Lower Similkameen Indian Band - Deflection Berms Project

  • The Lower Similkameen Indian Band Band is proposing to build two deflection berms on the Similkameen Indian Reserve No. 2.  
  • The project scope is to build two earthen berms (630m and 260m long) upslope of existing and planned development to deflect flood waters away from structures downslope.
  • The proponent has applied for funding from Indigenous Services Canada's Community Infrastructure Program the construction of the proposed berms.
  • The proponent has applied to Environment and Climate Change Canada for a Species at Risk Act permit under section 73(3) for the handling of Schedule 1 listed snake species.

Latest update

August 14, 2024 – The authorities issued their Notice of Determination and determined that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
2 Notice of Determination - Indigenous Services Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada - August 14, 2024
1 Lower Similkameen Indian Band - Deflection Berms Project - Notice of Intent - May 14, 2024

Contacts

BC Environment Team
Indigenous Services Canada
600-1138 Melville Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 4S3
Email: bcciarpubliccomments@sac-isc.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Lower Similkameen Indian Band - Deflection Berms Project (British Columbia)

  • Nature of activity

    • Water Management

  • Assessment status

    Completed

  • Start date

    2024-05-14

  • Proponent

    Lower Similkameen Indian Band

  • Authorities

    • Environment and Climate Change Canada
    • Indigenous Services Canada

  • Assessment type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference number

    88553

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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