Resolute donates 200 hectares of land for conservation in Quebec

Resolute recently announced the donation of 200 hectares (494 acres) of biodiversity-rich land for protection by the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). The area, located in Baie-Saint-Paul, on the north shore of the St. Lawrence estuary in the Charlevoix region of Quebec, includes vast marshes and dunes that provide quality habitat for aquatic birds.

According to the company, the area is home to more than 160 species of birds, many of which face significant threats to their survival. The donation announcement took place on September 14 during a ceremony attended by Michaël Pilote, mayor of Baie-Saint-Paul; Catherine Grenier, president and CEO of NCC; Claire Ducharme, regional vice president – Quebec, NCC; Mariette Raina, Conservation Manager, Age of Union Foundation and Étienne Vézina, Senior Director of Forestry, Resolute.

“We are proud to be among the many contributors who have committed to preserving this magnificent environment and its unique recreational, cultural and ecological value,” Etienne commented.

 

Since 2021, Resolute and NCC have been collaborating with the Carapace Project, focused on turtle conservation. This prior partnership established a strong foundation for this significant donation and reflects Resolute’s ongoing commitment to environmental conservation.

Resolute’s generosity also marks a milestone in the history of these lands which have been owned by the company since the early 20th century and, more recently, shared with Geneviève Simard. Now, these lands join community and NCC efforts to guarantee public access to the beach and the preservation of this valuable ecosystem.

This gesture by Resolute not only reinforces its commitment to conservation, but also serves as an inspiring example for future environmental protection efforts in Canada and beyond. The Nature Conservancy of Canada welcomes this significant contribution that will contribute to the long-term well-being of biodiversity and conservation.