Her story began with a science fair project on the raw sewage that was fouling her local river. It became a cause that made headlines across North America — and prompted governments to ante up more than $15 million to replace all the illegal straight pipes in Nova Scotia. “This was supposed to be a Grade 6 science fair project, you did it, it’s done, it’s over,” said Stella. But Stella’s science project didn’t draw widespread public attention by accident. In the meantime, Stella is still advocating for legislative changes that would require straight pipes be replaced upon the sale of a home.

Source: National Post September 11, 2018 12:11 UTC