Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Citizen science and land-based observation: exploration of data and tools to better coexist with the St. Lawrence beluga.

Agreement Number:

GC-2377

Agreement Value:

$97,965.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 1, 2024 - Apr 30, 2026

Description:

This contribution supports the development of a mobile application for collecting citizen science data on the presence of marine mammals in the St. Lawrence estuary. It will be used to promote citizen participation for better cohabitation in the beluga habitat of the St. Lawrence estuary. Also, the contribution will make it possible to continue the collection and analysis of data collected since 2014 from land-based observation sites and thus to better understand the pattern of frequentation of the St. Lawrence beluga and maritime traffic in high-altitude areas. residence of this endangered population.

Organization:

Parks Canada

Expected Results:

Canada’s natural heritage is protected for present and future generations

Location:

Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec, CA G5R 0P3

Reference Number:

154-2023-2024-Q4-00248

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

1162138862

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Réseau d’observation de mammifères marins

Federal Riding Name:

Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup

Federal Riding Number:

24051

Program:

General Class Grants and Contributions Program

Program Purpose:

To assist recipients in conducting activities and delivering projects that will support Parks Canada Agency in fulfilling its mandate.