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PROJECT 6 ALL-SEASON ROADLINKING MANTO SIPI CREE NATION,

BUNIBONIBEE CREE NATION & GOD’S LAKE FIRST NATION

PROJECT 6 ALL-SEASON ROAD LINKING MANTO SIPI CREE NATION, BUNIBONIBEE CREE NATION & GOD’S LAKE FIRST NATION

EAST SIDE ROAD NORTHERN PROJECT ALIGNMENTS

PROJECT 6 ALL-SEASON ROAD LINKING MANTO SIPI CREE NATION, BUNIBONIBEE CREE NATION AND GOD’S LAKE FIRST NATION

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PROJECT 6 ALL-SEASON ROAD LINKING MANTO SIPI CREE NATION, BUNIBONIBEE CREE NATION AND GOD’S LAKE FIRST NATION

MAJOR WATER CROSSINGS


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Re-Vegetation andErosion Control

Sanding, Spreading Iceand Dust Control

ASR PLANNING AND DESIGN

CONSTRUCTION

MAINTENANCE

Soil Studies

Grading and Gravelling

Washout Repair

Traditional Knowledge

Right of Way Clearing

Mowing

Environmental Studies / Approvals

Bridge Constructionand Installation

Snow Plowing

Community and Stakeholder Meetings

Culvert Installationand Equalization

Drainage Preservation

Sensitive Site #� ��

AggregateProduction and Quarries,

Establishment of Borrow Pits

Mechanical Brushing

ALL-SEASON ROAD CONSTRUCTION STEPS


ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA)

As a planning and decision-making tool, an EIA aims to minimize or avoid negative environmental effects before they occur, and incorporate �$�� >#;H�JL�Identify potential effects of a projectL�Propose measures to mitigate those effectsL�Predict whether effects will remain after mitigation is implementedL�Follow up to verify anticipated effects and effectiveness of mitigationAn EIA involves a variety of factors, including the proposed project, the existing social and natural environment, community engagement, and ��

The EIA involves a wide variety of inputs from a diverse range of sources, including input from community & stakeholders in the immediate project area, the general public and other stakeholders groups, regulatory agencies, baseline studies, technical input from consultants, and previous ��% ��

An EIA is a process to predict environmental effects of proposed projectsbefore they are carried out

Community Engagement

Mi�ga�on & Follow UP

SOCIAL AND NATURALENVIRONMENT PROJECT

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MITIGATION

In terms of mitigating potential impacts, the environmental impact assessment uses a variety of ��#�� &�� U

Mitigation measures are actions that can be done to reduce or avoid the effects that a project could have on the environment

AVOID

MINIMIZE

RESTORE

REDUCE OR ELIMINATE

OFFSET

MONITOR

��AVOIDING the effect altogether (most preferred)

��MINIMIZING effects by limiting the degree or magnitude of the action and its implementation

��RESTORING by applying rehabilitation techniques after the effect may have occurred, such as revegetation of disturbed areas

��REDUCING OR ELIMINATING the potential effect over time by preservation and maintenance operations

��OFFSETING potential effects through measures such as offsite habitat creation

��MONITORING the project over time to identify and reduce potential effects


AERIAL SURVEYS

L�Determine wildlife number, locations, and unique areas

L�Moose Surveys- 2,430 km surveyed - February 18-19, 2016- 63 total moose observed

L�Multi-Species Surveys - (caribou, moose, furbearers)- Track and animal observations - 5,200 km surveyed- February 20-21, 2016

AUTONOMOUS RECORDING UNITS (ARUs)

L�20 ARUs deployed, L�March-September 2016

- 19 species recorded - raven, woodpecker, snipe common in March/April

- Geese, ducks and frogs common in May

WILDLIFE STUDIES

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L�8�� *+,~�� and wildlife workshop

L�Proposed work (winter 2016/17)- Aerial Moose Survey- Trail Camera- Trapper Participation- Caribou and Wolf GPS Collaring

BREEDING BIRD ATLASSURVEYS (2014-2015)

L�64 species observed - mostly songbirds

L�No rare species

TRAIL CAMERA

L�55 cameras deployedL�March 2016-present - Moose, bear, and furbearers commonly photographed


The project area includes animal species that are important to local community cultural, traditional, economic activities and valuesBIG GAME

L�CaribouL�Moose

WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU?

FUR-BEARING SPECIES

L�MartenL�BeaverL�LynxL�Wolves

BIRDS

L�Raptors/birds of prey (eagles, osprey, hawks, owls)

L�Waterfowl (geese, ducks)L�Migratory birds (e.g. songbirds)L�Game birds (grouse, partridge)

WILDLIFE VALUED COMPONENTS


L�Road design: improved sightlines, reduced speed, and signage on road

L�Limit construction worker activity to project area

L�Clearing and blasting to occur as much as possible in winter, outside reproductive period

L�Restrict hunting in construction contract areas

L�Block temporary access roads after construction

L�Maintain habitat, encourage natural revegetation and planting with native species

L�Limit access of right-of-way

POSSIBLE CHANGES (EFFECTS)

CHANGE IN HABITAT

DISTURBANCE FROM

CONSTRUCTION

ACCIDENTALWILDLIFE-VEHICLE

COLLISIONS

INCREASED ACCESS TO

RESOURCE AREAS

MITIGATION IDEAS

MOOSE/CARIBOU


FURBEARERS

L�Minimize extent of vegetation clearingL�.��

furbearer useL�Maintain habitat, encourage re-vegetation

and planting with native species

L�Clearing and blasting to occur as much as possible in winter, outside reproductive period

L�Maintain camp standards to avoid creating wildlife attractants

L�Improve sightlines, reduced speed, and signage on road

L�Design equalization culverts to provide an alternate means of access for furbearers


POSSIBLE CHANGES (EFFECTS)

CHANGE IN HABITAT

DISTURBANCE FROM

CONSTRUCTION

ACCIDENTAL WILDLIFE-VEHICLE

COLLISIONS

INCREASED ACCESS TO

RESOURCE AREAS

MITIGATION IDEAS


BIRDSPOSSIBLE CHANGES (EFFECTS) MITIGATION IDEAS

CHANGE IN HABITAT

DISTURBANCE AND

DISPLACEMENT FROM NOISE

DISTURBANCE OF EXISTING NESTS

INCREASED ACCESS TO

RESOURCE AREAS

L�Minimize extent of vegetation clearingL�Maintain riparian buffer zones along water’s

edge

L�Restrict construction worker activity to project area

L�Clearing and blasting to occur as much as possible in the winter, outside reproductive period

L�No work below high water mark in spring to prevent accidental nest disturbance

L�#� �� sites during construction

L�Buffer around active nests and stick nests

L�Restrict hunting in construction areasL�Block temporary access roads after

construction limiting access of the right-of-way


VEGETATION STUDIESOBJECTIVE

Provide an understanding of the baseline vegetation conditions

L�Existing information included- Fire History- Land Cover- Wetlands- Flora- Species of concern- Culturally important species

L�Field studies conducted June 9 to 16, 2016

FIELD INFORMATIONCOLLECTED

L�Vegetation and soilL�Forest conditions – tree ages and

heightsL�8��(��,70�� $ �L�No species of concern observedL�3 uncommon species observedL�Traditional species - saskatoon,

strawberries, mossberries, blue-berries, cranberries, Labrador tea

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LegendProject Assessment Area

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First Nation/Cree Nation

Scale: 1:370,000

Soil and Vegetation Sample Locationsin the Project 6 Study Area

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0 1 2 3 Kilometres

0 1.5 3 4.5 Miles

!.Soil and Vegetation SampleSites- June 9 -16, 2016

Potential Quarry Sites

Quarry Access Roads

Local Road

Winter RoadData Sources: Manitoba Conservation, Natural Resources Canada,MESRA, EcoLogic Environmental Inc.

bog cranberry


VEGETATION VALUED COMPONENTSL�Plant species of conservation con-

cern which includes species listed by- Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act- Committee on the Status of Endangered

Wildlife in Canada- The Endangered Species and Ecosystems

Act - Manitoba- Manitoba Conservation Data Centre (very

rare to rare)

L�Key communitiy harvest areas for plant species important to the com-munity and valued for food, ceremo-nies, income or medicinal purposes

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Locations of Species of ConservationConcern in the Project 6 Study Area

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Potential Quarry Sites

Quarry Access Roads

Local Road

Winter Road

First Nation/Cree Nation

Species of Conservation Concern

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Data Sources: Manitoba Conservation, Natural Resources Canada,MESRA, EcoLogic Environmental Inc.

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Labrador tea



VEGETATIONPOSSIBLE CHANGES (EFFECTS)

REMOVAL OF TREES AND SHRUBS IN

CONSTRUCTION AREAS

SPREAD OF INVASIVE AND NON-NATIVE

SPECIES

CHANGE INWETLAND

SUBSURFACE WATER FLOW

INCREASED ACCESS TO

RESOURCE AREAS

MITIGATION IDEAS

LOSS OF SPECIES OF CONCERN AND

HABITAT FROM CLEARING ACTIVITIES

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L�Minimize extent of clearing to right-of-way, quarries, and borrow pits

L�Prohibit equipment outside of construction area

L�Reclaim disturbed areas not required for road operation and maintenance

L�Restore ground cover in ditches with native species

L�Block access roads after construction

L�Survey for species of concern


L� 54 stream crossings on the P6 alignment - 2 bridge crossings: Magill Creek and God’s River - 52 culvert crossings

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AQUATIC STUDIES

L� Fish habitat assessments conducted June 14-22, 2016 ��,,�� $ �� *�� ,!�� #��-��


AQUATIC VALUED COMPONENTS

FISH HABITAT

L�� local community, cultural, tradi-tional, and economic activities and values

L�Protected under Fisheries Act


AQUATIC SPECIES AT RISK

L�Lake sturgeon is designated as En-dangered and is present in God’s River, Hayes River and God’s Lake

FISH

L�Integral part of aquatic ecosystemL�Of particular value to local communi-

tiesL�Protected under Fisheries ActL�Includes all species (harvested and oth-

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FISH, REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANSPOSSIBLE CHANGES (EFFECTS)

HABITAT LOSS OR CHANGE IN

PRODUCTIVITY

CHANGE INWATER QUALITY FROM SEDIMENT

IMPROVEDACCESS TO

WATERWAYS

BLOCKEDMOVEMENTS

CHANGES INWATER FLOWS

HARM FROMACCIDENTAL

SPILLS

INTRODUCTION OF NON-NATIVESPECIES FROM EQUIPMENT

MITIGATION IDEAS

L�Avoid critical reproduction period and locationsL�No work below the high water mark in spring

L�Clear in winter and limit clearing near water-courses and restore vegetation

L�Use erosion protection and sediment control

L�Block access roads after construction

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L�Protect water quality through proper equipment maintenance, handling and storage of fuel, and disposal of waste

L�Prohibit use of herbicides near watercourses

L�Ensure equipment working beside or in water has been properly cleaned


L�77 target locations assessed visually and through subsurface inspection, July 2016

- Locations with high to moderate potential for heritage resources

- Heritage potential based on proximity toL�Water and other resourcesL�Cultural features (travel routes)L�Observable land forms

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HERITAGE RESOURCES IMPACT ASSESSMENT (HRIA)

L�12 new archaeological sites & 3 traditional use sites found

- 7 lithic scatters, 2 portages, 2 lithic quarries and 1 isolated ��

L�316 shovel tests, excavations found- 146 lithic artifacts (including 10 stone tools)- 3 fragments of bone


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The land provides fresh water, healthy food, and clean air. Communities depend on the land for their cultural and physical health

CULTURAL VALUED COMPONENTS


�� L�Construction jobsL�Tourism and recreationL�Year-round accessL�Reduced shipping and travel costs


�� to East Side communities

SOCIO-ECONOMIC


HERITAGE & CULTURAL SITESPOSSIBLE CHANGES (EFFECTS)

LOSS ORDISTURBANCE TO HERITAGE SITES AND OBJECTS

DISTURBANCE TOCULTURAL

(SACRED) SITES

DISTURBANCE TOCOMMUNITY USE

SITES

MITIGATION IDEAS

L�Avoid known heritage sites or recoverartefacts

L�Maintain buffers and temporary fencingaround heritage sites that are near the proposed All-Season Road road during construction

L�Conduct appropriate community and culturalactivities prior to construction activities or disturbance of the land

L�Limit equipment and workers to construction areas



TRADITIONAL RESOURCE ACTIVITIES

L�Map important traditional use areas for project planning and design (routing and set backs)

L�Protect moose and caribou (see boards)

L�Protect furbearers (see boards)

L�Maintain access to traplines and trails during construction

L�Design trail crossings to maintain trapper access and trails

L�6�� &�� &�� (see boards)

POSSIBLE CHANGES (EFFECTS) MITIGATION IDEAS

L�Provide an approach for current users to cross the road and signs posted showing the road crossing at portages


LOSS OF TRADITIONALLY USED PLANTS

FROM CLEARING

CHANGE TO MOOSE/CARIBOU

DISTRIBUTION AFFECTINGHUNTING

CHANGE TOFURBEARER

DISTRIBUTIONAFFECTINGTRAPPING

CHANGE IN FISHERY

HARVEST AND COLLECTION OF

AQUATIC PLANTS AND FISH EGGS

SENSITIVE SITE


WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU?Do you AGREE?What ELSE should

considered?

The previous boards show aspects that will be considered in theEnvironmental Assessment

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

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