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Protecting wetlands and aquatic environments
The Bolton-Est area is particularly rich in wetlands and water habitats. These play a crucial role in conserving biodiversity and protecting endangered species. They also contribute to water quality and the regulation of local ecosystems. That's why it's so important to protect them. Here's how you can help.
Shorelines
Shoreline vegetation is essential to the survival of lakes and streams, and to the balance of the ecosystem. Degradation of water quality can lead to health risks and a reduction in the market value of your property.
Do you have work to do?
If you need to carry out work on the shores or littoral zone of a lake or watercourse, you need to check which provisions of municipal and provincial bylaws apply. Make sure you obtain all the necessary authorizations before starting your work.
Learn more about soil erosion control measures
For more information, contact the Municipality: envirobatiment@boltonest.ca
Trees and shrubs order
Each year, the Municipality of Bolton-Est coordinates an order of trees and shrubs for the reforestation of riparian zones. The plants are delivered during the spring mobile ecocenter in May.
The species proposed are indigenous, recommended for riparian reforestation, easy to adapt and require little special care after planting.
Controlling soil erosion
To protect water quality, certain types of work require the prior production of a soil erosion control plan.
What types of work require an erosion control plan?
- All stripping, levelling, excavation, clearing and filling work in a riparian zone, with or without machinery;
- All soil exposure work carried out on riparian land bordering a wetland, where the slope exceeds 30%;
- All major backfilling and clearing work on a property, ditch digging and street repairs.
How to submit an application
To submit an application, you can complete this form online.
You must then make an appointment with the municipal inspector, who will finalize and approve your application. Please note that the 30-day time limit applies only from the date of your first meeting with the municipal inspector, and only if the inspector is in possession of all the documents required by the by-law.
What documents are required?
- Cadastral description of the land concerned;
- Project description;
- Plan showing location of intervention site and area concerned;
- Description of temporary and permanent erosion control measures, including stabilization and renaturalization of affected sites;
- Location plan of soil remediation areas;
- Implementation schedule.
If a soil erosion control plan is to be used for an overall project or major construction work, the information and documents required must be prepared and signed by a professional competent in this field, at the inspector's request.
In the case of an overall project, the applicant must also provide a topographical plan of the site showing drainage slopes, identification of sensitive areas to be protected, forest cover, drainage ditches, watercourses and water surfaces located within a 100-meter radius of the work site.
For large-scale projects, the municipality may also require an environmental impact study.
You must have all the required documents with you when you meet with the municipal inspector, as well as the required permit fee. You must also present yourself in person to obtain your permit.
For more information:
Cynthia Sherrer
Environment Inspector
- Telephone: 450 292-3444, ext. 25
- Email:envirobatiment@boltonest.ca
Rainwater
Citizens are encouraged to adopt good rainwater management practices.
Why stormwater management?
Impervious surfaces (parking lots, streets, driveways) prevent rainfall from penetrating the ground. Instead, water flows quickly into storm sewers and drainage ditches, and can cause flooding, erosion, turbidity (due to the presence of mud), stormwater overflow and infrastructure damage.
Proper rainwater management ensures that rainwater percolates into the ground. This prevents rainwater from creating large flows in our waterways and becoming a source of contamination.
Rainwater management is one way of protecting our water environments.
Here are a few examples of good practice:
- Creating a rain garden
- Creating a filter strip
- Using a rainwater collection barrel
- Opting for a green roof, whenever possible
Boat wash station
The Municipality of Bolton-Est has adopted a by-law making it mandatory to wash watercraft at a boat wash.
Why wash your boat and equipment?
To prevent contamination of water bodies by invasive exotic species (IAS), such as Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussels.
IAS interfere with navigation, swimming and fishing, and threaten the health of humans, flora and fauna.
Did you know that a single fragment of an invasive exotic species can be enough to form a new colony? Once established, they can no longer be eradicated, and controlling their proliferation is extremely costly.
Where can we go?
The municipalities of Bolton-Est and Eastman have decided to join forces to combat invasive exotic species. Thanks to this collaboration, owners of light watercraft (canoes, kayaks, rowboats, paddleboards) have free access to a washing station.
The boat wash station is located at Parc Missisquoi-Nord, 37, rue des Pins Sud in Eastman.
