Notice of Determination

April 15, 2021 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada has determined that the proposed Grand Bend Dredging – Spring 2021 project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

 This determination was based on a consideration of the following factors:

• community knowledge;
• comments received from the public; and
• technically and economically feasible mitigation measures.

Mitigation measures taken into account for this determination are:

• DFO's Measures to protect fish and fish habitat - https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/pnw-ppe/measures-mesures-eng.html
• Interim code of practice: Routine maintenance dredging https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/pnw-ppe/codes/dredge-drageur-eng.html

 Fisheries and Oceans Canada is satisfied that that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. Therefore, Fisheries and Oceans Canada may carry out the project, exercise any power, perform any duty or function, or provide financial assistance to enable the project to be carried out in whole or in part.