Farms Inc.)  -  AQ#0835

SHELBURNE HARBOUR, (Kelly Cove Salmon Inc.)  -  AQ#1192

ST. MARY'S BAY, (Kelly Cove Salmon Inc.)  -  AQ#0742

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To view the Lease Application Documents & Maps click on the lease #'s above.