Hart Jaune River facts for kids
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Hart Jaune viewed from Quebec Route 389
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| Native name | Rivière Hart Jaune |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Petit lac Manicouagan 51°49′27″N 67°48′14″W / 51.824092°N 67.804019°W |
| River mouth | Manicouagan Reservoir 51°41′28″N 68°10′43″W / 51.69115°N 68.178578°W |
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| NRC Id | EGPXJ |
The Hart Jaune River (which is Rivière Hart Jaune in French) is a river found in the Canadian province of Quebec. It starts from a lake called Petit lac Manicouagan and flows into the large Manicouagan Reservoir.
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Where is the Hart Jaune River?
The Hart Jaune River is located in a wild area of Quebec called Rivière-Mouchalagane. This area is part of the Caniapiscau Regional County Municipality.
River's Journey and Power
The river begins its journey at Petit lac Manicouagan. Here, a special structure called the Hart-Jaune Dam helps control the water flow. This dam also feeds the Hart-Jaune generating station, which uses the river's power to create 45.5 megawatts of electricity. That's enough power for many homes!
From the dam, the river flows southwest until it reaches the huge Manicouagan Reservoir. The Hart Jaune River is about 45 kilometers (28 miles) long. Along its path, the water drops a total of 234 meters (768 feet).
Water Sources and Connections
The water for the Hart Jaune River comes from the Uapishka Biodiversity Reserve. This reserve also supplies water to other important rivers like the Toulnustouc and Manicouagan rivers.
The Hart Jaune is one of the main rivers that flows into the Manicouagan Reservoir. Other rivers that feed this reservoir include the Mouchalagane, Seignelay, Themines, and Petite Riviere Manicouagan. The Manicouagan River then drains the reservoir.
Crossing the River
If you travel on Quebec Route 389, which goes from Baie-Comeau to Labrador City, you will cross the Hart Jaune River. At kilometer 375, there is a small, wooden, one-way bridge over the river.
In 2017, the government of Quebec planned to replace this old bridge. The new bridge was designed to be made of concrete and steel, making it stronger and safer for travelers.
What's in a Name?
The local Innu people have their own name for the river: Uishauneu Shipu. This name means river where there are alders. Alders are a type of shrub or small tree.
The word "Hart" in the river's name refers to a flexible strip of wood, often from trees like alder or hazel, used for tying things. "Hart jaune" might refer to the grey alder tree. This tree can be used to make a yellow dye.
The name "Hart Jaune" was officially approved in 1945. You can even see it on a map of Quebec from 1962. For a while, the river was also known as the Rivière La Ferté.
