Dorchester Cape salt marsh going into conservation trust, but project faces challenges acquiring developable coastal lands

Erica Butler
CHMA News, Local Journalism Initiative, Community Radio Fund of Canada

On today’s show, we talk with environmental consultant Lyle Vicaire of the Sikniktuk Climate Adaptation Project which came to Sackville last week for a public outreach and education session about salt marshes and the project’s goal of putting up to 100 hectares of coastal land under conservation trust. Vicaire says the project is part of Canada’s commitment to conserve 30% of its land by 2030. So far, says Vicaire, the project has acquired 25 hectares of land on Dorchester Cape that will eventually be transferred to a land trust controlled by the Amlamgog (Fort Folly) First Nation.

Plus in news briefs:

  • Mount Allison’s budget for 2025-26 shows a $2.7 million deficit, along with a 4.75% hike in tuition fees, and a 5% hike in residence and food services.
  • National Indigenous Peoples Day is this Saturday, June 21, and Fort Folly (Amlamgog) First Nation is inviting people to come celebrate from 11am to 1pm.

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