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P.O. Box 6878 Station A

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ACAP Saint John’s Community Wetlands Project: Online Mapping Application

Welcome to the Community Wetlands Database, a co-operative initiative between ACAP Saint John, New Brunswick Department of Environment, New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources, Environment Canada, City of Saint John, New Brunswick Community College and the Saint John Naturalists. This project represents the first phase in the development of a comprehensive database of biological, physical, social, and economic characteristics of wetlands situated within the greater Saint John area.

This database provides opportunities for all stakeholders to share a common information source on an integral component of our region’s ecosystem. The Community Wetlands Database is a work in progress and will continue to evolve, expand and flourish as new information becomes available.

A special thanks to the following individuals for their contributions and assistance with the development of the Community Wetlands Database, Bernie Doucette (ENV), Susan Atkinson (ENV), Lee Swanson (ENV), Serge Gagnon (ENV), Christie Clark (ENV), Craig Campbell (City of Saint John), Todd Byers (DNR), John Stubbert (ENV), Al Hanson (EC), Reed Hentze (ENV), Robert Capozi (DNR), Steve Gordon (DNR), Kevin Connor (DNR) and Jim Wilson (SJN).

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For more information about wetlands in greater Saint John, try these useful resources:

ACAP-SJ thanks the following organisations for their financial contributions to this project:

Department of Natural Resources

Department of Environment

F.A.Q

What is a wetland?

A wetland is simply any area of land that is covered with water for some part of the year, even if it is wet for only a short time, the area is a wetland. For more information on wetlands, consult the Environment Canada WetKit.

How do wetlands contribute to the greater Saint John Community?

These wetlands provide economic, recreational, and environmental benefits. See the ACAP Saint John website and Ducks Unlimited’s Ecological Goods and Services fact sheet series for more information.

How do I tell if I have a wetland on my property?

If sections of your land flood, or are saturated at any time during the year you may have a wetland and should consult the New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources for more information.

Who should I contact before working in or near a wetland or watercourse?

Before carrying out any work near a wetland or watercourse in New Brunswick you should consult with the Department of Environment Watercourse and Wetland Alterations Office.

Who do I contact if I have concerns about an alteration to a wetland?

If you are inquiring about encroachment or wetland alterations you should contact your Department of Environment Regional Office. For information about alterations to fish habitat contact the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.