After a decade of existence, it became necessary to evaluate the state of the Marine Park to guide future actions aimed at attaining its objectives. The State of the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park Report 2007 presents the results of this analysis which was guided by the Marine Park’s objective :

‘’[…] to increase, for the benefit of the present and future generations, the level of protection of the ecosystems of a representative portion of the Saguenay River and the St. Lawrence estuary for conservation purposes, while encouraging its use for educational, recreational and scientific purposes.’’

The evaluation encompasses the co-ordination area of the Park and covers the years 1995—year the management plan was tabled—to 2007. An integrated multidisciplinary approach was required to put together a representative portrait of the state of the Marine Park and progress achieved since its establishment. In keeping with this approach, this first report assesses information from key topics divided into six chapters.

The analysis of the state of the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park made it possible to compile information, highlight achievements, draw attention to priority issues and identify knowledge gaps that need to be filled in order to ensure more effective monitoring of the Marine Park. Information contained in this report should foster a common vision to direct future efforts to effectively achieve Marine Park objectives.

You can view the summary of the report by clicking on this link :

Summary of the State of the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park Report 2007
(PDF 541 kb)

The complete report will soon be available in English.