September 26, 2003
Groups press for effective action on provincial forestry issues
A collection of environmental non-government organizations, concerned citizens and one aboriginal group await decisive action from the Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods regarding its Sustainable Forest Management Strategy. The Sierra Club of Canada, the Canadian Nature Federation, the Third Signatory, the Protected Areas Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Labrador Métis Nation, and Father John McCarthy jointly submitted a detailed response to the department’s Sustainable Forest Management Plan after it was opened for public consultation on June 2, 2003.

April 25, 2003
Praise for Environment Minister: Highway Study Inadequate, Deserved to be Rejected
The Protected Areas Association of Newfoundland and Labrador has high praise for new Environment Minister Bob Mercer for yesterday’s rejection of the Environmental Impact Statement for the Trans-Labrador Highway, Cartwright Junction to Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

April 15, 2003
Overwhelming Response to David Suzuki Visit
Dr. David Suzuki will spend a day in St. John’s, arriving the morning of May 12th. The visit is being organized by the Protected Areas Association of Newfoundland & Labrador and the Newfoundland and Labrador Environment Network. Due to overwhelming response to the lecture, organizers have had to book a larger venue.

April 1, 2003
Conservation groups withdraw lawsuit given Government’s assurance to protect Windmill Bight Provincial Park
Conservation groups today agreed to withdraw their lawsuit aimed at halting construction of a proposed golf course in Windmill Bight Provincial Park, citing Government’s December 2002 rejection of the development as a strong commitment to uphold protection of the park.