Plan St-Laurent - Pour un développement durable

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Ecological Integrity Coordination Committee

Background

Ecological integrity has been one of the pillars of the St. Lawrence Plan since 1988. It was made a key component of the Plan in Phase I under the appellation “Conservation component.” Its name changed subsequently to the Biodiversity component in Phases II and III, and finally to Ecological Integrity in Phase IV. All along, the component has been the focus of a multitude of actions. Some of the issues that have been tackled under the Ecological Integrity component over the years are described below.

During Phase I, concrete actions were undertaken to restore the health and environmental balance of the St. Lawrence River. The main activities centred on protecting plant and animal habitats and important river ecosystems as well as on restoring habitats and ecosystems to a level that would ensure the long-term survival of threatened species.

In Phase III, efforts devoted to biodiversity protection and monitoring of the St. Lawrence ecosystem produced tangible results. Actions were taken to further habitat conservation and species protection efforts, and work was also carried out to assess the impacts of water level variations on the ecosystem and the uses of the St. Lawrence. The State of the St. Lawrence Monitoring Program was established, providing a foundation for preparing forecasts and analyses of the state of the ecosystem. The monitoring program was renewed under Phase IV, becoming a separate component in its own right.

Mandate

The mandate of the Ecological Integrity Coordination Committee for Phase IV consists in ensuring the stability and balance of the St. Lawrence ecosystem. The Committee is called on to identify areas of the St. Lawrence that are at risk in order to protect the river’s biodiversity. Efforts must target the acquisition of knowledge that can be used to gain a better understanding of the functioning of the vast river ecosystem and support the implementation of recovery plans for species and their habitats.

Composition

The following federal and provincial departments are participants in the Ecological Integrity component:

Canada	Quebec
Environment Canada Fisheries and Ocean Canada Parcs Canada Agency Agriculture and Agri-food Canada	Ministère du Développement durable, de l’Environnement et des Parcs Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune

The public organizations involved in the Ecological Integrity component are the following:

• Nature Conservancy of Canada, Quebec region
• Canards Illimités
• Réseau de milieux naturels protégés

Targeted results

During Phase IV of the St. Lawrence Plan, the Ecological Integrity Coordination Committee will dedicate efforts to studying changes in habitat condition and in the health of populations of plant and animal species along the St. Lawrence.

The Committee will work on ecosystem enhancement by establishing protection plans and recovery plans for species considered to be in difficulty.

Six of the expected ecological integrity outcomes are as follows:

• Identify and assess populations of wildlife species potentially at risk and implement concrete actions to protect priority habitats;
• Develop and implement conservation plans for the St. Lawrence, including the riverbanks, littoral zone, flood plains, wetlands and aquatic habitats;
• Implement concrete actions for the recovery of species at risk based on existing recovery plans and develop or update other plans;
• Assess, consolidate and improve the network of protected and developed areas and territories along the St. Lawrence;
• Acquire and integrate new knowledge on the biodiversity of the St. Lawrence, as well as on its physical environment, and share this information with decision makers, scientists and communities;
• Study stress effects on ecosystems, particularly urban pollution, climate change, water level fluctuations and the introduction of exotic species, in order to help safeguard ecosystems while ensuring full enjoyment of the uses of the St. Lawrence.

Overview of the Committee’s work

• Conservation of the natural heritage of the St. Lawrence Valley and Lake Champlain (2008/02/04)

• Ecological Integrity Coordination Committee: decision-making tools for the public (2007/07/12)

• Biodiversity Portrait of the St. Lawrence: a Virtual Expedition of the River – Ste Foy, August 8, 2000
  News release – Biodiversity Portrait of the St. Lawrence : a Virtual Expedition of the River

• Meeting of Wildlife Ministers – Minister Chevrette launches Québec’s Cooper Redhorse Contingency Plan -- Québec, September 22, 1999
  News release

• The State of the St. Lawrence River: Issues and Courses of Action -- Montréal, May 20, 1999
  News release – Fact Sheets

• Quebec Action Plan on Aquatic Nuisance Species – Announcement of an education campaign on potential colonization of the St. Lawrence by the round goby (neogobius melanostomus) -- Shawinigan, April 17, 1999
  News release – Fact Sheet

• Minister Chevrette designates Copper Redhorse as first wildlife species to be protected by law in Québec – Quebec City, April 8, 1999
  News release

• Water quality in the St. Lawrence River from 1990 to 1997 – Environment Minister confirms net improvement – Québec City, March 26, 1999
  News release – Results

• Ottawa and Québec mark the Official Creation of the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park, Tadoussac, June 12, 1998
  News release - Fact Sheet

• SLV 2000 Presents Implementation Plan for Recovery of St. Lawrence Belugas – Québec City, July 4, 1996
  News release

Publications stemming from the Committee’s work

• Conservation plan for the St. Lawrence Valley and Lake Champlain. The plan is to be made public in the Spring of 2008 by the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC).

• Environment Canada/Environnement Canada, 2007. Atlas of Bank Restoration Sites of the St. Lawrence River. St. Lawrence Plan, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, St. Lawrence Plan, Transports Canada, Public Works and Government Services Canada, Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec, Ministère des Ressources naturelles, Hydro-Québec, City of  Montréal, Canards Ltd.

• Talbot, André (dir.). 2006. Water availability issues for the St. Lawrence River – Environmental Synthesis. Environment Canada, Montréal. 206 pages. (PDF Format).

• Gauthier, B., B. Tremblay, J. Labrecque, 2006. “Documents floristiques - Florule des plantes vasculaires sur le littoral de l'estuaire de la baie des Chaleurs-Restigouche”. Herbier Louis-Marie, Université Laval, St. Lawrence Plan, Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs du Québec, 4 p. (Article - Ecological Integrity - 2005-2010 - SLP)

• Environement Canada/Environnement Canada, 2006. Sustainable integrated management of the Greater Snow Goose in Québec -  2005-2010 Action Plan. St. Lawrence Plan, Environment Canada, Canadian Wildlife Service, 38 p. (Report - Ecological Integrity - 2005-2010 - SLP)

• Environment Canada/Environnement Canada, 2006. Greater Snow Geese Towards sustainable management of the population. St. Lawrence Plan, Environment Canada, Canadian Wildlife Service, 5 p. (Leaflet - Ecological Integrity - 2005-2010 - SLP)

• Jolicoeur, G., L. Couillard, 2006. Plan de conservation de la sagittaire à sépales dressés sous-espèce des estuaires (Sagittaria montevidensis subsp. spongiosa). Espèce menacée au Québec. [Conservation Plan for the hooded arrowhead] Government of Québec, Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs du Québec, St. Lawrence Plan, 12 p. (Leaflet - Ecological Integrity - 2005-2010 - SLP)

• Jolicoeur, G., L. Couillard, 2006. Plan de conservation du carex faux-lupulina (Carex lupuliformis), Espèce menacée au Québec. [Conservation Plan for the false hop sedge] Government of Québec, Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs du Québec, St. Lawrence Plan, 12 p. (Leaflet - Ecological Integrity - 2005-2010 - SLP)

• Hébert, S., 2003. Qualité des eaux du fleuve Saint-Laurent, 1990 à 1997 - Sommaire. Ministère de l'Environnement du Québec, St. Lawrence Vision 2000 (Report - Biodiversity - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Villeneuve, S., J. Painchaud, 2003. Overview of the St. Lawrence River. Environmental Conservation Branch, Environment Canada, Ministère de l'Environnement du Québec, 18 p. (Volume - Biodiversity, Monitoring the state of the St. Lawrence River - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Ringuet, I., R. Lesage, 2002. “Five years of successful efforts in Biodiversity”. Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada, Société de la faune et des parcs du Québec, St. Lawrence Vision 2000 in Le Fleuve Newsletter, vol. 13, no. 4 - November 2002, p. 4-7. (Article - Biodiversity - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Lavergne, Y., G. Pouliot, H. Bastien, R. Langevin, 2002. “Two programs, one objective : Restore public access to the St. Lawrence”. Public Works and Government Services Canada, Société de la faune et des parcs du Québec, Environment Canada, St. Lawrence Vision 2000 in Le Fleuve Newsletter, vol. 13, no. 3 - October 2002, p. 1-3. (Article - Biodiversity - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Bastien, H., M.-F. Dalcourt, F. Granger, R. Langevin, 2002. “Two enhancement and integrated management projects for the St. Lawrence”. Société de la faune et des parcs du Québec, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Parks Canada, Environment Canada, St. Lawrence Vision 2000 in Le Fleuve Newsletter, vol. 12, no. 7 - February 2002, p. 1-3. (Article - Biodiversity - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Bastien, H., R. Langevin, 2002. “Parc national d'Anticosti – Jewel at the heart of a mysterious island”. Société de la faune et des parcs du Québec, Environment Canada in Le Fleuve Newsletter, vol. 13, no. 3 - October 2002, p. 4. (Article - Biodiversity - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Bastien, H., R. Langevin, G. Pouliot, L. Robillard, 2002. “Nongovernemental organizations and master plans crucial in conserving the St. Lawrence”. Société de la faune et des parcs du Québec, Environment Canada in Le Fleuve Newsletter, vol. 13, no. 1 - April 2002, p. 1-4. (Article - Biodiversity - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Painchaud, J., D. Laliberté, 2002. Toxic Contamination in Freshwater Fish. Direction du suivi de l'état de l'environnement, Ministère de l'Environnement du Québec, St. Lawrence Vision 2000, 6 p. (Fact Sheet - Biodiversity, Monitoring the State of the St. Lawrence River - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Lebeuf, M., M. Noël, Y. Clermont, 2002. Toxic Contamination of Marine Resources. Maurice-Lamontagne Institute, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, St. Lawrence Vision 2000, 6 p. (Fact Sheet - Biodiversity, Monitoring the state of the St. Lawrence River - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Pelletier, M., 2002. Toxic Contamination in Sediments – Lake Saint-François: A Century-Old Story. Environmental Conserval Branch, Environment Canada, St. Lawrence Vision 2000, 6 p. (Fact Sheet - Biodiversity, Monitoring the state of the St. Lawrence River - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Gosselin, J.-F., L. Measures, 2002. Beluga Whale Population of the Estuary. Maurice-Lamontagne Institute, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, St. Lawrence Vision 2000, 6 p. (Fact Sheet - Biodiversity, Monitoring the State of the St. Lawrence River - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Rondeau, B., 2002. Water Quality in the Fluvial Section – Contamination by Toxic Substances. Environmental Conservation Branch, Environment Canada, St. Lawrence Vision 2000, 6 p. (Fact Sheet - Biodiversity, Monitoring the State of the St. Lawrence River - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Hébert, S., 2002. Water Quality in the Fluvial Section – Physicochemical and Bacteriological Parameters. Direction du suivi de l'état de l'environnement, Ministère de l'Environnement du Québec, St. Lawrence Vision 2000, 4 p. (Fact Sheet - Biodiversity, Monitoring the State of the St. Lawrence River - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Robitaille, J., 2002. Reintroduction of the Striped Bass: An Important Milestone in Restoring the St. Lawrence River. Direction du développement de la faune, Société de la faune et des parcs du Québec, St. Lawrence Vision 2000, 4 p. (Fact Sheet - Biodiversity, Monitoring the State of the St. Lawrence River - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Sénéchal, J., 2002. Shellfish Water Quality. Direction de la protection de l'environnement, Environment Canada, St. Lawrence Vision 2000, 6 p. (Fact Sheet - Biodiversity, Monitoring the State of the St. Lawrence River - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Hébert, S., 2002. Safety of Potential Freshwater Swimming Sites. Direction du suivi de l'état du Saint-Laurent, Ministère de l'Environnement du Québec, St. Lawrence Vision 2000, 4 p. (Fact Sheet - Biodiversity, Monitoring the State of the St. Lawrence River - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Chapdelaine, G., 2002. Northern Gannet – A Sentinel Species for the Gulf. Environmental Conservation Branch, Environment Canada, St. Lawrence Vision 2000, 4 p. (Fact Sheet - Biodiversity, Monitoring the State of the St. Lawrence River - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Champoux, L., 2002. Great Blue Heron – A Sentinel Species for the River. Environmental Conservation Branch, Environment Canada, St. Lawrence Vision 2000, 6 p. (Fact Sheet - Biodiversity, Monitoring the state of the St. Lawrence River - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• La Violette, N., 2002. Freshwater Fish Communities. Direction de la recherche sur la faune, Société de la faune et des parcs du Québec, St. Lawrence Vision 2000, 6 p. (Fact Sheet - Biodiversity, Monitoring the State of the St. Lawrence River - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Jean, M., G. Létourneau, C. Lavoie, F. Delisle, 2002. Freshwater Wetlands and Exotic Plant Species. Environmental Conservation Branch, Environment Canada, Laval University, Centre de recherche en aménagement et en développement, St. Lawrence Vision 2000, 8 p. (Fact Sheet - Biodiversity, Monitoring the State of the St. Lawrence River - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Chapdelaine, G., 2002. Seabirds – Sentinel Species for the Gulf. Environmental Conservation Branch, Environment Canada, St. Lawrence Vision 2000, 6 p. (Fact Sheet - Biodiversity, Monitoring the State of the St. Lawrence River - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Therriault, J.-C., N. Paille, 2002. Oceanographic Processes in the Estuary and Gulf. Maurice-Lamontagne Institute, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, St. Lawrence Vision 2000, 8 p. (Fact Sheet - Biodiversity, Monitoring the State of the St. Lawrence River - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Cantin, J.-F., A. Bouchard, 2002. Changes in Water Level and Flow in the St. Lawrence River. Meteorological Service of Canada, Environment Canada, St. Lawrence Vision 2000, 8 p. (Fact Sheet - Biodiversity, Monitoring the state of the St. Lawrence River - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Paradis, S., 2001. “The Vianney Legendre fish pass: A concerted effort in support of the biodiversity of the Richelieu River”. Parcs Canada, St. Lawrence Vision 2000 in Le Fleuve Newsletter, vol. 12, no. 4 - October 2001, p. 6-7. (Article - Biodiversity - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Gariépy, N., 2001. “The Lake St Pierre Biosphere Reserve”. Coopérative de solidarité de la réserve de la biosphère du Lac-Saint-Pierre, St. Lawrence Vision 2000 in Le Fleuve Newsletter, vol. 12, no. 5 - November 2001, p. 5-8. (Article - Biodiversity - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Société de conservation des milieux humides du Québec, 2001. “New agreements for protecting wetlands along the St. Lawrence”. Société de conservation des milieux humides du Québec in Le Fleuve Newsletter vol. 11, no. 8 - January, p. 1. (Article - Biodiversity - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Bastien, H., R. Langevin, 2001. “The Hautes Gorges de la Rivière Malbaie Park and Grand ormes Ecological Reserve”. Société de la faune et des parcs du Québec, Environment Canada, St. Lawrence Vision 2000 in Le Fleuve Newsletter, vol. 12, no. 5 - November 2001, p. 1-4. (Article - Biodiversity - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Caron, F., Septembre 2001. “The Atlantic Sturgeon is slowly yielding up the secrets of its movements in the St. Lawrence”. Société de la faune et des parcs du Québec, St. Lawrence Vision 2000 in Le Fleuve Newsletter, vol. 12, no. 3 - Septembre 2001, p. 1-3. (Article - Biodiversity - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Hudon, M., M. Mingelbier, J. Morin, 2000. “The effects of water level fluctuations on the St. Lawrence ecosystem”. St. Lawrence Centre,  Meteorological Service of Canada, Environment Canada, Société de la faune et des parcs du Québec in Le Fleuve Newsletter vol. 11, no. 4 - July, p. 1-3. (Article - Biodiversity - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• DesGranges, J.-L., 2000. “Biodiversity of the St. Lawrence – Just a Click Away!”. Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada in Le Fleuve Newsletter vol. 11, no. 5 - September, p. 1-3. (Article - Biodiversity - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Cantin, J.-F., M. Mingelbier, J. Morin, 2000. “Modelling the St. Lawrence Freshwater Ecosystem: A Scientific and Management Tool”. Meteorological Service of Canada, Environment Canada, Société de la faune et des parcs du Québec in Le Fleuve Newsletter vol. 11, no. 4 - Juillet, p. 4-5. (Article - Biodiversity - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Uhland, C., I. Mikaelian, D. Martineau, 2000. Maladies des poissons d'eau douce du Québec : guide de diagnostic. Les Presses de l'Université de Montréal, 466 p. (Guide - Biodiversity - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Bastien, H., R. Langevin, 2000. “A wide range of projects with the same objective: conserving habitats along the St. Lawrence”. Société de la faune et des parcs du Québec, Environment Canada in Le Fleuve Newsletter vol. 11, no. 7 - December, p. 4-5. (Article - Biodiversity - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Costan, G., Y. de Lafontaine, 2000. The unfolding story of the Zebra Mussel in the St. Lawrence River. St. Lawrence Vision 2000, 8 p. (Leaflet - Biodiversity - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Bédard, J., J.-P. Savard, 1999. “Île aux Lièvres pass”. Société Duvetnor Ltd, Environment Canada in Le Fleuve Newsletter vol. 9, no. 4 - March, p. 5-6. (Article - Biodiversity - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Huot, M., 1999. “The Copper Redhorse – To the Rescue of a Threatened Species in Quebec”. Faune et Parcs, Gouvernement du Québec in Le Fleuve Newsletter vol. 10, no. 3 - June, p. 1-3. (Article - Biodiversity - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Bérard-Therriault, L., Bossé, L. and P. Brunel 1999. “An increasing knowledge of the biodiversity of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and maritime estuary… but with more surprises in store!”. St. Lawrence Vision 2000 in Le Fleuve Newsletter vol. 10, no. 7 - Décember, p. 4-6. (Article - Biodiversity - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Huot, M., M. Robert, 1999. “Priority Wildlife Species of the St. Lawrence River”. Faune et Parcs, Gouvernement du Québec, Environment Canada, Canadian Wildlife Service in Le Fleuve Newsletter vol. 9, no. 3 - February, p. 1-5. (Article - Biodiversity - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Lavoie, G., L. Couillard, 1999. “Priority plant species of the St. Lawrence River”. Ministère de l'Environnement du Québec in Le Fleuve Newsletter vol. 9, no. 4 - March, p. 1-3. (Article - Biodiversity - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Lake Saint-Pierre ZIP Committee/Comité ZIP du lac Saint-Pierre, Ministère de l'Environnement du Québec, 1999. Plan de conservation de l'arisème dragon (Arisaema dracontium) au Québec 1999-2003 (Summary available on the Web site but the complete report is available in French only). [Conservation plan for the Green Dragon (Arisaema dracontium) in Quebec, 1999-2003]. Direction du patrimoine écologique et du développement durable, Ministère de l'Environnement du Québec, St. Lawrence Vision 2000, 41 p. (Volume - Biodiversity - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Foisy, L., S. Paradis, 1999. “A Challenge to Preserving Biodiversity – Re-establishing the Free Passage of Fish in the Richelieu River”. in Le Fleuve Newsletter vol. 10, no. 3 - June, p. 4-5. (Article - Biodiversity - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Langevin, R., 1998. Habitat Technical Committee Assessment 1993-1998. Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, St. Lawrence Vision 2000 (Biodiversity - 1993-1998 - SLV 2000)

• St. Lawrence Vision 2000/Saint-Laurent Vision 2000, 1998. “Biodiversity – Continuity and innovation” in Le Fleuve Newsletter vol. 9, no. 1 - October, p. 8. (Article - Biodiversity - 1998-2003 - SLV 2000)

• Rodrigue, J., J.-L. DesGranges, G. Chapdelaine, L. Champoux, 1997. “Biological Indication – Monitoring the State of the St. Lawrence”. Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada in Le Fleuve Newsletter vol. 7, no. 3 - June, p. 9-11. (Article - Biodiversity - 1993-1998 - SLV 2000)

• Dalcourt, M.-F., 1997. “Restoration of the Bonaventure Cove”. Maurice-Lamontagne Institute, Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Le Fleuve Newsletter vol. 8, no. 1 - December, p. 8-10. (Article - Biodiversity - 1993-1998 - SLV 2000)

• DesGranges, J.-L., J.-P. Ducruc, 1997. “A Portrayal of Biodiversity of the St. Lawrence”. Environment Canada, Ministère de l'Environnement et de la Faune du Québec in Le Fleuve Newsletter vol. 7, no. 1 - January, p. 5-6. (Article - Biodiversity - 1993-1998 - SLV 2000)

• DesGranges, J.-L., J.-P. Ducruc, 1997. “A Portrayal of Biodiversity of the St. Lawrence”. Environment Canada, Ministère de l'Environnement et de la Faune du Québec.

• Bourgeois, A., 1997. “Geographic Information System (GIS)”. Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Le Fleuve Newsletter vol. 7, no. 1 - January, p. 7. (Article - Biodiversity - 1993-1998 - SLV 2000)

• Simard, Y., R. Michaud, 1997. “The Summer Quarters of the Fin Whale”. Groupe de recherche et éducation sur le milieu marin (GREM) in Le Fleuve Newsletter vol. 8, no. 1 - December, p. 5-6. (Article - Biodiversity - 1993-1998 - SLV 2000)

• Traversy, N., R. Langevin, 1997. “An objective of 7,000 hectares”. Direction de la faune et des habitats, Ministère de l'Environnement et de la Faune du Québec, Environment Canada, Canadian Wildlife Service in Le Fleuve Newsletter vol. 7, no. 4 - September, p. 2-3. (Article - Biodiversity - 1993-1998 - SLV 2000)

• Hone, F., R. Jean, F Pelletier, 1995. “Missisquoi Bay – To Protect a Bay of Exceptional Habitats”. Environment Canada, Ministère de l'Environnement et de la Faune du Québec, Conservation Baie Missisquoi, St. Lawrence Vision 2000 in Le Fleuve Newsletter vol. 5, no. 1 - February, p. 7. (Article - Biodiversity - 1993-1998 - SLV 2000)

• Châtelain, R., M. Lamontagne, 1995. “To conserve Biodiversity is to Keep Balance in the Ecosystems”. Environment Canada, Ministère de l'Environnement et de la Faune du Québec in Le Fleuve Newsletter vol. 5, no. 1 - February, p. 6. (Article - Biodiversity - 1993-1998 - SLV 2000)

• Trencia, G., 1995. “Restoring a Spawning Ground for Smelts”. Ministère de l'Environnement et de la Faune du Québec in Le Fleuve Newsletter vol. 5, no. 3 - June, p. 1-2. (Article - Biodiversity - 1993-1998 - SLV 2000)

• Dumont, P., 1995. “The Copper Redhorse – Rescuing a Rare and Threatened Species”. Ministère de l'Environnement et de la Faune du Québec in Le Fleuve Newsletter vol. 5, no. 3 - June, p. 3. (Article - Biodiversity - 1993-1998 - SLV 2000)

• Canadian Wildlife Service, Service canadien de la faune, 1993. HABITATS Newsletter, vol. 4, no. 1. Environment Canada, St. Lawrence Vision 2000, 8 p. (Newsletter - Conservation - 1988-1993 - PASL)

• Canadian Wildlife Service, Service canadien de la faune, 1992. HABITATS Newsletter, vol. 3, no. 2. Environment Canada, St. Lawrence Vision 2000, 8 p. (Newsletter - Conservation - 1988-1993 - PASL)

• Canadian Wildlife Service, Service canadien de la faune, 1992. HABITATS Newsletter, vol. 3, no. 1. Environment Canada, St. Lawrence Vision 2000, 8 p. (Newsletter - Conservation - 1988-1993 - PASL)

• Mercier, Y., 1992. “Wildlife and Sustainable Development: Cap-Tourmente sets the example”. Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada in Le Fleuve Newsletter vol. 3, no. 3 - June, p. 1-2. (Article - Conservation - 1988-1993 - PASL)

• Canadian Wildlife Service, Service canadien de la faune, 1991. HABITATS Newsletter, vol. 2, no. 1. Environment Canada, St. Lawrence Vision 2000, 8 p. (Newsletter - Conservation - 1988-1993 - PASL)

• Laporte, P., J.-P. LeBel, 1991. “The Piping Plover – Number one on the List of Endangered Birds”. Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada, Ministère du Loisir, de la Chasse et de la Pêche du Québec in Le Fleuve Newsletter vol. 2, no. 2 - March, p. 3-4. (Article - Conservation - 1988-1993 - PASL)

• Maltais, B., P. Milot, J. Bordeleau, 1991. “The Saguenay Marine Park – A Question of boundaries”. Parc marin du Saguenay-Saint-Laurent, Ministère du Loisir, de la Chasse et de la Pêche du Québec in Le Fleuve Newsletter vol. 2, no. 3 - June, p. 5. (Article - Conservation - 1988-1993 - PASL)

• Cinq-Mars, J., 1990. “1990-1991: Spotlight on Conservation”. Environment Canada, St. Lawrence Vision 2000 in Le Fleuve Newsletter vol. 1, no. 3 - June, p. 3-4. (Article - Conservation - 1988-1993 - PASL)

• Maltais, B., 1990. “The Saguenay Marine Park – Working Together for Conservation”. Environment Canada in Le Fleuve Newsletter vol. 1, no. 3 - Juin, p. 7. (Article - Conservation - 1988-1993 - PASL)

• Canadian Wildlife Service, Service canadien de la faune, 1990. HABITATS Newsletter, vol. 1, no. 3. Environment Canada, St. Lawrence Vision 2000, 8 p. (Newsletter - Conservation - 1988-1993 - PASL)

• Canadian Wildlife Service, Service canadien de la faune, 1990. HABITATS Newsletter, vol. 1, no. 2. Environment Canada, St. Lawrence Vision 2000, 4 p. (Newsletter - Conservation - 1988-1993 - PASL)

• Canadian Wildlife Service, Service canadien de la faune, 1989. HABITATS Newsletter, vol. 1, no. 1. Environment Canada, St. Lawrence Vision 2000, 4 p. (Newsletter - Conservation - 1988-1993 - PASL)

For more information

To display a list of all the documents that have been published by the Ecological Integrity component since Phase I of the St Lawrence Plan, follow this link to the Library page of the St. Lawrence Plan web site, then click the Components list box, choose Conservation, Biodiversity or Ecological Integrity, and click the Search button.