SNAP Québec’s 2025 Retrospective

Throughout the year, SNAP Québec has carried out ambitious initiatives to protect nature, defend endangered species, support Indigenous leadership in conservation, and encourage connexion with nature.

Thanks to your support, we have made a difference, and we are proud to unveil the results of our actions for 2025!

Celebrating New Protected Areas

The Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park soon to be expanded

In March, SNAP Québec celebrated the announcement of the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park expansion. The enlarged park will be 3.6 times larger than its current size, covering approximately 4,500 km². This is excellent news for the St. Lawrence beluga whale population, whose entire critical habitat will then be protected, and for all the other marine species that inhabit the marine park!

More good news: a 14,000 km² study area has also been announced for the future Anticosti-Mingan Marine Park, another step towards protecting 30% of our marine territory.

Protected natural areas in Granby

In June, the City of Granby, in collaboration with the SÉTHY Foundation, announced the permanent protection of just over 73 hectares of natural ecosystems, including part of the Mawcook peat bog. Through the Nature alliée project, SNAP Québec is proud to support Quebec towns and municipalities that are taking action to protect their carbon-rich ecosystems!

Ensuring That Public Policies Respect Nature

A unifying campaign to rally support for forests

Launched in September with several partners, the “Forêt, je te soutiens” (I support you, forest) initiative allowed citizens to show their support for the forest, while calling for Québec to achieve the target of protecting 30% of its territory by 2030 and for a just transition to diversified and sustainable regional economies for forest-dependent communities.

Even though Bill 97 was ultimately withdrawn, this campaign is ongoing to ensure that the upcoming reform of Quebec’s forestry regime respects both nature and the communal character of our public forests!

On the front lines to protect the copper redhorse

This year, SNAP Québec continued to take action to protect the copper redhorse, an iconic species unique to Quebec that is threatened by the proposed expansion of the Port of Montreal in Contrecœur.

We have spoken out numerous times to denounce the fact that the compensation project for the destruction of the copper redhorse’s critical habitat will itself destroy another part of the species’ critical habitat, and that it has not been subjected to any public consultation, even though federal law requires it.

We will remain very active on this issue in the upcoming months!

Supporting Indigenous Leadership in Conservation

For the protection of birds in the boreal forest

This year, we collaborated with the Abitibiwinni First Nation, located north of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, on a new scientific mission to learn more about boreal forest birds and to better protect them.

In a series of two videos, we highlight the work of Pikogan community members who are conducting a boreal forest bird inventory in areas that have never been studied before, using a new, state-of-the-art method.

A new Indigenous protected area project in Essipit

SNAP Québec works in partnership with the Essipit Innu First Nation Council, supporting its efforts to protect its Nitassinan.

The Essipit community is mobilized for the Essipiunnu-Meshkanau project, aimed at creating a network of connected and protected natural habitats covering more than 1,200 km² of its territory.

Promoting Connection With Nature

A day dedicated to giving thanks to nature

In August, SNAP Québec published the results of a survey revealing that most Quebecers would like Thanksgiving to become a day dedicated to giving thanks to nature.

By designating the second Monday of October as “Thanks to Nature Day,” Quebec could officially recognize all the benefits that nature provides us, aligning with society’s current priorities and values.

A first experience in nature for youth

Every year, SNAP Québec makes it possible for a group of young newcomers to embark on their first nature-immersion journey at Mont-Tremblant National Park through the Connection N project.

Since its inception in 2017, this initiative has enabled young people to explore their host country in an entirely new light and to appreciate Quebec’s breathtaking landscapes.

Enriching intercultural exchanges between the North and South

SNAP Québec continues to develop Plan Nous, a pairing program connecting northern communities with southern municipalities. This project is an opportunity for both groups to come together and build a shared understanding of land conservation and biodiversity protection.

This year, the city of Granby welcomed three representatives from the Cree First Nation of Waskaganish, while the city of Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville welcomed an Inuit ambassador from Kangiqsujuaq. Two ambassadors from Granby were also welcomed in Waskaganish.

Encouraging Citizen Initiatives

One year for VolonTerre Québec

VolonTerre Québec, a national network of environmental volunteers spearheaded by SNAP Québec and other environmental groups, marked its first anniversary. With over 1,000 registered volunteers and approximately 100 member organizations, VolonTerre has established itself as a vital hub for individuals seeking to engage in environmental protection efforts.

A successful new tree plantation on Sainte-Thérèse Island

This year, we planted 10,750 trees on Sainte-Thérèse Island with the help of over 400 volunteers. The island’s ecological restoration project aims to transform it into a public nature park. Our goal: 100,000 trees by 2030!

Thank you!

The successes we achieved this year would not have been possible without your valuable contributions. Your donations, your participation in mobilization campaigns, your support on social media, and your involvement as volunteers have allowed SNAP Québec to achieve even more for nature in 2025.

Thank you for your commitment!

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