Why is Waterfowl and wetlands such an important issue for Aboriginals in New Brunswick?
It is said that only 4% of the land base remains to be wetland habitat in New Brunswick. Costal marsh, floodplain, fresh water inlands, and inland bog areas is home to many species that aboriginal communities use for ceremonial basis, such as sweet grass, moose, fish species and our Waterfowl. What is our responsibility to the land? Currently the NBAPC has taken a role in education in the area of Waterfowl in New Brunswick. Waterfowl topic is a complex mixture of environment, habitat, and re-introduction of species. It is our responsibility to know the impacts that we have on our environment so that our children and those who are to come, understand and assist in maintaining for all time. To maintain waterfowl always have a healthy environment, some easy simple steps have been outlined by the Government of New Brunswick. • Never in-fill wetlands • Maintain a buffer of natural vegetation along the waterways, dune, wetlands and cliffs. • Rely on natural features like buffers and dunes fo
