Topic:"Climate Adaptation" in M11927

Project #17-6170 Common Name Scientific Name SARA NSESA NSDNR COSEWIC ACCDC Evening Grosbeak Coccothraustes vespertinus Not Listed Not Listed 4 Secure Special Concern S3S4B, S3N Gray Catbird Dumetella carolinensis Not Listed Not Listed 2 M...

AI summary The document presents a table listing various bird species along with their conservation status across multiple organizations and agencies in Nova Scotia. It includes information on their common and scientific names, as well as their status according to SARA, NSESA, NSDNR, COSEWIC, and ACCDC.

WETLAND 1 Cover Page: Basic Description of Assessment WESP-AC version 1.2 93 OF1 8 Floo d D ama ge e (If Wit hin the d F lood Zo Floo d R isk wit h kn floo d da e, A LL t he f ollo win e tru all true ter map pe ne, area , or area own mag g...

AI summary The text provides a basic description of an assessment related to Wetland 1, including information about flood damage, flood risk, and vulnerability factors such as proximity to water bodies, infrastructure, and natural features. The content appears to be a table with technical and environmental considerations.

CI 50518 CA IR-5 Attachment 7 Page 62 of 103 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Function Definition Potential Benefit HYDROLOGIC FUNCTIONS Water Surface Storage (WS) The effectiveness for storing runoff or delaying the downslope m...

AI summary The text outlines various hydrologic and water quality maintenance functions of ecosystems, including water surface storage, stream flow support, water cooling, sediment retention, phosphorus retention, and nitrate removal. These functions are linked to benefits such as flood control, ecological system maintenance, and water quality preservation.

CI 50518 CA IR-5 Attachment 7 Page 81 of 103 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) # recs CITATION 447 Blaney, C.S. & Mazerolle, D.M. 2011. Atlantic Coastal Plain flora species at risk surveys for Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute....

AI summary The document lists various records and citations related to botanical fieldwork and species at risk surveys conducted in Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada, including contributions from multiple researchers and organizations.

Data Report 6639: Yarmouth, NS Page 15 of 25 Taxonomic Group Scientific Name Common Name COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank Prov GS Rank # recs Distance (km) Prov N Physconia detersa Bottlebrush Frost Lichen S3S4 3 Sensitive 3 4...

AI summary The document presents a data report listing various species of lichens and plants in Yarmouth, NS, with details on their conservation status, rarity rankings, and distances from the location. It includes information on species such as the Bottlebrush Frost Lichen and Pink Coreopsis, which are classified as endangered.

Data Report 6639: Yarmouth, NS Page 16 of 25 Р COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank Prov GS Rank # recs Distance (km) Prov • Hepatica americana Round-lobed Hepatica S1S2 2 May Be At Risk 3 $87.3 \pm 0.0$ NS ) Ranunculus sceleratus...

AI summary The document presents a data report listing various plant species along with their conservation status, rarity rankings, and distances. It includes species such as Round-lobed Hepatica and Cursed Buttercup, highlighting their provincial status and conservation concerns.

Data Report 6639: Yarmouth, NS Page 22 of 25 # recs CITATION 19 Clayden, S. Digitization of Wolfgang Maass Nova Scotia forest lichen collections, 1964-2004. New Brunswick Museum. 2018. 19 Oldham, M.J. 2000. Oldham database records from Mar...

AI summary The text lists various citations related to biodiversity and environmental data in Nova Scotia, including records on rare species, plant taxonomy, and ecological fieldwork. These references are from multiple contributors and organizations involved in environmental research and conservation.

Data Report 6639: Yarmouth, NS Page 23 of 25 # recs CITATION 4 Belliveau, A.G. 2019. Maleberry (Lyonia ligustrina) count at Long Lake, Yarmouth Co., NS. E.C Smith Herbarium, Acadia University, Wolfville NS, 4 records. 4 Brunelle, PM. (comp...

AI summary The document lists various citations and records related to biodiversity and environmental data in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, including observations of plant and animal species, conservation efforts, and research conducted by multiple institutions and individuals.

Data Report 6639: Yarmouth, NS Page 24 of 25 # recs CITATION 1 Benedict, B. Connell Herbarium Specimens. University New Brunswick, Fredericton. 2003. 1 Bernard, Laurel. 2013. Email to Sean Blaney regarding Listera australis at Lake Rossign...

AI summary The text lists various citations related to biodiversity records and conservation efforts in Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada, including herbarium specimens, rare plant records, and fieldwork data from multiple organizations and individuals.

Table 1: Summary of potential impacts associated with the Project and mitigation measures to prevent or minimize impacts. prevent or minimize impacts. Potential Effect Measure to Mitigate Loss of fish habitat There will be a small permanen...

AI summary The table outlines potential environmental impacts of a project, specifically the loss of fish habitat due to a small permanent instream footprint from a new support slab for a control building. Mitigation measures include maintaining normal water levels in the headpond and avoiding the need for cofferdams during gate installation.

CI 50518 CA IR-5 Attachment 19 Page 135 of 423 2 tidal Waters Maps show Flood Zone or Flood Risk areas and there appears to be infrastructure vulnerable to river flooding not caused by tidal storm 0 finer elevational resolution useful for...

AI summary The text discusses flood risk mapping and infrastructure vulnerability, particularly in relation to tidal storm surges and river flooding. It highlights discrepancies between flood zone maps and actual infrastructure risks, noting that some areas lack mapping or have no vulnerable infrastructure.

CI 50518 CA IR-5 Attachment 19 Page 154 of 423 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 3 # Indicators Condition Choices Data Definitions/Explanations 92 OF17 Flood Damage from Non Within 5 km downstream or downslope of the AA (select f...

AI summary The text discusses flood damage indicators and relative elevation assessments, focusing on flood zones, infrastructure vulnerability, and mapping tools such as LiDAR imagery and Google Earth's Terrain layer. It outlines conditions for identifying flood risks and how to assess relative elevation within watersheds.

Data Report 7716: Ruth Falls Watershed, NS Page 8 of 22 Group Scientific Name Common Name COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank # recs Distance (km) Prov A Ammospiza nelsoni Nelson's Sparrow Not At Risk S3S4B 159 15.0 ± 0.0 NS A Ca...

AI summary This table lists various species in the Ruth Falls Watershed, including their scientific names, conservation status, number of records, and distance from the watershed. It includes species such as Nelson's Sparrow, Red Knot, Striped Bass, Atlantic Cod, and Moose, with details on their provincial legal protection and rarity rankings.

Page 14 of 22 Group Scientific Name Common Name COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank # recs Distance (km) Prov г Juncus vaseyi 31 1 09.0 ± 0.0 P Malaxis monophyllos var. brachypoda North American White Adder's-mouth S1 1 $99.6 \pm...

AI summary The table lists various plant species with their scientific and common names, along with conservation status, rarity rankings, and other details. It includes information on species like North American White Adder's-mouth, Spreading Wild Rye, and Pennsylvania Sedge, with conservation statuses ranging from S1 to S1S2 and distances measured in kilometers.

12.0 CONTINGENCY MEASURES Both upstream and downstream fish passage will be closely monitored throughout construction. Should issues arise, the situation will be immediately assessed and decisions made regarding alternate methods by the Co...

AI summary The document outlines contingency measures for monitoring fish passage during construction. If issues arise, the Contractor, Project Manager, Engineers, Environmental Services, and Hydro Operations will assess and address them. Mitigation measures from Section 10 will be followed, and work will halt if these measures are ineffective. Environmental protocols and monitoring are emphasized to prevent significant issues.

Table 5: Summary of potential impacts associated with the Project and mitigation measures to prevent or minimize impacts. prevent or minimize impacts. Loss of ~60 m2 of fish habitat in the East River of Sheet Harbour The amount of new foot...

AI summary The project may result in the loss of approximately 60 square meters of fish habitat in the East River of Sheet Harbour. Mitigation measures include optimizing the new footprint to meet stability requirements and offsetting the habitat loss through actions described in Section 16, as the affected area is primarily bedrock and does not provide spawning habitat or cover for fish.

Potential Effect Measure to Mitigate Serious Harm Potential Residual Serious Harm to Fish Loss of ~60 m2 of fish habitat in the East River of Sheet Harbour The amount of new footprint has been optimized to meet stability requirements for t...

AI summary The text outlines potential environmental impacts of a dam project on fish habitat and mortality, including habitat loss and fish stranding during headpond lowering. Mitigation measures such as habitat offsetting, monitoring by NS Power Environmental Services, and gradual drawdown are discussed to minimize harm.

CI 50518 NSUARB IR-12 Attachment 10 Page 288 of 591 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Piper, Adam T. 2015, Jon C. Svendsen, Rosalind M. Wright, Paul S. Kemp, Movement patterns of seaward migrating European eel (Anguilla anguilla)...

AI summary The text presents several research studies and a technical report focused on the movement patterns and behavior of European eels and other fish species in relation to riverine barriers and fish exclusion facilities. These studies provide insights into fish migration and conservation efforts.

6.0 Death of Fish/HADD after Avoidance and Mitigation Measures and Standards Table 8 provides a summary of potential impacts to fish and fish habitat including proposed mitigation and potential for death of fish and/or harmful alteration,...

AI summary This section discusses the potential impacts of fish and fish habitat due to water management activities related to the Ruth Falls Dam refurbishment, including proposed mitigation measures and the risk of fish death or HADD.

CI 50518 NSUARB IR-12 Attachment 10 Page 373 of 591 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) A B C D E 114 Upland Edge species cannot be identified, answer "none". [PH, STR] 115 none of the upland edge (invasives apparently absent), or...

AI summary The table provides criteria for assessing wetland characteristics, including upland edge presence, fringe wetland conditions, lacustrine wetland size, and the percentage of the area without surface water. These assessments are tied to ecological factors and habitat types.

CI 50518 NSUARB IR-12 Attachment 10 Page 433 of 591 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) A B C D E Stormwater or wastewater effluent (including failing septic systems), landfills. Fertilizers applied to lawns, ag lands, or other are...

AI summary The text presents a table assessing nutrient loading impacts from various sources such as stormwater, fertilizers, livestock, and drainage on a contributing area (CA). It includes scoring criteria based on the type, frequency, and proximity of nutrient sources to determine the level of stressor subscore.

CI 50518 NSUARB IR-12 Attachment 10 Page 465 of 591 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 3 # Indicators Condition Choices Data Definitions/Explanations OF17 Flood Damage from Non Within 5 km downstream or downslope of the AA (select...

AI summary The text discusses flood damage indicators and relative elevation assessments, including the use of mapping tools and LiDAR imagery for flood modeling. It outlines conditions for identifying flood risk areas and infrastructure vulnerability related to non-tidal river flooding.

CI 50518 NSUARB IR-12 Attachment 10 Page 563 of 591 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Taxonomic A Colinus virginianus Northern Bobwhite Endangered Endangered 2 66.2 ± 0.0 NS A Asio flammeus Short-eared Owl Threatened Special Conc...

AI summary This table lists various endangered and threatened species in Nova Scotia, including their conservation status, population estimates, and other relevant information. It includes species such as the Northern Bobwhite, Wood Turtle, and Atlantic Sturgeon, among others.

Data Report 7716: Ruth Falls Watershed, NS Page 8 of 22 Taxonomic Group Scientific Name Common Name COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank # recs Distance (km) Prov A Ammospiza nelsoni Nelson's Sparrow Not At Risk S3S4B 159 15.0 ± 0...

AI summary The document presents a table listing various species in the Ruth Falls Watershed, NS, along with their conservation status, legal protections, and rarity rankings. It includes data on species such as Nelson's Sparrow, Red Knot, Striped Bass, Atlantic Cod, and Moose, with details on their distance from the area and number of records.

CI 50518 NSUARB IR-12 Attachment 10 Page 574 of 591 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) # recs CITATION 196 LaPaix, R.W.; Crowell, M.J.; MacDonald, M. 2011. Stantec rare plant records, 2010-11. Stantec Consulting, 334 recs. 188 Wil...

AI summary The document lists various records and databases related to wildlife and plant observations in Nova Scotia, compiled by different organizations and researchers over several years. These records include rare plant and animal species, herpetofauna, and vascular plant surveys.

13.0 MEASURES AND STANDARDS TO AVOID OR MITIGATE SERIOUS HARM TO FISH NS Power recognizes DFO's mitigation hierarchy, which emphasizes that efforts must be made to prevent impact first and, where avoidance is not possible, efforts must be...

AI summary NS Power acknowledges the DFO's mitigation hierarchy and outlines measures to avoid or mitigate harm to fish and fish habitat due to the Ruth Falls dam refurbishment. Temporary loss of fish habitat is unavoidable, but NS Power proposes mitigation strategies such as controlled drawdown of the headpond and offsetting measures.

Table 10 - Residual Harm from Potential Impacts Associated with the Ruth Falls Dam Refurbishment Potential Effect Measure to Mitigate Serious Harm Potential Residual Serious Harm to Fish hazardous or fuel. Equipment will not be refueled wi...

AI summary Table 10 outlines residual harm from potential impacts associated with the Ruth Falls Dam Refurbishment, focusing on hazardous effects and mitigation measures, particularly concerning fish.

Data Report 7716: Ruth Falls Watershed, NS Page 19 of 22 # recs CITATION 31 31 Blaney, C.S.; Mazerolle, D.M.; Belliveau, A.B. 2013. Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre Fieldwork 2013. Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre, 9000+ re...

AI summary The document lists various citations and records related to biodiversity and conservation efforts in the Ruth Falls Watershed, Nova Scotia, including data on butterfly species, bird observations, and botanical fieldwork conducted by multiple organizations and researchers.

J.A. 2020. Snapping Turtle and Eastern Painted Turtle records, 2020. Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute. 5 Plissner, J.H. & Haig, S.M. 1997. 1996 International piping plover census. US Geological Survey, Corvallis OR, 231 pp. 5 Towell, C....

AI summary The document lists various wildlife and environmental data sources and records, including turtle sightings, bird inventories, and lichen fieldwork, collected by multiple organizations and researchers in Nova Scotia and surrounding regions.