Notice of intent to make a determination

Stabilization and Protection of the Mingan River Bank

January 20th, 2021 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed Stabilization and Protection of the Mingan River Bank, located in Ekuanitshit is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, Indigenous Services Canada is inviting comments from the public respecting that determination.

Written comments must be submitted by February 21st 2021 to:

René Damecour

320, St-Joseph Street East, 3rd Floor

Office 400

Québec, (Québec) G1K 9J2

aadnc.qcevalenvenvassessqc.aandc@canada.ca

The Proposed Project

The proposed works for the protection of the eroding slopes consist of a protective embankment with stone of different calibers, for a total length of 740 m, separated into 2 sections of 340 m and 400 m. The works involve :

- Excavation and reprofiling of the slope.

- Installation of a riprap toe embedded in the river bed until the high water mark corresponding to the 100-year flood level is reached.

- Vegetation of the top of the slope by placing a layer of topsoil, hydroseeding and planting of shrubs.

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