Water Control Infrastructure and Dike Repair and Maintenance Part II - Big Creek National Wildlife Area

Ducks Unlimited Canada is proposing to undertake maintenance and repair activities to improve the dike infrastructure within the Big Creek National Wildlife Area, located in Port Rowan, Ontario. These 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.

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) will complete dike reshaping along approximately 1.7km of dike. This work includes rebuilding eroded sections, augmenting the height of dike sections to combat climate change and grading. DUC will also complete water supply pump improvements by replacing end pipe screens to meet Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) standards.  

The proposed work will be completed during in the fall and winter within the DFO timing windows. Prior to any work commencing the areas will be searched 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

August 31, 2023 – The authority issued its 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 - August 30, 2023
1 Notice of Intent to Make a Determination - Start of Public Comment Period - July 6, 2023

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

    • Big Creek National Wildlife Area (Ontario)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Water Management
    • Maintenance activities (fences, walls)

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2023-07-04

  • Proponent

    Ducks Unlimited Canada

  • Authorities

    • Environment and Climate Change Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    84630

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...within 200 kilometres
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