Quebec looks to end illegal dumping in Mohawk territory with ‘field interventions’
Residents say trucks have been dumping contaminated soil and other materials in the area for years and complain that authorities have been slow to act.
The Quebec government has announced its intention to put an end to illegal dumping in the Mohawk community of Kanesatake, located northwest of Montreal.
The Environment Department revealed that "field interventions" are scheduled for this week, involving wildlife protection agents, inspectors, and environmental investigators.
The focus of these efforts is on unauthorized dumping and backfilling of potentially contaminated soil along the banks and shoreline of the Lake of Two Mountains, particularly in fish habitats.
Residents have long complained that trucks have been dumping contaminated soil and other materials in the area for years, and they have expressed frustration with what they see as slow action from authorities.
Last month, Quebec provincial police intercepted several trucks passing through the nearby village of Oka during an operation targeting illegal dumping.
The government has warned that fines for such illegal activities can reach up to $6 million.
