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The Watersheds of Eastern Charlotte
Environmental Quality Assessment
 
This document is a compilation of data relating to the issues derived in a community/industrial profile, a review of the watersheds with a more in-depth look at the environmental issues in the L'Etang Estuary. 

Coastal Chronicle

The Coastal Chronicle is Eastern Charlotte Waterways Inc.'s community newsletter. This publication is made possible by the efforts of various community people. Topics, based on their concerns, are brought forth in an informative manner in the semi-annual distribution. To be added to our mailing list please contact ECW at ecwinc@nbnet.nb.ca 


Water Classification Guidebook

During 1997 Eastern Charlotte Waterways developed the Guidebook Modules for the Water Classification for the Provincial Department of the Environment. This project, working in conjunction with Department of the Environment, took on the thematic mapping of the entire Fundy Composite Watershed (1661 sq. miles) including the primary rivers of Lepreau, New River, Pocologan, Magagaudavic and Digdeguash and their tributaries. Included in this mapping exercise during 1998 is the land use data, property ownership overlays, water quality data, sediment information, point and non-point sources of pollution
and habitat information.

During the 1998 year this project will be seeking input from various groups from this massive watershed to review the Guidebook, determine its value and use it to classify the various water systems in the Fundy Composite Watershed (#8). The completed generic guidebook will be available to all groups interested in classifying and protecting what they feel should be an outstanding class water system. For more information on the Water Classification Program contact ECW.


Resource Valuation
Soft-shell clam in the Upper L'Etang

This was a study to determine the viability and feasibility of harvesting soft-shell clam in the Upper L'Etang. A stock density was determined by measuring weight, length and abundance of clam in specific areas. Staff conducted a shoreline sanitary survey indicating sources, if any, of contaminating discharges (i.e. residential, fish processing, etc.). This visual assessment combined
with the analysis of water samples obtained in strategic locations, for fecal, dissolved oxygen, nutrients and temperature allowed for a holistic determination of the actual growing conditions. Clam meats were then analyzed for bacterial contamination to determine the safety of the resource for consumption. During 1998 ECW ambient monitoring of the L'Etang has continued.
The harvesting of the determined soft-shell resource is dependent on many conditions (i.e. rainfall, monitoring abilities, etc).


Resource Valuation
Soft-shell clam in Digdeguash
To be completed December 1998.


A Resource Atlas
The Watershed & Coastal Region of Eastern Charlotte- New Brunswick

Produced in 1998, this onsite atlas is a companion document to the ongoing studies released by ECW. Data is presented in a variety of scales, projections, datum's and presentation formats to illustrate multi-resource information.


The Management of an Estuary
The L'Etang Estuary

In 1998 ECW completed its mandate to prepare a community-based comprehensive environmental management plan. This plan was not developed under any type of law or governing agency and therefore recommendations made must be agreed and acted upon by those concerned within each activity impacting the environment and the subsequent recommendations. For a copy
of the plan please contact ECW.


Fundy Flats Remediations Project
Eastern Charlotte Waterways Inc.

An ecoAction 2000 project for the remediation/enhancement of Fundy waters/habitats in Southeastern New Brunswick


A Preliminary Classification for Composite Drainage 08…A Document for Stakeholder Review
Eastern Charlotte Waterways Inc.

An preliminary classification of water quality for the Magaguadavic, Digdeguash, Lepreau, Pocologan, L'Etang, and New Rivers


Fundy Flats Remediation Project
Eastern Charlotte Waterways Inc.

Data concerning the classification and possible remediations of Soft-Shell Clam beds


Community Based Water Quality Monitoring Program 1995
Eastern Charlotte Waterways Inc.

The results of water quality monitoring in eastern Charlotte County in 1995


Water Quality Monitoring Project 1994
Eastern Charlotte Waterways Inc.

The pilot project for a community-based water quality monitoring system


Eastern Charlotte Community Contingency Plan
Eastern Charlotte Waterways Inc.

A CAPP program developed for environmental emergency responses to encourage vital community participation


Eastern Charlotte Waterways Inc. Leaflet
Eastern Charlotte Waterways Inc.

A brief summary of the services available at Eastern Charlotte Waterways Inc


Soft Shell Clams in the upper L'Etang
Eastern Charlotte Waterways Inc.

An evaluation of the Habitat and Resources of the Upper L'Etang region for Soft-shell Clams


Water Quality and Resource Valuation
Eastern Charlotte Waterways Inc.

This concerns the water quality and soft-shell clam resources in the Digdeguash, Magaguadavic, and L'Etang regions


An Independent Study and Review of the New Brunswick Rockweed Harvest
Eastern Charlotte Waterways Inc.

A project to assess the effect of Rockweed harvesting in the Bay of Fundy of region


An Introduction to Water Classification
Eastern Charlotte Waterways Inc.

An introduction to help the community learn more about the Water Classification Program


What is a Watershed?
Eastern Charlotte Waterways Inc.

The second module in the Water Classification program


Multi-Stakeholders
Eastern Charlotte Waterways Inc.

The third part in a Water Classification Program. Explains the approach of a Multi-Stakeholder cooperation


Evaluating a Local Watershed
Eastern Charlotte Waterways Inc.

The fourth part of a Water Classification Guidebook. This explains the correct methods to use in Water Classification and Evaluation


Watershed Workbook
Eastern Charlotte Waterways Inc.

This is the fifth module in a water classification guidebook. The workbook is designed to explain the incorporation of the government, private and industrial sectors in water classification


The Outstanding Class
Eastern Charlotte Waterways Inc.

The sixth module in water classification, this describes the methods used in nominating outstanding natural waters


911 Atlas - Response Maps
Eastern Charlotte Waterways Inc.

Current 911 maps for use by ambulance and emergency response workers


Coastal Resource Atlas
Eastern Charlotte Waterways Inc.

Coastal Resource Mapping atlas. 8 1/2 x 11 format


Rural Rivers Reclamation Project Phase 1
Eastern Charlotte Waterways Inc.

The first phase of the river assessment and remediation for New River


Rural River Reclamation Project Phase 2
Eastern Charlotte Waterways Inc.

The second phase of the assessment and remediations of New River and Pocologan River


Wildlife Response Resource Guide
Eastern Charlotte Waterways Inc.

Under development. Review will be completed by July/2000

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