Excessive fecal coliform bacteria levels have led to closures of shellfish harvesting areas and swimming beaches. Fecal coliform bacteria are introduced into the marine environment by human activities or by other warm-blooded animals. Bacterial and viral pathogens can also be introduced into the marine environment by poor wastewater management, or by wildlife.
Document Links
State of the Environment — Freshwater Resources (PDF)
Background Report on Marine Environmental Quality (PDF)
Marine Water Quality (Word document)
Bras d’Or Lakes Development Standards Handbook (PDF)
Bras d’Or Lakes Development Standards Final Report (PDF)
Developing an Environmental Management Plan for the Bras d’Or Lakes Watershed (PDF)
