Press coverage
CIDI 99.1 FM
February 1, 2023
Renaissance Lac-Brome heads into 2023 with a new name accompanied by a new look
In 1961, a group of residents came together to sound the alarms on the state of Brome Lake (water body), considered the ...
Tempo
December 2022
We may find ourselves in deep water!
Another year has gone by! Year in which the effects of climate change were still felt. Think of the record rainfall in May, making May-June 2022 the most ...
CIDI 99.1 FM
November 14th, 2022
Renaissance Lac-Brome: Same mission, new name
On October 20, members of Renaissance Lac-Brome (RLB) and volunteers from the community came together to take part in a tree-planting initiative here in Brome Lake.
laVoixdel'Est
September 8, 2022
A new tool to improve the health of Brome Lake
The fragile health of Brome Lake is not new. The presence of too much phosphorus, as well as invasive alien species such as the Eurasian watermilfoil or the ...
Brome County News
September 3, 2022
Paddling Brome Lake
On Saturday, September 3rd, the second edition of Paddle Brome Lake took place, organized by Renaissance Brome Lake (RLB). Forty paddle board, kayak, and canoe enthusiasts including ...
The Press
August 8, 2022
Our lakes lack love
Quebec has hundreds of thousands of lakes. They are at the heart of our history, our landscapes, and our collective imagination. And yet, they lack love. It is estimated ...
Brome County News
July 19, 2022
Volunteer divers remove 1,000 pounds of trash from Brome Lake
Divers and volunteers removed 1,000 pounds of debris and garbage from Brome Lake on Saturday in collaboration with Renaissance Lac Brome and...
CIDI 99.1 FM
July 18, 2022
Blue algae are beginning to appear in Brome Lake
Blue-green algae blooms appeared in Brome Lake on July 7, closing Douglass Beach for the day. Anais Renaud...
laVoixdel'Est
July 17, 2022
Divers go on a waste hunt
It was time for a big clean-up at Lac Brome this Saturday. Divers and volunteers involved in the organization Faisons notre part, established in Mauricie ...
Ici Estrie
July 10 , 2022
Blue-green algae have already arrived at Brome and Brompton lakes
The health of Brome Lake and that of Brompton Lake is of concern to many citizens because of the increased presence of cyanobacteria . The Association...
Tempo
July 1, 2022
Paddle Brome Lake
Join Renaissance Brome Lake’s president and directors on Saturday, September 3, to paddle the shores of Brome Lake. If you love to canoe, kayak or paddleboard, this event is for ...
Tempo
June 30, 2022
Knowlton Academy and école St-Édouard on Brome-Lake
The week of June 6th Knowlton Academy’s Sec 1 students and Saint-Édouard’s grade 6 students each spent a day at the Brome Lake Boating Club (BLBC). They visited to learn about the lake ...
Tempo
June 30, 2022
Managing rainwater runoff
With climate change causing more and more episodes of extreme precipitation, it is imperative to find solutions to minimize the negative impacts of rainwater runoff on health ...
Brome County News
June 28, 2022
Renaissance Brome lake organizes the Colbrook Creek Clean-up
On June 21, Renaissance Brome Lake's (RLB) administrators and employees cleaned up Coldbrook Creek in Brome Lake. At first, the team left from the dam ...
Brome County News
May 31, 2022
Renaissance Lac Brome releases 2021 and 2022 updates
After two years of pandemic restrictions, Renaissance Brome Lake (RLB) recently held in-person meetings on May 15 and May 26 to reconnect with its members ...
Tempo
May 30, 2022
Navigation zones for wakesurfing boats
On the 14th of May last year, Renaissance Lac Brome (RLB) got in touch with its members and held its annual general meeting, attended by thirty citizens. It ...
theVoiceoftheEast
May 27, 2022
The health of Brome Lake is improving but remains fragile
The health of Brome Lake is improving, but we must continue to be careful," warned the President of the Board of Directors of Renaissance Lac ...
Tempo
February 28, 2022
Is there too much salt in the lake?
Every winter, 1.5 million tons of de-icing salt are spread on our roads, according to Quebec’s Ministry of Transportation (MTQ). Although necessary for the security of drivers, the use of ...
Tempo
April 1, 2022
The health of Brome Lake depends on its waterways
If you live in West Bolton or St-Étienne- de-Bolton, you may not be aware that nearby waterways can have an impact on the quality of the water in Brome Lake ...