A new lease on life for one of the world’s great freshwater ecosystems

WWF

When we took a hard look at Canada’s most at-risk rivers a few years back, the St. Lawrence stood out as a place of real concern. It is clear, from years of study by the International Joint Commission (IJC) and by governments and others on both sides of the border, that one of the most significant opportunities to restore the health of this ecosystem involves managing the flow of the river and lake levels in a way that reflects a more natural state. A new plan to make that happen is finally at hand. If implemented, it will be historic.
Beluga (Delphinapterus leucas); Quebec, Canada

Four Beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas), swimming at the surface of the St. Lawrence River, Quebec, Canada. © Robert Michaud / WWF-Canada

We’re talking about a massive body of water whose watershed intersects national, provincial and state borders. There are so many communities and interests at stake. To finally have a smart, science based plan for the river and the lake that WWF can get behind, and that we can help others get behind—will be a major step forward for the health of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River ecosystem. That is why the work ahead to bring this plan to life is so critically important. You can learn more about this new plan (referred to as Plan BV7) and how it will help manage Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River here.
Thank you for sending your messages of support for Plan BV7 last year in May. Please lend your voice to this plan again by sharing these posts on Facebook or Twitter on April 15 to make our voices heard!
Sample posts:
Twitter:
River otters can’t speak up, but you can. Ensure their home, the St Lawrence River, is better managed with #BV7Now. (cc: @IJCsharedwaters)
Belugas can’t speak up but you can! Ensure their home, the St Lawrence River, is better managed through #BV7Now. (cc: @IJCsharedwaters)
Facebook:
River otters can’t speak up but you can! Ensure their home, the St Lawrence River, is better managed to restore the health of this ecosystem through #BV7Now. https://ow.ly/jYxZO
Belugas can’t speak up but you can! Ensure their home, the St Lawrence River, is better managed to restore the health of this ecosystem through #BV7Now. https://ow.ly/jYxZO