Mussel Bed Boat Tours

Just to let everyone know our signs were removed by the Dept. of Transportation by order of Stephen Pike at Gander Dept. of Transportation.

I guess some one complained!

I picked one sign at the Depot in Lewisporte. We should get the other 2 later today.

The deadline to comment to Minister Dempster is August 16th.

Please make you comments heard to the Town and ECC Miniter Dempster before the 16th.

Linda Whalen at CleanNL wrote a wonderful letter outlining the issue of incineration of waste in our communities.

The last go around was importation 2 million tons EU Plastic Garbage and now it’s the burning of 500 Tons of Biomedical Waste in Lewisporte!

Here is her excellent letter!

Make your voices heard and tell the Govts. NO!
Lewisporte should not want to become known as DUMP TOWN NL!

Dear Minister,
We are aware that the Government has called for proposals to construct a biomedical waste facility in the province and profoundly agree that we need to take responsibility for our own biomedical waste and not transport it to other jurisdictions for disposal.
EA Registration document # 2316, proposing a biomedical incinerator at Lewisporte, however, poses fundamental concerns.
This particular registration came as an unpleasant surprise to many. With public education and engagement efforts ongoing, we are finding a significant degree of interest and, along with that, outrage amongst those who know this project has reached this point.
People in Lewisporte and the surrounding area are mobilizing to oppose the location and other important matters raised by the apparently hasty and untimely registration.
Local individuals and groups have identified many failings and causes for alarm in this case. These include: (1.) undermining the actual and potential value of the area's flourishing tourism industry; (2.) the proposed location of the incinerator in a commercial hub surrounded by restaurants, a medical clinic and seniors' housing; and (3) the proponent's claim that the project has the support of the Lewisporte Town Council. At a public meeting held July 30, 2024, Council disavowed having given any such support.
Our own review of the registration document confirms the general public view that this registration is inadequate and unacceptable on many levels.
A primary concern is that the proposed facility is dealing with highly toxic waste and should be located in a remote area instead of in a community like Lewisporte.
CLEANNL's particular concern is the issue that mandates sentinel responsibility on the part of our working group (WG) on waste importation. The WG considers that any such major facility located in a port community opens the door to the possibility of further exploitation and incursion by the international waste industry.
In the absence of legislation to prevent waste import, we would like to see assurances and bonding mechanisms to ensure that there will not be any medical waste imported into the facility from elsewhere.
We also ask for the financial analysis that shows the facility can function competitively on the NL medical waste stream.
Minister, CLEANNL members have engaged in provincial, federal and international processes, interventions, and legal actions, and we would engage in the provincial process if proposal #2316 were referred to further Environmental Assessment.
We suggest, however, that the Government does not have any obligation to give this proposal further consideration.
We respectfully urge you to reject proposal #2316 as ill-conceived and completely unsuitable to the objectives of the Government and the wishes of the vast majority of people in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Our common goal is to have a facility for local biomedical waste disposal that is as safe as possible for communities and the environment.
Yours truly,

Linda Whalen
for CLEANNL

Here is a recent note I received from a Petition supporter.

Hi PADDY, i can't understand why the liberal MP'S from our province haven't shown any support for the GRAHAM WOOD petition to get us a deal for the fishery similar to the rest of ATLANTIC CANADA.From ST. ANTHONY to BURGEO and all other towns in the GUDIE HUTCHING riding ,there are a lot of boaters who like to fish,why is she not supporting them,i would like to say to those mps,get behind us and lobby the fisheries minister,thanks JACK EVANS
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Yes,PADDY the MPS, especially HUTCHINGS and O'REAGAN who are in the cabinet,could easily go into the office of FISHERIES MINISTER LEBOUTHILLER , and help persuade her to approve the GRAMHAM WOOD petition,matters like this his will be taken care of when CLIFFORD SMALL becomes FISHERIES MINISTER,please do your best PADDY to get these LIBERAL MPS TO SHOW THEIR SUPPORT FOR OUR CAUSE, THANKS JACK EVANS
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Hi Jack,



The Liberal MPs from this province are eerily quiet on many issues, it is strange that they wouldn’t support this one.



Paddy

Well we are still waiting for DFO and Liberal members in NL to respond to our Take Back Our Food Take Back Our Food Fishery to respond to MP Clifford Small and the petitioners tour our demands!
As usual the Government of Canada drags out their response!
The 45 day response requirement is up before May 1st..
I am requesting that you forward this message to all your friends and request that they contact their MP’s and MHA’s and demand their response and approval of these changes to allow us to be able access our Food Fishery every day this summer!
I look forward to hearing from you on this matter!
Speak up!
Onward!

The story of a Fisherman to save his livlihood from being destroyed by industrial fishing! You will need to register with Waterbear. The videos are free! Enjoy!

The Wake | WaterBear A Scottish fisherman struggles to keep his craft alive in the face of ecological destruction from industrial-scale trawling.

https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Sign/e-4781

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Another great tour with residents of Kingsway Living in Lewisporte. It was great having them aboard the Beothuk Explorer! Thanks for booking us for your Day On Da’ Bay!

Another great trip on Da’ Bay with a group from NL and NB. It was great hosting them for their getaway with Mussel Bed Boat Tours!

More great pics of the Pleasantview Manor tours on Lewisporte Harbour this past week! It was great having them aboard and talking with them about their families and past experiences on the water. Thanks for booking us for your Day On Da’ Bay!

Another great trip on Da’ Bay with the Seniors from Pleasantview Manor! It was great having them aboard to cruise around Lewisporte Harbour! Thanks to Dena and Tracy for choosing us for your excursion!

Another great day on Da’ Bay with the Brett and Torraville families! Thanks for booking us for your Day On Da’ Bay! Safe travels back to Ontario. Cheers!

Another great Day On Da’ Bay withe the Ivany and Rideout family originally from Black Island! Great stop in Black Island , Potters’s Cove and off to Exploits for a BBQ at a Friends wharf. Thanks for booking us for your Day On Da’ Bay! Safe travels back to Moncton, and various places in NL. Cheers!

Another great trip to Samsons’s Island! It was great taking Mr. White (90 years young) back to where his mother was born!
Thx for booking us for your family Day On Da’ Bay!

A great tour with the Downton Family of Micheals Harbour, Ontario , NS. and Saskatchewan! Thx for booking us for you Day On Da’ Bay! Safe travels home!

Another great day on the Bay of Exploits with my wife Susan and very good friend Kim Saunders / Archie! The last of the icebergs so far in the Bay of Exploits.

Another great day cruising with the Downton family! Thx for booking us for your family day! Safe travels back to Ontario and Saskatchewan! Cheers!

A fantastic trip with the Mullett family from NS and NB to experience the giant icebergs in the Bay of Exploits and visit to Exploits Island, ocean fishing and collecting some crystal iceberg ice! Thanks for booking us for your Day On Da’ Bay! Safe travels back to NS and NB. Cheers!

Another fantastic tour to the icebergs today with the Li family and friends visiting from Toronto. Thanks for booking us for your Day On Da’ Bay! We caught a few fish and had a great time!

Another great trip today to the beautiful icebergs off Little Burnt Bay in the Bay of Exploits! These were some of the Slingshot drivers visiting the Lewisporte area. Thanks Wade Hale for booking us for your 1/2 Day on Da’ Bay! Cheers!

A fantastic Day on Da’ Bay! Cruised to North Samson Island to the White / Ball family to return to their mother and grandmothers birth place! Ray White was so glad to return to his mother’s birthplace at the age of 90! The icebergs and iceberg ice were a bonus on the cruise. Thanks for booking Mussel Bed Boat Tours for your cruise!!!

YOUR DAY ON DA’ BAY with MUSSEL BED BOAT TOURS IS WAITING!

Book your family / friends event to experience ocean fishing, photograph icebergs, whales, experience quiet remote coves and visit the most picturesque resettled Exploits Island.

Book your family, friends or work colleagues a full day or 1/2 day tour for up to 12 passengers aboard the 27’ X 16’ catamaran Beothuk Explorer.

We have been operating for over 20 years in the Bay of Exploits which is the Caribbean of the North. The vessel is Transport Canada Certified for 12 passengers with all the safety requirements.

We cater to all ages from infants to elderly. We offer fresh mussels which can be cooked on our stove, and BBQ. Bring your food for us to BBQ it in a quiet cove or at the wharf in Exploits. We supply all condiments, cooking pots, utensils, plates, water, coffee and tea.

We have an onboard washroom, and all the fishing gear to catch a variety of marine species especially Cod.

All passengers can rely upon a safe trip for your child and elder. We only tour on good weather days so you can have fun filled, ecological tour with a biologist trained Captain / Operator.

Make a special day for your group, family, friends. We only cater to single friend groups, and families.

Book your DAY ON DA’ BAY by calling 709-571-5050 or message us on our page.

CPAWS-NL recently conducted a survey to learn more about the thoughts of people living in Newfoundland and Labrador regarding the protection of nature and land conservation.

We found that almost 7 in 10 respondents support Newfoundland and Labrador committing to a target of 30% of its land being set aside for conservation purposes by 2030 (69% somewhat support or strongly support). Only 10% oppose this level of commitment.

With the recent plan announced by the province to start consultations on 10 prospective protected areas, we hope to reach this goal!

Learn more at: cpawsnl.org/PA-Poll

Survey results showed strong consensus among participants, with 85% agreeing that parks and protected areas contribute significantly to the economy and tourism. This reflects a widespread recognition of the economic value of these natural spaces, attracting tourists and supporting local businesses.

Additionally, 76% of participants agreed that a well-designed system of parks and reserves is the most effective way to conserve natural areas. This emphasizes the need for a strategic and comprehensive conservation framework, ensuring the preservation of diverse ecosystems, biodiversity, and environmental balance.

Learn more at: cpawsnl.org/PA-Poll

CPAWS-NL Our mission is to promote the establishment of new terrestrial and marine protected areas and to fos

Mussel Bed Boat Tours hopes to be operating again in 2023! We look forward to serving you and your family for your DayOn Da Bay! Book your tentative date today so you will be able to get your tour when your family is in the area. Pray for icebergs, fish and whales to arrive in Notre Dame Bay!

Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve is the most accessible seabird colony in North America. Bird Rock is the third-largest nesting site and southernmost colony of northern gannets in North America.

The last cruise for 2021! Time to lift the Beothuk Explorer out for this tourist season! Needless to say 2 years in a row with little non-NL tourists. Thanks to the local families who booked us for their Day On Da’ Bay! Hopefully we will be back next year.