Amphibian tunnel - Orford, Qc
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member mcmeunier
N 45° 22.264 W 072° 08.743
18T E 723503 N 5028136
En 2000, la création des 3 passages à amphibiens sous la route 220, adjacente au marais du lac Brompton, est une première au Québec. In 2000 the creation of three amphibian crossings under Route 220, adjacent to the Brompton lake marsh.
Waymark Code: WM110MP
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 07/25/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
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Located in Estrie, the Brompton Lake marsh is an important breeding ground for amphibians that descend from Mount Orford, an adjacent natural environment. In 2000, the Lake Brompton Conservation Association (LPAA) designed three amphibian crossings between the Brompton Swamp and Highway 220.

Situé en Estrie, le marais du lac Brompton est un lieu important pour la reproduction des amphibiens qui descendent du mont Orford, milieu naturel adjacent. En 2000, l’association pour la protection du lac Brompton (APLB) a conçu trois passages pour amphibiens entre le marais du lac Brompton et la route 220.
Type of Passage: Wildlife Tunnel

Website for more information: [Web Link]

Parking Coordinates: N 45 22.278 W 072 08.755

If 'Other' please list type of passage used: Not listed
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