Helene Godmaire
Green Cities for a healthy river and communities
Hélène Godmaire, Caroline Larivière, Union Saint-Laurent Grands lacs
Nathalie Bédard, Solutions Éco-Smarts
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In urban areas, rainwater can become a significant source of pollution. Impervious surfaces that dominate urban landscapes dramatically modify the water cycle. While in a forest ecosystem, water seeps into the ground, evaporates and runs off slowly, the opposite scenario occurs in [...]
Biodiversity and greening of Montreal Summit
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In recognition of the International Year of Biodiversity, the Conseil régional de l’environnement de Montréal (CRE Montreal) hosted the Biodiversity and greening of Montreal Summit on April 27 and 28, 2010.
Organized by the CRE Montreal, in partnership with the City of Montreal and with the financial support of the Montreal Health and [...]
Wanted! Invasive plants
The Invasive Plant Monitoring Network aims to document and map the distribution of unwanted species in Quebec and around the Great Lakes. The Network was created following an awareness campaign on invasive plants (2006-2008) led by Great Lakes United in collaboration with Nature-Action Québec.
It also complements the implementation of an educational program for horticultural [...]
Education program builds links between schools, watershed, and community
Since 2008, Great Lakes United has been working with colleges in Quebec to integrate environmental education in curricula.
Who is hitching a ride on your boat?
With the boating and fishing season underway, your boat and equipment could be ferrying more than just you and your family and friends. You may have on board hidden invasive plants or small creatures.
Sewage in the St. Lawrence: Solutions
In the last edition of Great Lakes News, we discussed some of the problems facing Quebec’s wastewater system. Overcoming these challenges can be met by a mix of infrastructure upgrades and ‘green’ solutions that prevent rainwater from reaching overburdened storm sewers.
Sewage in the St. Lawrence: Problems and Solutions
Only forty to fifty years ago, it was possible to swim in the St. Lawrence River, even around Montreal. However, the rapid growth of Quebec’s population from the 1950s to the 1970s brought with it an increase in industrial wastes, domestic sewage, and agricultural pollution. The deterioration of water quality was coupled with urban and rural development which destroyed many natural habitats.
In part 1 of a 2 part series exploring sewage in Quebec, we review the problems facing six cities.
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