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Project Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project

  • Location (Brooks, Alberta)
  • Assessment Type: Request for designation not applicable
  • Status: Completed
  • Reference Number: 83566
  • Last Modified: 2022-09-21
  • Relevance: 826514.5
  • The Eastern Irrigation District is proposing to expand the Snake Lake Reservoir located approximately 24 kilometres northwest of Brooks, Alberta.As proposed, the Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project would increase the reservoir's water storage capacity by approximately 67.97 million cubic metres and expand the footprint of the flood area by approximately 779 hectares.The project is proposed to support the irrigation of lands that currently have no or limited reservoir support within the district.

Document Analysis Report

  • Project Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project
  • Document Category: Additional Information
  • Reference Number: 5
  • Document Date: 2022-09-21
  • Document: 145126E.pdf
  • Relevance: 138688.04
  • The expansion area will extend southeast from the eastern side of the existing Snake Lake Reservoir and expand the footprint of the flooded area by approximately 779 hectares.
  • The Snake Lake Reservoir and proposed expansion area are located in southeastern Alberta, southeast of Calgary and northeast of Lethbridge.
  • Fish species observed in Snake Lake Reservoir included lake whitefish, burbot, white sucker, northern pike, spottail shiner and Prussian carp.
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  • Relevance: 112368.03
  • Rapport d’analyse DÉCISION DE DÉSIGNER OU NON LE PROJET D’AGRANDISSEMENT DU RÉSERVOIR DU LAC SNAKE EN ALBERTA CONFORMÉMENT À LA LOI SUR L’ÉVALUATION D’IMPACT.
  • Contexte du projet Aperçu du projet Le promoteur propose d’agrandir le réservoir du lac Snake (figure 1), un réservoir existant situé près du canal East Branch, afin d’augmenter la capacité de stockage d’eau du réservoir d’environ 68 millions de mètres cubes.
  • Description de la figure : Le réservoir du lac Snake se trouve au sud de la route provinciale 1.

Document Notice of Time Limit Resuming

  • Project Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project
  • Document Category: Additional Information
  • Reference Number: 4
  • Document Date: 2022-07-14
  • Document: 144411E.html
  • Relevance: 137402.28
  • Notice of Time Limit Resuming Ottawa — July 14, 2022 — On July 11, 2022, the Eastern Irrigation District (the Proponent) addressed the information request from the Agency in relation to the Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project.
  • For further information on this designation request, please contact: Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Canada Place 9700 Jasper Avenue, Suite 1145 Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4C3 Telephone: 780-495-2037 Fax: 780-495-2876 Email: pnr-rpn@iaac-aeic.gc.ca
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  • Relevance: 105664.04
  • Avis de reprise du délai Ottawa — 14 juillet 2022 — Le 11 juillet 2022, le Eastern Irrigation District (le promoteur) a fourni à l'Agence les renseignements demandés relativement au projet d'agrandissement du réservoir du lac Snake.
  • Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements sur cette demande de désignation, veuillez communiquer avec : Projet d'agrandissement du réservoir du lac Snake Agence d'évaluation d'impact du Canada Place du Canada 9700, avenue Jasper, bureau 1145 Edmonton (Alberta) T5J 4C3 Téléphone : 780-495-2037 Télécopieur : 780-495-2876 Courriel : pnr-rpn@iaac-aeic.gc.ca

Document Request for designation of project

  • Project Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project
  • Document Category: Additional Information
  • Reference Number: 1
  • Document Date: 2022-04-12
  • Document: 143690E.pdf
  • Relevance: 137394.12
  • The Snake Lake Reservoir expansion will reduce the unsupported acres in the District by 35 per cent.
  • The Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion project, and its potential adverse effects, is entirely funded through the Alberta irrigation expansion and modernization program.
  • The Interested Parties therefore request that the Minister designate the Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion project under section 9(1) of the Impact Assessment Act.

Document Minister's Response

  • Project Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project
  • Document Category: Additional Information
  • Reference Number: 6
  • Document Date: 2022-09-21
  • Document: 145127E.html
  • Relevance: 135595.75
  • Minister's Response – Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project Physical Activities The Eastern Irrigation District is proposing to expand the Snake Lake Reservoir, located approximately 24 kilometres northwest of Brooks, Alberta.
  • As proposed, the Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project (the physical activities referred to as the project) would increase the reservoir's water storage capacity by approximately 68 million cubic metres and expand the footprint of the flood area by approximately 779 hectares.
  • The project is proposed to support the irrigation of lands that currently have no or limited reservoir support within the eastern irrigation district.
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  • Relevance: 112691.7
  • Réponse du ministre – Projet d'agrandissement du réservoir du lac Snake Activités concrètes L'Eastern Irrigation District, ou le district d'irrigation de l'Est, propose d'agrandir le réservoir du lac Snake, situé à environ 24 kilomètres au nord-ouest de Brooks, en Alberta.
  • Tel que proposé, le projet d'agrandissement du réservoir du lac Snake (les activités concrètes ci-après dénommées « le projet ») augmenterait la capacité de stockage d'eau du réservoir d'environ 68 millions de mètres cubes et étendrait l'empreinte de la zone inondable d'environ 779 hectares.
  • Le projet est proposé pour soutenir l'irrigation des terres qui n'ont actuellement aucun soutien ou un soutien limité du réservoir dans le district d'irrigation de l'Est.

Document Notice of Time Limit Suspension with Reasons

  • Project Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project
  • Document Category: Additional Information
  • Reference Number: 3
  • Document Date: 2022-05-06
  • Document: 143734E.html
  • Relevance: 134111.93
  • Notice of Time Limit Suspension with Reasons Ottawa — May 6, 2022 — On May 2, 2022, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) suspended the 90-day time within which the Minister must respond, with reasons, to the initial request for designation of the Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project, proposed by the Eastern Irrigation District (the Proponent).
  • For further information on this designation request, please contact: Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Canada Place 9700 Jasper Avenue, Suite 1145 Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4C3 Telephone: 780-495-2037 Fax: 780-495-2876 Email: pnr-rpn@iaac-aeic.gc.ca
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  • Relevance: 103518.98
  • Avis de suspension du délai avec motifs Ottawa — Le 6 mai 2022 — Le 2 mai 2022, l'Agence d'évaluation d'impact du Canada (l'Agence) a suspendu le délai de 90 jours dans lequel le ministre doit répondre, avec motifs à l'appui, à la demande initiale de désignation du projet d'agrandissement du réservoir du lac Snake, proposé par le Eastern Irrigation District (le promoteur).
  • Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements sur cette demande de désignation, veuillez communiquer avec: Projet d'agrandissement du réservoir du lac Snake Agence d'évaluation d'impact du Canada Place du Canada 9700, avenue Jasper, bureau 1145 Edmonton (Alberta) T5J 4C3 Téléphone : 780-495-2037 Télécopieur : 780-495-2876 Courriel : pnr-rpn@iaac-aeic.gc.ca

Document Request for time limit suspension

  • Project Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project
  • Document Category: Additional Information
  • Reference Number: 2
  • Document Date: 2022-05-02
  • Document: 143733E.pdf
  • Relevance: 130087.5
  • Steven Guilbeault Minister of Environment and Climate Change 800 Boulevard de Maisonneuve East Suite 604 Montreal, QC H2L 4L8 mi nister-minister©ec.gc.ca steven.guilbeault@parLgc.ca Re: Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion (Reference number: 83566) Dear Minister Guilbeault, On April 21, 2022, the Eastern Irrigation District (“EID”) was advised by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (“Agency”) that a request was submitted to designate the proposed Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project (“Project”) under subsection 9(1) of the Impact Assessment Act (‘Act”).
  • The Agency has requested a significant amount of information and the EID wants to be sure that our response contains the appropriate level of detail to permit you to make your decision whether to designate the Project under section 9 of the Act.

Comment From Natural Resources Canada re: Comments on the Designation Request

  • Comment Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Natural Resources Canada
  • Reference Number: 17
  • Submitted: 2022-07-12 - 4:41 PM
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: N/A
  • Relevance: 90246.73
  • Please see the attached submission
  • Attachment Included
  • Relevance: 195.35
  • .: 83566 Andy Clarke Environmental Assessment Officer, Prairie and Northern Region Impact Assessment Agency of Canada andrew.clarke@iaac-aeic.gc.ca c/o pnr-rpn@iaac-aeic.gc.ca Subject: Natural Resources Canada’s Submission in Response to the Designation Request for the Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project On April 22nd, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) requested that Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) provide information in response to the Designation Request for the Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion (the Project) located northwest of Brooks, Alberta.
  • Thank you, Walker Smith Environmental Assessment Officer Office of the Chief Scientist cc: Laurence Davidson – Team Lead, Impact Assessment mailto:andrew.clarke@iaac-aeic.gc.ca mailto:pnr-rpn@iaac-aeic.gc.ca mailto:walker.smith@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca Page 2 of 4 ATTACHMENT Federal Authority Advice Record: Designation Request under IAA Response due by July 21, 2022 Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project Department/Agency Natural Resources Canada Lead Contact Walker Smith, Environmental Assessment Officer Full Address 588 Booth Street, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0E4 Email walker.smith@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca Telephone 613-447-2892 Alternate Departmental Contact Laurence Davidson (laurence.davidson@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca) 1.
  • Endangered species at risk that may be affected includes Burrowing Owl, Greater Short -horned Lizard, and Lake Sturgeon (Endangered status under COSEWIC).

Comment From Alberta Environment and Parks re: Comments on the Designation Request

  • Comment Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Alberta Environment and Parks
  • Reference Number: 19
  • Submitted: 2022-07-22 - 4:48 PM
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: N/A
  • Relevance: 87072.41
  • Please see the attached submission
  • Attachment Included
  • Relevance: 152.08
  • Classification: Protected A ATTACHMENT: April 21, 2022 Provincial Advice Record: Designation Request under IAA Response requested by July 21, 2022 Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project Ministry Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) Lead Contact Lori Havanka, Approvals Program Manager Full Address 9915 – 108 Street Petroleum Plaza Building, South Tow er Edmonton, AB T5K 2G8 Email Lori.Havanka@gov.ab.ca Telephone 780-644-4983 Alternate Ministry Contact Meghan Jurijew , Environmental Assessment Coordinator; meghan.jurijew @gov.ab.ca Please fill out the form in relation to the proposed Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project. 1.
  • • The inf ormation requirements for a s pecif ic project are identif ied in the Terms of Reference.
  • o This s pec if ic project w ill be referred to the Natural Res ources Cons ervation Board (NRCB) .

Comment From Environment and Climate Change Canada re: Comments on the Designation Request

  • Comment Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Environment and Climate Change Canada
  • Reference Number: 8
  • Submitted: 2022-05-12 - 3:47 PM
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: N/A
  • Relevance: 86736.98
  • Please see the attached submission
  • Attachment Included
  • Relevance: 196.93
  • Environmental Protection Operations Directorate Prairie & Northern Region 9250 49 Street Edmonton, AB T6B1K5 May 12, 2022 via email to: pnr-rpn iaac-aeic.qc.ca Andrew Clarke Impact Assessment Agency of Canada 1145-9700 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J 4C3 Dear Andrew Clarke, ECCC File: 4194-10-3/6336 IAAC Registry: 83566 RE: 83566- Designation Request for the Proposed Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project under the Impact Assessment Act ECCC has reviewed the information provided for the above-noted project (the Project) as requested by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada's (the Agency) April 22, 2022 letter.
  • Sincerely, Margaret Fairbairn A/ Regional Director Prairie and Northern Region 1141 Environment and Environnement et Climate Change Canada Changement climatique Canada Canada Cc: Gillian Brown, AiHead EA South, Environmental Assessment-Prairie and Northern Region Gayle Hatchard, Senior Environmental Assessment Officer, Prairie and Northern Region Attachment: ECCC's Federal Authority Advice Record — Snake Lake Reservoir ATTACHMENT Federal Authority Advice Record: Designation Request under IAA Response due to Agency by May 12, 2022 Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion and Modernization Project Department/Agency Environment and Climate Change Canada Lead Contact Heather Konopski, Environmental Assessment Officer, Prairie and Northern Region, Environmental Protection Branch Full Address Environmental Protection Operations Directorate Prairie & Northern Region 150-123 Main Street Winnipeg, MB, R3C 4W2 Email Heather.konopski@ec.gc.ca
  • For example, the existing Snake Lake Reservoir is predominantly open water devoid of emergent vegetation cover.

Comment From Alberta Environment and Parks re: Comments on the project

  • Comment Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Alberta Environment and Parks
  • Reference Number: 13
  • Submitted: 2022-05-18 - 12:22 PM
  • Updated: 2022-10-07 4:30 PM
  • Rationale: Comment updated for administrative purposes
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: N/A
  • Relevance: 84770.68
  • Please see the attached submissions 
  • Attachment Included
  • Relevance: 211.02
  • Project Summary Table Proponent name: Eastern Irrigation District (EID) Date: April 29, 2022 Project name: Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project Company contact name and information: Eastern Irrigation District 550 Industrial Road West P.O.
  • Nearest waterbody: Existing Snake Lake Reservoir is located approximately 30 m west of the proposed project expansion area.
  • The proposed project would include expansion within Sections 29, 30, 31, and 32 of township 19, range 16, west of the fourth meridian (refer to Figure 1: Regional Location for the Proposed Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion).
  • Attachment Included
  • Relevance: 164.07
  • Gagley: Further to your e-mail of April 29, 2022, I wish to advise you that the proposed Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project is a mandatory activity pursuant to Schedule 1(c) and 1(e) of the Environmental Assessment (Mandatory and Exempted Activities) Regulation.
  • Eastern Irrigation District is required, pursuant to Section 44(1)(a) of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA), to prepare and submit an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for this project.
  • At this time I would recommend you contact the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) (pnr-rpn@iaac-aeic.gc.ca) to discuss the potential submission of a federal project description and any federal environmental assessment requirements under the Impact Assessment Act.

Comment From Siksika Nation re: Comments on the Designation Request

  • Comment Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Siksika Nation
  • Reference Number: 11
  • Submitted: 2022-07-22 - 1:13 AM
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: N/A
  • Relevance: 84452.37
  • Please see the attached submission
  • Attachment Included
  • Relevance: 213.49
  • SNAKE LAKE RESERVOIR EXPANSION PROJECT 3.1 Project Detail Project Name: Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project Project Proponent: Eastern Irrigation District Proponent Contact Information: 550 Industrial Road West, Brooks, AB T1R 1B2 403-362-1400 eid@eid.ca 3.2 Project Description The expansion of the existing Snake Lake Reservoir is a major project that forms part of Alberta’s nearly one billion dollar plan to revamp Alberta’s irrigation infrastructure.
  • This Project will expand the existing Snake Lake Reservoir.
  • The remaining 90,000 acres will be unsupported by a reservoir, but will receive indirect support from the Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion.

Comment From Blood Tribe/Kainai Nation re: Comments on the Designation Request

  • Comment Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Blood Tribe/Kainai Nation
  • Reference Number: 12
  • Submitted: 2022-07-22 - 1:14 AM
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: N/A
  • Relevance: 84326.36
  • Please see the attached submission
  • Attachment Included
  • Relevance: 209.79
  • Site 210A Vancouver, BC V6W 3M2 Dear Honourable Minister Guilbeault and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada: Re: Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project We are legal counsel to Blood Tribe/Kainai (“Kainai”) with regard to the Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion project (the “Project”).
  • SNAKE LAKE RESERVOIR EXPANSION PROJECT 1.1 PROJECT DETAIL Project Name: Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project Project Proponent: Eastern Irrigation District Proponent Contact Information: 550 Industrial Road West, Brooks, AB T1R 1B2 403-362-1400 eid@eid.ca 1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The expansion of the existing Snake Lake Reservoir is a major project that forms part of Alberta’s nearly one billion dollar plan to revamp Alberta’s irrigation infrastructure.
  • This Project will expand the existing Snake Lake Reservoir.

Comment From Indigenous Services Canada re: Comments on the Designation Request

  • Comment Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Indigenous Services Canada
  • Reference Number: 14
  • Submitted: 2022-05-19 - 3:11 PM
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: N/A
  • Relevance: 83579.91
  • Please see the attached submission
  • Attachment Included
  • Relevance: 161.71
  • GCDOCS # 102845869 ATTACHMENT Federal Authority Advice Record: Designation Request under IAA Response due by May 12, 2022 Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project Department/Agency Indigenous Services Canada Lead Contact Anik Guertin Full Address 10 Rue Wellington, Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0H4 Email anik.guertin@sac-isc.gc.ca Telephone 613-297-3730 Alternate Departmental Contact Elizabeth Blanchette: elizabeth.blanchette@sac-isc.gc.ca Theresa Marion: theresa.marion@sac-isc.gc.ca Debra Nkusi: debra.nkusi@sac-isc.gc.ca 1.
  • The Eastern Irrigation District is proposing to expand the Snake Lake Reservoir, located approximately 30 kilometres northwest of Brooks, Alberta.
  • It would also support the irrigation of lands that currently have no or limited reservoir support within the district.

Comment From Eastern Irrigation District re: Comments on the Designation Request

  • Comment Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Eastern Irrigation District
  • Reference Number: 16
  • Submitted: 2022-07-11 - 7:49 PM
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: N/A
  • Relevance: 83553.33
  • Please see the attached submission
  • Attachment Included
  • Relevance: 219.48
  • Clarke:     Re: Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project ‐ Response to Letter Requesting IAA Designation     The  Eastern  Irrigation  District  (EID)  is  the  proponent  of  the  Snake  Lake  Reservoir  Expansion  Project, located in southeastern Alberta (Project). 
  • Existing Snake Lake Reservoir   The EID is proposing an expansion of the existing Snake Lake Reservoir. 
  • In 2018 the EID contacted Torxen regarding a potential Snake Lake Reservoir  Expansion  Project. 

Comment From Fisheries and Oceans Canada re: Comments on the Designation Request

  • Comment Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Reference Number: 18
  • Submitted: 2022-07-22 - 3:44 PM
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: N/A
  • Relevance: 82241.52
  • Please see the attached submission
  • Attachment Included
  • Relevance: 158.48
  • ATTACHMENT Federal Authority Advice Record: Designation Request under IAA Response due by July 21, 2022 Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project Department/Agency Fisheries and Oceans Canada Lead Contact Rick Kiriluk, A/Team Leader, Triage and Planning Full Address 867 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON L7S 1A1 Email rick.kiriluk@dfo-mpo.gc.ca Telephone 289-230-1327 Alternate Departmental Contact Deborah Silver, deborah.silver@dfo-mpo.gc.ca, 365-323-0247 Amanda Conway, amanda.conway@dfo-mpo.gc.ca, 289-556-8651 1.
  • DFO has reviewed the project information available at this time.
  • Endangered species at risk that may be affected includes Burrowing Owl, Greater Short -horned Lizard, and Lake Sturgeon (Endangered status under COSEWIC).

Comment From Women and Gender Equality Canada re: Comments on the Designation Request

  • Comment Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Women and Gender Equality Canada
  • Reference Number: 10
  • Submitted: 2022-05-13 - 3:47 PM
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: N/A
  • Relevance: 82237.87
  • Please see the attached submission
  • Attachment Included
  • Relevance: 193.1
  • Approximately 50000 of these acres are downstream of the Snake Lake Reservoir.
  • The Snake Lake Reservoir expansion will reduce the unsupported acres in the District by 35 per cent.
  • This broader program consists of the modernization of 85 components of irrigation infrastructure and the construction or expansion of four off- stream reservoirs, including the Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion project.

Comment From Health Canada re: Comments on the Designation Request

  • Comment Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Health Canada
  • Reference Number: 7
  • Submitted: 2022-05-12 - 9:02 AM
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: N/A
  • Relevance: 82074.96
  • Please see the attached submission
  • Attachment Included
  • Relevance: 182.85
  • ATTACHMENT Federal Authority Advice Record: Designation Request under IAA Response due by May 12, 2022 Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project Department/Agency Health Canada Lead Contact Brenda Woo Full Address 9700 Jasper Ave, 9th Floor Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4G3 Email ia-ea@hc-sc.gc.ca Telephone 780-288-3541 Alternate Departmental Contact Graham Irvine (graham.irvine@hc-sc.gc.ca) 1.
  • Health Canada reviewed the following documents and webpages: Enclosure1_Request for Designation_Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project Request for Designation of Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project under IAA – Letter to Federal Authorities Alberta Water Portal – Eastern Irrigation District: Projects overview webpage There are few details in the available documents related to the areas of expertise of Health Canada (HC).
  • Cumulative Effects Health Canada received two other requests for advice on designation requests for water reservoirs: the Deadhorse Coulee Reservoir Project and the Chin Reservoir Expansion and Modernization Project .

Comment From Canada Infrastructure Bank re: Comments on the Designation Request

  • Comment Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Canada Infrastructure Bank
  • Reference Number: 9
  • Submitted: 2022-05-12 - 5:48 PM
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: N/A
  • Relevance: 81653.65
  • Please see the attached submissions
  • Attachment Included
  • Relevance: 186.71
  • Canada Infrastructure Bank | Banque de l’infrastructure du Canada Page 1 of 3 Re: IAAC Request for Input, Designation Request for Chin Reservoir Expansion and Modernization Project; Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project and Deadhorse Coulee Reservoir Project.
  • The proposed Chin Reservoir Expansion and Modernization Project, Snake Lake Reservoir Project and Deadhorse Coulee Reservoir Project are each included within the scope of the Reservoir Works.
  • At this time, the project development (including engineering design) for the proposed Phase 2 Reservoir Works is ongoing.
  • Attachment Included
  • Relevance: 161.09
  • ATTACHMENT Federal Authority Advice Record: Designation Request under IAA Response due by May 12, 2022 Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project Department/Agency Canada Infrastructure Bank Lead Contact Jodie Parmar Full Address 150 King Street West, Suite 2309, P.O.
  • Endangered species at risk that may be affected includes Burrowing Owl, Greater Short-horned Lizard, and Lake Sturgeon (Endangered status under COSEWIC).
  • The proposed Phase 2 Reservoir Works lie within the Treaty 7 territory that covers most of Southern Alberta.

Comment From the Department of National Defence - Canadian Forces Base Suffield re: Comments on the Designation Request

  • Comment Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Department of National Defence
  • Reference Number: 21
  • Submitted: 2022-04-28 - 9:33 AM
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: N/A
  • Relevance: 81207.79
  • Please see the attached submissions
  • Attachment Included
  • Relevance: 200.07
  • Archived: Friday, October 7, 2022 4:41:22 PM From: PNR / RPN (IAAC/AEIC) PNR / RPN (IAAC/AEIC) Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 11:51:04 AM To: PNR / RPN (IAAC/AEIC) PNR / RPN (IAAC/AEIC) Subject: FW: Request 2 of 3: IAAC Request for input, designation request for Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project.
  • Due by May 12, 2022 Response requested: No Sensitivity: Normal Attachments: Enclosure 2_FAAR Form - Snake Lake Reservoir Project(002).docx ; From: DANNY.LAGANIERE@forces.gc.ca Sent: April 28, 2022 9:33 AM To: PNR / RPN (IAAC/AEIC) Cc: JAN.BRISBIN@forces.gc.ca; STEPHEN.BURKE4@forces.gc.ca; GARRY.KANE@forces.gc.ca; TALON.DESJARDINS@forces.gc.ca Subject: RE: Request 2 of 3: IAAC Request for input, designation request for Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project.
  • I provided the Enclosure 2 FAAR Form Snake Lake Reservoir Project for the following potential information.
  • Attachment Included
  • Relevance: 155.51
  • ATTACHMENT Federal Authority Advice Record: Designation Request under IAA Response due by May 12, 2022 Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project Department/Agency Department of National Defence – Canadian Forces Base Suffield Lead Contact Danny Laganiere, Base Environmental Officer Full Address PO Box 6000 Stn Main, Medicine Hat, Ab, T1A 8K8 Email Danny.laganiere@forces.gc.ca Telephone 403-580-7530 Alternate Departmental Contact N/A 1.
  • Has your department or agency considered whether it has an interest in the Project; exercised a power or performed a duty or function under any Act of Parliament in relation to the Project; or taken any course of action (including provision of financial assistance) that would allow the Project to proceed in whole or in part?
  • Endangered species at risk that may be affected includes Burrowing Owl, Greater Short -horned Lizard, and Lake Sturgeon (Endangered status under COSEWIC).

Comment From Transport Canada re: Comments on the Designation Request

  • Comment Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Transport Canada
  • Reference Number: 15
  • Submitted: 2022-06-06 - 4:48 PM
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: N/A
  • Relevance: 80805.74
  • Please see the attached submission
  • Attachment Included
  • Relevance: 161.52
  • UNCLASSIFIED / NON CLASSIFIÉ ATTACHMENT Federal Authority Advice Record: Designation Request under IAA Response due by May 12, 2022 No deadline as of June 6 Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project Department/Agency Transport Canada Lead Contact Holly Poklitar Full Address Winnipeg Email holly.poklitar@tc.gc.ca Telephone (204) 688-3872 Alternate Departmental Contact adam.downing@tc.gc.ca 1.
  • Endangered species at risk that may be affected includes Burrowing Owl, Greater Short-horned Lizard, and Lake Sturgeon (Endangered status under COSEWIC).
  • The project site is located in Treaty 7 territory.

Comment From the Department of National Defence - 3rd Canadian Division Support Base Detachment Southern AB re: Comments on the Designation Request

  • Comment Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Department of National Defence
  • Reference Number: 20
  • Submitted: 2022-05-09 - 11:39 AM
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: N/A
  • Relevance: 79938.92
  • Please see the attached submissions
  • Attachment Included
  • Relevance: 158.22
  • ATTACHMENT Federal Authority Advice Record: Designation Request under IAA Response due by May 12, 2022 Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project Department/Agency Department of National Defence – 3rd Canadian Division Support Base Detachment Southern AB Lead Contact Garry Kane, Base Environmental Officer Full Address Den Waters Bldg, 4225 Crowchild Trail SW, Calgary AB T3E1T8 Email Garry.Kane@forces.gc.ca Telephone 403-589-2733 Alternate Departmental Contact N/A 1.
  • Has your department or agency considered whether it has an interest in the Project; exercised a power or performed a duty or function under any Act of Parliament in relation to the Project; or taken any course of action (including provision of financial assistance) that would allow the Project to proceed in whole or in part?
  • Endangered species at risk that may be affected includes Burrowing Owl, Greater Short-horned Lizard, and Lake Sturgeon (Endangered status under COSEWIC).

Document Request for designation of project

  • Project Chin Reservoir Expansion and Modernization Project
  • Document Category: Additional Information
  • Reference Number: 1
  • Document Date: 2022-04-12
  • Document: 143687E.pdf
  • Relevance: 44394.56
  • However, the Project is the largest expansion of the Chin Reservoir since its original construction in 1911 and results in an expanded reservoir with a footprint of 2,610 hectares. 2.
  • The Chin Reservoir Expansion and Modernization Project, and its potential adverse effects, is entirely funded through the Alberta irrigation expansion and modernization program.
  • Occurrences have been documented within the Eastern Irrigation District including in the vicinity of Snake Lake Reservoir.

Document Request for designation of project

  • Project Deadhorse Coulee Reservoir Project
  • Document Category: Additional Information
  • Reference Number: 1
  • Document Date: 2022-04-12
  • Document: 143688E.pdf
  • Relevance: 32027.83
  • The 12 of 32 Deadhorse Coulee Reservoir Project, and its potential adverse effects, is entirely funded through the Alberta irrigation expansion and modernization program.
  • In particular, expansion of the Chin reservoir as part of the proposed activities in the St.
  • Occurrences have been documented within the Eastern Irrigation District including in the vicinity of Snake Lake Reservoir.

Document Draft environmental assessment report

  • Project Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels Project
  • Document Category: For Public Participation
  • Reference Number: 244
  • Document Date: 2024-04-08
  • Document: 157387E.html
  • Relevance: 28414.96
  • Stage 2 considered Option WP for Reach 3 and evaluated options for the location and conceptual design of Reach 2 and the potential expansion of Reach 1 into Big Buffalo Lake.
  • Prior to construction, conduct archaeological assessments at the following locations: LSMOC electrical distribution line, Snake Island and the Lake St.
  • Bloodvein First Nation noted that the Lake Winnipegosis Reservoir could contribute to the cumulative effects from past and present operations of Manitoba's flood infrastructure.
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  • Relevance: 28036.54
  • Stage 2 considered Option WP for Reach 3 and evaluated options for the location and conceptual design of Reach 2 and the potential expansion of Reach 1 into Big Buffalo Lake.
  • ⚫ Prior to construction, conduct archaeological assessments at the following locations: LSMOC electrical distribution line, Snake Island and the Lake St.
  • Bloodvein First Nation noted that the Lake Winnipegosis Reservoir could contribute to the cumulative effects from past and present operations of Manitoba’s flood infrastructure.

Document Environmental Assessment Report

  • Project Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels Project
  • Document Category: Additional Information
  • Reference Number: 287
  • Document Date: 2024-06-05
  • Document: 162027E.html
  • Relevance: 28089.85
  • Stage 2 considered Option WP for Reach 3 and evaluated options for the location and conceptual design of Reach 2 and the potential expansion of Reach 1 into Big Buffalo Lake.
  • Prior to construction, conduct archaeological assessments at the following locations: LSMOC electrical distribution line, Snake Island and the Lake St.
  • Potential condition 8.4 requires the Proponent to have a qualified individual conduct an archaeological assessment at Snake Island, Lake St.
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  • Relevance: 27913.91
  • MARTIN OUTLET CHANNELS PROJECT 83 Martin may experience similar shifts in vegetative species composition including cattail expansion and reduction in native grasses.
  • ⚫ Prior to construction, conduct archaeological assessments at the following locations: LSMOC electrical distribution line, Snake Island and the Lake St.
  • Potential condition 8.4 requires the Proponent to have a qualified individual conduct an archaeological assessment at Snake Island, Lake St.

Document Water Security Agency Technical Proposal

  • Project Crooked Lake Outlet Structure Replacement
  • Document Category: Additional Information
  • Reference Number: 2
  • Document Date: 2023-12-05
  • Document: 154707E.pdf
  • Relevance: 23343.29
  • The reservoir, Crooked Lake, has a live storage volume of approximately 23,000 dam3 between its high summer operating water level of El. 451.71 m and the existing structure sill elevation of El. 450.07 m.
  • A red-sided garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) was also observed at the edge of this wetland.
  • However, the expansion of the fur trade required the development of an infrastructure to support the traders.
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  • Relevance: 19473.01
  • The reservoir, Crooked Lake, has a live storage volume of approximately 23,000 dam3 between its high summer operating water level of El. 451.71 m and the existing structure sill elevation of El. 450.07 m.
  • A red-sided garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) was also observed at the edge of this wetland.
  • However, the expansion of the fur trade required the development of an infrastructure to support the traders.

Document Summary of the Environmental Impact Statement

  • Project Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir Project
  • Document Category: For Public Participation
  • Reference Number: 20
  • Document Date: 2018-03-28
  • Document: 122347E.pdf
  • Relevance: 19333.88
  • Glenmore Reservoir Elbow River Bow River ALBERTA STONEY 142B TSUU T'INA NATION 145 STONEY 142, 143, 144 567 566 22 1A 782 22x 783 549 2 22X 762 560 564 7 773 546 766 772 40 563 8 Death Valley Creek Pin eC reek Spr ing Creek Thr eep oint C ree k Quirk Creek WestNoseCreek Bigspring Cre ek Grand ValleyCre ek Vol can oCreek Ranche Creek ParksCreek Big hill Creek Writing Creek Fisher Creek P riddis Cr eek Lott Creek ElbowRiver Bryant Creek SpencerC reek Canyon Creek Whiskey Creek She ep Riv er Howa rdC reek Ranger Creek P otholeCreek Beaverdam Creek Bow R iver Nose Creek Horse CreekBeaupréCreek WareCreek Fi sh C reek Redwood Meadows Elbow Falls A L B E R T AA L B E R T A 1 Cochrane Priddis De Winton Black Diamond Turner Valley Bragg Creek Springbank City Of Airdrie City Of Calgary Glenbow Lake Lochend Lake Cochrane Lake Nose Creek Lloyd Lake Westover Lake Bow River Ghost Lake McDonald Lake Red Deer River Figure
  • reek Spr ing Creek Thr eep oint C ree k Quirk Creek WestNoseCreek Bigspring Cre ek Grand ValleyCre ek Vol can oCreek Ranche Creek ParksCreek Big hill Creek Writing Creek Fisher Creek P riddis Cr eek Lott Creek ElbowRiver Bryant Creek SpencerC reek Canyon Creek Whiskey Creek She ep Riv er Howa rdC reek Ranger Creek P otholeCreek Beaverdam Creek Bow R iver Nose Creek Horse CreekBeaupréCreek WareCreek Fish C reek Redwood Meadows Elbow Falls A L B E R T AA L B E R T A 1 Bragg Creek Springbank Cochrane Priddis De Winton Black Diamond Turner Valley City Of Airdrie City Of Calgary Glenbow Lake Lochend Lake Cochrane Lake Nose Creek Lloyd Lake Westover Lake Bow River Ghost Lake McDonald Lake Red Deer River Figure 6-2 NAD 1983 3TM 114 ALBERTA TRANSPORTATION SPRINGBANK OFF-STREAM RESERVOIR PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT 0 10 20 30 40 kilometres Assessment Areas (Part 2) Local Assessment Area Acoustic Air Hydrogeology Traditional
  • During the design flood and 1:100 year flood, waterbirds might perceive the flooded off-stream reservoir as a lake and use it for feeding or resting.

Document Project Description of a Designated Project

  • Project Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir Project
  • Document Category: Additional Information
  • Reference Number: 4
  • Document Date: 2016-04-18
  • Document: 114316E.pdf
  • Relevance: 11775.9
  • No sensitive snake ranges and no snake hibernacula (winter hibernation dens) or maternity dens, were identified in the Project Area through the FWMIS database search, though suitable habitat for hibernacula might exist along the Elbow River.
  • The Elbow River flows eastward from Elbow Lake in the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies to the City of Calgary, where it flows into the Glenmore Reservoir and then merges with the Bow River.
  • It is anticipated that some areas of ranchland may have established areas of native prairie where soil has not been disturbed by cultivation or invasive pasture grassland expansion.

Document Summary of a Project Description of a Designated Project

  • Project Tio Mine Expansion Project
  • Document Category: For Public Participation
  • Reference Number: 1
  • Document Date: 2014-07-11
  • Document: 99555E.pdf
  • Relevance: 9495.97
  • Following completion of the AAS, the selected project for the waste rock and water management at the Tio mine provides for the use of the land-based space available to the west of the pit, including the creation of a reservoir with the construction of three dams to contain Lake Mo (which contains no fish), where the waste rock will be stockpiled.
  • Waste Rock and Water Management at the Tio Mine Summary of the Project Description No. ref. : 111-20171-00_AP_resum_Fig2_140627_ANG.mxd June 2014 Reservoir under waste rock pile (phase II, 192 m elevation) Retention basin Hauling road Service road Project component Water treatment plant (WTP) Retention infrastructure West waste rock pile option WSP Rio Tinto Fer et Titane 111-20171-00 June 2014 11 The project involves the construction of a WTP which will receive the water pumped from the West reservoir and will allow the binding of certain metals, including nickel and copper.
  • The waters of this lake flow into Lake Allard, via Lake Jean.

Archive Comprehensive Study Report (Archived)

  • Location Project Local Access Road - Highway 58, Fox Lake and Garden River (Archived)
  • Document Category: Additional Information
  • Reference Number: 994EB400-1
  • Document Date: 2008-04-28
  • Document: csr_e.pdf
  • Relevance: 9068.16
  • The Fox Lake segment of the project also requires the crossing of a number of watercourses.Reptiles ü ü 1-9 ü Excluded as a VEC – no known overwintering (red sided garter snake) habitat in vicinity of road corridor.Flow from the upper headwaters feed into the downstream Willinton Reservoir formed by the W.A.C.

Document Detailed Project Description of a Designated Project

  • Project Aspen Power Station Project
  • Document Category: Additional Information
  • Reference Number: 23
  • Document Date: 2023-09-01
  • Document: 153093E.pdf
  • Relevance: 8822.94
  • _̂ H IG H W AY 1 2 H IG H W AY 3 16 H IG H W AY 2 19 HIGHWAY 5 H IG H W AY 2 H IG H W AY 11 HIGHWAY 16 HIG HWAY 41 HIGHWAY 15 Muskiki Lake Boucher Lake Waldsea Lake Deadmoose Lake Houghton Lake Vier Lake Wakaw Lake Patience Lake Buffer Lake South Saskatchewan River Boulder Lake Little Manitou Lake Brightwater Lake Blackstrap Reservoir Zelma Reservoir Buffalo Lake Humboldt Lake Lenore Lake Middle Lake Basin Lake THODE HANLEY KENASTON ALLAN PRUD'HOMME ALVENA CUDWORTH MEACHAM VISCOUNT PLUNKETT NOKOMIS DRAKE LANIGAN ANNAHEIM LAKE LENORE BRADWELL ST.
  • These connected water bodies include Broderick Reservoir, Brightwater Reservoir, Blackstrap Reservoir, Bradwell Reservoir, Zelma Reservoir, and Dellwood Reservoir which are supplied with water via Lake Diefenbaker and via surface water runoff.
  • Several waterbodies exist within the LAA, including multiple wetlands, the Dellwood Reservoir, Little Manitou Lake, and Boulder Lake.

Document Initial Project Description of a Designated Project

  • Project Horsefly Regional Emergency Spillway Project
  • Document Category: Additional Information
  • Reference Number: 1
  • Document Date: 2021-11-05
  • Document: 141793E.pdf
  • Relevance: 7711.55
  • The Project is divided into three phases (Figure 1.2): Phase 1, from Taber Lake to the Oldman River; Phase 2, from Horsefly Reservoir to Taber Lake; and Phase 3, from the SMRID Main Canal to Horsefly Reservoir.
  • The Project is divided into three phases: Phase 1, from Taber Lake to the Oldman River; Phase 2, from Horsefly Reservoir to Taber Lake; and Phase 3, from the SMRID Main Canal to Horsefly Reservoir.
  • The expansion of existing wetlands on Horsefly Reservoir and Taber Lake may provide additional habitat for waterfowl.

Document Detailed Project Description of a Designated Project (Updated March 29, 2022)

  • Project Horsefly Regional Emergency Spillway Project
  • Document Category: Additional Information
  • Reference Number: 21
  • Document Date: 2022-02-15
  • Document: 142733E.pdf
  • Relevance: 7118.27
  • The Project is divided into three phases: Phase 1, from Taber Lake to the Oldman River; Phase 2, from Horsefly Reservoir to Taber Lake; and Phase 3, from the SMRID Main Canal to Horsefly Reservoir.
  • The expansion of wetland habitat at Taber Lake (Phase 2) and at the Horsefly Reservoir (Phase 3) will increase the availability of habitat for wetland associated species.
  • The Project is expected to have a positive, yet small effect on carbon sink capacity from the wetland construction at Taber Lake and wetland expansion at the Horsefly Reservoir.

Document From Coal Valley Resources Inc. to Alberta Environment & Sustainable Resource Development and Energy Resources Conservation Board re: Supplemental Information Request Responses (includes responses to Federal Authorities Information Requests), Part 5 of 7

  • Project Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project
  • Document Category: Additional Information
  • Reference Number: 13
  • Document Date: 2012-12-07
  • Document: 100352E.pdf
  • Relevance: 6587.31
  • According to Piikáni and K’tunaxa oral tradition they acquired horses from the “Snake” people (probably Crow) who also gave them smallpox.
  • n.d. 1972 Archaeological Investigations in the Bighorn Reservoir.
  • Genesee Coal Mine Expansion, Final Report, Permit 2003-307.

Document Initial Project Description of a Designated Project

  • Project Marshdale Natural Gas Power Generation Facility Project
  • Document Category: For Public Participation
  • Reference Number: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-12-15
  • Document: 164292E.pdf
  • Relevance: 6357.44
  • There is also the MacLellans Mountain Quarry Expansion Project, which is a 32.5 ha quarry expansion project in McLellans Brook that received EA approval in 2019 (NSECC, 2019a).
  • MacLellans mountain quarry expansion project.
  • Williamsdale Quarry Expansion Project, NS, Environmental Assessment rare plants.

Document Initial Project Description of a Designated Project

  • Project Salt Springs Natural Gas Power Generation Facility Project
  • Document Category: For Public Participation
  • Reference Number: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-12-15
  • Document: 164299E.pdf
  • Relevance: 6095.83
  • Six Mile Brook Pit Expansion and Reclamation of Historic Workings Project.
  • Williamsdale Quarry Expansion Project, NS, Environmental Assessment rare plants.
  • Tasiast Expansion Project, Kinross Gold Corporation – Mauritania, Mechanical Engineer.

Document Summary of the Detailed Project Description of a Designated Project

  • Project Alexandra Bridge Replacement Project
  • Document Category: Additional Information
  • Reference Number: 50
  • Document Date: 2023-01-26
  • Document: 146530E.pdf
  • Relevance: 5261.47
  • Kebaowek First Nation Kebaowek is located 10 km west of Témiscamingue, on Lake Kipawa, 295 km from the Project.
  • The Algonquins of Barrière Lake Barrière Lake is located 134 kilometres north of Maniwaki, on the shores of the Cabonga reservoir and is 217 km from the Project.
  • Wolf Lake First Nation The 244 members of the Wolf Lake First Nation live in the community of Hunter’s Point, near Témiscamingue, 296 km from the Project.

Document Summary of an Initial Project Description of a Designated Project

  • Project Alexandra Bridge Replacement Project
  • Document Category: For Public Participation
  • Reference Number: 2
  • Document Date: 2022-03-24
  • Document: 143288E.pdf
  • Relevance: 4855.96
  • Kebaowek First Nation Kebaowek is located 10 km west of Témiscamingue, on Lake Kipawa, 295 km from the Project.
  • Wolf Lake First Nation The 244 members of the Wolf Lake First Nation live in the community of Hunter’s Point, near Témiscamingue, 296 km from the Project.
  • The Algonquins of Barriere Lake Barriere Lake is located 134 kilometres north of Maniwaki, on the shores of the Cabonga reservoir and is 217 km from the Project.

Document Summary of an Initial Project Description of a Designated Project

  • Project Horsefly Regional Emergency Spillway Project
  • Document Category: Additional Information
  • Reference Number: 3
  • Document Date: 2021-11-05
  • Document: 141797E.pdf
  • Relevance: 4713.32
  • The Project is divided into three phases (Figure 1.2): Phase 1, from Taber Lake to the Oldman River; Phase 2, from Horsefly Reservoir to Taber Lake; and Phase 3, from the SMRID Main Canal to Horsefly Reservoir.
  • The Project will allow water from the Main Canal to be diverted to the Horsefly Reservoir and thus to Taber Lake and then to the Oldman River.
  • The expansion of existing wetlands on Horsefly Reservoir and Taber Lake may provide additional habitat for waterfowl.

Document Summary of the Detailed Project Description of a Designated Project (Updated March 29, 2022)

  • Project Horsefly Regional Emergency Spillway Project
  • Document Category: Additional Information
  • Reference Number: 23
  • Document Date: 2022-02-15
  • Document: 143080E.pdf
  • Relevance: 4627.89
  • Two options are being considered for the Project alignment between Horsefly Reservoir and Taber Lake.
  • The expansion of existing wetlands on Horsefly Reservoir and Taber Lake may provide additional habitat for waterfowl.
  • The Project is expected to have a positive, yet small effect on carbon sink capacity from the wetland construction at Taber Lake and wetland expansion at the Horsefly Reservoir.

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