Environment

Citizen Survey – Climate Plan of the MRC des Laurentides

The MRC des Laurentides is currently developing its Climate Plan, a collaborative effort aimed at better understanding the environmental issues in our region.

In order to gather comments, concerns, and priorities from citizens that will guide the Climate Plan according to the realities and needs of the territory in terms of climate change, the MRC des Laurentides has created an online survey, accessible until November 12, 2025:

→ Link to access the survey (only available in French): https://forms.office.com/r/yZ0xWmgLWs

By participating in the survey, citizens will have a chance to win one of the following prizes, generously offered by local businesses:

→ 2 annual passes for the Sentier des cimes (valued at $170)

→ 2 annual passes to Parc Éco-Laurentides (valued at $140)

→ 2 gift certificates from the Bio Sattva boutique (valued at $50 each)

→ 1 gift certificate from the Café Mêlé restaurant in Lanthier (valued at $50)

→ 1 copy of the book “Forêt : identifier, cueillir, cuisiner” (Forest : Identify, Pick, Cook) by Gourmet Sauvage (valued at $50)

Thank you for your participation!

Cyanobacteria – Information sheet

Also known as blue-green algae, cyanobacteria are microorganisms that occur naturally in Quebec’s lakes and rivers. When they multiply, they form what is known as a bloom, a phenomenon often visible as greenish mats, flakes, or scum on the water’s surface, sometimes accompanied by a foul odor.

Here is an information sheet prepared by the OBV RPNS that offers practical prevention tips, steps to take if you observe a bloom, and official resources (guides, videos, government documentation) to better understand the causes and impacts of cyanobacteria.

 

Information Sheet – Cyanobacteria (FRENCH)

Integrated lake study

→LACtion study : Integrated study of lake Tremblant, 2022 (FRENCH)

Maintenance of residential properties

→ Guide to Sustainable Development and Maintenance of Residential Properties (FRENCH)

Without being aware of it, many of our maintenance and landscaping habits have negative effects on water quality, which accumulate and can cause or amplify damage to lakes and rivers. This damage can be detrimental to our health and property value.

This guide to sustainable development and maintenance of residential properties tells you the why and how of aquaresponsible maintenance of your property’s outdoor spaces.

Take it one step at a time and change your habits and landscape little by little!

Information on Wolves – Mont-Tremblant National Park (SÉPAQ)

As part of its conservation mission, Parc national du Mont-Tremblant is calling on the citizens of outlying municipalities to raise awareness of the importance of protecting the wolf, a large predator essential to the health of ecosystems.

To this effect, here is a series of 5 chronicles on the wolf, preceded by an introduction:

Recent studies have shown that all wolf packs in the park also use the outside of the territory to meet their needs, making them much more vulnerable to various anthropogenic threats.