Réserve de biodiversité de la Vallée-de-la-Rivière-Sainte-Marguerite
Canada
La Vallée-de-la-Rivière-Sainte-Marguerite Biodiversity Reserve, up to 2022 known as Réserve Aquatique de la Vallée-de-la-Rivière-Sainte-Marguerite, is a biodiversity reserve in Quebec (Canada), located in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean and Côte-Nord regions. This 321 km2 protected area is dedicated to
conserving the ecosystems of the Sainte-Marguerite River valley. The latter is located in a glacial valley separating the Saguenay Graben from the Monts Valin. The proximity of these two physiographic units favors the diversity of the flora, with several species at the northern limit of their range. The Sainte-Marguerite River has been used for hunting and fishing by aboriginal peoples for 8,000 years, as it lies within the traditional territory of the Innue Essipit. The Sainte-Marguerite is renowned for its salmon fishing, which has been practiced recreationally since the mid-19th century. In 1885, the Ste. Marguerite Salmon Club became the exclusive club for this sport. In 1980, with the creation of the Zec de la Rivière-Sainte-Marguerite, the river ceased to be the club's exclusive preserve. In 2005, a large part of the valley was withdrawn from logging and mining operations. After public...
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