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They say salt water flows through the veins of Atlantic Canadians. Perhaps that is why my recent Close Encounter with the ocean, as I walked the shore at Port Joli left me feeling transfused with energy and optimism. I was born in Nova Scotia and it does my heart and soul good to know that with the commitment of our supporters, we are working to ensure natural areas such as Port Joli will be protected, forever.......
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In the 2009 Conservation Volunteer Season, over 981 hours were logged by 158 volunteers. This resulted in over 1,200 acres of conservation land being directly impacted for the benefit of nature. Volunteers counted over 3,300 individual waterfowl, recorded 107 bird species, planted over 500 native species, and collectively removed a tonne of garbage from three beaches.......
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Sandy Point is a place of natural and historical wonders. For over 100 years (1930s) it was the commercial capital of the West Coast of the Island of Newfoundland. Now an abandoned Island, the old townsite is now grassy meadows and dunes. These share the island with coastal forest, extensive salt marshes and sandy beaches. Eleven rare plants, including the Beach Lavender, have also been found on the island.......
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