Environment

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.