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The Heritage Value of the American Eel in the St. Lawrence Valley
St. Lawrence Global ObservatoryThe EEL (Energy, Education, and Cultural Legacy of the American Eel in the St. Lawrence River) research project aims to explore the biology, socio-economic history, and heritage value of the American eel (Anguilla rostrata), a species in decline in Quebec. The…
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Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation on the Impacts and Documentation Needs Related to Flood Risk in the River Estuary of the Québec City Metropolitan Area
St. Lawrence Global ObservatoryThe Québec City metropolitan area currently lacks data and a common mapping tool for flood-prone areas that would enable consistent, coordinated, and uniform management of these areas and allow for effective communication with the public regarding the risk of…
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Interview with Professor Claude Comtois
St. Lawrence Global ObservatoryIn this interview, Professor Claude Comtois presents a research project funded by Transport Canada that assesses the resilience and vulnerability of the infrastructure, operations, and supply chains of the Port of Montreal in the face of climate change. By…
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Interview with Professor Philippe Archambault
St. Lawrence Global ObservatoryIn this interview, Professor Philippe Archambault (Université Laval) presents his work on the impacts of changes in aquatic biodiversity and cumulative environmental stressors in the St. Lawrence River. His research shows that the interaction of multiple…
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Interview with Professor Jean-Éric Tremblay
St. Lawrence Global ObservatoryIn this interview, Professor Jean-Éric Tremblay (Université Laval) presents his work on nutrient dynamics in the St. Lawrence system, from the riverine part to the Gulf. His research reveals a major change in the ecosystem: while phosphorus inputs have been…
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Sediment Remobilization off the Deltas of the North Shore
St. Lawrence Global ObservatoryThe RQM-MEOPAR project, titled “Natural Risks Associated with Sediment Remobilization and Impacts on Primary Productivity Dynamics in the St. Lawrence Estuary,” has enabled the mapping of numerous coastal areas along the deltas of the North Shore of the St.…
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Rehabilitation of the Salt Marsh in the Bay of Sept-Îles: Longue-Épée Sector (2008)
St. Lawrence Global ObservatoryThe Salt Marsh Rehabilitation Project for the Bay of Sept-Îles – Longue-Épée Sector (2008) aims to find so-called “soft” solutions against salt marsh erosion in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, where ice dynamics are a major factor in erosion. The Comité ZIP…
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Information Session "Côtes à Côtes" on Coastal Risks (2010)
St. Lawrence Global ObservatorySix information and knowledge-sharing workshops on coastal risks took place in January and February 2010 in the Mitis and Matane RCM. From November 2010 to February 2011, the team from Comité ZIP visited the RCM of Montmagny, l'Islet, Kamouraska,…
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The Logistics of Moving Containers Between the Docks and the Storage Yard in Port Terminals With Challenging Topography
St. Lawrence Global ObservatoryThe growth of global trade in manufactured goods has been made possible by containerization, a specific branch of maritime transport in which goods are transported in standardized metal boxes called containers. Container port terminals (CPTs) are a key link in…
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Characterization of access to the St. Lawrence River in Charlevoix (2016)
St. Lawrence Global ObservatoryThis study highlights the inventory and characterization of access to the river, as recorded during the late summer and fall of 2016. Characterized sites represent : - Physical access; - Visual access The method adopted was to visit all the previously…
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Characterization of Estuarine Wetlands in Charlevoix-Est (2014)
St. Lawrence Global ObservatoryThis project aims to characterize the wetlands and disturbances observed along the coast. Thus, several bays, coves, and shores of the Baie-Sainte-Catherine, Saint-Siméon, Baie des Rochers, La Malbaie, and St-Irénée sectors have been characterized. A…
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Invasive Alien Species (IAS) Action Plan of Charlevoix (2017)
St. Lawrence Global ObservatoryCharacterizations carried out on various wetlands and inventories of wild dumps have made it possible to locate important wetlands and assess the threats that may affect them. One of the threats highlighted following these inventories is the presence of…
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Rimouski Bay: Coastal Habitats in Urban Areas
St. Lawrence Global ObservatoryGlobal portrait of Rimouski bay including fauna (birds, mammals, invertebrates, fish), flora (salt marshes, coastal flora), human use and the challenges of protecting biodiversity in these extremely rich ecosystems.
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Proceedings of the Regional Symposium on Bank Erosion (1999)
St. Lawrence Global ObservatoryThe Symposium on coastal erosion, "Vers une gestion intégrée des interventions en milieu marin", was held on February 19th, 20th and 21st, 1999. It provides an update on the state of knowledge of riverbank erosion in the marine environment, while bringing…
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Action Plan for the Enhancement and Protection of the Betsiamites River Estuary (2009-2010)
St. Lawrence Global ObservatorySince the Betsiamites River estuary has ecological characteristics that are essential to maintain the integrity of the St. Lawrence ecosystem, it is important to ensure that current and future anthropogenic activities do not compromise natural resources in the…
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Summary of the Arctic Expedition Report Aboard the CCGS Amundsen (2020)
St. Lawrence Global ObservatoryThe 2020 Expedition Summary is an overview of the science activities that took place onboard the CCGS Amundsen during summer 2020. In the previous years, only the Expedition Report was distributed to our partners, users and to northern communities involved. In…
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Characterization of the Moulin River at Baude (2005)
St. Lawrence Global ObservatoryOf all the tributaries of the St. Lawrence River present in the area served by the Comité ZIP RNE, the Moulin à Baude River is certainly one of those whose water quality is the most concern. Indeed, it is probable that this watercourse is largely responsible…
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Arctic Expedition Aboard the CCGS Amundsen (2025)
St. Lawrence Global ObservatoryThe 2025 expedition report is a collection of all the participating research teams' cruise reports assembled by the Chief Scientists at the end of each Leg of the 2025 CCGS Amundsen Expedition. The expedition report is divided into three parts: Part I gives an…
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Characterization of Maritime Ringlet (Coenonympha nipisiquit) and Maritime Copper (Lycaena dospassosi) Habitat in the Southern Part of the Gaspé Peninsula (2010)
St. Lawrence Global ObservatoryButterflies, which are both sensitive and vulnerable to changes in environmental quality, play an important role as a tool for assessing ecosystem health. In Canada, there are only five endemic butterfly species. Among these, the Maritime Ringlet (Coenonympha…
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Protection and Development of the Magdalen Islands’ Natural Coastal Areas by Uprading and Improving Public Recreational Infrastructure (2016-2017)
St. Lawrence Global ObservatoryThis large-scale project, carried out by Attention FragÎles, aimed to protect and develop the Magdalen Islands’ natural coastal areas by upgrading and improving public recreational infrastructure. Work was done on 16 sites throughout the archipelago, all…
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