Rebuild Raptor Enclosure Structure - Wye Marsh National Wildlife Area

Friends of Wye Marsh Inc. (FOWM) is proposing to undertake building renovations and enhancements for raptor enclosures at the Wye Marsh National Wildlife Area (WMNWA). The WMNWA is located in Midland, Ontario and is federal land managed by ECCC-CWS in partnership with FOWM. The building was erected by and is managed by FOWM and is located on an existing, maintained yard within the NWA.

The purpose of the project is to improve the raptor enclosures for the captive bird species on site which are maintained for educational purposes. The current building requires extensive repairs and restructuring of enclosure sizes to better suit species-specific needs. The new building will be within the same footprint as the previous, using the existing concrete pad. Removal of the old structure and new building construction will be completed using skid steer, mini excavator, other light machinery, and hand and power tools. Existing trails and roads will be used to transport machinery and materials safely on and off site.

The proposed work will occur from October to December 2024 when disturbance to birds and other wildlife will be minimal. Minor vibration and noise disturbance may occur during this project as a result of moving and transporting building debris and construction materials. Work duration will be minimized to decrease overall disturbance and will be completed by a contractor who can comply with permits, obligations, and requirements of the area.

Exposed soil and excavated material will be re-graded, stabilized and/or re-seeded as needed using suitable native plants, soils, seed mix and seed application to benefit wildlife including species at risk. Appropriate waste disposal containers and methods will be used to reduce risk of spills and contamination. This work will require a Canada Wildlife Act permit, and the Contractor will be required to assess the site for species at risk and stop work if encountered. The Contractor will also be required to do regular inspections and maintenance of vehicles and machinery to ensure they are free of fluid leaks, invasive species, and wildlife.  

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Latest update

Octobre 15, 2024 – The authority issued its Notice of Determination and determined that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
2 Notice of Determination - October 15, 2024
1 Rebuild Raptor Enclosure Structure - Wye Marsh National Wildlife Area - September 4, 2024

Contacts

Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Wildlife Service
John Viengkone, Protected Areas Officer - Ontario
4905 Dufferin St.
Toronto, Ontario M3H 5T4
Telephone: 416-884-5148
Email: john.viengkone@ec.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Wye Marsh National Wildlife Area (Ontario)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Building and Property Development

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2024-10-16

  • Proponent

    Friends of Wye Marsh

  • Authorities

    • Environment and Climate Change Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    88868

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