Experts urge Chelsea to expand Meech Creek ecological corridor
Scientists say the proposed Meech Creek ecological corridor should be much larger to better protect Chelsea’s biodiversity and connect fragmented habitats.
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FOG says Gatineau River water quality good to excellent
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.
Leek larceny disrupts Gatineau Park ecosystems
Wild leek poaching remains a problem in Gatineau Park, where harvesting the protected plant can result in fines starting at $10,000 and harm local ecosystems.
Meech Creek eco corridor needs municipal protection: local biologist
A recent study confirms that Chelsea’s Meech Creek area is an important ecological corridor – but some residents now worry that it’s a race against time to protect the area before a major development gets underway in Farm Point.
‘Just like us, trees deserve to live’
Students at Wakefield Elementary are learning how to save lives – the lives of trees, that is.
On May 20, local certified arborist, Paul Hetzler, visited a handful of Grade 5 and 6 students who make up part of the Green Project, a student group that meets weekly to discuss ways to advocate for the environment, to give them expert tips on caring for some of the trees that surround the Wakefield school.
