Environment. The second edition of the Great Cleanup of Irish Trout, William and Joseph Lakes and Slater Ponds will take place next May 28th. The day aims to collect waste located in waterways, lakes and canals. This is a great opportunity to prove that the core of environmental protection is citizen participation.

Beckencourt also co-hosted the event with the Irish Trout Protection Association (APLTI), the William Lake Association (ALW), the Municipalities of Ireland, and the Association of Lake Joseph Residents (ARRLJ), supported by Saint-Ferdinand, Saint-Pierre-Baptiste and Inverness. GROBEC) joined hands.

The trash can is between nine in the morning and one in the afternoon. Attendees are invited to attend various meeting points at 9 a.m. to indicate their presence and to carry equipment for the day. In conclusion, there will be a draw for door prizes at various meeting points (Slater Pond Parking Lot, Lake William Lookout, Lake Joseph Landing Stage).

People wishing to attend should register with Chloé Lacasse via email at Chloe.lacasse@grobec.org or by calling (819) 980-8038 or telephone at Extension 206.

Divers at an aquarium in Quebec

Looking forward to something new this year at Lake William. Diving experts will be on site to collect the debris buried at the bottom of the lake. Aquarium du Quebec’s Aqua St. Ferdinand Marina will offer educational workshops on aquatic life for both young and old.

Participants are welcome to attend these workshops in the afternoon after waste collection. It should be noted that aquaculture and diving experts will be on site from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 1 to 3 p.m.

The event is one of several events taking place across Quebec as part of the Mois de Liu. Through the https://moisdeleau.org/ all the activities offered to the Quebec population can be accessed.