Source of Life

Source of life is an impressive work presented by Ville de L’Assomption, Québec. This work represents water’s importance to man, flora, fauna and the planet as a whole.

There was a time when the L’Assomption River was considered one of Québec’s most polluted bodies of water. Thanks to efforts deployed over recent decades, the river is once again home to a variety of aquatic species and is suitable as well for recreational water sports.

The hand at the heart of the meander represents man and the consequences his activity has on the quality of water. The drop of water on the fingertip evokes our planet. The hand further represents a tree, and conveys how crucial it is that the city preserve its forests, which act as filters and play a vital role in ensuring the quality of water, for that matter.

The fish returning to the water and the bird flying off symbolize the return of life following the river’s decontamination.

Today, the L’Assomption River and its affluents are bustling with wildlife diversity. Their water boast no fewer than 54 species of fish and the presence within the basin of most of the so-called sentinel species, such as the greater redhorse or the stonecat, attests to the river’s good health.

The hand at the heart of the meander represents man and the consequences his activity has on the quality of water. The drop of water on the fingertip evokes our planet. The hand further represents a tree, and conveys how crucial it is that the city preserve its forests. Photo : © ProvinceQuebec.com

 

The fish returning to the water and the bird flying off symbolize the return of life following the river’s decontamination. Photo : © Lucie Dumalo

Today, the L’Assomption River and its affluents are bustling with wildlife diversity. Their water boast no fewer than 54 species of fish and the presence within the basin of most of the so-called sentinel species, such as the greater redhorse or the stonecat, attests to the river’s good health. Photo : © ProvinceQuebec.com