Organisme de bassin versant Lac-Saint-Jean

What Organisme de bassin versant Lac-Saint-Jean does

Organisme de bassin versant Lac-Saint-Jean (OBV Lac-Saint-Jean) is a Quebec-registered non-profit organization established in 2009 pursuant to the Loi affirmant le caractère collectif des ressources en eau (Water Governance Act, C-6.2). The organization holds the official government mandate to coordinate integrated and concerted water resource management across the 72,500 km² Lac-Saint-Jean watershed, which encompasses over 80,000 lakes and 170,000 km of waterways. It operates as a convening and coordination body rather than a technology or service vendor, with a five-person team headquartered in Normandin, Quebec.

OBV's core deliverables are governance and program execution rather than products. Its flagship instrument is the Plan directeur de l'eau (PDE) 2024-2034, a ten-year watershed management plan developed through multi-stakeholder consultation that establishes five priority issues for the territory. Operational programs include the 'Des racines pour notre lac' riparian restoration initiative (2016-2021 planted over 11,000 trees and shrubs across nearly 400 properties), the subsidized bandes riveraines program (offering up to 60% reimbursement, capped at $250 per property), the Route des milieux humides wetland discovery project, the annual Mois de l'eau awareness event, and invasive aquatic species education. Programs are delivered in partnership with seven municipalities, multiple MRCs, and a network of 150+ water actors coordinated through a formal table de concertation.

OBV Lac-Saint-Jean is funded through government appropriations, foundation grants (Fondation de la faune du Québec), municipal contributions channeled via MRCs, and corporate partnerships with Rio Tinto and Hydro-Québec. It charges no fees for its core coordination services; landowner subsidies are funded externally rather than from member dues. The organization is governed by a board of directors and an elected table de concertation, with Anne Malamoud serving as Directrice générale. As a non-profit under government mandate, OBV has no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no equity investors.

Name

Organisme de bassin versant Lac-Saint-Jean

Legal name

Organisme de bassin versant Lac-Saint-Jean

Website

https://obvlacstjean.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Organisme de bassin versant Lac-Saint-Jean is a Quebec-mandated non-profit established in 2009 that coordinates integrated water management across the 72,500 km² Lac-Saint-Jean watershed, serving municipalities, MRCs, riparian landowners, and agricultural producers through its Plan directeur de l'eau, riparian restoration subsidies, and stakeholder convening programs.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Watershed Management Services

NAICS

Administration of Conservation Programs (92412), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Resources & Watershed Protection (BPAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine & Freshwater Conservation (BPAGAGAE), Water Resources Administration (Watersheds, Rivers, Groundwater) (BPAIAMAE), Environmental Policy, Planning & Regulation (BPAIAMAA)

Keywords

• Watershed management services
• Integrated water resource management
• Riparian restoration programs
• Environmental education services
• Water governance coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Normandin

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Mandate and Funding: OBV Lac-Saint-Jean operates as a non-profit organization mandated by the Quebec government under the Loi affirmant le caractère collectif des ressources en eau. The organization receives funding from various government sources and partners to carry out its mission of coordinating integrated water management by watershed.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OBV Lac-Saint-Jean coordinates integrated and concerted water resource management for the 72,500 km² Lac-Saint-Jean watershed under a mandate from Quebec's Water Governance Act. The organization develops the Water Master Plan (Plan directeur de l'eau), convenes a multi-stakeholder consultation table and board of directors, and delivers subsidized environmental programs such as riparian revegetation (bandes riveraines), wetland conservation, the annual Mois de l'eau awareness event, and invasive species education for citizens, municipalities, MRCs, and agricultural producers.

Product overview

OBV Lac-Saint-Jean operates as a non-profit watershed management organization mandated by Quebec's Water Law to coordinate integrated water resource management. The organization offers a portfolio of environmental programs and services including the Plan directeur de l'eau (PDE) - a comprehensive watershed management plan, subsidized riparian vegetation restoration programs (Programmes de revégétalisation des bandes riveraines and Des racines pour notre lac), the annual Mois de l'eau awareness event, the Route des milieux humides wetland discovery initiative, and invasive species awareness campaigns. These programs are supported by educational resources including the Guide du riverain, accompanying videos, and Les Grandes lignes consultation documents. The organization works in partnership with municipalities, MRCs, landowners, and environmental organizations to protect, restore, and enhance water resources in the 72,500 km² Lac-Saint-Jean watershed.

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Products and services

• Plan directeur de l'eau (PDE) 2024-2034 A 10-year comprehensive watershed management plan for the Lac-Saint-Jean watershed, developed through consultation with citizens and organizations, outlining integrated and concerted management of water resources across the territory.
• Programme de revégétalisation des bandes riveraines Subsidized program offering financial assistance (up to 60% reimbursement up to $250 per property) to riverside property owners across seven municipalities (Chambord, Saint-Prime, Dolbeau-Mistassini, Saint-Stanislas, Lac-Bouchette, Saint-Thomas-Didyme, Saint-Félicien) for purchasing vegetation to restore riparian buffers along lakes and waterways.
• Des racines pour notre lac Riparian restoration program for Lake Saint-Jean (2016-2021) that helped riverside owners improve their riparian buffers through professional landscaping plans and bulk plant orders, with over 11,000 trees and shrubs planted by nearly 400 landowners during the program period.
• Mois de l'eau Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean Annual month-long water awareness event (typically June) featuring over 30 activities across the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, including informative capsules, contests, hikes, rallies, library showcases, expert interviews, and exhibitions to celebrate and educate the public about water resources.
• Route des milieux humides Wetland discovery route project showcasing the biodiversity and ecological services of wetlands in the Lac-Saint-Jean region, with visitor amenities and educational installations at multiple sites across the territory.
• Sensibilisation des plaisanciers aux espèces aquatiques envahissantes Awareness campaign to educate boat owners about invasive aquatic species prevention at Lake Saint-Jean marinas, including the Clean, Drain, Dry protocol to prevent spread between waterways, conducted jointly with Pêches et Océans Canada.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 11,000 trees and shrubs planted in shoreline buffers by nearly 400 riparian landowners from 2016-2021
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Société de gestion environnementale (SGE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSGE collaborates with OBV on environmental projects including the Route des milieux humides initiative and VHR user sensitization. SGE handles on-the-ground implementation while OBV provides communication and mapping support.
• Conseil régional de l'environnement et du développement durable (CREDD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCREDD is a key regional partner for environmental education and sustainable development. Together with OBV, CREDD organizes the Mois de l'eau, bioblitz events, and collaborates on wetlands conservation initiatives.
• OBV SaguenaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe neighboring watershed organization OBV Saguenay collaborates on regional water events including the Mois de l'eau, joint consultation processes, and shared advocacy for water governance.
• Pêches et Océans CanadacoreOthersFederal fisheries department works with OBV on invasive aquatic species awareness, conducting marina visits and boater education on prevention measures (Clean, Drain, Dry) at Lake Saint-Jean.
• Comité de bassin versant de la rivière Ticouapé (CBVRT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWatershed committee that initiates collective approaches with agricultural producers for water quality improvement, working with OBV on partial action funding and coordination.
• Quad and Snowmobile ClubsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal VHR (off-road vehicle) clubs are involved in the VHR user sensitization project, contributing to the collaborative approach for wildlife habitat conservation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stratégies Saint-Laurent: Multi-stakeholder governance organization coordinating integrated management of the St. Lawrence watershed. Operates a comparable integrated water resource governance model to OBVs but at a larger river-system scale with similar convening and consultation functions.
• Regroupement des organismes de bassins versants du Québec (ROBVQ): Umbrella network of Quebec's 40+ watershed organizations, of which OBV Lac-Saint-Jean is a member. Comparable governance and constituency; provides capacity-building, training, and policy advocacy services analogous to what OBVs deliver locally.
• OBV Saguenay: The sister Quebec OBV covering the Saguenay watershed. Holds the same C-6.2 government mandate and partners directly with OBV Lac-Saint-Jean on Mois de l'eau, joint consultations, and shared advocacy — a near-identical operational model in an adjacent territory.

Broad incumbents

• Fondation de la faune du Québec: Quebec foundation that funds wildlife habitat and wetland projects — including OBV Lac-Saint-Jean's Route des milieux humides and VHR sensitization programs. Comparable non-profit environmental funder with overlapping conservation mission in the same territory.
• Nature Québec: Provincial environmental non-profit active in biodiversity, water, and climate advocacy. Comparable in non-profit governance and Quebec environmental policy engagement, though broader in scope than OBV's watershed-specific focus.
• Riverkeeper: US water protection non-profit that combines citizen advocacy, water quality monitoring, and stakeholder convening. Comparable in mobilizing citizens around a watershed's water quality, though more activist/advocacy-oriented than OBV's cooperative model.
• Trout Unlimited: US-based non-profit focused on coldwater fisheries and watershed conservation, with an analogous model of community-led riparian restoration, partnership with industrial stakeholders, and habitat programs that closely mirror OBV Lac-Saint-Jean's revegetation work.

Regional players

• Conseil régional de l'environnement et du développement durable (CREDD) du Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean: Regional environmental council that co-organizes the Mois de l'eau and bioblitz events with OBV Lac-Saint-Jean. Operates a similar non-profit model in the same Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region but with a broader environmental rather than water-only mandate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

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