Great Lakes Water Resource Managers' Initiative Resouce Kit

QUÉBEC

QuebecWater Management Program Information:
Québec's water management program is performed by the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks, which may be accessed at: www.mddep.gouv.qc.ca/eau/inter_en.htm

Agreement Enacting Legislation:
Québec's legislation enacting the Agreement may be accessed at: www2.publicationsduquebec.gouv.qc.ca

Impact and Impact Assessment:
Québec has a program regarding the assessment of individual impacts for certain projects that could significantly affect the environment and cause public concern. Further information on this program may be accessed at: www.mddep.gouv.qc.ca/evaluations/procedure-en.htm

Regulations for this program regarding impact assessment and review may be accessed at:
http://www2.publicationsduquebec.gouv.qc.ca/dynamicSearch/telecharge.php?type=3&file=/Q_2/Q2R9_A.htm

A regulation regarding the assessment of individual environmental impact of groundwater withdrawals may also be found at:http://www2.publicationsduquebec.gouv.qc.ca/dynamicSearch/telecharge.php?type=3&file=/Q_2/Q2R1_3_A.htm

Québec is working to develop a methodology to assess individual and cumulative impacts from water withdrawals, and plans to develop and use a GIS-based (Geographic Information System) analysis system that includes flow and other water-related data.