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Coastal Restoration Fund: Quebec Projects

Restoration of habitat connectivity for American eel

Recipient: Conseil de la Nation huronne-wendat

Project achievements: Together with partners, the project team:

In total, approximately 3,800 ha of habitat for the American eel was restored over the length of the project.

Fund allocation: $1,450,000 over 5 years

Partners:

Obstacle studied to evaluate the restoration of the free passage of the American eel.

Obstacle studied to evaluate the restoration of the free passage of the American eel.

Sampling to confirm the presence of eels.

Sampling to confirm the presence of eels.

Media announcement:

The Government of Canada is making a significant investment in restoring free passage of American eel between the St. Lawrence Estuary and several coastal watersheds in Quebec through the Coastal Restoration Fund under the Oceans Protection Plan


Monitoring and restoration of capelin habitats on the North Shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence

Recipient: Comité ZIP Côte-Nord du Golfe

Project achievements: The project team completed the restoration of 2 sites:

  1. Val-Marguerite
  2. Pointe-aux-Anglais

The team also conducted biological capelin spawning ground monitoring.

Together with partners, the project restored and developed approximately 27,000 m2 of beach on both sites. This allows improved accessibility and passage of fish species (capelin).

Improved knowledge of capelin breeding areas and the restoration of disturbed habitats over the length of the project promoted species reproduction and juvenile growth.

Fund allocation: $756,000 over 5 years

Partners:

Historical fishing for capelin in, North Shore beach

Historical fishing for capelin in, North Shore beach

Rockfill at the top of a capelin beach in, the North Shore region

Rockfill at the top of a capelin beach in, the North Shore region

Media announcement:

The Government of Canada makes a significant investment to restore capelin breeding areas on the north shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence through the Coastal Restoration Fund under the Oceans Protection Plan


Restoration of the natural bed of two branches of the Petite Rivière Cascapédia

Recipient: Comité ZIP Gaspésie

Project achievements: The project team developed and implemented a restoration plan, which included the:

The restoration and revegetation created shade, reduced runoff to the river and subsequent erosion. It also improved the biodiversity of 2 branches of the Petite Rivière Cascapédia to their natural state.

Together with partners, the project restored over 4,000 m2 of aquatic habitat allowing for the significant improvement in the quality of the estuary's ecosystem.

Fund allocation: $526,029 over 4 years

Partners:

Media announcement:

Government of Canada makes a significant Coastal Restoration Fund investment in coastal habitat restoration in the Gaspé through the Oceans Protection Plan


Fish restoration plan in the coastal habitats of the Charlevoix region

Recipient: Fondation de la Faune du Québec

Project achievements: For forage species (smelt and capelin) within the Charlevoix coastal area, this project focused on the development of a restoration plan for:

Together with their partners, the project researched contemporary documentation and conducted interviews with the Huron-Wendat community.

These project activities allowed the team to:

Fund allocation: $45,060 over 2 years

Partners:

Coastal meadows in Charlevoix, municipality of Petite-Rivière-Saint-François

Coastal meadows in Charlevoix, municipality of Petite-Rivière-Saint-François

Coastal Meadows in Charlevoix, municipality of Petite-Rivière-Saint-François

Coastal Meadows in Charlevoix, municipality of Petite-Rivière-Saint-François

Media announcement:

The Government of Canada is investing in restoring the coastal habitats of Charlevoix through the Coastal Restoration Fund under the Oceans Protection Plan


Interventions on the Matane shoreline

Recipient: Groupe environnemental Uni-Vert région Matane

Project achievements: The project stabilized coastal habitats in the Matane regional county municipality. To do so, the team used natural techniques to address the problem of soil erosion affecting the habitats of forage fish species (capelin).

Together with partners, the project stabilized a total area of 7,749 m2 between the:

Fund allocation: $371,122 over 4 years

Partners:

Results of planting sand ryegrass planting and stabilizing the shoreline stabilization by using soil bioengineering.

Results of planting sand ryegrass planting and stabilizing the shoreline stabilization by using soil bioengineering.

Example of planted sand ryegrass planting

Example of planted sand ryegrass planting

Media announcement:

Government of Canada makes a significant Coastal Restoration Fund investment in coastal habitat restoration in the Matane region through the Oceans Protection Plan


Restoration of coastal habitats on the south shore of the St. Lawrence Estuary

Beneficiary: Comité ZIP du Sud-de-l'Estuaire

Project achievements: The project cleaned and restored 5 ha of aquatic coastal habitat within 5 regions of the south shore of the St. Lawrence Estuary:

  1. Isle-aux-Grues
  2. Rivière-Ouelle
  3. Notre-Dame-du-Portage
  4. Trois-Pistoles
  5. Saint-Ulric

The restoration process included the planting of sand ryegrass, cordgrass and more than 12,000 willow cuttings.

These project activities provided direct habitat benefits for fodder fish species (capelin).

Funds invested: $2,377,503 over 5 years

Partners:

Increase habitat resilience by re-profiling the eroding low bluff and adding new beach sand in Rivière-Ouelle (Anse des Merciers).

Increase habitat resilience by re-profiling the eroding low bluff and adding new beach sand in Rivière-Ouelle (Anse des Merciers).

Example of beach redevelopment and revegetation. Photo credit: Sud-de-l'Estuaire ZIP Committee

Example of beach redevelopment and revegetation. Photo credit: Sud-de-l'Estuaire ZIP Committee

Fish sampling on the coast of Notre-Dame-du-Portage. Photo credit: Comité ZIP du Sud-de-l'Estuaire

Fish sampling on the coast of Notre-Dame-du-Portage. Photo credit: Comité ZIP du Sud-de-l'Estuaire

Press release:

Government of Canada makes a significant investment to restore the coastal habitats of five sectors on the south shore of the St. Lawrence Estuary


Joint action plan on coastal habitat restoration in Innu communities on the North Shore of the Estuary and the Gulf of St. Lawrence

Recipient: L'Agence Mamu Innu Kaikusseht

Project achievements: The project focused on the restoration of degraded coastal habitats deemed important or of interest to Innu communities on the north shore of the Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence. Targeted projects:

Fund allocation: $1,188,909.34 over 4 years

Partners:

Media Announcement:

Government of Canada invests in the North Shore of Quebec through the Oceans Protection Plan


Restoration of important coastal habitat for the Mi'kmaq communities of Gespeg and Gesgapegiag and the Maliseet community of Viger in the Lower St. Lawrence and the Gaspésie area

Recipient: Association de gestion halieutique autochtone Mi'gmaq et Maécite

Project achievements: The project identified and prioritized restoration sites within targeted areas of the region. Installation of eel ramps on existing dams and the construction of thresholds onto perched culverts resulted in the restoration and enhancement of over 2,000 ha of key habitats for several fish species, including:

The project also increased the Association de gestion halieutique autochtone Mi'gmaq et Malécite's habitat restoration capacity within the communities of:

Fund allocation: $800,000 over 4 years

Partners:

Media Announcement:

The Mi'gmaq Maliseet Aboriginal Fisheries Management Association is forging ahead with sustainable, innovative management of marine resources


Wetland construction, restoration and monitoring in the Restigouche River Estuary

Recipient: Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government

Project achievements: The project offset the impacts of urban run-off by:

Willows and more than 5,000 different aquatic plants were planted to fill the holes in the vegetation within the region. This will continue to provide healthier wetlands and promote a diversity of species, including the American eel, a species threatened in Canada. These healthier wetlands continue to help slow the flow of water to the surface and help prevent flooding and increase the stability of the soil.

Fund allocation: $130,529.02 over 3 years

Partners:

Media Announcement:

Government of Canada invests in aquatic habitat through the Oceans Protection Plan


Rehabilitation of the Comeau Creek Estuary: planning for restoration work

Recipient: Comité Zone d'interventions Prioritaire de la Rive Nord de l'Estuaire

Project achievements: The project collected additional data to finalize a development concept plan for restoration work within the salt marshes of the region.

The goal of the plan is to boost the biological productivity of the Comeau Creek Estuary to serve as a spawning, nursery and feeding area for various forage fish species, including:

Species of importance forage in the estuary channels and include:

The restoration of the Comeau Creek Estuary will enhance the site located in the historic core of the city of Baie-Comeau.

Fund allocation: $30,025 over 1 year

Partners:

Media Announcement:

Government of Canada invests in aquatic habitat through the Oceans Protection Plan


Integrating local and scientific knowledge into the restoration of ecologically valuable coastal ecosystems in the estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence

Recipient: University of Quebec Rimouski

Project achievements: The project team completed:

Together with partners, the project team:

Fund allocation: $555,000 over 3 years

Partners:

Media Announcement:

Government of Canada invests in aquatic habitat through the Oceans Protection Plan


Development of the Saguenay Coastal Ecosystem Restoration Plan, intertidal shorelines and marshes

Recipient: Comité ZIP Saguenay–Charlevoix

Project achievements: The project established preparatory steps for the planning of restoration work on the banks of the Middle Saguenay. These banks are located between the mouth of the Rivière aux Sables and the coastal spire located on the territory of the municipality of Saint-Fulgence.

Together with partners, the project assessed and targeted 5 priority areas of intervention for restoration:

  1. Barrage Chute-à-Caron
  2. Centrale Shipshaw
  3. Arrondissement Chicoutimi (Ville de Saguenay)
  4. Saint-Fulgence
  5. Arrondissement La Baie (Ville de Saguenay)

Fund allocation: $54,913 over 1 year

Partners:

Media Announcement:

Government of Canada invests in aquatic habitat through the Oceans Protection Plan


Restoration of fish habitat in the St. George Canal in Port-Menier, Anticosti Island

Recipient: Comité ZIP Côte-Nord du Golfe

Project achievements: Restoration of fish habitat of Canal Saint-Georges in Port-Menier, Anticosti, re-established connectivity between the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Lake Saint-Georges.

Further restoration was made to the artificial channel that runs through the village and to aquatic habitats of rivers, such as the Trois Milles.

The project's community partner, the Municipality of Anticosti Island, and public works staff continue a medium-term monitoring program. This monitoring builds capacity and helps to clarify the direction of future projects.

Fund allocation: $565,000 over 3 years

Partners:

Media Announcement:

Government of Canada invests in aquatic habitat through the Oceans Protection Plan


Mitigation of the impacts of coastal squeeze by the restoration of a contained coastal marsh

Recipient: Comité ZIP Sud-de-l'Estuaire

Project achievements: The project:

Together with partners, the project team recovered 4.3 ha of coastal habitat in the region for:

They increased the environmental resilience of the entire coastal ecosystem in its adaptation to climate change.

Fund allocation: $399,313 over 3 years

Partners:

Media Announcement:

Government of Canada invests in aquatic habitat through the Oceans Protection Plan

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