Eric Bégin
Hydro-Quebec will save the foxes!!!!
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Google translation of the text:
A family of red foxes living at the bottom of the pool of Pointe-des-Cascades will be taken over by Hydro-Quebec and by wildlife officers before filling scheduled for June.
During a stroll on the bed of the St. Lawrence River, between the dams of Pointe-du-Buisson and Pointe-des-Cascades, Eric Bégin has noticed the family of red foxes properly installed in its lair located in the interstices of a rock formation.
Concerned about the fate of the animals when Hydro-Quebec will decide to open the valves for the annual pool filling, the citizen of Melocheville therefore contacted THE JOURNAL to inform them of the situation. The monitoring of the situation was provided by the author of these lines, which intervened with officials of Hydro-Quebec to prevent them and their plan of action to address this problem.
Amateur photographer, Mr. Bégin has collected memorable shots of the family of foxes and said he was very concerned about the nature that surrounds it. "The earth is not ours. We must make people aware of the importance of protecting wildlife, "he stressed. The future of these animals is the first concern but also the veracity of the eco-friendly policy advocated by Hydro-Quebec that he wanted to question.
"The foxes give birth between March and April. Their offspring usually leave the den four months after birth, which leads us until July. What is your policy as eco-friendly company facing such a situation? "Questioned Mr. Bégin, in a letter sent to Hydro-Quebec and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Wildlife.
After several bureaucratic transfers, the author of these lines came to talk with Véronique Trépanier, spokesman for Hydro-Quebec for the Suroît region. "The case is already under study. We have taken note of the questions from Mr. Bégin that we have received and we await the guidance of the ministry that overlooks us to intervene "specified Ms. Trépanier.
Happy coincidence
Unlike the basins of St. Timothy and Pointe-du-Buisson who are already overwhelmed, filling the Pointe-des-Cascades is expected until mid-June. The latter is delayed each year to help recreate a natural environment that promotes the spawn of the lake sturgeon, in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Wildlife.
"This is a happy coincidence that Mr. Bégin had noticed the family of foxes in this basin still empty. It is also the first time that someone informs us of such a situation and we invite the public to notify us if other events of its kind happens in the region "added the spokeswoman.
When Hydro-Quebec finds a risk, it takes the necessary steps to protect wildlife, and experienced trappers are immediately invested in place to relocate the animals in another environment, where appropriate. "This is not the first time that we act in accordance with nature. The beavers at risk near the dam of St. Louis had been moved a few years ago "said Trépanier.
Out of danger
However, for red foxes that occupy the bottom of the basin of the Pointe-des-Cascades, the situation is still very alarming. As filling the basin occurs gradually at a rate of four centimetres an hour, the wildlife officers believe that the family should have ample time to leave the burrow and to find another habitat. "When the water comes in, foxes will probably come out of themselves, a survival instinct" said the spokesman for Hydro-Quebec.
Soon, those responsible for the case at Hydro-Quebec will contact Mr. Begin to ascertain the exact spot where he noted the presence of this family of red foxes. They also intend to move on site to ensure that the fox pups are old enough and able to evacuate the site when filling occur, and a new litter was not born in the meantime.
"I think it's good that this situation is taken seriously and Hydro-Quebec has the wildlife to heart. I will still make sure that foxes are protected during filling and other animals are not in jeopardy in the future, "concluded Eric Bégin, very pleased to have been heard and contribute to safeguarding of nature.
Hydro-Quebec will save the foxes!!!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ericbegin/2463536988
Google translation of the text:
A family of red foxes living at the bottom of the pool of Pointe-des-Cascades will be taken over by Hydro-Quebec and by wildlife officers before filling scheduled for June.
During a stroll on the bed of the St. Lawrence River, between the dams of Pointe-du-Buisson and Pointe-des-Cascades, Eric Bégin has noticed the family of red foxes properly installed in its lair located in the interstices of a rock formation.
Concerned about the fate of the animals when Hydro-Quebec will decide to open the valves for the annual pool filling, the citizen of Melocheville therefore contacted THE JOURNAL to inform them of the situation. The monitoring of the situation was provided by the author of these lines, which intervened with officials of Hydro-Quebec to prevent them and their plan of action to address this problem.
Amateur photographer, Mr. Bégin has collected memorable shots of the family of foxes and said he was very concerned about the nature that surrounds it. "The earth is not ours. We must make people aware of the importance of protecting wildlife, "he stressed. The future of these animals is the first concern but also the veracity of the eco-friendly policy advocated by Hydro-Quebec that he wanted to question.
"The foxes give birth between March and April. Their offspring usually leave the den four months after birth, which leads us until July. What is your policy as eco-friendly company facing such a situation? "Questioned Mr. Bégin, in a letter sent to Hydro-Quebec and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Wildlife.
After several bureaucratic transfers, the author of these lines came to talk with Véronique Trépanier, spokesman for Hydro-Quebec for the Suroît region. "The case is already under study. We have taken note of the questions from Mr. Bégin that we have received and we await the guidance of the ministry that overlooks us to intervene "specified Ms. Trépanier.
Happy coincidence
Unlike the basins of St. Timothy and Pointe-du-Buisson who are already overwhelmed, filling the Pointe-des-Cascades is expected until mid-June. The latter is delayed each year to help recreate a natural environment that promotes the spawn of the lake sturgeon, in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Wildlife.
"This is a happy coincidence that Mr. Bégin had noticed the family of foxes in this basin still empty. It is also the first time that someone informs us of such a situation and we invite the public to notify us if other events of its kind happens in the region "added the spokeswoman.
When Hydro-Quebec finds a risk, it takes the necessary steps to protect wildlife, and experienced trappers are immediately invested in place to relocate the animals in another environment, where appropriate. "This is not the first time that we act in accordance with nature. The beavers at risk near the dam of St. Louis had been moved a few years ago "said Trépanier.
Out of danger
However, for red foxes that occupy the bottom of the basin of the Pointe-des-Cascades, the situation is still very alarming. As filling the basin occurs gradually at a rate of four centimetres an hour, the wildlife officers believe that the family should have ample time to leave the burrow and to find another habitat. "When the water comes in, foxes will probably come out of themselves, a survival instinct" said the spokesman for Hydro-Quebec.
Soon, those responsible for the case at Hydro-Quebec will contact Mr. Begin to ascertain the exact spot where he noted the presence of this family of red foxes. They also intend to move on site to ensure that the fox pups are old enough and able to evacuate the site when filling occur, and a new litter was not born in the meantime.
"I think it's good that this situation is taken seriously and Hydro-Quebec has the wildlife to heart. I will still make sure that foxes are protected during filling and other animals are not in jeopardy in the future, "concluded Eric Bégin, very pleased to have been heard and contribute to safeguarding of nature.