News Release
Beaver Dam Mine Project — Federal Funding Allocated to Participate in the Environmental Assessment
May 3, 2016 — Ottawa — Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) has allocated $223,202 to three recipients to assist their participation in the federal environmental assessment of the proposed Beaver Dam Mine Project, located in Marinette, Nova Scotia.
Details of Allocation
| Recipients | Allocation |
|---|---|
| Eastern Shore Forest Watch Association | $12,234 |
| Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia represented by the Kwilmu'kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office | $167,640 |
| Sipekne'katik First Nation | $43,328 |
| Total | $223,202 |
Quick Facts
- This funding was made available through the Agency's Participant Funding Program. It will enable public and Indigenous group participation in upcoming steps of the environmental assessment, which include reviewing and providing comments on the Environmental Impact Statement or on the summary thereof, the draft Environmental Assessment Report, and the potential environmental assessment conditions.
- More information on this project is available on the Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry website, reference number 80111.
Associated Links
- Participant Funding Program (Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency)
- Basics of Environmental Assessment (Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency)
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