Break Wall Section Replacement - St. Clair National Wildlife Area

Environment and Climate Change Canada – Canadian Wildlife Service (ECCC-CWS) is proposing to replace a 30-meter section of the metal sheet pilling break wall to maintain the dike infrastructure within the St. Clair National Wildlife Area, located in Pain Court, Ontario. Dikes are crucial to controlling the water levels within the National Wildlife Area. They also help mitigate the risk of flooding and improve wildlife habitat. Proper functioning of this infrastructure is necessary to ensure the effective management of the area for wildlife, their habitats, federal infrastructure, and public visitor access.

 

The break wall is damaged and needs to be replaced.  The existing 30-metre section of damaged break wall will be removed and replaced with a new 30-metre section of break wall. This will involve the use of heavy machinery to both remove the existing break wall and install the new break wall section.

 

The proposed work will be completed within the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Environment and Climate Change Canada's species and risk timing windows. Prior to any work commencing, wildlife exclusion fencing will be installed, and the work area will be searched daily by qualified individuals to remove any wildlife. Exposed soil and excavated material will be re-graded, stabilized and/or re-seeded using appropriate native plants, soils, seed mix and seed application at the completion of construction. Sediment and erosion control will be used where necessary.

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Latest update

May 31, 2024 – The authority intends to make a determination regarding whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, the authority is inviting public comments until July 2, 2024 respecting that determination.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document Number Document Title File Date
1 Break Wall Section Replacement - St. Clair National Wildlife Area - May 31, 2024

Contacts

Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Wildlife Service
John Viengkone, Protected Areas Officer - Ontario
4905 Dufferin St.
Toronto, Ontario M3H 5T4
Telephone: 416-884-5148
Email: john.viengkone@ec.gc.ca


  • Location

    • St. Clair National Wildlife Area (Ontario)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Maintenance activities (fences, walls)

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2024-07-15

  • Proponent

    McLean Taylor Construction

  • Authorities

    • Environment and Climate Change Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    88581
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