Notice of Determination

Victoria, BC – January 6, 2026 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada has decided that the project ‘Capilano River Hatchery Rebuild' is not likely to result in significant adverse environmental effects.
This determination was based on a consideration of the following factors:
• Impacts on rights of Indigenous peoples;
• Indigenous knowledge;
• Community knowledge;
• Comments received from the public;
• Technically and economically feasible mitigation measures

Mitigation measures taken into account for this determination are outlined within the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) which identifies appropriate mitigation strategies/best management plans to eliminate, reduce, control or offset potential adverse environmental effects and impacts associated with construction activities. These include 

• Wildlife and habitat: including migratory birds and Species at Risk
• Vegetation 
• Soils
• Fish and Fish Habitat
• Water Quality 
    o Erosion and Sediment Control Measures
    o Spill Prevention, Response and Reporting
    o Concrete Works and Best Management Practices 
• Air quality
• Noise
• Materials Storage/Handling and Waste Management
• Fueling
• Working near Water
• Heritage, Archaeological, Paleontological and Architectural (HAPA)

The Contractor and any subcontractors will review and familiarize themselves with the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) before construction begins. To mitigate potential environmental impacts, the Project team and Contractor will follow the mitigation strategies/best management practices and comply with conditions in the project specific Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP). An Environmental Monitor will be on site during construction activities to facilitate and document compliance with the relevant environmental regulatory requirements.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is satisfied that there is a low potential for the project to cause adverse environmental effects on areas of federal jurisdiction. Environmental effects that are within provincial jurisdiction would be addressed through provincial regulations.
Therefore, Fisheries and Oceans Canada may exercise any power, perform any duty or function, or provide financial assistance to enable the project to be carried out in whole or in part.