Coastal Erosion Mitigation - Public Comments Invited

[June 6, 2024] – ISC must determine whether the proposed Coastal Erosion Mitigation, located in Chemainus IR 13 is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

To help inform this determination, ISC is inviting comments from the public respecting that determination. All comments received will be considered public and may be posted online.

Written comments must be submitted by July 5, 2024 to:

Rachelle Ormond, Indigenous Services Canada

Suite 600, 1138 Melville Street
Vancouver, BC  V6E 4S3

rachelle.ormond3@sac-isc.gc.ca

Proposed Project

Stz'uminus First Nation proposes to complete coastal erosion mitigation along two shorelines on Chemainus IR 13 located in Kulleet Bay. The mitigation strategy includes beach nourishment with coarse sand and gravel and construction of headlands via rock armour. The proposed mitigations will dissipate wave energy and protect the vulnerable areas of the coastline. Green Shores certification through the Stewardship Centre for British Columbia will be applied for once the project is complete.