Drainage Maintenance and Improvement Project - Alaksen National Wildlife Area

Ducks Unlimited Canada is proposing to undertake maintenance and repair activities to improve drainage within the Alaksen National Wildlife Area. A network of ditches, dikes, culverts, and water control structures direct water from the National Wildlife Area to the Fraser River, which helps to mitigates the risk of flooding and improves wildlife habitat. Proper functioning of this drainage network is necessary to ensure the effective management of the area for wildlife, their habitats, agricultural fields, federal infrastructure, and public visitor access. 

The scope of the project includes excavating approximately 9 km of ditches and the clearing (and potential replacement) of up to 28 existing water control structures and culverts. This excavation will be completed by excavator and by tree pruning and removal via chainsaw. If necessary, a vacuum truck will be used to clear blocked culverts.

The proposed work will be completed during the late summer, fall, and winter and during a period when disturbance to migratory birds and other wildlife will be minimal. 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.  

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Latest update

January 26, 2023 - 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 Notice of Determination - December 28, 2022
1 Notice of Intent - Start of Public Comment Period - November 25, 2022

Contacts

Environment and Climate Change Canada
Courtney Albert, Protected Areas Coordinator
5421 Robertson Rd Delta BC V4K 3N2
Delta, British Columbia V4K 3N2
Telephone: 604-350-1961
Email: courtney.albert@ec.gc.ca


  • Location

    • Alaksen National Wildlife Area (British Columbia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Water Management
    • Maintenance activities (fences, walls)

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2022-09-15

  • Proponent

    Ducks Unlimited Canada

  • Authorities

    • Environment and Climate Change Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    83876
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