98% of lakes are inaccessible: the Rivers Foundation offers solutions
2 July 2025
Montreal, June 18, 2025 – It is estimated that at least 98% of the lakes and rivers in southern Quebec are inaccessible to the public and the
Montreal, June 18, 2025 – It is estimated that at least 98% of the lakes and rivers in southern Quebec are inaccessible to the public and the
La Fondation Rivières vient de compléter une concertation d’envergure pour la protection de la rivière Richelieu, en collaboration avec l’organisme de bassin versant COVABAR. Le projet Actions concertées pour un modèle de cohabitation durable sur la rivière Richelieu a duré un an et il avait pour but de développer des accès aux berges naturels et respectueux des écosystèmes, de définir un mécanisme de partage de la voie fluviale et de mettre en valeur le potentiel touristique de la rivière Richelieu.
We brought together more than thirty stakeholders: municipalities, regional county municipalities (MRC), representatives of tourism organizations, and users' representatives. Six consultation meetings and a final presentation meeting were held to develop an ambitious and collective action plan, which will soon be unveiled once we have had the opportunity to present it to the elected officials.
On World River Day, September 22, over 200 people of all ages answered the call from Fondation Rivières, the Corporation pour la protection de l'environnement de Mirabel and Canot-Kayak Québec to take to the river! The first edition of the Grande Descente began near Mirabel, under the Canuta bridge, and ended with a generous buffet at Golf le Sélect.
The new owners of the land on which the Fossambault-sur-le-lac beach is located want to turn it into a luxury housing development. The developer claims that the
The municipality of Belœil and Fondation Rivières took up a joint challenge this summer with the Beloeil en eaux-vives pilot project. Over 850 swimmers enjoyed the whitewater pool in complete safety, demonstrating the Richelieu River's swimming potential through a combination of sampling methods, including real-time water quality monitoring.
A river is a complex natural space in constant evolution, transporting water and eroded material along its entire length.
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