Mahone Islands Conservation Association

Mahone Bay

Mahone Islands Conservation Association, or MICA, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of islands and shoreline of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada. The association was formed in reaction to construction of large houses and deforestation of Strum, Big Rafuse, and Kaulback Islands in the early 2000s.[1] The association's actions have made the islands available for leave no trace activities. Under a Stewardship Agreement, Islands are managed jointly by MICA and the province of Nova Scotia.

Islands acquired in partnership with MICA include: Andrews (the first to be acquired, in 2005), Backmans, Covey, Masons, Sacrifice, Shag, and Squid. In 2013 MICA contributed $250,000 towards the province's purchase of Bella Island for $800,000, which forms a habitat for piping plover, common loon and other migratory birds.[2] In 2015 the McLennan family donated Goat Island to the province.[3] In 2007 the Long Island Society donated Long Island, Dry Island, Centre Island and Snipe Island to the province.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Casey, Quentin. "Private island or public playground?". Halifax Chronicle Herald. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  2. ↑ "Mahone Bay: Land Purchase Protects Bella Island". Acadia Broadcasting Ltd. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  3. ↑ "Land Acquisitions Since 2006" (PDF). Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  4. ↑ "Mahone Islands Associations Secures Another Treasure". Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
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