Marcel-Léger Ecological Reserve, Ecological reserve in Trois-Rivières, Canada.
Marcel-Léger Ecological Reserve encompasses the entirety of Île aux Sternes, an artificial island located in the Saint Lawrence River at Trois-Rivières.
The reserve, established on December 2, 1981, was initially named Île-aux-Sternes Ecological Reserve due to the presence of Common Terns nesting on the island.
The reserve was renamed in 2002 to honor Marcel Léger, the first Minister of Environment for Quebec, reflecting his contributions to environmental conservation.
The protected area can be viewed from Route 138, which passes approximately 100 meters north of the island, making it accessible for observation.
The artificial island, created in 1965 through river dredging, serves as a laboratory for scientists studying natural vegetation development on Saint Lawrence River islands.
Location: Trois-Rivières
Inception: December 2, 1981
Website: http://environnement.gouv.qc.ca/biodiversite/reserves/marcel_leger/res_08.htm
GPS coordinates: 46.28750,-72.62500
Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:34
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