Environment

The Department of Environment and Climate Change works to support environmental protection and enhancement through implementing water resource and pollution prevention regulations and policies, and coordination of environmental impact assessments.

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Environmental Emergencies and Complaints

Environmental Emergencies – Environmental emergencies may be reported twenty-four hours a day by calling (709) 772-2083 or 1-800-563-9089 and selecting the appropriate option as described below:

  • Option 2 – to report an incident originating from a marine vessel or other marine source
  • Option 3 – to report an incident originating on land, inland waters or from a land-based source
  • Option 5 – to report an emergency involving a marine animal

Environmental Complaints (Non-emergencies) – To report an environmental concern which is not an emergency please contact an Environmental Protection Officer located at the nearest Government Service Centre office or contact Crime Stoppers of Newfoundland and LabradorOpens in new window 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).