Press release – Fondation Rivières considers that the preliminary study on the hydroelectric potential of the Petit Mécatina river by Hydro-Québec is unjustified.
Victory: Hydro-Québec will close the door to any hydroelectric production project in its next call for tenders. This call for tenders will make it possible to increase electricity production by 4,000 MW or 10 % during the winter peak period and it will come from wind energy only.
Open letter – The CEO of Hydro-Québec, Sophie Brochu, is right when she indicates that there are other concrete and lower-cost solutions than the construction of new hydroelectric power stations to increase electricity production by 50 % by 2050.
Quebec will need to increase its power generation capacity by 65% by 2050, the equivalent of 17 hydroelectric complexes similar to the Romaine,
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.
The recent last-minute evacuation of the residents of Grenville-sur-la-Rouge, threatened by the failure of the dam at Hydro-Québec's Bell power station, once again highlights the importance of sound management of structures.
Make a difference for the environment
Become a member of the Foundation by donating. Your contribution allows our team to continue to mobilize to protect Quebec's rivers and waterways for future generations.
Explore
