Media Advisory

Public Safety Notice to Waterfowl Hunters in the Sept-Îles Region

QUEBEC CITY, Qc. – September 12, 2013 – Following an oil spill incident on September 1 in Sept-Îles Bay, Environment Canada advises hunters not to consume birds showing black stains, with oiled feathers that stick together.

Environment Canada also requests that oiled birds not be handled, but be left in place. Anyone finding such birds should note their location and call 1-866-283-2333 to report it as soon as possible.

For more information, please contact:

Media Relations
Environment Canada
819-934-8008