Should Ducks Unlimited Restore Two Marshes at Cap Tourmente Wildlife Area?
Official title: Restoration of Ducks Unlimited Canada wildlife habitats at Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area: Petite Ferme and Du Cap marshes
Environment Canada and Ducks Unlimited want to fix aging water control structures and repair broken dikes at two marshes in Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area near Quebec City. The work would restore the Petite Ferme and Du Cap marshes to support waterfowl and other wetland species.
Why This Matters
Visit Cap Tourmente for birdwatching or hunting? These marshes are key habitat for migrating snow geese and ducks. Without repairs, the wetlands could degrade and support fewer birds.
What Could Change
New water control structures would let managers adjust water levels to optimize habitat. Dike repairs would prevent further marsh drainage. Construction would likely happen over one or two seasons.
Key Issues
- Are the proposed restoration methods appropriate for maintaining marsh ecological functions?
- What environmental impacts might the construction work have on wildlife?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.