VISION & MISSION
OUR VISION
To ensure that Lac de l’Achigan remains a healthy, thriving ecosystem while preserving the quality of life of its community, today and for generations to come.
OUR MISSION
The Association de Protection du Lac de l’Achigan (APLA) is committed to protecting the health and integrity of Lac de l’Achigan and contributing to the quality of life of its community.
A Mission That Brings Us Together
Lac de l’Achigan is a fragile ecosystem and a precious living environment.
Protecting it depends on a shared understanding of the issues affecting the lake and on the commitment of the entire community.
APLA works to:
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protect water quality and the ecological health of the lake;
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raise awareness and provide residents and lake users with information about environmental issues and best practices;
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encourage responsible behaviours that contribute to the protection of the lake and its shoreline;
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monitor and document environmental issues affecting the lake;
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represent the concerns of shoreline residents to the relevant authorities and partners;
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work with the Municipality, organizations and experts to promote informed and sustainable decisions;
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mobilize the community around the protection of the lake.
OUR COMMITMENT
APLA aims to be a mobilizing, unifying and constructive organization, serving both the lake and the community that benefits from it.
HISTORY OF THE ASSOCIATION
Since 1964, APLA has been working for the ecological preservation of Lac de l'Achigan .
Our mission is to protect the integrity of the lake and its surroundings while fostering an engaged community aware of the importance of this vital ecosystem.
Founded in 1964, the Association for the Protection of Lake Achigan (APLA) began as the League of Lake Achigan Owners, with a clear objective: to improve the water quality of the lake and to defend the interests of the riparian owners with the municipal council of Saint-Hippolyte.
Over the decades, APLA has evolved to become a key player in environmental conservation, community education and sustainable management of natural resources around the lake.
