Water Master Plan

A key reference on the condition of a region's water resources

The Water Master Plan (WMP) is a planning tool designed to structure the Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) process at watershed level. The plan facilitates decision-making in close collaboration with stakeholders within the integrated water management zone of the watershed organization.

The Water Master Plan is revised periodically, at least every ten years, in accordance with an obligation set out in the Law affirming the collective nature of water resources and aiming to protect them. Once revised, the WMP is submitted to the Quebec government for approval.

What is the role of the WMP?

What is the role of the WMP? The role of the WMP is to develop a long-term approach to managing water at the watershed level, to steer actions towards a shared vision of water management in the region, and to learn how to work collaboratively at the watershed level.

Its purpose? Targeting the efforts to be made collectively to preserve water resources in the watershed, because one use of the water can have repercussions on another level.

The integrated water management zone of the SCABRIC OBV is made up of the watersheds of the following main watercourses: Rivière Châteauguay, Rivière aux Saumons, Rivière de la Tortue, Rivière La Guerre, Rivière Saint-Jacques, Rivière Saint-Louis, Rivière Suzanne, Ruisseau Fraser, Ruisseau McMillan.

vision

Our Water Master Plan

Working together towards:

  • Healthy ecosystems and waterside throughout the Châteauguay Zone.
  • Guaranteed access to quality drinking water, in sufficient quantity and at a reasonable treatment cost, throughout the Châteauguay Zone.
  • Maintaining or returning access to swimming in the Châteauguay Zone.
  • Improving flow management between the La Guerre and Saint-Louis rivers to avoid problems associated with siltation in Lake Saint-François.
  • Transparent enforcement of water regulations throughout the Châteauguay Zone.

Summary posters

For people not inclined to read the documents, in 2012 the OBV SCABRIC developed summary posters that make the content of the Châteauguay Zone water master plan accessible. The posters use maps, photos and short texts to visually summarize the assessment and overview of the principal concerns.

Wetland and water conservation objectives (OCMHH)

Wetlands (ponds, marshes, swamps, peatlands) and waterbodies abound in the Châteauguay area. These valuable natural environments help to fight climate change, supply fresh water and maintain wildlife habitats. For all these reasons and more, these environments must be protected and conserved.

The 2017 adoption of the Loi concernant la conservation des milieux humides et hydriques (LCMHH) (2017, c. 14) amends the Loi affirmant le caractère collectif des ressources en eau et favorisant une meilleure gouvernance de l’eau et des milieux associés (Water Act), which set out the initial mandate of watershed organizations (OBVs) with regard to wetland and water conservation. OBVs are now required to formulate and include wetland and water conservation objectives (OCMHH) in their WMP. These must be drawn up in consultation with local stakeholders.

OBV SCABRIC has initiated the consultation of its members starting in 2019 to coordinate the municipal (MRC) drafting of regional wetland and water environment plans (PRMHH) and OCMHH. The OBV SCABRIC has initiated the consultation of its members as of 2019 to coordinate the municipal drafting of the PRMHH and the OCMHH.

*The MELCC approved the SCABRIC VMOs in May 2022.

Milestones achieved

1

Consultants on the PRMHH committees of the 4 MRCs and the Châteauguay zone agglomeration

2

Consultative meeting with various local players

3

Review of existing objectives in the WMP

4

Concertation table

5

Adjustment and adoption of OCMHH

6

OCMHH action plan

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For more information!

If you have any questions about the Châteauguay Zone Water Master Plan, contact us at 450 427-0911 or by e-mail at info@scabric.ca. We’ll be delighted to answer any questions you may have.

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