Our intervention, tailored to your specific needs, is carried out in compliance with municipal regulations.

Riparian Areas

As specialists in riparian areas in Sherbrooke, Magog, and all surrounding communities, the GAZON ÉCOLOGIQUE team offers a structured solution—free of pesticides and chemical fertilizers—that is both sustainable and cost-effective.

Our riparian area installation, restoration, and maintenance services comply with provincial environmental standards, the City of Sherbrooke’s riparian area regulations, and the City of Magog’s riparian area regulations.

Our company has been in operation for 20 years, and we are members of the province’s Association des paysagistes professionnels.

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Our Clients

We assist individual property owners, lake shoreline associations, and watershed organizations. We offer a guarantee on the results achieved.

We work on residential, commercial, institutional properties, as well as sites located in particularly sensitive areas.

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Our Ecological Riparian Area Services

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Environmental Compliance Restoration

We restore riparian zones that do not comply with municipal regulations by removing unauthorized installations, rebuilding natural buffer areas, and replanting the required vegetation.

Our approach ensures full compliance and helps prevent administrative issues or municipal penalties.

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Land Regrading

When land slope promotes runoff or erosion, we regrade the riparian area to properly redirect water and stabilize the embankment.

This intervention improves safety, soil durability, and the health of the aquatic environment.

An architect’s plan may be required for major work.

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Slope Stabilization

When a shoreline becomes fragile or begins to slide, we intervene using environmentally respectful stabilization techniques.

These may include biodegradable geotextiles, deep-rooted plants, light grading, or other gentle stabilization methods. The goal is to reinforce the soil and secure the slope without heavy construction or aggressive interventions.

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Drainage Correction and Improvement

Poorly directed drainage can cause erosion and weaken your shoreline. To prevent this, slopes must be adjusted, natural infiltration zones created, and the flow of rainwater across your property improved.

These adjustments help reduce damage and ensure long-term protection of your riparian area.

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Riparian Planting

To strengthen your riparian area, we focus on native plants adapted to the local climate and your soil type. Their strong root systems help retain soil and promote biodiversity.

Depending on the location and site conditions, we select shrubs, grasses, ground covers, or riparian trees. These plants play a key role in natural stabilization and the enhancement of your shoreline.

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Erosion Management

Whether your riparian area is slightly degraded or severely eroded, we implement natural solutions that blend harmoniously into the landscape: fascines, dense plantings, vegetation-based stabilization, and lightweight ecological protection structures.

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Project Stages

Our team can step in at various stages of your project (site assessment, landscape plan design, plant selection, planting, seeding, maintenance, and more). The process includes:

1. We begin by identifying your needs and expectations for your riparian area installation or restoration (selected vegetation, desire to maintain a view of the water body, etc.), and we inform you of any municipal constraints that may restrict certain actions.

2. A landscape plan is prepared if required by the municipality (for large-scale projects). Depending on the scope of the project, this plan may be developed by a qualified professional such as an agronomist, biologist, or forest engineer.

3. We then assess soil conditions, plant living conditions, slope gradients, the area to be developed, the degree of erosion, and the level of stability.

4. Your budget for the work is defined.

5. Vegetation and implementation plans are designed (flower beds, stairs, water access, pathways, etc.). A project timeline that respects your budget will be provided.





A Durable, Aesthetic, and Compliant Result

Our riparian area developments are designed to deliver the following benefits:

  • Increased soil and shoreline stability;
  • Enhanced visual appeal and natural integration of your property;
  • Full compliance with environmental and municipal regulations.

Each riparian area we restore becomes a harmonious, safe space that respects aquatic environments.

The objective is simple: protect your property while preserving the ecosystems that surround it.


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Entrust Us With Your Riparian Area Project

Whether you wish to bring your riparian zone into compliance, prevent erosion, stabilize a slope, or create a beautifully vegetated area, the GAZON ÉCOLOGIQUE team is here to guide you from start to finish.

Call us to discuss your needs or request a quote for riparian area installation, restoration, or maintenance work in Sherbrooke, Magog, or any other community in the region.


(819) 580-1238
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