As part of the Appalachian Corridor’s 20th anniversary celebrations, Louise Gratton, biologist and co-founder of the organization, recounts the events that followed the organization’s founding and led to the creation of a shared vision for the conservation of natural environments in our area of operation.
Appalachian Corridor is pleased to announce a three-year partnership with Hydro-Quebec to accelerate and amplify three key programs dedicated to the promotion of natural solutions to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increase GHG capture through the protection of natural environments on our territory of action.
Yolande Castonguay and Robert Robitaille got a head start on the holidays by making a generous gift to nature and the community with a donation of a 13.75-hectare (33.98 acres) conservation easement in Abercorn.
From August to September 2021, Concordia University’s Jochen Jaeger’s research team tested a new protocol for tracking wildlife mortality by bike on Route 112.
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Did wildlife road mortality really decrease during containment? Unfortunately, it would appear not.
Appalachian Corridor received an award for its contributions to the municipality of Eastman at the OMER awards gala, held by the Memphremagog Chamber of Commerce on November 25 in Orford.
In conservation, every action, large or small, is a gain for the environment and the community! Whether it’s a contribution of land, money, time, or even expertise, every action provides benefits to natural habitats in our region and helps to grow the number and size of protected areas on our territory. Want to participate? Surely, one of the forms of contribution listed below will meet your values, desires and possibilities.
A very special week is starting for kids: this Sunday is Halloween! For the occasion, NCC, the Zoo de Granby and Appalachian Corridor have put together a series of playful educational videos to raise awareness among children and adults about the problems bats are facing.
A 4.4-hectare plot of land, located in a rich habitat core in the Township of Potton, is now protected in perpetuity thanks to the generosity of John Haberl and his family.
« As you will see in this report, more than ever, Appalachian Corridor is buzzing with projects and expanding its sphere of influence. We are tackling large-scale projects, rallying more partners, and refining our scientific knowledge. Alarmed by the climate crisis and the biodiversity loss we are facing, our entire team is relentlessly pursuing the essential work of maintaining a quality living environment for nature and future generations.
Thank you to all who contribute to and participate in the fulfilment of our ambitious mission. », Mélanie Lelièvre, Executive Director.
In order to make further gains in the creation of a network of protected areas in Quebec, the ministère de l’Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatique awarded a $50 million grant a year ago to NCC and its major partners: Appalachian Corridor, Nature-Action Québec and the Fondation de la faune du Québec.
