Mining Claims
The Coalition QLAIM was founded in January 2023 and represents thousands of cottagers and lakefront owners who share their love […]
Christmas Bird Count
The Val-des-Monts Christmas 2025 Birds watch survey is now available. Additionally, Association volunteers participated in this survey in and around […]
Federation of Lakes of Val-des-Monts – Integrated Watershed Management Project
The Federation of Lakes of Val-des-Monts published in 2016 the study Val-des-Monts Integrated Watershed Management Project (PGLVDM) (available in French […]
Blue-Green Algae
The blue-green algae found in our watercourses are microscopic organisms that go by the scientific name of cyanobacteria. They are […]
Eurasian Watermilfoil
Eurasian Watermilfoil in McGregor Lake WHAT IS IT? The Eurasion Watermilfoil is an invasive plant species that has become the number […]
Phosphorus
The equation is simple: More phosphorus equals more algae and weed growth. The Eutrophication process All lakes undergo eutrophication. It […]
The Shoreline
From an ecological point of view, the shore of a lake is defined as the transition zone between the aquatic […]
The Littoral Zone
The littoral zone extends towards the centre of the lake, from the natural high-water mark to the point where aquatic […]
Building a birdhouse
Want to attract more birds to your property? Build them a nest! There is a shortage of nesting places for […]
Loon Watch
The Canadian Lakes Loon Survey was initiated in Ontario in 1981, and expanded nationally in 1989. Human disturbance and development […]