MiraNor

Towards restoration and protection of fish habitats affected by mining activities in northern Quebec

MiraNor is a group of renowned independent researchers in the fields of ecotoxicology, geomorphology and fluvial habitat, environmental and statistical hydrology as well as hydrogeology and geothermal energy. They offer many research tools to contribute to the sustainable development of Northern Quebec.

MiraNor researchers work in collaboration with indigenous communities, government authorities, mining companies and any other organization requiring independent scientific advice.

Quick links to MiraNor’s research projects

Research project in ecotoxicology

The ecotoxicological component of MiraNor’s project examines the impacts of mining on fish habitat, contamination and health, in the context of climate change. This project aims to understand the effects of metal contamination on fish in northern Quebec in order to better predict the impacts of mining activity on fish populations and how this could…

Research project on the evaluation of mining transport infrastructure on fish habitat

Researcher Normand Bergeron and his students, Alexandre Pirolley and Sophie Larrivée-Larouche, assess the impact of mining transport infrastructure (roads, railways) on the fragmentation of fish habitat. They work in collaboration with local communities and the mining industry to target areas of concern. Together, they will paint a picture of the state of culverts associated with…

Climate change research project

The phenomenon of climate change constitutes the backdrop against which all other environmental changes linked to the development of northern Quebec will evolve. These climatic changes have already started to exert a direct influence on the functioning of northern freshwater ecosystems through a change in temperature regime, precipitation and hydrology. Global warming is likely…

Research project on the contribution of groundwater

Researchers Jasmin Raymond and Richard Martel and their student Milad Fakhari assess the contribution of groundwater to the quality and temperature of surface water. To study groundwater, an overflight of rivers with an airborne infrared camera is carried out to identify possible thermal refuges. These thermal shelters allow fish to be more comfortable, to grow…