Community Based Environmental Monitoring Network What does the Environmental Monitoring Network do? First and foremost, we offer assistance in the following areas:
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NEWS *Call for Participants* A Master's thesis study will be conducted this summer as a part of CURA H2O research, which will examine the accuracy of volunteer water quality data. No previous training or experience required. Any interested individuals who are a members of a community group who would wish to participate in this study please contact Ashley Shelton at environmental.network@smu.ca.
CBEMN is now on Facebook! Click here to get updated on new events! A new video has been created for the CBEMN, developed by Saint Mary's University student, Cory Blanchard. This video explores some of the local environmental groups working with the CBEMN, and the role that the Network plays in each groups monitoring efforts. Click here to watch. The Network office will be open full-time during the 2012 Summer monitoring season beginning May 7th. For general inquiries or to arrange loans through the Equipment Bank please contact Ashley Shelton or Melissa Healey, the University-Community Liaisons, by email at environmental.network@smu.ca or by telephone at 902-491-6243. Summer Hours: Tuesday: 9:00-4:00
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 here to view our updated Equipment Catalogue. For more information about our loans click on the Equipment Bank page.
Maps: 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.
Resources: Water Quality Guidelines-This quick reference guide has been compiled based on guidelines established by the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment. It is intended for stewardship groups for the purpose of referencing monitoring data and to recognize any areas of potential concern. This document is also available in the 'Resources' section of this website. Website of interest: Science for Citizens. "ScienceForCitizens.net will bring together the millions of citizen scientists in the world; the thousands of potential projects offered by researchers, organizations, and companies; and the resources, products, and services that enable citizens to pursue and enjoy these activities." The Citizen Science Central website based at Cornell University in the USA has developed some useful links and tools, including a discussion forum and a growing list of references. Click here to visit the website for more information. Radon Gas in Nova Scotia: Associated Health Risks and Monitoring Click here to visit the Nova Scotia Department of Environment website for more information on radon gas and monitoring within the home. The following links lead to academic papers on the topic of radon gas in Nova Scotia: Radon soil gas in HRM, Radon Soil Gas in Nova Scotia, and Map Showing Potential for Radon in Indoor Air in Nova Scotia. Environment Canada Wildlife and Landscape Science News This electronic newsletter is a quarterly update that provides information in the interest of conserving and managing Canada's wildlife and its habitats. Click here to learn more about Canadian wildlife and its conservation through this e-newsletter. An Online Resource for Tree Identification Click Here to view the website: www.gov.ns.ca/natr/forestry/TreeID
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
If your community group is interested in taking part in a study conducted this summer as a part of CURA H2O research, which will examine the accuracy of volunteer water quality data, please send an email to environmental.network@smu.ca.
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