PRESIDENT'S WORD
The year 2025 marks an important milestone for PurNat. Through this cleanup event, we once again demonstrated that well-structured citizen engagement, supported by strong partnerships, can lead to concrete and measurable environmental impacts.
This event fully aligns with PurNat’s mission: protecting natural environments, combating illegal dumping, and raising awareness about responsible waste management. Thanks to the mobilization of volunteers, partners, municipalities, and committed organizations, multiple sites were cleaned, significant quantities of materials were recovered, and, most importantly, collective environmental awareness was strengthened.
This report highlights not only the results achieved, but also the strength of a collaborative model focused on action, education, and environmental responsibility. Every action taken helps build cleaner, prouder, and more nature-respectful communities.
I would like to sincerely thank all individuals and organizations who contributed to the success of this event. Your commitment is central to PurNat’s impact and credibility.
Together, let us continue turning intentions into action and making environmental protection a shared responsibility.
Marcel Poiré Founder and President
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES
2025
APRIL 2025
Location : Beauport Bay, Quebec
Objective : Clean Beauport Bay beach and raise awareness among students
Participants : 50 students from Charlesbourg High School. This activity raised awareness among the students through the cleanup, and we also educated the young people about recycling and the circular economy in the carbon cycle through a presentation by Vric founder, Mr. Pierre Racicot
Quantity : This activity resulted in the removal of 1250 kilograms of waste from the beach
JUNE
2025
Location : Park in the municipality of Varennes, QC
Objective : Clean the park and raise awareness among citizens about waste issues
Participants : 50 citizens volunteered to clean the park
Quantity : This activity resulted in the removal of 3250 kg of waste from the park
Sponsor : City of Varennes
AUGUST 2025
Location : City of Saint-Bruno, QC
Objective : Clean a wetland area
Participants : 6 people from the PurNat team
Quantity : 180 tires, metals, treated wood, and various types of waste
Sponsor : City of Saint-Bruno
AUGUST 2025
Location : Saint-André d’Argenteuil, QC
Objective : Cleaning of the Boisée Carillon forest
Participants : 3 people from the PurNat team and 3 volunteers
Quantity : 1 x 40-yard container and 2 x 20-yard containers for a total of 14.50 tons of waste removed from the forest
Sponsor : Nature Conservancy Canada
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES
2025
AUGUST 2025
Location : Saint-André D’Argenteuil, QC
Objective : Cleaning of Terrasse Robillard
Participants : 4 people from the PurNat team
Quantity : 1 x 40-yard container, 7.12 tons of waste removed from the forest
Sponsor : Quebec Ministry of the Environment
SEPTEMBER 2025
Location : Lac Saint-Charles, Quebec
Objective : Cleaning of a forest on Delage Street
Participants : 75 volunteers
Quantity : 3 x 40-yard containers, 100 tires, metal, and other waste, weighing 21 tons
Sponsor : Previan
OCTOBER 2025
Location : Trois-Rivières, QC
Objective : Cleaning of a forest
Participants : 40 volunteers
Quantity : 3 x 40-yard containers and 1 container 20-yard container, 12.24 tons removed
Sponsor : 3R MCDQ and City of Trois-Rivières
OCTOBER 2025
Location : Quebec City
Objective : Hector Bédard Forest, Charlesbourg
Participants : 34 volunteers
Quantity : 1 x 40-yard container metal container, 6.35 tons removed
Sponsor : Intact Insurance
OCTOBER 2025
Location : Lac Saint-Charles, Quebec City
Objective : Forest on Delage Street, Quebec City
Participants : 11 volunteers
Quantity : 1 x 40-yard container and 75 tires, 8.30 tons removed
Sponsor : Intact Insurance
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES 2025
OCTOBER 2025
Location : Lac Saint-Charles, Quebec City
Objective : Forest on Delage Street, Quebec City
Participants : 50 volunteers
Quantity : 2 x 40-yard container plus 125 tires, 18.35 tons removed from the forest
Sponsor : Beneva
OCTOBER 2025
Location : Saint-Pierre, Île d'Orléans, QC
Objective : Demolition and removal of a barn
Participants : 5 people from PurNat and one subcontractor Quantity : 25 truckloads (10-wheel trucks), 45.70 tons removed from the site
Sponsor : Private Property
OCTOBER 2025
Location : City of Lachute
Objective : Cleaning and building demolition
Participants : 3 people from PurNat, 5 volunteers, and 1 subcontractor
Quantity : 1 x 40-yard container and 10 truckloads (12-wheel trucks), 75 tons removed from the environment Sponsor : Ducks Unlimited
Canada
OCTOBER 2025
Location : Hinchinbrooke, QC
Objective : Cleaning of the Boisée-des-Muirs Ecological Reserve
Participants : 3 people from PurNat
Quantity : 1 x 20-yard containers metal container, 2.5 tons Sponsor : Quebec Ministry of the Environment
OCTOBER 2025
Location : Haut-Richelieu, QC
Objective : Cleanup of the Marcel-Raymond Ecological Reserve
Participants : 3 people from PurNat
Quantity : 1 x 40-yard container, 5.625 tons
Sponsor : Quebec Ministry of the Environment
CONCLUDING REMARKS
This PurNat event was a collective success, driven by the commitment of volunteers, partners, and the community.
The results obtained confirm that together, it is possible to generate concrete and lasting environmental impacts. This success motivates us to continue and expand our actions in the field.
CONTACT US
For information, contact Marcel Poiré, President and Co-founder, at mpoire@purnat.ca or to 581 995-6282
For more tinformation, visit our website purnat.org or visit our Facebook page.