Water Resources Planning and Development of the Montreal Archipelago Basin: Fid-Bau Portal

Water Resources Planning and Development of the Montreal Archipelago Basin

El-Jabi, N.

This paper deals with the management of the water of the Montreal Archipelago with the object of creating an overall improvement in the benefits derived by the people from their contact with this water. It deals with a multi-purpose project. The water fulfils many uses and functions: water supply, dilution of wastewater, a milieu for recreational activities, commercial navigation, hydroelectric production, environment for flora and fauna…Project “Archipel” is concerned with all of these uses. It will seek to resolve the problems and enhance the potential of each use, and attempt to establish a balance among the various uses that does not favour one use to the detriment of the others. The “Archipel” project is also a joint effort. The valance in the use of the water must reflect the needs of communities and interested groups, taking into account the resources available. It is therefore important that municipalities, interested groups and the public be involved in the feasibility study. It is equally important that the authorities concerned participate together in defining the project's orientations and in making commitments. The aim of this paper is to present the feasibility process of the project.