The Miramichi River Environmental Assessment Committee (MREAC) began in 1989 in response to a community concern around a local pulp mill expansion.  The committee remained intact following this initial phase to address other environmental issues on the Miramichi watershed.  In 1992 MREAC tabled a state of the environment report on the Miramichi watershed, including recommendations that identified an ongoing community role of watch-care.  A year later, MREAC joined the Atlantic Coastal Action Program (ACAP) of 13 other community initiatives throughout Atlantic Canada, which has now grown to 16 sites.  Support through ACAP allowed MREAC to establish an office and hire a full time executive director.  In response to the ACAP affiliation, in 1996 MREAC tabled a plan with the title Miramichi Watershed Environmental Management Plan – Reaching 2002.  This plan identified twelve different program initiatives and multiple actions within these programs to advance environmental objectives.  Since that time, MREAC has addressed these actions and adopted another series of initiatives.  MREAC will soon move toward rewriting its management plan to reflect is current and future mandate. 

Currently MREAC has two permanent staff members: Mr. Harry Collins as the Executive Director and Ms. Melanie Gallant as the Executive Assistant, along with seasonal staff and one or more summer students as funding and projects allow.

French Fort Cove Eco-Center, MREAC office is located at the last door on the left.