Priority Issues in Gatineau Watershed
1. Shoreline Erosion
To reduce shoreline erosion, speed limits for boats, restoration of shorelines and guidelines for cottagers pertaining to bank protection, are some of the measures available. Since shoreline erosion increases runoff, many problems stem from this: the increase in turbidity affects water quality indicators, and the inflow of excessive amounts of nutrients stimulate the proliferation of cyanobacteria and invasive plants.
2. Control and Prevention of Cyanobacteria
3. Control and Prevention of Invasive Plants
4. Collating Information and Data
5. Surface and Groundwater Quality