Anticosti Island

New Canada-Quebec Collaboration on Biodiversity - Québec and Ottawa confirm their intent to create a new joint marine park in the Anticosti-Mingan area

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Friday, November 24, 2023

That is the reason why the governments of Canada and Quebec are announcing their joint intent to establish a new joint marine park in Quebec to protect this natural gem.

Key Points: 
  • That is the reason why the governments of Canada and Quebec are announcing their joint intent to establish a new joint marine park in Quebec to protect this natural gem.
  • This announcement is the first step towards the creation of a possible Anticosti-Mingan marine park.
  • Our objective is to protect the vast and diverse marine ecosystems that link the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve to Anticosti Island.
  • Today, the announcement of intent to create a new protected area by a marine park leads to another major protection project which adjoins that of the Anticosti Biodiversity Reserve.

Ducks Unlimited Canada launches $3-million initiative to conserve critical wetland habitat along the Wolastoq

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

This conservation investment of $3 million over 10 years represents the largest investment by DUC on a single habitat initiative in Atlantic Canada.

Key Points: 
  • This conservation investment of $3 million over 10 years represents the largest investment by DUC on a single habitat initiative in Atlantic Canada.
  • At 673 kilometres long, the Wolastoq is the largest river in the Maritimes and includes 49,400 acres (20,000 hectares) of floodplain wetlands.
  • Partnering with Wabanaki Tree Spirit Tours & Events to conduct an annual traditional wild rice harvest at wetland projects along the Wolastoq.
  • For more information, visit the Wetlands for the Wolastoq page on our website: www.ducks.ca/our-work/wolastoq-wetlands/
    Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is the leader in wetland conservation.