What is a river's breathing space?
7 October 2024
A river is a complex natural space in constant evolution, transporting water and eroded material along its entire length.
A river is a complex natural space in constant evolution, transporting water and eroded material along its entire length.
Here are 10 inspiring ideas promoting resilience for the future of water in Montreal. These recommendations addressed to the City of Montreal are found in the Fondation Rivières's memorandum “Green and blue spaces: adaptation at the heart of the new Montreal water strategy”.
The Fondation Rivières presents 5 waterfalls in Quebec which were saved from hydroelectric dams.
Swimming in Montreal: The port bathing project at the Old Port of Montreal, born in 2003, supported by Earth Day, comes back to life with the Grand Splash. But how can you get involved as a citizen the rest of the year?
After their film Chercher le cours, directors Nicolas Boisclair and Alexis De Gheldere as well as our co-founder Roy Dupuis return to the Romaine River, on the North Shore of Quebec, to take stock of the situation.
Our water spill map is on the cultural agenda. It is presented in the exhibition Ô shit! at the Musée de la civilization de Québec.
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