Fort Road Beaver Dam 2024, Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site

A beaver dam has been constructed around three culverts on the north ditch of Fort Road in Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site (FSJNHS). The dam has caused flooding along the north side of the road for approximately 400 m, which is compromising infrastructure integrity and access to FSJNHS, since Fort Road is the only access to the site. The objective of this project is to lower the water level in the ditch to preserve the integrity of the road.
Proposed work is to remove the sections of the dam that are abutting the roadway and blocking the ditch, while leaving the section of dam that is parallel to the roadway on the far side of the ditch. This will allow water to drain from the ditch and potentially keep some water in the beaver pond to maintain habitat for local species. Two additional deceivers will be added to the dam to assist with controlling water levels in the long term. In addition, beavers have also been damaging large trees along the road that may become a hazard to public safety and utilities. To prevent further damage, these trees will be caged or removed as needed. 

Latest update

July 4, 2024 – Parks Canada intends to make a determination regarding whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, Parks Canada is inviting public comments until August 3, 2024 respecting that determination.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document Number Document Title File Date
1 New project being assessed by Parks Canada - Public comments invited from July 4 to August 3, 2024 - July 4, 2024

Contacts

Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site
0, Hwy 627
PO Box 212
Heron Bay, Ontario P0T 1R0
Email: ia-NOFU-ei@pc.gc.ca


  • Location

    • Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site (Ontario)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Other, not otherwise specified

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2024-07-04

  • Proponent

    Parks Canada

  • Authorities

    • Parks Canada Agency

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    88690
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