Objectives:
- Supporting scientific research in northern environments by establishing safe and functional infrastructure in the Uapishka Biodiversity Reserve.
- Acquiring long-term climate data to better understand the effects of climate change on high-altitude ecosystems.
- Promoting collaboration between researchers, managers, and institutional partners for sustainable, science-based management.
- Ensuring the safety of research teams and users of the territory with equipment adapted to extreme conditions.
To support research development and improve understanding of the climate dynamics specific to the Uapishka Mountains (Groulx), MUBR and its partners have deployed a range of scientific and logistical infrastructures.
An emergency shelter has been installed in the Lac de la Plénitude sector. This heated dome, designed to meet the reserve’s safety and regulatory requirements, supports the work of research teams while being equipped for rescue operations. This project, carried out in collaboration with the Pessamit Innu Council and the Laurentian Forestry Centre (LFC), is supported by Natural Resources Canada, the Manicouagan and Caniapiscau RCMs, and the Government of Quebec.
At the same time, a network of weather stations has been deployed at different altitudes across the massif to collect long-term climate data. These stations, installed with the LFC, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the Société du Plan Nord (SPN), and Public Safety Canada, make it possible to monitor changes in weather conditions, snow cover, and forest dynamics according to altitude. This data is essential for guiding decisions related to conservation, safety, and adaptive management of the territory.
Impact for Manicouagan
This project consolidates Manicouagan as a leading northern scientific research hub. By supporting the collection and sharing of long-term climate data, it makes it possible to anticipate the impacts of climate change on boreal and alpine ecosystems. It strengthens the region’s capacity to make informed decisions on environmental management and safety, while supporting collaboration between researchers, Innu communities and public institutions. In short, this approach contributes directly to the ecological and scientific resilience of the territory, while positioning Manicouagan as a living laboratory in northern Quebec.
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