Natural Resources Canada has determined that the Awasis Solar Project (the Project) is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

This determination was based on a consideration of the following factors:

  • Impacts on rights of Indigenous peoples;
  • Effects on the biophysical environment resulting from project activities;
  • Comments received from the public;
  • Technically and economically feasible mitigation measures; and
  • Previously conducted environmental assessments of the Project.

Mitigation measures taken into account for this determination are:

  • Timing of vegetation clearing to reduce impact on bird nesting
  • Maximizing distance of the project to adjacent waterbodies and wetlands
  • Installing sediment and erosion controls
  • Implementing general best practices for construction activities

Natural Resources Canada is satisfied that the carrying out of the Project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects, and thus is able to provide financial assistance to the Cowessess First Nation to undertake this Project.

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