The City of Laval announced on January 28, 2021 its wish to expand the Rivière-des-Mille-Îles wildlife refuge, which should see its surface area multiplied by 20.
Hydro-Québec is preparing to build a salmon run system at its abandoned Mitis-2 hydroelectric power station. However, Hydro is no longer considering restarting the power station, which would provide a better solution: a free salmon run in the river.
Press release - Fondation Rivières was dismayed to learn, in an article in La Presse on September 24, 2018, that François Legault, leader of the CAQ, is proposing to relax wetland protection rules, which he says "lack common sense" and represent a "problem" for urban development.
La découverte sur le chantier d'une centrale hydroélectrique pourrait bouleverser les théories sur l'origine de la vie sur Terre Le Devoir, April 3, 2010 -
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