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formation that permit at most the implementation of individual wells. A third category has emerged, that of permeable surficial buried underlying impermeable horizon, which are often highly productive aquifers. Permeable surficial sand and gravel together from various sources and represent 18 percent of the entire region. The little furniture or not permeable deposits consist of unconsolidated sediments which occupy 62 percent of the area. It includes the compact clay or silty matrix till, glaciolacustrine sediments for the
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1837:(RCM in English or MRC in French) and 65 municipalities, live in the Quebec portion of the watershed of the river. The population density (140 inhabitants per km) is very high compared to that of most other regions of the province of Quebec. Just over 70% of this area is used for agricultural purposes.
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exploitation. Those of
Lorraine group are dark gray color, and contain also sandstone lenses up to 5 cm (2.0 in) thick. These are the rocks of the Lorraine Group (sub-formation Breault) that cover most of the area. This group (sub-formation Chambly) contains the younger sedimentary rocks of
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was completed, bypassing the rapids and allowing easier transportation of export products such as sawlogs, pulp, hay, and coal from Canada to the United States. Following the first channel, a network of channels was formed. These allowed those traversing the
Richelieu to access the Hudson River and
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Regarding the hydrogeology of the area, there are two major classes of surficial: permeable and little or no permeability. In the first case, we find sand and gravel formations for the establishment of wells that can theoretically power a community network or industry. In the second case, there are
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Historically, the formation of rocks in the region is due to its immersion, towards the end of the
Ordovician geological era, which led to the establishment of marine sediments. Then raised by tectonic forces, the entire region has been subjected to a long erosion since the end of the Ordovician to
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In addition, invasive species and increasing human presence are not only responsible for the fragility of some populations. According to a report from the Quebec
Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks (MDDEP) conducted in 1998, the presence of pollutants and toxic agents in the
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The fragility of some ecosystems does not preclude the practice of sports and leisure activities. Some fish from the river can reach impressive and relevant to angling sizes. This activity is regulated, however : regular and sectoral restrictions and daily bag limits may apply between other
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The valley has a few pronounced relief that is covered with a large clay deposit of up to 50 metres (160 ft) thick. The lowlands were once part of plain of alluviums of St. Lawrence valley, greater than it is today. In a relatively recent geological time, glaciation changed the relief which
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In the late 1990s, there was the presence of water chestnut at the mouth of the river. This invasive species threaten to stifle the fauna and flora, as it multiplies at lightning speed. The
Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks of Quebec struggle to get rid of, and indeed a
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Tourists visit New York and
Montreal through the river. Its contribution to regional prosperity is crucial and, in the middle of the century, Saint-Jean became the most important inner harbour of Quebec and Canada. The resort has largely replaced the business generated by the Richelieu which is
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fish and some vulnerable species such as banded killifish, brought MDDEP to maintain the integrity index fish "average" (except in the Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, where he was considered "low"). Chub black chin, stonecat and lamprey East are also part of sentinel species in the watershed of the
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During the last decade, several methods have been implemented to protect endangered species. These projects include 2001, the fish ladder
Vianney-Legendre which was built to help fish to pass the dam canal Saint-Ours. Named to honor the memory of Vianney-Legendre, renowned ichthyologist, the
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The
Richelieu River is the largest tributary of the south or right shore of the Saint Lawrence River and drains a large area of southern Quebec. The Quebec portion of the watershed (about 15% of its total area) includes 18 lakes and ponds, as well as forty rivers and tributary streams of the
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In the 17th century, the repeated attacks by the
Iroquois endangered the existence of New France. The colonists built their first military posts: Fort Richelieu in Sorel and Fort Saint-Jean. The latter, built in 1666, became the developing center of the city of Saint-Jean, today
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near Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (in Saint-Luc's sector), is the largest island on the Richelieu (its length is about 4 km (2.5 mi) and a maximum width of 1 km (0.62 mi)). Formerly agricultural, it is now largely residential. It previously was the site of
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The average slope of the Richelieu River is 0.19 metres per kilometre (1.0 ft/mi), but 24 metres (79 ft) in elevation between Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Chambly for an average flow of 330 cubic metres per second (12,000 cu ft/s).
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The river, which crosses densely populated areas as well as several agricultural areas is ecologically challenged, especially in the Chambly Basin. Measures concerning wastewater treatment reduced the presence of certain pollutants in recent years.
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Since agricultural products Montérégie enjoy an enviable reputation, many restaurateurs settle near the Richelieu River to combine fine dining and picturesque landscape. True country of maple and apple cider and sugar shacks abound in the area.
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In the 18th century, the region was a strategic location increasingly coveted by both the French and British colonial empires. The two powers wanted to expand their territory and control the lucrative fur trade. After defeating France in the
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structure of an innovative nature has been designed to accommodate different species of fish, especially those threatened. This scale can even be used to raise awareness of the endangered species recovery. In 2002, the wildlife refuge
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Although its commercial significance has waned, the Richelieu has remained an important recreational waterway. The Chambly Canal (9 locks) permits pleasure boats to bypass the rapids at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Chambly. The
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in the wake of the collapse of the foundation underlying, therefore, the weight of glaciers. After dropping clays and sands, the sea had to decline, following the recovery of the base, and left the area in its current state.
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clay and sandstone. The shales are sedimentary rocks from the mechanical disintegration of preexisting rocks. The sandstones are composed of quartz grains joined together and are always the result of deposition of shoreline.
2257:(1776–1783), the Crown offered British military and Loyalists land for their service and in compensation for losses in what was now the United States. Numerous new settlers chose the banks of the Richelieu. During the
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waters of the river is also a "stressful" for fish. In several places in the river, a disturbing proportion of fish (over 13%) had abnormalities, which would signal a "precarious state of health" of the community
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This river was a long a key route of water transport for trading, first by indigenous peoples, and then for cross-border trade between Canada and the United States. With 19th-century construction of the
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The security offered by the forts and the fertile lands of the river attracted farmers. In the early nineteenth century the region of Haut-Richelieu got its nickname, the "Valley of the strongholds" (
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and a length of nearly 19 km (12 mi), allowing boats to navigate past the rapids. In Chambly, the river widens and forms the Chambly Basin, a popular area for nautical activities.
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Richelieu River, like copper redhorse, whose presence is an indication of the quality of water and aquatic. The data presented in the 1998 report are still used as a reference in 2011.
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subsequently was reduced by sediment deposits dating from the post-glacial of Champlain Sea. The most prominent of the watershed of the river geological formation is also formed by the
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However, by the end of the 19th century railroads had largely replaced the river as commercial arteries. A tragic intersection of the two modes of transport occurred in 1864 when a
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Given the rich historical past of the region, the Richelieu River brings in its banks and its islands several sites, some of which are owned by Parks Canada National Historic Site
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and his team reached the mouth of the river in 1603. Champlain returned to the river in 1608 and in 1609, exploring upriver and through Lake Champlain to modern-day
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then New York. Sorel and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, which were both incorporated in the 1850s, arose as a direct result of the increased traffic on the Richelieu.
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in 1843, navigation became possible on the Richelieu between the Saint Lawrence River and Lake Champlain. At the southern end of the lake, New York had built the
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1902:(of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to Chambly). Due to its significant drop in this area – 25 m (82 ft) over 12 km (7.5 mi) – the river has many
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The Richelieu River caused extensive flooding during the spring of 2011, damaging or destroying more than 3,000 homes in Quebec and at least 750 in Vermont.
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on an island of the Richelieu River, near the Canada-U.S. border, to prevent against possible attacks from Americans, whom they had fought during the
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With a length of 124 km (77 mi), the Richelieu River takes its source at the north end of Lake Champlain, now on the border between Canada (
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During the 19th century, the Richelieu became an important economic thoroughfare instead of a path for war. In 1843, the construction of the
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Several river islands are along the route of the Richelieu River. Arguably the most famous, Île aux Noix is in the Haut-Richelieu and houses
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at the beginning of the colony. Some early journals and maps refer to the lower river as the Sorel River. It was named for the powerful
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celebrated the first days of September. In addition, the curious visitor to learn more about the history of the region could go to
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Regarding the flora, the catchment of the River belongs to the bioclimatic domain maple-hickory hickory. It includes among others
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N. St- Jacques, 1998, "The watershed of the Richelieu River: fish communities and the biotic integrity of the environment" in
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3601:/ water / eco_aqua / oxford / h_riche.htm "State of the aquatic ecosystem of the watershed of the River – Summary 1998"
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is a 20 km (12 mi) bicycle path that follows the towpath along the canal. The bike path is part of Quebec's
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The Richelieu River has a drainage basin of 23,720 square kilometres (9,160 sq mi) – including those of
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20PDE/Le % 20and % % % 20milieu 20biologique_resume.pdf "The biological environment: summary"
1917:(lower Richelieu, between Chambly and the Saint Lawrence River). In this section, the river passes the cities of
3589:% 20Chevalier % 20cuivre.pdf "The history of copper redhorse described across three generations of mankind"
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the late Tertiary. Subsequently, after being covered with a thick layer of ice during the Quaternary, the
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Jumelage Richelieu-Charente/COVABAR. « La rivière Richelieu » . Retrieved on March 28th 2012.
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3431:"The exceptional forest ecosystems Montérégie: The MRC corridor of the Richelieu River and Montérégie"
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3626:"State of the Aquatic Ecosystem – Watershed of the Richelieu River : Highlights 2005–2007"
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the region: a series of shales and "calcaireuses" that turn red in the upper parts.
2015:(Rivière des Iroquois), 10.1 km (6.3 mi). Mouth: Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
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F. Chicoine, Parish of Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu 1740–1980, Montreal, 1983, p.14.
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After the period of the British conquest of New France in 1759–1760, and after the
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1993:(Rivière Amyot), 11.7 km (7.3 mi). Mouth: Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu.
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The Richelieu, which is home to more than 50 species of fish, offers excellent
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of the Paleozoic era around 450 million years ago. The bedrock consists of
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The catchment area of the River: the state of the aquatic ecosystem – 1995
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20of% 20Top-Richelieu http://www.museeduhaut-richelieu.com/accueilmhr.html
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In urban and agricultural areas, there are mainly small mammals such as
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Government of Quebec, Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks.
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Vachon, Nathalie (Quebec Government, natural Resources and Wildlife).
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Government of Quebec. Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks.
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Government of Quebec. Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks.
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Government of Quebec. Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks.
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Government of Quebec, sustainable Development, Environment and Parks.
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Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks (Quebec).
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discovered the mouth of Richelieu River, during his second voyage in
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usually contain an abundance of mica flakes and important content of
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Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks (Quebec)
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and New York state). The river flows through many towns in Quebec:
3638:"fishing periods and catch limits – April 1, 2009 March 31, 2011"
3114:(in French). Ministry of the Environment (Quebec). Archived from
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1941:, considered a national historic site of Canada. Downstream, the
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3188:"Bienvenue sur le site de la Ville de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu"
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vessels that ply the St. Lawrence River. Considered harmful or
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University of Montreal, the document management and archives.
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Map of Fort Saint-Jean and other forts on the Richelieu River
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Bernard Stream East (Ruisseau Bernard). Mouth: Otterburn Park.
3565:"In Quebec, a patrol project to restore the copper redhorse"
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in Quebec is also found in the river. Other species, such as
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has controlled the invasion of this plant in the harvesting.
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Bernard Stream West (Ruisseau Bernard). Mouth: McMasterville.
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River in Quebec, Canada; right tributary of the St. Lawrence
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1999:(Rivière Lacolle), 24 km (15 mi). Mouth: Lacolle.
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Part of the Richelieu River as seen from Mont Saint-Hilaire
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The Richelieu River is home to more than fifty species of
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http://grandquebec.com/eaux-du-quebec/histoire-richelieu/
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20Bière% 20and% 20Saveurs http://www.bieresetsaveurs.com/
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South Stream (Ruisseau Sud) in (Saint-Mathieu-de-Beloeil)
3283:"Lieu historique national du Canal de Chambly: La faune"
2812:. Grandquebec.com (2007-01-15). Retrieved on 2013-07-12.
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and allowing navigation using the Richelieu between the
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Map showing the Lake Champlain-River Richelieu watershed
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http://www.museevirtuel.ca/Exhibitions/Hilaire/html-fr/
2943:"Rivière Richelieu Chambly Canal and multipurpose path"
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Government of Quebec, natural Resources and Wildlife.
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Government of Québec, Natural Resources and wildlife.
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Government of Quebec. Wildlife and natural resources.
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Government of Québec, Natural Resources and wildlife.
2005:(Rivière des Hurons), 33 km (21 mi). Mouth:
1983:(Rivière du Sud), 39.1 km (24.3 mi). Mouth:
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Richelieu. The main Richelieu tributaries are rivers:
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But the wildlife species most frequently sighted are
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for the campagne of the Regiment of Carignan-Salières
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Ministry of Natural Resources and wildlife (Quebec)
3056:"Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site – Discover"
3493:"The diversity of fish. The watershed of the River"
3374:Quebec Government, Natural Resources and wildlife.
3343:Quebec Government, Natural Resources and Wildlife.
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2695:breakout campaign began in 2001. Partners, such as
1973:(Rivière l'Acadie), 82 km (51 mi) Mouth:
3614:"The diversity of fish catchment area of the River
3531:"Endangered Species: Fish Ladder Vianney-Legendre"
3407:"vegetation zones and bioclimatic areas of Quebec"
3355:Government Quebec natural Resources and wildlife.
2945:. City of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. Archived from
2847:. City of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. Archived from
1719:Because of the river's strategic position between
3419:"National Historic Site Chambly Canal: The flora"
1921:, Beloeil, Mont-Saint-Hilaire and municipalities
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3030:"Chambly Canal National Historic Site – Geology"
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2845:"Rivière Richelieu characteristics of the river"
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19:For the tributary of the Montmorency River, see
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2923:(in French). Match Richelieu-Charente / COVABAR
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2024:Massé Stream (Ruisseau Massé). Mouth: Carignan.
3759:2011 Lake Champlain and Richelieu River Floods
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1810:, around 40 km (25 mi) northeast of
2069:. The Utica shale is especially conducive to
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21:Richelieu River (Montmorency River tributary)
3238:. Mddep.gouv.qc.ca. Retrieved on 2013-07-12.
3226:index.php? page = culture_lieux_riviere.html
2719:. Many of them are considered threatened or
1863:Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Chambly, Beloeil,
1860:. It is a major international trading port.
1730:
3395:"List of threatened or vulnerable wildlife"
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1739:19,925 km (7,693 sq mi) and
42:Richelieu River at Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu
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3749:List of crossings of the Richelieu River
3248:guide de peche pour la riviere richelieu
3222:Biosphere Reserve of Mont Saint-Hilaire
2706:
2636:(an endangered species), as well as the
2321:
2112:The Richelieu River is territory of the
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3714:Rivière-aux-Brochets Ecological Reserve
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2485:. As for the national historic site of
2184:in the first half of the 17th century.
1700:(1823) south of Lake Champlain and the
155:330 m/s (12,000 cu ft/s)
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3236:Bassin versant de la rivière Richelieu
2412:Fort Sainte-Thérèse on Richelieu River
133:23,720 km (9,160 sq mi)
3836:International rivers of North America
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2971:. Parks Canada (Government of Canada)
2462:bicycle path network. The canal is a
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2969:"Fort Lennox National Historic Site"
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2874:"Presentation of the territory"
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3185:City of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu
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2739:(Moxostoma hubbsi), a species
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63:Physical characteristics
3519:"Legendre Vianney 1917–1990"
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2675:and black ash, and several
2477:National Historic Site the
2007:Saint-Mathias-sur-Richelieu
1792:Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu
1183:Pont Félix-Gabriel-Marchand
739:CN St-Hyacinthe Subdivision
627:Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu
556:Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu
107: • location
81: • location
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3821:Rivers of New York (state)
3107:McCormack, Renald (1981).
3088:(in French). 13 March 2007
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1965:Tributaries in Quebec part
1871:River course and hydrology
151: • average
58:New York State and Vermont
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3692:GPX (primary coordinates)
3667:Map all coordinates using
3659:Category: Richelieu River
3640:. Accessed March 8, 2011.
3603:. Accessed March 7, 2011.
3495:. Accessed March 7, 2011.
3153:The Canadian Encyclopedia
2687:(Aplectrum hyemale), the
2172:(1585–1642), Minister of
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1766:) and the United States (
1731:Geography and hydrography
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2261:of 1837, the battles of
2035:Saint-Mathieu-de-Beloeil
1840:With the opening of the
1780:Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
619:Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu
504:Saint-Ours Lock and Dam
125:124 km (77 mi)
3577:"Understanding COVABAR"
3109:"Étude Hydrogéologique"
2702:
2632:. One can also see the
2601:and several species of
2082:was overwhelmed by the
422:Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu
3357:"The Peregrine Falcon"
2921:"La rivière Richelieu"
2712:
2464:national historic site
2433:Lakes to Locks Passage
2259:Lower Canada Rebellion
2214:Isle La Motte, Vermont
1712:, the canals, and the
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1505:CN Swanton Subdivision
3782:46.04694°N 73.12000°W
3754:Lake Champlain Seaway
3744:List of Quebec rivers
3687:GPX (all coordinates)
3264:May 22, 2012, at the
2995:tourisme-megantic.com
2765:Pierre-Étienne Fortin
2727:, river redhorse and
2710:
2648:, to name but a few.
2545:species, such as the
2322:Gallery of old images
2302:, killing 99 people.
2298:into the river after
2108:Indigenous occupation
1943:Sainte-Thérèse Island
1626:
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1099:Sainte-Thérèse Island
1041:Pont Michel-Chartrand
695:Pont Arthur-Branchaud
3806:Rivers of Montérégie
3661:at Wikimedia Commons
3456:"Aplectrelle winter"
3345:? noEsp = 7 "Shrike"
3121:on 27 September 2013
3001:on 28 September 2013
2300:missing a red signal
2286:Railroad development
1808:Saint Lawrence River
1749:Adirondack Mountains
1706:Saint Lawrence River
1684:, and was named for
1128:Rivière des Iroquois
259:Gulf of St. Lawrence
112:Saint Lawrence River
3787:46.04694; -73.12000
3778: /
3194:on 13 November 2011
3148:"Rivière Richelieu"
3062:on 13 November 2017
3036:on 13 November 2017
2697:CIME Haut-Richelieu
2435:, linking with the
2202:Fort Sainte Thérèse
2142:Samuel de Champlain
1948:Fort Sainte Thérèse
1641:[ʁiʃ(ə)ljø]
328:Pont Maurice-Martel
3831:Cardinal Richelieu
3536:2013-09-27 at the
3481:"Lilies of Canada"
3381:2012-03-09 at the
3376:"the Golden Eagle"
3362:2012-02-15 at the
3331:2012-03-24 at the
3326:"Softshell Turtle"
3300:2013-10-29 at the
2904:2013-01-22 at the
2880:on 29 October 2013
2831:2013-01-22 at the
2731:. One of the last
2713:
2685:aplectrelle winter
2441:St. Lawrence River
2170:Cardinal Richelieu
1981:River of the South
1865:Mont-Saint-Hilaire
1826:, South Huron and
1686:Cardinal Richelieu
1670:St. Lawrence River
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888:Rivière des Hurons
251:St. Lawrence River
3816:Rivers of Vermont
3719:Bassin-de-Chambly
3657:Media related to
3550:"Wildlife Refuge"
2949:on 8 October 2007
2851:on 9 October 2007
2646:cerulean warblers
2634:loggerhead shrike
2388:siege of the fort
2255:Thirteen Colonies
2093:Monteregian Hills
1931:Lake Saint-Pierre
1895:(merged in 2001).
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2466:operated by
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3092:12 November
3066:12 November
3040:12 November
2975:12 November
2927:12 November
2777:fish-eating
2669:oak bicolor
2653:sugar maple
2479:Fort Lennox
2460:Route Verte
2386: 1775
2340: 1666
2263:Saint-Denis
2237:War of 1812
2233:Fort Lennox
2063:Utica shale
1991:Amyot River
1955:Châteauguay
1939:Fort Lennox
1816:Quebec City
1804:Sorel-Tracy
1725:New England
1376:Fort Lennox
957:Chambly Dam
592:Amyot River
3800:Categories
3773:73°07′12″W
3770:46°02′49″N
3005:13 January
2792:References
2721:endangered
2681:herbaceous
2565:Hinterland
2543:endangered
2539:threatened
2449:Erie Canal
2418:Recreation
2188:Five forts
2182:New France
2174:Louis XIII
2140:(Canada).
2138:New France
1985:Henryville
1927:Saint-Ours
1800:Saint-Ours
1721:New France
1690:Louis XIII
1241:Pont Gouin
430:Saint-Ours
130:Basin size
3575:COVABAR.
3442:COVABAR.
3393:COVABAR.
3293:COVABAR.
3159:24 August
2757:ecosystem
2638:peregrine
2132:explorer
2071:shale gas
1959:Chaudière
1893:Saint-Luc
1889:Iberville
1666:tributary
1070:Fryer Dam
986:Pont Yule
142:Discharge
3648:See also
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3379:Archived
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3312:COVABAR
3298:Archived
3262:Archived
2953:11 March
2902:Archived
2884:11 March
2855:11 March
2829:Archived
2753:invasive
2733:spawning
2729:sturgeon
2579:squirrel
2447:and the
2152:Toponymy
2114:Iroquois
2051:Cambrian
1975:Carignan
1854:New York
1812:Montreal
1680:and the
48:Location
2759:river.
2749:ballast
2741:endemic
2665:bur oak
2603:turtles
2583:marmots
2575:raccoon
2501:Fishing
2273:Economy
2253:by the
2212:on the
2162:Abenaki
2118:Abenaki
2103:History
2045:Geology
1828:Lacolle
1788:Beloeil
1784:Chambly
1772:Lacolle
1768:Vermont
1668:of the
1652:) is a
1637:French:
1580:to the
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2677:bushes
2595:beaver
2571:skunks
2553:, and
2533:, and
2519:bowfin
2481:, the
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2194:Mohawk
2130:French
2067:quartz
1904:rapids
1824:Acadia
1764:Quebec
1755:. The
1662:Canada
1658:Quebec
1378:ferry
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204:Legend
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122:Length
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2626:geese
2614:birds
2599:frogs
2368:c1748
2055:shale
1908:locks
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432:ferry
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116:Sorel
97:Mouth
3200:2013
3161:2019
3127:2017
3094:2017
3068:2017
3042:2017
3007:2022
2977:2017
2955:2011
2929:2017
2886:2011
2857:2011
2745:goby
2717:fish
2703:Fish
2689:leek
2679:and
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