| Ensure the long-term sustainability and quality of Brome Lake | - Water sampling at six sites and three depths in Brome Lake.
- Bathymetric survey of Brome Lake.
- Enforcement of boat-washing regulations: new decal requirement for non-motorized watercraft.
- Replacement of the mobile washing station with a fixed, 24/7 self-service station, including new modules for internal boat cleaning.
- Initiation of a request to Transport Canada for navigation restrictions.
| - Water quality data to be compared with 2024 results.
- New lake depth maps and an atlas of subaquatic features.
- 2,080 decals distributed.
- 2,600 boat washings completed.
- More accurate data collected on boating activity.
| - Continuation of the water sampling program.
- Publication of the new map and update of the Nautical Practices Guide.
- Operation of the self-service washing station and continued presence of the marine patrol on the lake.
- Public consultation on boating activities.
- Ongoing collection of navigation-related data.
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| Implement the necessary measures to effectively manage stormwater runoff on public land and encourage residents to do the same on private properties | - Participation in the collective project Integrated Green Infrastructure Planning for Resilience involving five MRCs in the Yamaska watershed.
- Characterization of shoreline buffer strips around the lake.
- Planning of events highlighting the importance of environmental protection and lake preservation.
- Support program for the creation of rain gardens.
| - Vulnerability analysis of the territory to pluvial flooding and urban heat islands.
- Preparation of plans and specifications for a vulnerable site.
- 122 properties characterized.
- Three organizations engaged in awareness activities related to stormwater runoff, invasive species and water pollution.
- Two rain gardens established on private properties.
| - Integration of the vulnerability analysis as a working tool across municipal departments.
- Final plans and specifications and submission of a funding application for project implementation.
- Characterization of remaining properties and distribution of summary sheets to shoreline property owners.
- Publication of maps showing changes in shoreline vegetation around the lake.
- Continuation and enhancement of the rain garden support program.
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| Protect ecologically sensitive areas and wildlife connectivity corridors | - Natural areas conservation plan.
- Tree distribution program.
- Participation in the collective project Protecting the Wood Turtle along 60 km of shoreline in the Brome-Missisquoi MRC, the Yamaska Sud-Est River and its tributaries.
- Knowledge acquisition and control of invasive alien species.
- Organization of the Spring Gathering event.
| - Overview of natural areas and a conservation strategy for the Town of Brome Lake.
- 400 trees distributed during the Spring Gathering.
- Secured funding and involvement of the Granby Zoo conservation team for the enhancement of Call’s Mill Park.
- Updated inventory of invasive alien species.
- Removal work targeting poison ivy, giant hogweed and buckthorn.
- Conference on backyard biodiversity and an information booth on horticultural invasive species.
| - Public presentation of the natural areas assessment.
- Development of a consensus on the conservation strategy and actions to be included in the action plan.
- Additional wildlife inventories.
- New tree distribution in May.
- Inventories of endangered species along the Yamaska Sud-Ouest River.
- Development plan for Call’s Mill Park.
- Continued removal of poison ivy, giant hogweed and buckthorn.
- Control work targeting Japanese knotweed and common reed.
- Implementation of a citizen assistance program for invasive species control.
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| Implement actions to combat climate change | - Direct reduction of municipal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
- GHG inventory.
| - Purchase of one electric vehicle for municipal employees.
- 94 km traveled using electric bicycles.
- Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory completed.
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