A translation by Judith Turcotte. Invasive species modify the biodiversity of the St. Lawrence. In our river today, we find species, plants, mushrooms and micro-organisms that were not there a few years ago. More than 180 invasive species are identified. We are not the only ones experiencing this phenomenon; more than 37,000 invasive species have … Lire plus
A translation by Judith Turcotte. The zebra mussels have invaded the St. Lawrence River and our lakes. The rapid progression of this invasion took us by surprise. We know today that the female zebra mussel can hatch up to 1 million eggs per reproductive season. This rate of reproduction allows the mussels to colonize new habitats … Lire plus
A translation by Judith Turcotte The St. Lawrence River that we so admire hides a living environment in constant evolution. The changes in its ecosystem are created by a multitude of factors ranging from the invasion by foreign species, to the effects of climate change and human intervention. These factors that come from outside the … Lire plus
A translation by Judith Turcotte Nature doesn’t recognize the borders established by men, these artificial borders created to allow ethnic groups to isolate themselves from their neighbours. This type of isolationism is impossible today and countries become more and more melting pots of different ethnic groups. Today, man realizes that the earth is becoming smaller … Lire plus
A translation by Judith Turcotte For many, a home on the shores of the St. Lawrence represents a dream but there are many pitfalls. When buying a residence on the waterfront, one must conduct a detailed due diligence before purchasing. Many problems along the river remain concealed. The risk of flooding is perhaps the first … Lire plus
Human beings around the world must deal with immigration and the St. Lawrence wildlife is no different. There are more than a hundred species of fish and close to 2000 marine invertebrates that live in the river. To make things worse, there are no borders on the St. Lawrence. On a regular basis, we learn … Lire plus