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Moratorium on Finfish Aquaculture Announced!
On March 12, 2009 the Premier of Nova Scotia, Rodney MacDonald, announced an “indefinite” moratorium on more finfish aquaculture operations in Port Mouton Bay. Read more >
Friends of Port Mouton Bay are all volunteers working together on this important issue. We donate our time, energy, and skills to do research, share information, communicate our concerns to the public and government officials, and co-ordinate activities. There are a number of ways you can help.
Sign Our Petition 
We are mobilizing our 'friends' to once again, firmly oppose open cage fish farming in the Bay. We are circulating a petition opposing the restocking of the existing fish farm near Spectacle Island. Help us by downloading our petition (PDF) and collecting signatures.
After you have collected your signatures, please send it to us by:
- Mailing the petition to: PO Box 2031, Liverpool, NS B0T 1K0
- OR by scanning the petition pages and emailing it to: FPMB.petition@eastlink.ca
The more signatures, the louder our voice!
“Sign up” Today
Show your support by displaying the “Fish Farms Put Port Mouton Bay at Risk” sign. These signs are waterproof, 12 inches wide and 24 inches tall. Signs cost $2 (just to cover printing costs) and can be picked up at:
- Hoggie's Buy and Sell
Liverpool
354-5299 - ADJA Studio and Gallery
177 Main St, Liverpool
354-4167 - DVL Publishing
190 Main St., Liverpool
354-5411
Letter Writing to Government Officials
We also encourage all those who oppose this project to write letters to government and make their opinions known. See list of names and addresses.
Lending a Hand
We appreciate any offers to lend a hand. If you would like to contribute to our efforts, please contact:
Darlene Norman (keeper and organizer of the information)
Email: darlene@friendsofportmoutonbay.ca
Phone: 1 902 683-2530
Around the Bay
Looking inland across Carter's Beach (Photo: Linda Ross)