Through information on the Park’s history, purpose and partnership approach, this columns promote what has become a unique marine conservation area in Quebec. The columns will also describe how the marine park meets its conservation and presentation goals, encouraging public participation in future development initiatives.These articles will be published in local weekly newspapers such as L’Hebdo Charlevoisien, Journal Haute-Côte-Nord, Saint-Laurent Portage, Progrès-Dimanche and Quebec Chronicle Telegraph.
Like a terrestrial park the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park has a well-structured team of park wardens. Whether they work for Parks Canada or Parcs Québec, the Saguenay–St. Lawrence wardens are very knowledgeable of the natural setting. They participate in scientific research activities, surveillance and public safety exercises in cooperation with the Canadian Coast Guard, the Sûreté du Québec and all other agents responsible for environmental protection. They are also trained to apply the laws and regulations in force in each particular jurisdiction.
| Photo : Parks Canada | 
| Park wardens work in various ways to help protect the marine park and its coordination zone. These two Parks Canada wardens are examining a beluga carcass found in the fjord. |
Beyond their scientific and operational duties, these men and women are also there to welcome you and make your visit as enjoyable as possible. When you meet park wardens, feel free to share aspects of your visit with them. In turn, they will be happy to share their pleasure in helping conserve our marine environment!
Doing my part! Composting reduces household waste by 40% to 50%. Rather than add to our landfill sites, organic waste can enrich the soil of your garden and lawn – another great way to reduce the amount of chemical products we use, which eventually find their way to our rivers. |
