The Rideau River Roundtable Takes Over

The Rideau River near Billings Bridge, Ottawa.

The Rideau River Biodiversity Project has found more than 600 animal and plant species living in the River. Despite this impressive result, for principal scientist Michel Poulin, one of the most satisfying results of this huge study is the creation of a new organization that will work to protect the River and educate the public.

In the winter of 1999, the members of the community advisory groups connected to the Project decided to create an organization that would continue the work of fostering public interest in the conservation of the River.

One year later, the Rideau River Roundtable was realized. It brings together residents and the representatives of 35 organizations, including community and environmental groups, municipalities, government agencies and private businesses.

	protect and improve the quality of the water in the Rideau River;
	protect and restore animal habitats, particularly fish habitats;
	preserve the River's biodiversity.