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flag Canada funds 14 projects to restore New Brunswick’s St. John River, vital for water supply and Indigenous culture.

flag The Canadian government has allocated $2.3 million to 14 projects restoring and protecting the St. John River, known as the Wolastoq River, in New Brunswick. flag The funding, part of the Freshwater Action Plan, supports efforts to reduce nutrient pollution, monitor contaminants like PFAS, and restore ecosystems through community-led initiatives. flag Key projects include training Indigenous community members in water quality monitoring, working with farmers to restore stream banks, and assessing chemical impacts on human health and wildlife. flag The river supplies drinking water to about 20% of New Brunswick’s population and holds deep cultural significance for the Wolastoq people.

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