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Wallace Bay National Wildlife Area, Nova Scotia – Proposed restoration of freshwater wetland segment Wallace Bay 3.

 

26 June, 2020 – The Canadian Wildlife Service must determine whether the proposed Wallace Bay National Wildlife Area, Nova Scotia –restoration of freshwater wetland segment 3 located in the Wallace Bay National Wildlife Area are likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

To help inform this determination, the Canadian Wildlife Service is inviting comments from the public respecting that determination. All comments received will be considered public [and may be posted online]. For more information, individuals should consult the Privacy Notice https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/protection on the Registry website.

Written comments must be submitted by 26 July, 2020 to:

Andrew Kennedy – Protected Areas Coordinator
17 Waterfowl Lane, Sackville NB E4L 1G6
506-364-5077
andrew.kennedy@canada.ca

The Proposed Project

Ducks Unlimited Canada is proposing to undertake a restoration of constructed wetland infrastructure located at the Wallace Bay National Wildlife Area.

The scope of this project includes mechanical breach failed / eroding dyke within segment Wallace Bay 3. The proposed work will be completed during fall /  winter  and during a period when disturbance to migratory birds and other wildlife will be minimal. All necessary measures to address potential siltation will be employed, including use of silt fences. All exposed surfaces will be covered with hay mulch at the completion of construction. The project will result in approximately 23 hectares of saltmarsh habitat restored.