Position papers

MCI has submitted position papers on various subjects related to the health of the lake over the years.

Memorandum about the draft amendment pretreatment discharge permit

On December 20th, 2023, MCI submitted a memorandum regarding the draft amendment pretreatment discharge permit 3-1406.

Memorandum on NEWSVT's pretreatment permit

 On November 24th, MCI submitted a memorandum regarding NEWSVT's pretreatment discharge permit 3-1406.

Position paper on the MRC's management plan (in French only)

MCI drafted a position paper on the Memphremagog MRC's management plan in 2021.

Position paper on boating on Lake Memphremagog (in French only)

In 2021,  MCI prepared a position paper on the issues relating to boating on lake Memphremagog.

Results of the survey of boaters

Results of the survey of boaters done in 2021.

Communication to the Commission for Environmental Cooperation - July 2019 (in French only)


MCI is asking the Commission for Environmental Cooperation to investigate the Coventry landfill expansion project.

Position paper submitted to the MRC Memphremagog regarding a strategic vision for its land use plan - January 2019 (in French only)


As part of the review of the Memphremagog MRC's master land use plan, (MRC de Memphrémagog, 2019), we submitted our recommendations regarding the first step in this process, the strategic vision that should drive the review process.

Canadian Non-Government Persons and Entities Response to the Solid Waste Management Facility Certification OL510 SJ91-0001

Memorandum prepared by MCI in December 2018 and supported by numerous non-profit organizations in opposition to the expansion of the Coventry landfill site.

Plaisance ou Déplaisance: Inverser le courant - September 2016 (in French only) 

Position paper on problems created by boats on our lakes, submitted to Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, Member of Parliament for Compton-Stanstead.

Memphrémagog Conservation Inc. (MCI)
Bleu Massawippi
Association de préservation du lac Magog (APLMagog)
Société de conservation du lac Lovering (SCLL)
Association de la rivière Magog Inc (ARMI)
Corporation des résidents du lac Miroir (CLRM)
Association des résidents de Baldwin
Association des plaisanciers de Weedon (APW)

MCI's comments on the Memphremagog MRC's bylaw 13-14 - January 2015 (in French only)

MCI's comments, questions and recommendations to the Memphremagog MRC regarding bylaw 13-14.

The state of Québec's lakes with regard to cyanobacteria - November 2009 (in French only)


MCI's submission to the National Assembly regarding the situation in Lake Memphremagog vis-à-vis blue green algae.

MCI's comments on the MRC Memphremagog's land use master plan - August 2009 (in French only)


Position paper submitted to the Memphremagog MRC on their first revised Land Use master plan.

Position paper submitted to Austin regarding shoreline buffer zones - May 2008 (in French only)


MCI presented its position regarding the proposed bylaws on shoreline buffer zones in Austin on May 7th, 2008.

Position paper submitted to Magog regarding shoreline buffer zones - May 2008 (in French only)


MCI presented its position regarding the proposed bylaws on shoreline buffer zones in Magog on May 12th, 2008.