LATEST NEWSThe Miramichi River Environmental Assessment Committee is a community based multistakeholder organization dedicated to the continual improvement of environmental quality of the Miramichi River ecosystem with emphasis on the Miramichi watershed. MREAC was created in 1989 as a response to a community concern around a local pulp and paper mill expansion. The committee remained intact following its initial phase to address other environmental issues on the Miramichi River watershed. MREAC in 1993 joined the Atlantic Coastal Action Program (ACAP), this allowed for the hiring of fulltime staff. The committee (approximately 35) directs volunteer and staff activity through guidance during the monthly meetings.MREAC focuses on science based research and environmental projects in order to protect and manage the Miramichi River watershed. This watershed encompasses approximately 23% of the province of New Brunswick land mass (13,465 sq. km), and embodies significant freshwater and estuarine habitats. more... See more text