This spring-cleaning time, the Forest Subcommittee of Morin-Heights’ Environmental advisory committee (EAC) and Ruisseau Jackson invite us to refrain from removing dead wood, especially in forested areas. “Leave as much dead wood and branches on the ground,” advise scientists. Dead wood contributes to natural processes that support forest ecosystems. As fallen trunks and branches decompose, they contribute to nutrient cycling, Lire la suite →

Are you a member of one of our 2024 donor circles? Our fundraising campaign kicks off this spring, but we would be happy to accept your donations before the spring thaw. We want to thank the Municipalité de Morin-Heights Municipality, Lac Écho and Éco-corridors laurentiens for their support. Given the regional real estate boom, it is imperative that we protect Lire la suite →

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There is a blank page in front of us as we start 2024. Its up to us to write regional history. For inspiration, we recommend reading Éco-corridors laurentiens information guide on voluntary conservation options. Our partner published the guide in the fall of 2023. MORE INFO HERE (in French only)! And here in PDF (in French only)!  In line with Ruisseau Jackson’s Lire la suite →

As we dive into 2024, it’s time to glance back on the year that’s drawing to a close. Although 2023 wasn’t as busy as the years preceding the pandemic, RJANP was quite active during this period. There is a lot of interest in our association’s actions in connection with our expanding regional demographics and the related housing projects. In addition Lire la suite →

Ruisseau Jackson collaborated on this reflection submitted to the Municipality of Morin-Heights. Happy reading! A major international meeting, COP 15, took place in Montreal in December 2022. A year already! This meeting allowed the signatories of the Convention on Biological Diversity to discuss the issues and solutions to be put in place to reduce the loss of biodiversity on our Lire la suite →