Meech Creek protected thanks to ‘citizen science,’ community effort
Years of citizen science have paid off in Farm Point, where Chelsea has approved a new ecological corridor to protect Meech Creek and surrounding habitat.
Years of citizen science have paid off in Farm Point, where Chelsea has approved a new ecological corridor to protect Meech Creek and surrounding habitat.
Wildlife protection zones are restricting building projects in Hollow Glen, where residents say they were unaware their Chelsea properties were affected.
Fast-charging stations are scarce in the Gatineau Hills, the Quebec Transport Commission says, creating a major barrier to the shift to electric vehicles.
Scientists say the proposed Meech Creek ecological corridor should be much larger to better protect Chelsea’s biodiversity and connect fragmented habitats.
Gatineau River water quality is rated good to excellent throughout the watershed, but Friends of the Gatineau River says invasive milfoil, storm runoff and shoreline damage remain concerns.