2019-In progress
The City wishes to restore and create wetlands and bodies of water (MHH) in the watersheds of its two main waterways that are heavily disturbed by agriculture and urbanization. The main objective of the project is to restore the ecological functions of the coastline and the banks of two waterways and to create wetlands with high biodiversity while improving the experience of surrounding users. The project targets are:
- Sustainably restore the coastline and banks of a 120 m long section of the Bernard watercourse.
- Sustainably restore the coastline and banks of two sections of the Duclos-Casavant and Bernard-Est rivers totaling 1.6km.
- Create 3 diverse and sustainable riparian shrub and tree swamps totaling 4200m2.
- Create 1 a 1,500 m pond2 offering a wide diversity of permanent habitats for aquatic fauna.
The detailed plans and specifications have been completed and discussions with the MELCCFP are well advanced. The works will be completed in the spring and summer of 2024.
This project is being carried out thanks to the MELCCFP’s Restoration and Creation of Wet and Water Environments Program (PRCMHH). To find out more about the PRCMHH, we invite you to read our article published this fall in the magazine Urbanité. »
