Environment minister unveils water strategy; rules out water exports

LAVAL — The Couillard government unveiled its water strategy on Wednesday, a vast program involving $550 million in investments over five years.
The strategy aims to improve and ensure the quality of water as well as its accessibility, targeting underground water sources, drinking water, and waste water treatment facilities of municipalities, as well as agricultural practices.
Efforts will also be made to protect and restore wetlands, and to control invasive species and plants.
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