$8.2 Million Boost: 92 Hectares of Western Chorus Frog Habitats Protected Across Quebec

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Quebec's Western Chorus Frog habitats gain a $8.2M lifeline, covering 92 hectares.

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Financial backing from Canada Nature Fund targets critical frog habitats in Montérégie and Outaouais.

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Action taken includes securing over 13 hectares in urban areas like Boucherville and Longueuil.

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Protection efforts extend to 42 hectares in Outaouais, demonstrating large-scale environmental commitment.

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Conservation partners play pivotal roles, with Nature-Action Québec leading the charge.

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Key habitats, once on the brink, now fortified against urban and agricultural pressures.

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Minister Steven Guilbeault emphasizes collaboration for species recovery and ecosystem health.

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The strategic habitat protection ensures the frog's role as an ecological indicator is preserved.

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