Community Based Environmental Monitoring Network

What does the Environmental Monitoring Network do?

First and foremost, we offer assistance in the following areas:

We assist individuals, community groups and other organizations in the initiation of environmental monitoring;
We conduct suspended sediment analysis, water quality testing, stream health assessments, forest research, etc.;
We lend out equipment through the Environmental Stewardship Equipment Bank;
We provide a place for groups to assist others and area network for the environmental stewardship community in Atlantic Canada;
We offer information about environmental monitoring protocols, and;
We offer long-term support for individuals, community groups and other organizations in their attempts to document a perceived environmental problem or threat.

NEWS

CBEMN is on Facebook! Click here to get updated on new events! Click here to see the updated 2012 equipment catalogue.

For general inquiries, or to arrange loans through the Equipment Bank, please contact Melissa Healey, the University-Community Liaison, by email at environmental.network@smu.ca or by telephone at 902-491-6243.

Winter 2013 Hours (January-April)

Monday: Closed

Tuesday : 9-4
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

If you need equipment from the Equipment Bank for specific dates, it is recommended that you email your request with as much advance as possible. Equipment pickup and dropoff is by appointment only, and a minimum of two weeks is recommended for pickup. This will greatly increase the likliehood that the equipment will be available for the dates requested. Click to view our updated Equipment Catalogue. For more information about our loans click on the Equipment Bank page.

Maps:

*New* Vernal Pool Mapping and Monitoring Project: Nova Scotia Environment launched a Vernal Pool Mapping and Monitoring Project with a goal to develop a database of vernal pools around the province to improve the conservation and understanding status of these fragile and important habitats.

Explore Canada's ocean watersheds. The Canadian Geographic Interactive Watershed Map has been created and any interested watershed groups who would like to be included on their list of Involved Organizations can visit their website.

Environmental Stewardship Groups in Nova Scotia

A map of Environmental Stewardship groups in Nova Scotia has been developed. Click here to view and learn more about environmental stewardship in Nova Scotia.

Funding:

Environment Canada’s community funding programs can now be accessed from one central website. Click here to visit the Community Action Programs for the Environment site for more information.

Media Release: Saint Mary's University researcher to help communities protect watersheds

The following is an excerpt: "Together, Saint Mary's University and the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design will develop a water quality monitoring tool-kit that will be field-tested by members of environmental community groups and accepted by relevant federal and provincial government agencies." This research will also focus on the development of a water monitoring certification program. To read more exciting media releases regarding this project, please see the following articles.

http://www.smu.ca/newsreleases/2009/09-04-27.html

http://www.smu.ca/newsreleases/2010/12-22-10-wetpro.html

http://www.smu.ca/newsreleases/2012/03-28-WET-Pro.html

http://www.smu.ca/newsreleases/28-03-2012.htmlGambia.html