Proposed Mushkegowuk NMCA aims to protect 86,000 sq km federal waters and a buffer zone, pending Ontario's approval.

The proposed Mushkegowuk National Marine Conservation Area (NMCA) in the James Bay Coast aims to protect 86,000 square kilometers of federal waters and a 20-kilometer coastal buffer zone. While the federal government has approved the conservation of federal waters, progress is stalled pending Ontario's approval of the buffer zone. The Indigenous-led initiative seeks to safeguard marine life and enhance job opportunities for local communities, amid concerns over environmental impacts from nearby drilling activities.

October 11, 2024
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