Margaret Creek Fish Barrier Creation

Creation of a fish migration barrier on Margaret Creek to prevent non-native fish from migrating back into Margaret Lake following the removal of non-native brook trout and reintroduction of Westslope cutthroat trout.
This project will be assessed with a basic impact assessment. It will involve using explosives to create a fish barrier in Margaret Creek above Hector Lake. This project is part of a larger recovery strategy for endangered westslope cutthroat trout.

Latest update

December 18, 2024 - The assessment decision statement has been issued to the proponent.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
2 Parks Canada has issued a notice of determination and decided that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects - August 12, 2022
1 New project being assessed by Parks Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Public comments invited from August 12 to September 11, 2021 - August 12, 2021

Contacts

Banff National Park
Telephone: 403-497-4765
Email: noelle.summers@pc.gc.ca


Disclaimer

This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • Banff National Park (Alberta)

  • Nature of activity

    • Remediation and conservation

  • Assessment status

    Completed

  • Start date

    2021-08-12

  • Proponent

    Parks Canada

  • Authorities

    • Parks Canada Agency

  • Assessment type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference number

    82895

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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