REMINDER

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RAPPEL (legal name RAPPEL-Coop) is a Quebec-based solidarity cooperative (coopérative de solidarité) headquartered in Sherbrooke, Canada, founded in 1997 by lake associations seeking to pool resources for waterway protection. It transitioned from an informal association to a cooperative legal form in 2015. The organization delivers professional environmental consulting services spanning four core categories: lake and watercourse protection (water quality monitoring, aquatic plant inventories, watershed erosion diagnostics, lake master plans); eco-engineering and wetland characterization (hydrological/hydrogeomorphological studies, environmental plans, RBQ-licensed construction under license 5845-8126-01); invasive exotic species management (inventories, control strategy, authorized control work, effectiveness monitoring); and scientific communication/education (training, strategic communication consulting, visual identity design). Notable proprietary field assets include the Mobile Boat Washing Station deployed as part of a pan-Canadian AIS prevention project, the Ubergaiter aquatic drone, and the Aspirophylle underwater intervention tool. RAPPEL also operates a scientific diving team under a PhD-credentialed director.

The cooperative generates revenue from five streams: (1) professional services fees from municipalities, lake associations, and private enterprises — the primary revenue source; (2) cooperative membership qualification shares ranging from $50 (individual supporters) to $1,000 (corporate supporters); (3) sale of educational guides, fact sheets, posters, and audiovisual materials through a WooCommerce online store; (4) paid training, webinars, and conference registrations (the annual Colloque sur l'eau charges $65–$200 for non-members, free for RAPPEL members); and (5) fundraising campaigns. The organization is governed by a 9-seat board of which lake associations hold 5 reserved seats, with 475+ members including 215 lake associations and over 50 municipalities across numerous Quebec administrative regions. RAPPEL reinvests surpluses into mission rather than distributing profits.

Name

REMINDER

Legal name

RAPPEL

Website

https://rappel.qc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

REMINDER is an environmental conservation organization that offers environmental and water management consulting services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Consulting Services (Water Resource Management)

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAGAK

Water Resources & Watershed Protection

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Environmental & Conservation Organizations

SECONDARYEUAHAHAF

Ecological Restoration Planning & Monitoring (Habitat, Wetland, Stream)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Compliance, Monitoring & Consulting/Ecology, Biodiversity & Natural Resource Assessments

SECONDARYBPAHAIAD

Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Engineering & Technical Consulting

Keywords

• Lake water protection
• Aquatic invasive species
• Watershed erosion management
• Eco-engineering consulting
• Limnology services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sherbrooke

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees (Parts sociales / Cotisations): RAPPEL operates as a cooperative of solidarity. Members subscribe to qualification shares ranging from $50 (individual support members) to $1,000 (corporate members). Annual membership fees fund part of operations and create a recurring revenue base from 475+ members.
2. Professional Services: The primary revenue source — fee-for-service consulting and project delivery covering water quality monitoring, aquatic plant inventories, watershed diagnostics, erosion control studies, eco-engineering, invasive species management, and ecological characterization. Services are quoted per project/mandate and delivered to municipalities, lake associations, and private enterprises.
3. Educational Materials and Guides: Sale of guides, information sheets, posters, and audiovisual materials on water management topics. RAPPEL produces a wide range of educational tools (guides on erosion control, environmental management of ditches, lakebed protection, boat washing station implementation, riverside naturalization) sold through their online store.
4. Training and Conferences: Revenue from paid training sessions, webinars, and conference registrations. The annual Colloque sur l'eau charges registration fees ranging from $65–$200 for non-members, with free admission for RAPPEL members (up to 10 per organization).
5. Fundraising Campaign: RAPPEL conducts fundraising campaigns to support its mission, including a 2026 campaign with multiple support options for donors who wish to contribute to water protection efforts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

RAPPEL is a solidarity cooperative that delivers professional environmental consulting services for lake and waterway protection across Quebec. Its core offerings span water quality monitoring, aquatic plant inventories, watershed erosion diagnostics, lake master planning, eco-engineering (hydrological/hydrogeomorphological studies, environmental plans, RBQ-licensed construction), invasive exotic species management (inventories, control strategies, authorized interventions, effectiveness monitoring), and scientific communication services. Complementing these services, RAPPEL produces educational guides (e.g., Rives et nature, Guide de protection des lacs), hosts the annual Colloque sur l'eau symposium, and deploys proprietary field technologies including a mobile boat washing station, aquatic drone, and specialized underwater intervention systems.

Product overview

RAPPEL is a cooperative organization offering comprehensive environmental consulting services for water protection in Quebec, not a single unified software product but rather a portfolio of professional services and educational products. The core offerings are organized into four main service categories: (1) Lake and Watercourse Protection including water quality monitoring, aquatic plant inventories, watershed erosion diagnostics, and lake master planning; (2) Eco-engineering and Wetland/Hydric Environment Protection encompassing hydrological studies, environmental plans, licensed construction work, and ecological characterization; (3) Invasive Exotic Species Management including inventories, control strategies, authorized control work, and effectiveness monitoring; and (4) Scientific Communication and Education including training programs, strategic consulting, and visual identity design. Complementing the services are educational products including information sheets, comprehensive guides (such as 'Rives et nature' and 'Guide de protection des lacs'), diagrams/posters/brochures, the annual 'Colloque sur l'eau' symposium, pre-recorded webinars, and a collective directory of resources. A notable recent initiative is the mobile boat washing station deployed as part of a pan-Canadian project.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lake Diagnostics and Master Planning Services Professional services covering water quality monitoring, aquatic plant inventories, watershed erosion assessment, and lake portrait/master plan development for municipalities, lake associations, and private enterprises seeking scientifically grounded lake stewardship plans.
• Eco-Engineering and Restoration Services Hydrological and hydrogeomorphological studies, environmental plans and specifications, RBQ-licensed construction work (license 5845-8126-01), and ecological characterization of wetlands and hydric environments for restoration and shoreline naturalization projects.
• Invasive Exotic Species Management Services Systematic invasive species inventories, control strategy development, preparation of regulatory authorization requests (certificat d'autorisation), on-the-ground control work, and post-intervention effectiveness monitoring for aquatic invasive species such as Eurasian watermilfoil, zebra mussel, common reed, and buckthorns.
• Mobile Boat Washing Station Service (Station mobile de lavage d'embarcations) Mobile decontamination unit deployed across Quebec as part of a pan-Canadian project to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species through boat washing; includes practical tutorial videos produced in partnership with Ozero Solutions.
• Educational Guides and Publications Comprehensive bilingual scientific guides and didactic materials sold through the RAPPEL online store, including Rives et nature (shoreline renaturalization), Guide de protection des lacs, Gestion environnementale des fossés (ditch management), and Guide d'implantation de station de lavage (boat wash station implementation).
• Information Sheets, Diagrams, Posters and Brochures Concise informational documents and visual educational materials covering specific water and lake management topics (erosion, water quality, aquatic plants, invasive species), sold individually and used in public awareness campaigns.
• Colloque sur l'eau (Annual Water Symposium) Annual two-day symposium bringing together lake associations, municipalities, researchers, and enterprises to share knowledge and solutions on Quebec water stewardship; features expert presentations, case studies, workshops, and networking.
• Training Programs and Pre-recorded Webinars Paid training sessions and pre-recorded educational webinars on specialized topics such as Environmental Management of Ditches, cyanobacteria, aquatic plants, invasive species, and shoreline management; available to members at preferential rates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reaches 35,000+ riparian residents through educational outreach
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ozero SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026Partner in the boat washing tutorial video series. Ozero Solutions collaborated with RAPPEL to produce practical tutorial videos on proper boat cleaning procedures to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
• RS ConceptioncoreTechnology or IntegrationProfessional divers and specialized consultants providing tailored solutions for aquatic research and surveillance projects using remote sensing technology. RS Conception supports RAPPEL's scientific diving and underwater research activities.
• T2 EnvironnementcoreTechnology or IntegrationExperienced biologists specializing in natural environment characterization. T2 Environnement works with RAPPEL on ecological assessments and environmental characterization projects for various mandates.
• TerraquaviecoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of sediment management products offering technical solutions for land development projects. Terraquavie is both a business partner and sponsor of the Colloque sur l'eau. Collaborates with RAPPEL on projects requiring specialized sediment management products.
• Excavation PellerincoreTechnology or IntegrationExcavation company with adapted equipment and significant experience in riverside work. Excavation Pellerin provides the field execution capability for RAPPEL's eco-engineering and restoration projects.
• Chantier EÉS (Économie sociale Estrie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial economy development organization in Estrie that supports RAPPEL as a social economy enterprise (entreprise d'économie sociale). Chantier EÉS promotes and supports social economy organizations in the Estrie region.
• Université Bishop'scoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRAPPEL's Director of Scientific Research, Bruno Courtemanche, established Bishop's University's first scientific diving training program in Quebec. The university provides academic infrastructure for RAPPEL's scientific diving research activities.
• Université de SherbrookecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRAPPEL's Director General Jean-François Martel earned his MBA at Université de Sherbrooke (2020). The university is a hub for talent and academic collaboration in the Estrie region where RAPPEL is based.
• Connexion naturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with RAPPEL on the third edition of the Rives et nature guide (2026). Connexion nature is a partner in the development and dissemination of riverside naturalization guidance for Quebec citizens.
• Corridor appalachienminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on a presentation at the 2026 Colloque sur l'eau regarding wildlife corridors and culvert design adaptation for fauna and climate.
• Regroupement des organismes de bassins versants du Québec (ROBVQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRAPPEL participates in and draws upon the ROBVQ's collective tools and programs including the Autodiagnostic municipal in sustainable stormwater management, the online Réper'tEAU directory, and various watershed planning resources.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Memphrémagog Conservation (MCI): Lake-focused environmental nonprofit in the Eastern Townships of Quebec that protects Lake Memphrémagog and its watershed. Directly comparable to RAPPEL on lake conservation services, member-based governance, and municipal partnerships; indeed, MCI's Executive Director (Ariane Orjikh) serves as RAPPEL's board treasurer.
• Regroupement des organismes de bassins versants du Québec (ROBVQ): Quebec-wide association of watershed organizations that RAPPEL explicitly partners with. Acts as the umbrella trade body for basin-level water protection groups, making it a direct peer in the same category of nonprofit water advocacy organizations in Quebec.
• Conseil québécois des espèces exotiques envahissantes (CQEEE): Quebec council dedicated to aquatic and terrestrial invasive species management, closely overlapping with RAPPEL's invasive species service line (CQEEE alumnus Camille Gosselin-Bouchard now works at RAPPEL).
• Nature-Action Québec: Quebec nonprofit specializing in ecological restoration, wetland conservation, and environmental education. Comparable in delivering on-the-ground restoration projects, ecological characterization, and member-supported conservation programming.

Broad incumbents

• Fondation Rivières: Quebec-based nonprofit foundation dedicated to the protection and restoration of rivers and water quality. Comparable in nonprofit advocacy and water stewardship mission, broader in scope (riverine versus RAPPEL's lake and watershed focus).
• Conservation de la nature Canada (Nature Conservancy of Canada — Quebec): One of Canada's largest land and water conservation organizations, with active Quebec operations including partnerships with RAPPEL. Comparable in conservation mission and science-based project delivery, but vastly larger scale and broader geographic mandate.
• Canards Illimités Canada (Ducks Unlimited Canada): Canada's leading wetland conservation organization, with significant presence in Quebec. Comparable in wetland and aquatic habitat conservation work, eco-engineering, and government partnerships, but operates at national scale and a much larger budget.
• GHD: Global engineering and environmental consulting firm with contaminated site and water expertise in Quebec. Board member Guy Châteauneuf previously worked at GHD; RAPPEL competes with GHD and similar firms for municipal and industrial environmental mandates.

Regional players

• Fédération de l'Union des producteurs agricoles — environnement ( UPA environnement): Quebec agricultural producers' federation with environmental programs addressing water quality and watershed issues in farming regions. Comparable in serving Quebec municipalities and farmers on water stewardship, but with a producer-cooperative constituency rather than citizen associations.

Emerging players

• Association pour la protection de l'environnement du lac Saint-Charles (APEL): Quebec lake association focused on protecting Lac Saint-Charles, a drinking water source for Quebec City. Comparable membership-driven lake protection model but smaller and more localized than RAPPEL's province-wide footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@rappelcoop1445
• Facebookfacebook.com/rappelcoop
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rappel-coop
• Instagraminstagram.com/rappel_coop

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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