Canadian Heritage Rivers System

The CHRS is operated through a Charter and Strategic Plan which sets out the vision, principles, and over-arching priorities for the program. The new ten year Strategic Plan serves as the blue-print for the future of the System. This plan is designed to serve as a catalyst for governments, communities and local people to take action to conserve and protect the best examples of Canada's river heritage, give them national recognition, and encourage sustainable use. Quebec has its own legal mechanisms for the protection and development of heritage rivers and, therefore, will not be participating in the CHRS.