Environment
Environmental Information
Note : The content of the websites proposed here in English language does not always correspond to that of the websites in French language. Websites with similar content had to be found, due to the fact that official Quebec publications are generally not translated into English.
In the event that the information contained in the websites below is contrary to municipal regulations, the latter shall prevail.
Wildlife
Shorelines
Municipality of the Township of Potton
Guide to Understanding and Protecting our Shore Line
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Controlling runoff and erosion from your waterfront property. A guide for landowners
In sink garbage disposal
In sink garbage disposal are forbidden for household connected on municipal drinking water networks.
Sierra Club Green Home (SCGH)
Disturbing noise
Impacts of open fires on air quality
Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (2016)
Guide sur le brûlage à ciel ouvert à l’intention des autorités compétentes du Canada (mostly in French but pages 52-59 are in English)
Saving water
Release of pollutants into wastewater systems
Government of Canada
Government of New Brunswick (2017):
Practical solutions – A Reference Guide to Household Hazardous Product Alternatives
Runoff water
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Rain Gardens: Improve Stormwater Management in Your Yard
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Invasive species
Invasive Species Center
Septic installations
Municipality of the Township of Potton
| Title | Date added | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Guide pratique sur la protection et l’utilisation de votre INSTALLATION SEPTIQUE | 05-06-2017 | DownloadPreview |
Ecological gardening and permaculture
Town of Montreal
Abbondanza Farm
Greenhouse, Gardens and Education Centre
Seeds of Diversity Canada
Canadian Organic Growers!
Welcome to Canadian Organic Growers!
Ogden Publications, Inc.
Mother Earth News: The original guide to living wisely
About You Grow Girl
Ecological housing
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions- Commercial and Residential Sector Emissions
Ecohome
Light pollution
International Dark-Sky Association
Réserve internationale de ciel étoilé du Mont Mégantic
Planting shrubs in replacement of trees
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada