The Quebec and Canadian governments, along numerous partners, signed two other phases of the Plan in 1993 and 1998. As well as adding 56 factories to the list of those already targeted for toxic waste reduction, the Action Plan also widened its field of operations. Moreover, Area of Prime Concern committees were set up in the second phase. The Action Plan also works towards maintaining biodiversity, agricultural clean-up, human protection, water-level management and navigation.

Measurable improvements and concrete actions will have been accomplished by the end of these three phases. One of the most important aspects of St. Lawrence Vision 2000 is the reduction of industrial toxic effluent into the St. Lawrence and the implementation of procedures to produce less pollution. Most of the 106 plants and factories targeted by the Action Plan ‘went green’. A fourth phase is in preparation. The main objective of St. Lawrence Vision 2000 is to provide the population of Quebec with a healthier St. Lawrence River.

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