Environmental Assessment
The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was submitted to Manitoba Conservation and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency for regulatory review on June 17, 2011.
Overview of Environmental Studies
The environmental setting (baseline) for the assessment was characterized using existing information sources and environmental field studies. The environmental studies commenced in 2006 with the decision to proceed with modernization of the facilities at Pointe du Bois. In late 2009, the project was redefined from a rebuild alternative to a spillway replacement project and the environmental studies were completed in 2010 on this basis. The information and studies addressed the physical, biological (aquatic, terrestrial) and socio-economic components of the environment.
Summary of Environmental Effects
The potential environmental effects of the Project on the physical, aquatic, terrestrial and socio-economic components of the environment were considered in the assessment. Mitigation measures were identified for implementation and the significance of residual environmental effects remaining after application of the mitigation was determined.
Based on the assessment outlined in the EIS, the Spillway Replacement Project will result in general disruption to the enjoyment of the local area during construction; however, the project is not anticipated to result in any significant adverse environmental effects.
The following documents are available for viewing:
- Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
- EIS Executive Summary and Table of Contents
- EIS Chapter 1 – Introduction
- EIS Chapter 2 – Alternatives To and Alternative Means
- EIS Chapter 3 – Project Description
- EIS Chapter 3 – Figures 3.1-3.7F
- EIS Chapter 3 – Figures 3.8-3.15
- EIS Chapter 3 – Figures 3.16-3.22
- EIS Chapter 3 – Figures 3.23-3.29
- EIS Chapter 4 – Regulatory Framework
- EIS Chapter 5 – Consultation and Communication
- EIS Chapter 6 – Assessment Approach
- EIS Chapter 7 – Existing Environmental Setting
- EIS Chapter 7 – Figures 7.1-7.11A
- EIS Chapter 7 – Figures 7.11B-7.20
- EIS Chapter 7 – Figures 7.21-7.28
- EIS Chapter 7 – Figures 7.29-7.34
- EIS Chapter 8 – Potential Environmental Effects
- EIS Chapter 8 – Figures 8.1-8.8B
- EIS Chapter 8 – Figures 8.9-8.11B
- EIS Chapters 9–13
- Environmental Assessment Scoping Document
- Environment Act Proposal Form
