| Lac-à-la-Tortue Ecological Reserve | |
| Iucn Category: | Ia |
| Location: | Shawinigan, Québec, Canada |
| Established: | May 27, 1992 |
Lac-à-la-Tortue Ecological Reserve is an ecological reserve in Quebec, Canada. It was established on May 27, 1992.[1] [2]
« . . . Peatlands are wetlands composed of plant residues accumulated over thousands of years. Although they are widespread in the Quebec landscape, they remain unknown to a large part of the population. However they provide us with many essential ecological services, such as water filtration and flood control. They are also valuable allies in the fight against climate change through their role in carbon capture. »[3]