Dear friends, former students, colleagues, business operators and all who love Albert County:
I spent my youth in the rich natural culture of the Demoiselle Creek Valley here in Albert County. My memories are filled with pictures of swimming in and skating on the creek, exploring the many brooks that fed the creek and experiencing the many activities of a family who lived and loved the land.
In later years, after 27 years of teaching, I have been working on the land near the marshes and the powerful tides, and entertaining visitors who are amazed by our tides. Since my first seminar on Climate Change in 1970, I have conveyed concerns about what is happening on our earth.
I spent my youth in the rich natural culture of the Demoiselle Creek Valley here in Albert County. My memories are filled with pictures of swimming in and skating on the creek, exploring the many brooks that fed the creek and experiencing the many activities of a family who lived and loved the land.
In later years, after 27 years of teaching, I have been working on the land near the marshes and the powerful tides, and entertaining visitors who are amazed by our tides. Since my first seminar on Climate Change in 1970, I have conveyed concerns about what is happening on our earth.
Never did I think I would see what is happening now.
The past few years have resulted in the decimation of acres of land by clear cutting. People are ranting about deer invading their backyards and gardens; this past summer numerous people complained about bears on their properties. When I was a child, to see deer we would have to pack in the car in the fall at night, visit an orchard and shine a powerful light (purchased for that event) at the apple trees. The one and only time we saw a bear was when our father drove us to a neighbouring village where a hunter displayed his dead bear on the trunk of his car.
Now in 2025 we have another event occurring; a foreign mining company drilling for copper samples in the Albert Mines, Route 114 Loop, otherwise known as part of the Demoiselle Creek Watershed. It is surrounded by 327 homes, 18+ businesses and the rare earth phenomena of the Bay of Fundy Tides.
I assure you I only deal in facts. However, you may not believe me.
I am asking you to look at these situations. Do you want this obliteration to continue? Do you want to stand by while people clear cut when Forestry Practices exist to harvest and not eliminate the biosystem on that acreage? Or stand by while a foreign company is testing our Albert County for the destructiveness of a copper mine?
First, you must make inquiries and find the facts for yourself. Learn to fact check. Find information online or follow “Save the Demoiselle Creek Watershed” on Facebook page. Support organizations who care about our environment like Shepody Fish and Game, Fundy Biosphere, Fundy National Park, etc. Start talking and asking questions of your family and friends. If you do not have a computer, ask one of your grandkids to help you search. You will be teaching them as well as yourself.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. I hope you join this quest to look after our Albert County. I know you love this place!
Very warm regards,
Phyllis Sutherland
Now in 2025 we have another event occurring; a foreign mining company drilling for copper samples in the Albert Mines, Route 114 Loop, otherwise known as part of the Demoiselle Creek Watershed. It is surrounded by 327 homes, 18+ businesses and the rare earth phenomena of the Bay of Fundy Tides.
I assure you I only deal in facts. However, you may not believe me.
I am asking you to look at these situations. Do you want this obliteration to continue? Do you want to stand by while people clear cut when Forestry Practices exist to harvest and not eliminate the biosystem on that acreage? Or stand by while a foreign company is testing our Albert County for the destructiveness of a copper mine?
First, you must make inquiries and find the facts for yourself. Learn to fact check. Find information online or follow “Save the Demoiselle Creek Watershed” on Facebook page. Support organizations who care about our environment like Shepody Fish and Game, Fundy Biosphere, Fundy National Park, etc. Start talking and asking questions of your family and friends. If you do not have a computer, ask one of your grandkids to help you search. You will be teaching them as well as yourself.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. I hope you join this quest to look after our Albert County. I know you love this place!
Very warm regards,
Phyllis Sutherland
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