Halifax's waterfront is beautiful but fragile. Pollution, dumped materials, and debris harm the environment.
What to Report
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Water pollution: or discoloration
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Dumped materials in water
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Dead wildlife or fish
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Oil slicks or chemical spills
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Debris on beaches
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Damaged waterfront infrastructure: (docks, railings)
How to Report Waterfront Issues
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Photo
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Location (beach name, dock area, etc.)
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Description
Direct to Authorities:
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HRM 311: [311.halifax.ca](https://311.halifax.ca)
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Environmental Health: envhealth@halifax.ca (pollution/chemical spills)
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Department of Fisheries: (wildlife issues)
Response Time
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Chemical spill or pollution: 24-48 hours (environmental emergency)
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Debris cleanup: 1-3 weeks
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Infrastructure damage: 2-4 weeks