Matamec Ecological Reserve, Ecological reserve in Sept-Rivières Regional County Municipality, Canada.
The Matamec Ecological Reserve spans 18,486 hectares of protected land, featuring the Matamec River and diverse aquatic habitats within Quebec's northern territory.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution conducted extensive research on Atlantic salmon and brook trout populations in this area from 1966 to 1984.
The name Matamec derives from the Innu language, referring to trout, highlighting the indigenous connection to this water-rich territory.
Access to the reserve requires advance authorization from Quebec's Ministry of Environment and Fight Against Climate Change due to strict conservation measures.
Five notable waterfalls occur within a 10-kilometer stretch of the Matamec River, creating distinct ecological zones throughout the reserve.
Location: Sept-Rivières Regional County Municipality
Inception: 1995
Website: http://mddep.gouv.qc.ca/biodiversite/reserves/matamec/res_50.htm
GPS coordinates: 50.36670,-65.90000
Latest update: March 19, 2025 10:40
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