Mauricie
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Mauricie - Land of giants
Mauricie: an almost mythical territory of Quebec. Singers, storytellers and film directors have sung its praises. From La Tuque to Trois-Rivières, Maskinongé to Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, the majestic St. Lawrence River and its tributaries have helped the region grow and develop.
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Île de Grâce (Sainte-Anne-de-Sorel) -Wetland protection is for the birds — and the plants too
Protecting wetlands in Quebec is a top priority for the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). NCC protects natural habitats on Île de Grâce, north-east of Sorel-Tracy in the Lac Saint-Pierre archipelago.
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Île du Moine (Sainte-Anne de-Sorel) - Nesting boxes to encourage the return of a threatened species
Return to the pasture at île du Moine, on the St. Lawrence River, is a project that aims to manage certain areas on the island. It also aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices to support the return of rural birds, such as barn swallow.
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South of Shawinigan - The Lac-à-la-Tortue Bog
The Lac-à-la-Tortue Bog straddles the municipalities of Shawinigan, Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Saint-Narcisse and Saint-Maurice. Covering 66 square kilometres, it's the largest bog in the St. Lawrence valley. It was formed several thousand years ago by a branch of the Saint-Maurice River.
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Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc and Saint-Alexis-des-Monts - Wood turtle's haven
To fully appreciate the exciting news that a wood turtle nesting site is now protected, let us first introduce you to this species. When a wood turtle wants a snack, it stomps on the ground to imitate the sound of falling rain so that earthworms come out!
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The Grondines and Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade Swamp
The Grondines and Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade Swamp, which extends along seven kilometres of shoreline in the St. Lawrence’s freshwater estuary, is one of the last large-area treed swamps on the river.
