Baie de l’Isle-Verte
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Baie de l’Isle-Verte is a 22.2 km² coastal wetland along the southern shore of the Saint Lawrence River in Quebec, Canada. It was designated a Ramsar wetland of international importance on May 27, 1987,[1] is classified as a globally significant Important Bird Area,[2] and contains a National Wildlife Area and Migratory Bird Sanctuary. It is located in the Témiscouata Regional County Municipality, in the municipality of L’Isle-Verte.[3]
Within the wetland is a 797 hectare area managed by the Canadian Wildlife Service, of which 406 hectares was designated a National Wildlife Area[4] in 1980.[5] This was created to protect the spartina marshes, which intertidal zone is an important breeding area for the American Black Duck and other migratory Anatidae.[6] [1] It also consists of recreational facilities including hiking trails and observation towers, as well as exhibits on peatlands and tidal marshes at the Maison Girard Interpretation Centre, and summer school programmes.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ a b The Annotated Ramsar List: Canada. The Annotated Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance. Ramsar Convention Bureau (2000-01-10). Retrieved on 2008-01-30.
- ^ Marais de la baie de L'Isle-Verte. IBA Canada. Retrieved on 2008-01-30.
- ^ Wildlife Area Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1609). Department of Justice Canada. Retrieved on 2008-01-30.
- ^ a b Baie de l’Isle-Verte National Wildlife Area general information. Environment Canada. Retrieved on 2008-01-30.
- ^ Baie de l'Isle-Verte National Wildlife Area. Tourisme Québec. Retrieved on 2008-01-30.
- ^ Baie de l’Isle-Verte National Wildlife Area. Environment Canada. Retrieved on 2008-01-30.
