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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Montreal, February 23, 2021 – The Fondation Rivières is honored and proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Daniel Leblanc, civil engineer with a focus on environmental protection and former director of the Analysis and Expertise Directorate of the Ministry of Environment and Conservation. Fight against climate change (MELCC) of Montérégie as a member of the Board of Directors of his organization.
For the last 33 years, Mr. Leblanc has worked at the MELCC. He was notably a manager in the five regional directorates of Greater Montreal before ending his career at the head of analysis and expertise for the Montérégie regional directorate, agricultural, water, municipal and natural sectors.
After specializing in environmental protection in Quebec, he notably worked in the field of analysis of environmental impact studies at the French Ministry of the Environment and at the École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées. , where he undertook a doctorate in environment. He is currently completing his 4th term as a Canadian member of an international study council created by the International Joint Commission, an organization that deals with water management issues in watersheds that straddle the border of Canada and the United States. .
Recently retired, Mr. Leblanc decided to continue his involvement in environmental protection within Fondation Rivières. “It is with great enthusiasm that I continue my involvement in better water management. Fondation Rivières's mission to protect and conserve this wealth that is Quebec's thousand and one watercourses is for me inspiring and extremely important, particularly for future generations. This is why I decided to volunteer to contribute to it within my means. » – Daniel Leblanc.
For Alain Saladzius, president of Fondation Rivières, the arrival of Daniel Leblanc on the Board of Directors means more than a simple appointment. “His credibility and expertise in water management will obviously contribute to the achievement of our organization's mission, but it also sends a clear message that our actions as an environmental organization are relevant and deserve attention. is interested in it. »
Mr. Daniel Leblanc was elected to the board of directors which was held on February 8, 2021 by a unanimous vote.
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For informations :
Geneviève Tardy
Communications Manager
514 424-3556
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