“If the Ruisseau could talk”… 1st June 2024: mark your calendar

Environmental historians who study human interaction with the natural world, sometimes over very long periods, emphasize the role human affairs play in influencing nature and vice versa. But what is the story of the Ruisseau Jackson and the Simon River in which it plunges? Ruisseau Jackson (RJANP) is proud to announce the publication of a short history of the Ruisseau Jackson Lire la suite →

Nothing is More Alive Than a Dead Tree

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 →

Donor Circles 2024

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 →

2024: Voluntary Conservation with Éco-corridors

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 →

Looking back at 2023… on the banks of Ruisseau Jackson

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 →

COP 15: One Tree at a Time

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 →