Published August 16, 2024

Maria Diamantis, LJI journalist

The Town of Rosemère is calling on its residents to actively participate in the upcoming “Shoreline Clean-up Drive,” scheduled for Saturday, September 7, 2024. This annual event will take place along the shores of the Rivière des Mille-Îles and has been organized for several years in partnership with neighboring municipalities and local community organizations. The primary objective of this initiative is to protect aquatic ecosystems by reducing the amount of waste in the region’s waterways.

The Shoreline Clean-up Drive has evolved into a significant ecological movement, engaging a broad coalition of municipalities, including Blainville, Boisbriand, Deux-Montagnes, Laval, Lorraine, Pointe-Calumet, Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, Sainte-Thérèse, and Saint-Eustache. The event is also supported by the Conseil des bassins versants des Mille-Îles (COBAMIL) and the Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles. Last year, the collective efforts of participants resulted in the removal of over 5,000 pounds of garbage, contributing to a cleaner and more attractive environment.

Rosemère’s mayor, Eric Westram, expressed his pride in the growing regional participation in this initiative, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding local waterways. “Our waterways are an inestimable source of wealth, and it’s our collective responsibility to protect and take care of them. I’m proud to see that the shoreline clean-up has become a regional activity, with more and more municipalities, organizations, and residents taking part. My congratulations and thanks go out to all our partners on this project. I invite residents to sign up in large numbers for this activity, which has concrete benefits for the environment and the wildlife in our region,” Westram said.

Registration and Participation Details

Residents interested in participating in Rosemère’s Shoreline Clean-up Drive are encouraged to register by contacting the town’s recreational department via email at loisirs@ville.rosemere.qc.ca. When registering, participants should include their names and ages. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon, with the assembly point located at the Rosemère water filtration plant (111 Boul. Labelle, Rosemère).

The clean-up will proceed regardless of weather conditions, so participants are advised to come prepared. It is recommended to wear long sleeves, pants, and closed shoes or rain boots to minimize the risk of exposure to harmful plants or species. Additionally, participants should bring their own gloves and insect repellent.

This event is an opportunity for the community to come together in a shared effort to protect the local environment, making a tangible impact on the health and beauty of Rosemère’s waterways.

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