Northern Pulp's proposal to discharge 70-90 million litres of treated pulp waste into the Northumberland Strait daily has drawn broad concern from fishermen, citizens, businesses, municipalities, tourism associations, sport fishing groups and environmental organizations. They all say too much is at stake: - ​Health of the Northumberland Strait and its many marine species - $2 billion in fish exports annually - $200 million in Northumberland Shore tourism revenue annually - $56+ million sport fishing industry annually - Small business - Property values - Social well-being and quality of life Make July 6th a day to raise your voice for No Pipe in Our Strait. Join us to be a force that politicians cannot ignore. RALLY BY LAND 12:00 pm Citizen March Gather at Pictou Exhibition Grounds & bring your favourite NO PIPE sign! March will take approximately 15 minutes. 1:00 pm Rally Centre Stage, Hector Quay Marina Cheer fishing boats into harbour, listen to messages of support, show we are united and strong. RALLY BY SEA All boats welcome! 12:30 pm All boats meet at the mouth of Pictou Harbour 12:30 pm Small watercraft to gather along Pictou waterfront shore - If you have a VHF radio, switch to channel 68 for further instructions and to hear Land Rally activities. - RCMP and Coast Guard will be in the harbour to ensure everyone's safety. Boat Safely! - Any passengers wishing to join rally activities on land, may be dropped off at Hector Quay Marina before 12:30pm. For more information, please visit: https://www.nopiperally.com/ https://www.friendsofthenorthumberlandstrait.ca/