Notice of Determination

Winnipeg, Manitoba – August 1, 2024 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada have determined that the proposed Partial Wharf Demolition, Lake Despair, Ontario 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:

• Plan in-water works, undertakings and activities to respect timing windows to protect fish and fish habitat
  • No in-water work between April, 1 – June, 15
• Replace/restore any other disturbed habitat features and remediate any areas impacted by the work, undertaking or activity
• Develop and implement an Sediment Control Plan to minimize sedimentation of the waterbody during all phases of the work, undertaking or activity
  • Conduct all in-water works, undertakings or activities in isolation of open or flowing water to reduce the introduction of sediment into the watercourse
    • Maintain the natural flow regime for any diversion works
  • Inspect and maintain regularly the erosion and sediment control measures and structures during all phases of the project
  • Use biodegradable erosion and sediment control materials whenever possible
  • Remove all exposed non-biodegradable sediment control materials once site has been stabilized
  • Monitor the watercourse to observe signs of sedimentation during all phases of the work, undertaking or activity and take corrective action
• Do not deposit any deleterious substances in the water course
• Develop and implement a response plan to avoid a spill of deleterious substances
  • Stop work, contain sediment-laden water and other deleterious substances and prevent their further migration into the watercourse
  • Keep an emergency spill kit on site during the work, undertaking or activity
  • Report any spills of sewage, oil, fuel or other deleterious material, whether near or directly into a water body
  • Ensure clean-up measures are suitably applied so as not to result in further alteration of the bed and/or banks of the watercourse
  • Maintain all machinery on site in a clean condition and free of fluid leaks
  • Wash, refuel and service machinery and store fuel and other materials for the machinery in such a way as to prevent any deleterious substances from entering the water

Fisheries and Oceans Canada are 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.