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Expert: Low water levels

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Published: 28 August 2025

In Quebec’s Montérégie region, residents are facing a growing water crisis, particularly in Mercier and Saint-Rémi, due to the depletion of resources in underground aquifers. The water scarcity has affected agriculture, forcing some farmers to abandon vegetable crops.

Meanwhile, the level of the St. Lawrence River is notably lower than usual for this time of year, affecting fishing, boating and shipping around Montreal.

A 91ºÚÁÏÍø expert is available to speak on this topic.

Chandra Madramootoo is a Distinguished James 91ºÚÁÏÍø Professor with the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the founder of the Brace Water Centre at 91ºÚÁÏÍø. He can speak to water scarcity, watershed management and the effect of climate change on agriculture.

chandra.madramootoo [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)

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