In 2021, Développement ornithologique Argenteuil (DOA), Ruisseau Jackson Protected Natural Area (RJANP) and the Municipality if Morin-Heights identified sites to install bird nesting boxes for two endangered bird species; the wood duck and the tree swallow. This initiative was organized in the spirit of Ruisseau Jackson’s nature conservation mission. Four wood duck and ten tree swallow nests were installed on Lire la suite →

When we think of drones, we often think of their uses in the field of security or war. However, in recent years, drone photography has attracted the attention of conservationists. One thing is certain, it was certainly an interesting option for Ruisseau Jackson Natural Protected Area (RJANP), a citizen association dedicated to nature conservation in the Laurentians. (Full article in Lire la suite →

“Voyage on the Jackson” by Jean-Louis Courteau is the story of a stream in the territory of the Jackson River Protected Natural Area (RJANP) and an ode to the rich biodiversity of the region; a natural environment marked by human presence dating back to the Algonquin. This poetic tale is primarily an invitation to a journey.  The text was translated Lire la suite →

Ruisseau Jackson (RJANP) is very proud to announce the future publication of a short history of the Ruisseau Jackson watershed with some references to our extended watershed – the Simon River. The publication is to be produced this year thanks to the Morin Heights Historical Association (MHHA). An associated conference will be announced in the weeks to come. RJANP approached Lire la suite →

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On these last days of 2021, as we slide into the holidays, the Ruisseau Jackson Natural Protected Area’s team wishes you the best for the festive season! We are a small community, and it is quite likely that you will come to the beautiful Laurentians and possibly our watershed to recharge your batteries before starting a new year. Whether you Lire la suite →