This is a summary document presented at the Shikaapaashkwh (Eelgrass) Symposium, September 2022.
The Eeyou Coastal Habitat Comprehensive Research Project overseen by Niskamoon Corporation and a Steering Committee made up of representatives from coastal Cree communities, regional Cree organizations, and Hydro-Québec, has recently completed its mandate. The research aimed to address two questions:
- What are the main factors affecting the current state of eelgrass along the eastern coast of James Bay?
- What is the impact of the current state of eelgrass on waterfowl presence and consequently Cree hunting activities?
First version published in September 2022.