GIFL Project: Aquatic Ecology
The objectives of the ecological studies have been to establish a thorough understanding of the existing terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems within the project study area in order to avoid or minimize impacts to significant and sensitive features and to inform the design and mitigation recommendations as the project progresses.
The following list outlines the aquatic ecological investigations that have been undertaken:
- Waterbody and Watercourse Assessments
- Waterbody and Watercourse Habitat Mapping
- Waterbody and Watercourse Fish Community Sampling
- Waterbody Fish Spawning Surveys (including drone surveys)
- Northern Pike Spawning Surveys
- Walleye Spawning Surveys
Aquatic Existing Conditions 2023 Field Investigations
Aquatic Existing Conditions 2022 Field Investigations
The results of these investigations are documented in the Aquatic Existing Condition Report. They will be appropriately summarized in the Detailed Project Description (DPD) submitted to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC).
The ecology teams are working closely with the design team to ensure ecological features and functions are protected to the extent feasible.
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GIFL Project: Terrestrial Existing Conditions Report
The ecological studies aim to understand and minimize impact on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems in the project area, involving extensive surveys of wildlife, vegetation, and habitats, and integrating these findings into the project's design and mitigation strategies.