Dear Members old and new,

Your support is the lifeblood of our organization, powering our efforts to ensure a clean and healthy watershed. As we navigate challenges and strive for progress, we need you by our side. Renew your membership today to sustain our impact and strengthen our voice on the issues you care about, including water quality, road repaving, and mining claims.

Renewal is more than just a transaction; it’s a vote of confidence in our shared vision. Join us in shaping a better future, one membership at a time. 

We have made the process of renewing easier this year and the option to pay with credit card has been made available again. Click here to access the new membership page.

Thank you for being a vital part of our journey.

Roger Larson, President

Heads up – we just received a report of a fishing boat floating off shore on Lac Heney just south of Lac Désormeaux Creek. Light blue in colour. No motor.

Thanks for the info.

Folks at the north end of Lac Heney are looking for a new 10 by 16 wooden dock with black floats. There is also a ramp sitting on top of the dock.

If you have any information please send an email to info@bvlacheney.ca.

It is with immense regret that we learned of the death of Ms. Chantal Proulx, which occurred on March 28. In addition to this very sad event that her passing constitutes for her loved ones, and in particular for her husband Dave and for her daughter Danielle, Chantal’s passing is an inestimable loss for our Association and for the Heney Lake Foundation. Since 1999, she has tirelessly occupied various positions as a member of the Boards of Directors of these two organizations. Here is a brief overview.

In 2003, Chantal was elected vice-president of the Association while the latter was involved in a class action against the Quebec government regarding damage caused to the lake by a fish farm. In 2004, she used her talents as a lawyer to lead the incorporation of the Foundation set up to manage funds received from the government following an agreement in mediation regarding the class action. She subsequently, as president, then treasurer of the Foundation, acted as legal advisor in the affairs, not only of the Foundation, but also of the Association, until very shortly before her death.

Those who had the chance to know Chantal and work with her for the well-being of the lake over the last quarter of a century have lost not only a colleague, but also a friend.

On behalf of the Boards of Directors and members of the Watershed Association and the Heney Lake Foundation, we would like to offer Dave, Danielle and their loved ones our most sincere condolences.

A Celebration of Life will be held later this spring/early summer.

Tom McKenna, President – Lac Heney Foundation
Roger Larson, President – Bassin versant du Lac Heney Watershed Association