Archived - Bank Stabilization along Stuart River

Reasons for a Federal Assessment
Project Description
Final Decision

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Reference Numbers

Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry: 12-01-66841
Fisheries and Oceans Canada: 11‑HPAC‑PA8‑00228

Environmental Assessment Type

Screening

Responsible or Regulated Authorities

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Reasons for a Federal Assessment

On February 28, 2012, it was determined that an environmental assessment was required in relation to the project because Fisheries and Oceans Canada considered taking action in relation to subsection 35(2) of the Fisheries Act.

Project Description (as posted in the Notice of Commencement)

A recently built private residence overlooking the upper Stuart River, approximately 3 Km downstream from Stuart Lake, is currently at risk due to active erosion of the bank. The proponent proposes to armour the lower portion of the eroding bank with riprap. To support the riprap armour, a trench will be excavated at the toe of the slope and filled with rock. To address habitat compensation needs, riparian revegetation and large woody debris are included in the design.

DFO has determined the Scope of Project is all components associated with the bank stabilization and re-vegetation plan including the clearing of an access trail through the riparian zone, infilling 150 square meters of stream bed and bank with angular riprap rock, removal of a small amount of in-stream large woody debris and riparian vegetation and the addition of large woody debris and riparian habitat features.

Final Decision

On July 6, 2012, the new Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 came into force which replaced the former Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. As a result, there is no longer a requirement to complete the environmental assessment of this project.