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REDACTED 1 review and request for additional information by DFO. In-stream construction work 2 cannot proceed without securing all of the required permits in and can only proceed 3 in the in accordance with the granted permits. 4 5 (iii) I...
AI summary The Ruth Falls Main Dam Refurbishment project has faced increased costs due to new environmental and archaeological requirements, evolving legislation, and standards. These include Mi'kmaq engagement, archaeological protection during extended drawdowns, and additional First Nation community monitor participation.
6.0 ABORIGINAL ENGAGEMENT NS Power initiated engagement regarding the Ruth Falls Main Dam project with the KMKNO in December 2017 during the One Window meeting to discuss 2018 hydro capital projects. NS Power continued to share relevant pr...
AI summary NS Power began engaging with the KMKNO regarding the Ruth Falls Main Dam project in December 2017 during a One Window meeting and continued sharing project information throughout 2018.
7.0 REFERENCES ACCDC (Atlantic Canada Data Conservation Centre). 2017. Data Report 5918 . Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre, New Brunswick Canada. Arsenault, M., Mittelhause, G.H., Cameron, D., Dibble, A.C., Haines, A., Rooney, S.C....
AI summary The document provides a list of references used in the proceeding, including publications, reports, and legislation related to biodiversity, species conservation, and environmental regulations in Nova Scotia and Canada.
CI 50518 CA IR-5 Attachment 7 Page 17 of 103 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) along the Lochaber Mines Road. Ruby-crowned Kinglet is listed as Sensitive within the NS General Status Rank. Neither of these species are anticipated...
AI summary The text discusses the potential environmental impact of the drawdown of Ruth Falls Headpond on local wildlife, specifically mentioning the Ruby-crowned Kinglet, which is listed as Sensitive in Nova Scotia. It also references mapped wetlands and conservation data from the NS Department of Lands and Forestry and the Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre.
CI 50518 CA IR-5 Attachment 7 Page 21 of 103 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) assessment identified three areas considered to exhibit high potential for encountering Precontact and/or early historic Native archaeological resourc...
AI summary An archaeological assessment identified areas with potential for Precontact and early historic resources. Shovel testing in two areas found no significant resources, allowing development to proceed. NS Power plans to conduct a desktop ARIA and collaborate with First Nations on archaeological planning for Ruth Falls Headpond.
6.0 MI'KMAQ ENGAGEMENT NS Power initiated engagement regarding the Ruth Falls Main Dam project with the KMKNO in December 2017 during the One Window meeting to discuss 2018 hydro capital projects. NS Power continued to share relevant proje...
AI summary NS Power has engaged with the KMKNO and Mi'kmaw Conservation Group regarding the Ruth Falls Main Dam project and an offsetting project. Engagement included regular updates, design reviews, and collaboration on environmental monitoring and approval processes.
CI 50518 CA IR-5 Attachment 7 Page 22 of 103 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) not able to share any new information on the Project due the Project deferral to 2021. During this time, NS Power has been working with the Mi'kmaw Co...
AI summary NS Power has deferred a project to 2021 and is collaborating with the Mi'kmaw Conservation Group and Millbrook First Nation on an offsetting plan for potential environmental impacts. They plan to present updated information and the draft offsetting plan at a Chief and Council meeting.
Data Report 6639: Yarmouth, NS Page 6 of 25 Scientific Name Common Name COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank Prov GS Rank # recs Distance (km) P Symplocarpus foetidus Eastern Skunk Cabbage S3S4 4 Secure 77 3.4 ± 0.0 P Carex argyra...
AI summary The document presents a data report containing information on various plant and animal species in Yarmouth, NS, including their scientific and common names, conservation status, provincial legal protection, rarity rank, and distance measurements. The report includes details on both flora and fauna, highlighting endangered and threatened species.
Taxonomic Group Scientific Name Common Name COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank Prov GS Rank # recs Distance (km) Prov A Coregonus huntsmani Atlantic Whitefish Endangered Endangered Endangered S1 7 Exotic 3 3.3 ± 1.0 NS A Myotis...
AI summary The document presents a taxonomic listing of various species, including their scientific names, conservation status, and legal protections in Nova Scotia. It includes information on endangered and threatened species such as the Atlantic Whitefish, Little Brown Myotis, and Blanding's Turtle.
Data Report 6639: Yarmouth, NS Page 10 of 25 Taxonomic Group Scientific Name Common Name COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank Prov GS Rank # recs Distance (km) Prov A Phalaropus lobatus Red-necked Phalarope Special Concern Special...
AI summary The table provides data on various species in Yarmouth, NS, including their conservation status, legal protections, and rarity rankings. It includes information on species such as the Red-necked Phalarope, Snapping Turtle, and Canadian Lynx, along with their respective distances and counts.
Data Report 6639: Yarmouth, NS Page 11 of 25 Group A Scientific Name Common Name COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank Prov GS Rank # recs Distance (km) Prov Lasiurus cinereus Hoary Bat S1S2B,S1M 2 May Be At Risk 2 96.5 ± 0.0 NS Pl...
AI summary This table presents data on various bird species in Yarmouth, NS, including their scientific names, common names, conservation status, rarity rankings, and distances recorded. The data includes species such as the Hoary Bat, American Golden-Plover, and Philadelphia Vireo, along with their conservation status under provincial and national frameworks.
Data Report 6639: Yarmouth, NS Page 12 of 25 Taxonomic Group Scientific Name Common Name COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank Prov GS Rank # recs Distance (km) Prov I Aglais milberti Milbert's Tortoiseshell S2 4 Secure 3 99.1 ± 7....
AI summary The document presents a data report detailing various species of butterflies, dragonflies, and other taxa in Yarmouth, NS, including their scientific names, conservation status, and rarity rankings. The report includes information on their distribution and provincial legal protections.
Data Report 6639: Yarmouth, NS Page 13 of 25 Taxonomic Taxonomic Group Scientific Name Common Name COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank Prov GS Rank # recs Distance (km) Prov I Gomphaeschna furcillata Harlequin Darner S3 3 Sensiti...
AI summary This data report lists various species of dragonflies and lichens in Yarmouth, NS, along with their conservation status, rarity rankings, and other relevant information. The table includes details such as scientific names, common names, and distances from the study area.
Data Report 6639: Yarmouth, NS Page 14 of 25 Group Scientific Name Common Name COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank Prov GS Rank # recs Distance (km) Prov N Nephroma resupinatum a lichen S2 2 May Be At Risk 2 67.8 ± 0.0 NS N Parmo...
AI summary This table lists various species of lichens and mosses found in Yarmouth, NS, including their scientific names, common names, conservation status, and rarity rankings. The data highlights several species with S2 or S2? rankings, indicating they are at risk or potentially at risk, and provides distance measurements from specific locations.
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 Cladonia phyllophora Felt Lichen S2S3 5 Undetermined 1 56.4 ± 0...
AI summary This document presents a data report on lichen species in Yarmouth, NS, including their scientific names, common names, conservation statuses, and other relevant details. The report includes information on rarity rankings, number of records, and distances from locations in Nova Scotia.
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 Smilax rotundifolia Round-leaved Greenbrier Not At Risk S3 4 Secure 1017 0.5 ± 1.0 NS > Crocanthemum canade...
AI summary The document presents a data report listing various plant species with their conservation status, rarity rankings, and other relevant details. It includes information on species such as Round-leaved Greenbrier, Long-branched Frostweed, and Eastern White Cedar, along with their legal protection status and distance metrics.
CI 50518 CA IR-5 Attachment 9 Page 23 of 55 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Sheet Harbour Hydro System Ruth Falls Dam Sluice Gate Installation Project and Environmental Description NS Power will continue monthly updates with th...
AI summary NS Power is working on the Sheet Harbour Hydro System Ruth Falls Dam Sluice Gate Installation Project and has been engaging with the Mi'kmaw Conservation Group and Millbrook First Nation to address potential environmental impacts. Updates on the project and engagement efforts have been shared, with plans to publish an article in the Millbrook monthly newsletter.
6.0 ABORIGINAL ENGAGEMENT NS Power initiated engagement regarding the Ruth Falls Main Dam project with the KMKNO in December 2017 during the One Window meeting to discuss 2018 hydro capital projects. NS Power continued to share relevant pr...
AI summary NS Power has engaged with the KMKNO and Mi'kmaw communities regarding the Ruth Falls Main Dam project since 2017, providing regular updates and collaborating on an offsetting plan for environmental impacts. Engagement with Millbrook First Nation resumed in 2021, and ongoing communication is planned as construction begins in 2022.
6.0 ABORIGINAL ENGAGEMENT NS Power initiated engagement regarding the Ruth Falls Main Dam project with the KMKNO in December 2017 during the One Window meeting to discuss 2018 hydro capital projects. NS Power continued to share relevant pr...
AI summary NS Power engaged with the KMKNO regarding the Ruth Falls Main Dam project starting in December 2017, providing updates throughout 2018. The project was deferred to 2019 as design options were reviewed, with an update on the 2019 scope of work provided in December 2018.
CI 50518 CA IR-5 Attachment 14 Page 25 of 59 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Sheet Harbour Hydro System Ruth Falls Dam Sluice Gate Installation Project and Environmental Description at the One Window Meeting with KMKNO. NS Powe...
AI summary NS Power has been engaging with various Indigenous groups and regulatory bodies regarding the Sheet Harbour Hydro System Ruth Falls Dam Sluice Gate Installation Project. They have provided regular updates and are working on an offsetting plan for potential environmental impacts. The project was deferred to 2021, and engagement with Millbrook First Nation has been re-initiated.
ABORIGINAL ENGAGEMENT NS Power continues to engage the Mi'kmaq regarding the project with monthly project updates to the KMKNO and notifications regarding the work taking place under the NSECC Watercourse Alteration approval 2021-2840307-0...
AI summary NS Power continues to engage the Mi'kmaq regarding a project, providing monthly updates and weekly communications to the KMKNO about construction activities under two NSECC approvals related to watercourse alterations.
CI 50518 CA IR-5 Attachment 19 Page 8 of 423 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Sheet Harbour Hydro System Ruth Falls Dam Refurbishment Project and Environmental Description The Ruth Falls Headpond was sampled by NS Power in 2017...
AI summary The Ruth Falls Dam refurbishment project involves environmental considerations, including fish species sampling, mercury contamination, wetland identification, and protection of Barn Swallow nests. Environmental assessments have been conducted to ensure compliance with conservation regulations and to mitigate potential impacts on local ecosystems.
7.0 ABORIGINAL ENGAGEMENT NS Power initiated engagement with the Millbrook First Nation in January 2020 to provide an overview of the project and discuss next steps and approach to engagement for the project. In 2021 attended a Chief and C...
AI summary NS Power began engaging with the Millbrook First Nation in January 2020 to provide project information and discuss engagement approaches. In April 2021, they attended a Chief and Council meeting to share updated information on the project.
CI 50518 CA IR-5 Attachment 19 Page 33 of 423 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Sheet Harbour Hydro System Ruth Falls Dam Refurbishment Project and Environmental Description Project. Chief and Council requested a site visit durin...
AI summary NS Power has conducted several meetings with the Millbrook First Nation and other Indigenous groups regarding the Ruth Falls Dam Refurbishment Project. These discussions include fish passage, monitoring, archaeological reconnaissance, and community involvement. NS Power is also collaborating with the Mi'kmaw Conservation Group on an offsetting plan for potential environmental impacts.
CI 50518 CA IR-5 Attachment 19 Page 94 of 423 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 3 # Indicators Condition Choices Data Definitions/Explanations mapped Atlantic Coastal Plain Flora Buffer (go to Provincial Landscape Viewer> Wildlif...
AI summary The document outlines specific indicators related to the presence of conservation-concern species, including amphibians, reptiles, waterbirds, and nesting songbirds or raptors, along with required data submission and definitions for a wildlife management process.
CI 50518 CA IR-5 Attachment 19 Page 420 of 423 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Ruth Falls Main Dam Refurbishment Project Application #2019-2638165-00 Communication Plan Revision 1 • Local Mi'kmaq communities, including Millbroo...
AI summary This document outlines a communication plan for the Ruth Falls Main Dam Refurbishment Project, Revision 1. It mentions the involvement of local Mi'kmaq communities, including Millbrook First Nations and the KMKNO.
7.0 ABORIGINAL ENGAGEMENT NS Power initiated engagement with the Millbrook First Nation in January 2020 to provide an overview of the project and discuss next steps and approach to engagement for the project. In 2021 attended a Chief and C...
AI summary NS Power has engaged with the Millbrook First Nation and other Aboriginal groups regarding the Ruth Falls Refurbishment Project, including meetings, site visits, and discussions on fish passage, fish monitoring, and community involvement. NS Power also collaborates with the Mi'kmaw Conservation Group on an offsetting plan for potential environmental impacts.
CI 50518 CA IR-5 Attachment 21 Page 134 of 465 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 2 294 soil within nearly all of the AA when the soil is unfrozen. Enter "1" if true. F63 BMP - Wildlife Fences, observation blinds, platforms, paved...
AI summary This section of the document outlines various environmental assessment criteria related to wildlife protection, consumptive uses, and domestic wells within a specified area of assessment (AA). It includes considerations for minimizing disturbance to wildlife, sustainable consumptive practices, and proximity of drinking water sources.
CI 50518 CA IR-5 Attachment 21 Page 420 of 465 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Ruth Falls Main Dam Refurbishment Project Application #2019-2638165-00 Communication Plan Revision 1 • Local Mi'kmaqcommunities, including Millbrook...
AI summary The document outlines a communication plan for the Ruth Falls Main Dam Refurbishment Project, including engagement with local Mi'kmaq communities such as Millbrook First Nations and the KMKNO.
CI 50518 CA IR-5 Attachment 21 Page 447 of 465 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Taxonomic A Antrostomus vociferus Eastern Whip-Poor-Will Special Concern Threatened Threatened S1?B 11 55.9 ± 7.0 NS A Passerculus sandwichensis pri...
AI summary This table lists various species of concern in Nova Scotia, including their conservation status, population estimates, and distribution. The entries include birds, fish, and reptiles, with some species categorized as Special Concern, Threatened, or Endangered.
Data Report 7716: Ruth Falls Watershed, NS Page 10 of 22 Group A Scientific Name Passerella iliaca Common Name Fox Sparrow COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank S3S4B,S5M # recs 115 Distance (km) 10.5 ± 0.0 Prov NS A Mergus serrato...
AI summary The document presents data on various species in the Ruth Falls Watershed, including their scientific and common names, conservation status, number of records, and distances. It includes information on birds, bees, and other wildlife, highlighting their rarity and conservation status within Nova Scotia.
Data Report 7716: Ruth Falls Watershed, NS Page 11 of 22 Taxonomic Group Scientific Name Common Name COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank # recs Distance (km) Prov I Icaricia saepiolus Greenish Blue SH 2 70.1 ± 2.0 NS I Polygonia...
AI summary The document lists various species of lichens and butterflies in the Ruth Falls Watershed, Nova Scotia, along with their conservation status, rarity rankings, and distances from the watershed. Several species are listed as endangered, threatened, or of special concern under provincial and federal legislation.
Page 17 of 22 Group Scientific Name Common Name COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank # recs Distance (km) Prov P Spiranthes ochroleuca Yellow Ladies'-tresses S3? 23 $24.4 \pm 0.0$ NS Р Diphasiastrum x sabinifolium Savin-leaved Gro...
AI summary The text presents a table listing various plant species with their scientific and common names, along with conservation status, rarity rankings, number of records, and distances in Nova Scotia. The table includes species such as Yellow Ladies'-tresses, Savin-leaved Ground-cedar, and American Beech, with data on their protection status and distribution.
Data Report 7716: Ruth Falls Watershed, NS Page 20 of 22 # recs CITATION 23 Belland, R.J. Maritimes moss records from various herbarium databases. 2014. 23 Ferguson, D.C. 1954. The Lepidoptera of Nova Scotia. Part I, macrolepidoptera. Proc...
AI summary The document presents a list of citations related to biodiversity data in the Ruth Falls Watershed, Nova Scotia, including records on moss, Lepidoptera, rare species, lichen, and freshwater mussels, compiled by various researchers and institutions.
CI 50518 - HYD - Ruth Falls Main Dam Refurbishment ATO (NSUARB M11927) NSPI Responses to The Consumer Advocate Information Requests 1 (c) The enactment of the 2019 Fisheries Act and 2019 Canadian Navigable Waters Act, which 2 took place af...
AI summary The document discusses the additional costs incurred by NSP due to new regulatory requirements following the 2019 Fisheries Act and Canadian Navigable Waters Act, including fish passage upgrades and engagement with the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia. These costs were not anticipated during the original application due to evolving engagement practices and lessons learned from previous projects.
REDACTED 1 2 (c) The $400,000 figure referenced on page 3 of the ATO application refers to costs increases 3 associated with "Archaeology and Mi'kmaq Engagement" whereas the $ figure 4 referenced on page 6 of the ATO application only refer...
AI summary The text discusses a discrepancy in figures related to 'Archaeology and Mi'kmaq Engagement' and 'Mi'kmaq Engagement' in an ATO application, with a reference to a breakdown in Figure 1.
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D. MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL RELATIONSHIPS Elliot Excavators Limited is committed to establishing relationships with Mi'kmaq and work to incorporate local Mi'kmaw community opportunities into projects where appropriate.
AI summary Elliot Excavators Limited is committed to building mutually beneficial relationships with Mi'kmaq communities and incorporating local opportunities into their projects where appropriate.
7.0 CONSULTATIONS NS Power initiated Mi'kmaq engagement regarding the Ruth Falls Main Dam project with the KMKNO in December 2017 during the One Window meeting to discuss 2018 hydro capital projects. NS Power continued to share relevant Pr...
AI summary NS Power engaged with the KMKNO and Mi'kmaw communities regarding the Ruth Falls Main Dam project, providing updates and discussing design options and environmental considerations, including efforts to obtain DFO Fisheries Act authorization through an offsetting project.
CI 50518 NSUARB IR-12 Attachment 2 Page 10 of 50 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Ruth Falls Dam Refurbishment Application for Authorization – 34.4(2)(b) and 35(2)(b) Fisheries Act Supporting Information project with the group a...
AI summary NS Power is planning the Ruth Falls Dam Refurbishment project and will engage with the Millbrook Mi'kmaw community and the public through communications and an Open House to provide information about the project, its scope, and construction timelines.
6.0 ABORIGINAL ENGAGEMENT NS Power initiated engagement regarding the Ruth Falls Main Dam project with the KMKNO in December 2017 during the One Window meeting to discuss 2018 hydro capital projects. NS Power continued to share relevant pr...
AI summary NS Power has engaged with the KMKNO regarding the Ruth Falls Main Dam project since December 2017, providing regular updates and planning for construction scheduled from May to November 2021. The project was deferred to 2019 due to design reviews and is now progressing toward completion.
7.0 CONSULTATIONS NS Power initiated Mi'kmaq engagement regarding the Ruth Falls Dam project with the KMKNO in December 2017 during the One Window meeting to discuss 2018 hydro capital projects. NS Power continued to share relevant Project...
AI summary NS Power engaged with the Mi'kmaq communities, including the KMKNO and Millbrook Mi'kmaw community, throughout 2017 to 2020 regarding the Ruth Falls Dam project. This included providing updates, discussing design options, and initiating collaboration on a DFO Fisheries Act authorization offsetting project.
CI 50518 CA IR-5 Attachment 1 Page 8 of 132 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Ruth Falls Dam Refurbishment Application for Authorization – 34.4(2)(b) and 35(2)(b) Fisheries Act Supporting Information engagement with the Mi'kmaw C...
AI summary NS Power is engaging with the Millbrook Mi'kmaq community and planning public outreach for the Ruth Falls Dam refurbishment project. Discussions with the Mi'kmaw Conservation Group and Millbrook community are ongoing, focusing on offsetting projects and fish passage. Public engagement activities, including an Open House, are planned to inform local residents about the project.
6.0 ABORIGINAL ENGAGEMENT NS Power initiated engagement regarding the Ruth Falls Main Dam project with the KMKNO in December 2017 during the One Window meeting to discuss 2018 hydro capital projects. NS Power continued to share relevant pr...
AI summary NS Power has engaged with the KMKNO throughout the planning and development of the Ruth Falls Main Dam project, providing regular updates and planning for construction scheduled from July 2022 to March 2023.
Inability to provide safe fish passage upstream and downstream during construction. Localized: Ruth Falls Headpond Low Low Inability to monitor for salmon while trap is out of service. Localized: Ruth Falls Headpond High Low Reduced abilit...
AI summary The document outlines potential environmental impacts related to fish passage and habitat due to construction activities at Ruth Falls Headpond and East River of Sheet Harbour, including the inability to monitor salmon, sedimentation, and changes in fish passage structures. It also mentions proposed avoidance and mitigation measures.
NS Power is proposing, in partnership with the Mi'kmaw Conservation Group (MCG) and the Nova Scotia Salmon Association (NSSA), a restoration project that is suitable for offsetting of serious harm for the Ruth Falls Dam refurbishment and t...
AI summary NS Power, in collaboration with the Mi'kmaw Conservation Group and the Nova Scotia Salmon Association, is proposing a fish habitat restoration project to offset the environmental impact of dam refurbishments. The project involves habitat improvements on the West River, with monitoring and reporting over a seven-year period.
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq (CMM): The CMM is a tribal organization that has served its members since 1986 and currently employs a staff of one hundred (100+) employees. The Mission Statement for the CMM is "To proactively promote...
AI summary The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq (CMM) is a tribal organization that supports eight Mi'kmaw communities through various programs and services. It works closely with the Department of Aquatic Resource and Fisheries Management (DARFM), which focuses on promoting Netukulimk and managing aquatic resources. The CMM emphasizes collaboration with member communities and partners to deliver environmental and fisheries-related projects.
Organization and Partners: - CMM/DARFM: Will be the lead proponent of the project and will assist with project activities as listed in the below proposal and will lead the administrative / project management side of the project. DARFM team...
AI summary The project involves collaboration between CMM/DARFM, Millbrook First Nation, and NSSA. CMM/DARFM will lead administrative and project management, engage Millbrook First Nation, and coordinate with other communities. Millbrook First Nation will participate in the project and provide input. NSSA will lead physical restoration and capacity building for future projects.
• Additional CMM Staff: - o Assist with monitoring and restoration activities. - o Provide guidance and oversight.
AI summary The Additional CMM Staff are tasked with assisting in monitoring and restoration activities, as well as providing guidance and oversight.
Objective 1: Meaningful engagement with Millbrook First Nation Each year The CMM will allot money for hiring summer students or community members from Millbrook, pending interest in the project. Community members will have the opportunity...
AI summary The CMM will allocate funds annually to hire summer students or community members from Millbrook for training and job shadowing with NSSA and DARFM. The Millbrook consultation team emphasizes the importance of meaningful offset projects and community engagement, particularly in satellite communities like Sheet Harbour and Beaverdam.
Objective 1: Meaningful engagement with Millbrook: The CMM will meet with Millbrook's consultation team and with community members (as interested / directed) to ensure that there is proper engagement by the community in the project. The CM...
AI summary The CMM will engage with Millbrook's consultation team and community members to ensure proper community involvement in the project, including site visits with the NSSA and inviting Millbrook community members where possible.
Objective 1: Meaningful engagement with Millbrook: - The CMM's DARFM will continue meetings with Millbrook's consultation team and community members and will involve other key individuals as directed by Millbrook's Chief and Council or con...
AI summary The CMM's DARFM will continue engaging with Millbrook's consultation team and community members, involving other key individuals as directed. Funds will be provided to hire or reimburse Millbrook community members for participation in monitoring, restoration work, or training.
Objective 1: Meaningful engagement with Millbrook: - The CMM will continue to meet with Millbrook's consultation team and with interested community members, as well as continue to provide updates to the community when applicable or request...
AI summary The CMM will continue engaging with Millbrook's consultation team and community members, providing updates when needed. Millbrook community members will also have paid opportunities to assist with postrestoration monitoring activities.
HABITAT PARTNERS: Nova Scotia Salmon Association, Thaumas Environmental Consultants Ltd., Mi'kmaw Conservation Group (Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaw), Eastern Shore Wildlife Association
AI summary The text lists organizations involved in habitat partners related to environmental and aquatic resource management in Nova Scotia.
9.0 CONSULTATIONS NS Power initiated Mi'kmaq engagement regarding the Ruth Falls Dam project with the KMKNO in December 2017 during the One Window meeting to discuss 2018 hydro capital projects. NS Power continued to share relevant Project...
AI summary NS Power has engaged with the Mi'kmaq and Millbrook First Nation regarding the Ruth Falls Dam project, providing updates and conducting meetings and site visits since 2017. Discussions included fish passage infrastructure, offsetting projects, and relicensing reports. NS Power plans to continue engagement and offer follow-up site visits.
CI 50518 NSUARB IR-12 Attachment 10 Page 27 of 591 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) In August 2022 NSP met with the Maritime Aboriginal People's Council (MAPC) to discuss Ruth Falls Refurbishment Project. MAPC followed up with a...
AI summary In August 2022, NSP met with the Maritime Aboriginal People's Council (MAPC) regarding the Ruth Falls Refurbishment Project. MAPC requested information on archaeological reconnaissance, treatment of invasive species, and offsetting plans. NSP responded in November 2022, providing details on archaeological plans and a commitment to share offsetting information. Public engagement activities, including an Open House, are planned to inform local residents about the Project.
Temporary loss of fish habitat (approximately 1.15 km2 ) due to lowering of the reservoir beyond the minimum operating level observed from April 1 – Nov. 30 annually. Lowering the headpond approximately 18' is required in order to complete...
AI summary The temporary loss of fish habitat due to lowering the Ruth Falls Dam reservoir is necessary for refurbishment. NS Power acknowledges the impact and proposes mitigation measures to minimize effects on fish habitat, including a controlled drawdown and maintaining water flow.
Table 1: Summary of potential effects on fish and/or fish habitat due to refurbishment of the Ruth Falls Dam Potential Effect Spatial Extent of Potential Effect Probability of Potential Effect Magnitude of Potential Effect Temporary loss o...
AI summary The table outlines potential effects on fish and fish habitat due to the refurbishment of the Ruth Falls Dam, including temporary and permanent habitat loss, fish mortality, and impacts from construction activities. The East River of Sheet Harbour is noted for recreational and traditional fishing use by the Mi'kmaw of NS.
CI 50518 NSUARB IR-12 Attachment 10 Page 365 of 591 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 3 # Indicators Condition Choices Data Definitions/Explanations 132 >2 km, or wetland lacks an inlet and outlet. 1 OF27 Growing Degree Days In G...
AI summary The text provides a table with indicators and condition choices related to environmental assessments, including wetland sensitivity and habitat considerations. It references tools such as Google Earth and KMZ files for analyzing growing degree days and fish access or use, and includes links to resources for assessing fish habitats and species at risk.
CI 50518 NSUARB IR-12 Attachment 10 Page 373 of 591 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) A B C D E Was not measured but surface water is present and is darkly tea-coloured. Or if no surface water, then mosses and plants that indicat...
AI summary The text provides a table with environmental assessment criteria for a specific area, including indicators for surface water presence, peatland vegetation, TDS and conductivity measurements, and beaver activity. It includes habitat classifications and sensitivity indicators.
CI 50518 NSUARB IR-12 Attachment 10 Page 405 of 591 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 2 Viewer>Wildlife>Significant Habitat>Species at Risk. Contact local fishery biologists, review the ACCDC report, and visit these websites: 135...
AI summary The text discusses the assessment of significant habitat for species at risk, including Atlantic salmon and other anadromous fish, and provides guidance on consulting local biologists and reviewing reports such as the ACCDC report. It also outlines criteria for determining whether a site supports fish or is fishless.
CI 50518 NSUARB IR-12 Attachment 10 Page 465 of 591 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 3 # Indicators Condition Choices Data Definitions/Explanations Percentage that is wooded or unmanaged herbaceous vegetation (NOT lawn, row crop...
AI summary The document outlines indicators and condition choices for land cover and proximity to population centers, focusing on habitat and ecological factors. It includes thresholds for wooded or unmanaged vegetation and distances to population centers, with specific habitat types and sensitivity categories.
CI 50518 NSUARB IR-12 Attachment 10 Page 473 of 591 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) A B C D E F37 Interspersion of During most of the part of the growing season when water is present, the spatial pattern of emergent vegetation...
AI summary The document presents a table with ecological assessment criteria, focusing on the interspersion of emergent vegetation and persistent deepwater areas within a wetland. It includes categories such as habitat types and water depth measurements, with specific conditions for data entry.
Introduction The CMM is a tribal organization that has served its members since 1986 and currently employs a staff of one hundred (100+) employees. The Mission Statement for the CMM is "To proactively promote and assist Mi'kmaw communities...
AI summary The CMM is a tribal organization serving eight Mi'kmaw communities, providing programs and services to support self-determination. The Department of Aquatic Resource and Fisheries Management (DARFM) focuses on promoting Netukulimk, delivering aquatic resource management, and engaging in fish habitat offsetting projects with community involvement.
Objective 1: Meaningful engagement with Millbrook First Nation In year 1, the CMM will recruit and train interested community members to assist with project deliverables (e.g., monitoring restoration activities and being engaged in post-re...
AI summary The CMM plans to recruit and train community members from Millbrook First Nation and its satellite communities to assist with environmental monitoring and restoration activities. This engagement is considered important by Millbrook's consultation team.
1.0 Project Description and Overview of West River Sheet Harbour Site An approximately 5000 m 2 offsetting project was prescribed for the Ruth Falls Main Dam Refurbishment and Sloane Dam Rip Rap Stabilization projects. The Confederacy of M...
AI summary The West River Sheet Harbour restoration project aims to enhance aquatic connectivity and promote Atlantic salmon recovery. The project involves collaboration between the Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq, Nova Scotia Salmon Association, and Millbrook First Nation. The area faces challenges such as low water levels, high acidity, and toxic aluminum levels, which have been mitigated by lime dosing since 2005 and habitat restoration efforts.
CI 50518 NSUARB IR-12 Attachment 10 Page 563 of 591 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Taxonomic Group Scientific Name Common Name COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank # recs Distance (km) Prov A Myotis lucifugus Little B...
AI summary The document lists various endangered species in Nova Scotia, including bats, turtles, salmon, and birds, along with their conservation status, rarity rankings, and distances. These species are protected under provincial and federal legislation, highlighting the need for conservation efforts.
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 Hirundo rustica Barn Swallow Special Concern Threatened Endangere...
AI summary This table lists various bird and animal species in the Ruth Falls Watershed, including their conservation status, legal protections, and rarity rankings in Nova Scotia. Species such as the Barn Swallow, Canada Warbler, and Harbour Porpoise are highlighted with their respective conservation statuses under COSEWIC and SARA.
Data Report 7716: Ruth Falls Watershed, NS Page 10 of 22 Group A Scientific Name Passerella iliaca Common Name Fox Sparrow COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank S3S4B,S5M # recs 115 Distance (km) 10.5 ± 0.0 Prov NS A Mergus serrato...
AI summary The document presents data on various species found in the Ruth Falls Watershed, including their scientific names, conservation status, and recorded distances. It includes information on endangered and threatened species such as the Ashton Cuckoo Bumble Bee and the Monarch, as well as their conservation statuses under COSEWIC and SARA.
Data Report 7716: Ruth Falls Watershed, NS Page 11 of 22 Group I Scientific Name Epitheca princeps Common Name Prince Baskettail COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank S3 # recs 9 Distance (km) 85.4 ± 0.0 Prov NS Fissidens exilis N...
AI summary The document provides a table listing various species found in the Ruth Falls Watershed, including their scientific names, common names, conservation status, and distance from the watershed. It includes information on mosses, lichens, and other organisms, with details on their rarity and number of records.
Data Report 7716: Ruth Falls Watershed, NS Page 20 of 22 # recs CITATION 12 White, S. 2018. Notable species sightings, 2016-2017. East Coast Aquatics. 11 Benjamin, L.K. 2011. NSDNR fieldwork & consultant reports 1997, 2009-10. Nova Scotia...
AI summary The document lists various records and citations related to biodiversity and environmental data in the Ruth Falls Watershed, Nova Scotia. These include sightings of notable species, fieldwork reports, and surveys conducted by multiple organizations and researchers.
9.0 CONSULTATIONS NS Power initiated Mi'kmaq engagement regarding the Ruth Falls Dam project with the Kwilmu'kw Mawklusuaqn Negotiation Office (KMKNO) in December 2017 during the One Window meeting to discuss 2018 hydro capital projects. N...
AI summary NS Power has engaged with various Indigenous groups and organizations throughout the Ruth Falls Dam project, including the Kwilmu'kw Mawklusuaqn Negotiation Office, Millbrook First Nation, and the Maritime Aboriginal People's Council. Consultations have included project updates, site visits, and discussions on environmental and archaeological considerations. Public engagement efforts are also planned.
CI 50518 NSUIARB IR-12 Attachment 12 Page 38 of 576 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) temporary access roads sit within the drawdown area. On the upstream side, access roads will be placed after the headpond has been drawn down a...
AI summary The document discusses the impact of temporary access roads on salmon migration in the East River of Sheet Harbour. Due to restrictions on water management during construction, supplemental flows that aid salmon migration will not be released. However, given the historically low salmon numbers, it is unlikely to cause serious harm. NS Power plans to seek a variance to the Sheet Harbour Water Approval.
18.0 OFFSETTING CREDIT NS Power is proposing, in partnership with the Mi'kmaw Conservation Group (MCG) and the Nova Scotia Salmon Association (NSSA), a restoration project that is suitable for offsetting of serious harm for the Ruth Falls...
AI summary NS Power, in partnership with the Mi'kmaw Conservation Group and the Nova Scotia Salmon Association, is proposing a fish habitat restoration project to offset the environmental impact of the Ruth Falls Dam refurbishment. The project involves creating two habitat blocks totaling 2700 m² to compensate for temporary habitat degradation and fish mortality.
sluiceway and stoplog controlled to rubber dam spillway. There are no formal fisheries management objectives for the East River of Sheet Harbour; however, the streams and reservoirs are used for recreational fishing by the local community...
AI summary The East River of Sheet Harbour lacks formal fisheries management objectives, but it is used for recreational fishing and traditional harvesting by the Mi'kmaw of Nova Scotia.
CI 50518 NSUIARB IR-12 Attachment 12 Page 392 of 576 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 2 STR= Stressors. Viewer>Wildlife>Significant Habitat>Species at Risk. Contact local fishery biologists, review the ACCDC report, and visit th...
AI summary The text discusses the assessment of habitat stressors related to Atlantic salmon and other anadromous species, including documentation of species presence, connectivity to nearby waters, and accessibility for fish. It references contacting local fishery biologists and reviewing the ACCDC report for further information.
CI 50518 NSUIARB IR-12 Attachment 12 Page 440 of 576 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) A B C D E F63 BMP - Wildlife Fences, observation blinds, platforms, paved trails, exclusion periods, and/or well-enforced prohibitions on moto...
AI summary The table outlines various environmental and wildlife management considerations, including BMPs for wildlife protection, consumptive uses within an Area of Assessment, and proximity of domestic wells to the area. It includes checks for the presence of specific habitat types and consumptive activities.
Introduction The CMM is a tribal organization that has served its members since 1986 and currently employs a staff of one hundred (100+) employees. The Mission Statement for the CMM is "To proactively promote and assist Mi'kmaw communities...
AI summary The CMM is a tribal organization that supports Mi'kmaw communities through various programs and services. The Department of Aquatic Resource and Fisheries Management (DARFM) focuses on promoting Netukulimk and provides programs related to aquatic resource management, habitat restoration, and fisheries. Both organizations work with partners and ensure community involvement in their initiatives.
Organization and Partners - CMM/DARFM: Will be the lead proponent of the project and will assist with project activities as listed in the below proposal and will lead the administrative / project management side of the project. DARFM team...
AI summary The project involves collaboration between CMM/DARFM, Millbrook First Nation, and NSSA. CMM/DARFM will lead project management and engage with Millbrook First Nation, while NSSA will handle large-scale restoration and capacity building. Millbrook community members will have opportunities for involvement and input.
• Additional CMM Staff: - o Assist with monitoring and restoration activities. - o Provide guidance and oversight.
AI summary The Additional CMM Staff are tasked with assisting in monitoring and restoration activities, as well as providing guidance and oversight.
Objective 1: Meaningful engagement with Millbrook First Nation In year 1, the CMM will recruit and train interested community members to assist with project deliverables (e.g., monitoring restoration activities and being engaged in post-re...
AI summary In year 1, the CMM will recruit and train community members from Millbrook First Nation to assist with project deliverables, including monitoring and restoration activities. From years 3 to 8, the CMM will hire community members to support monitoring efforts. Engagement is considered crucial by Millbrook's consultation team.
CI 50518 NSUIARB IR-12 Attachment 12 Page 547 of 576 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Taxonomic Group Scientific Name Common Name COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank # recs Distance (km) Prov A Myotis lucifugus Little...
AI summary The document lists several endangered species in Nova Scotia, including bats, turtles, salmon, and birds, with details on their conservation status, rarity rankings, and distances. The table includes information on their scientific and common names, as well as legal protections under provincial and federal regulations.
Page 14 of 22 Group P Scientific Name Persicaria careyi Common Name Carey's Smartweed COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank S1 # recs Distance (km) 62.6 ± 3.0 Prov NS Р brachypoda Elymus hystrix Adder's-mouth Spreading Wild Rye S1...
AI summary The text presents a table listing various plant species in Nova Scotia with their conservation status, rarity rankings, and other details. It includes scientific and common names, COSEWIC and SARA designations, provincial legal protections, and distance measurements. The data highlights species of concern, such as those with S1, S1S2, and S1S3 rarity rankings, and includes specific measurements and records for each species.
Page 15 of 22 Group Scientific Name Common Name COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank # recs Distance (km) Prov Р Lactuca hirsuta Hairy Lettuce S2S3 1 69.8 ± 7.0 NS Р Impatiens pallida Pale Jewelweed S2S3 3 64.0 ± 7.0 NS P Caulophy...
AI summary The page presents a table listing various plant species along with their conservation status, rarity rankings, and other related data. The table includes scientific and common names, COSEWIC and SARA designations, provincial legal protection status, rarity ranks, number of records, distance measurements, and provincial information.
Page 16 of 22 Group P Scientific Name Spiranthes casei Common Name Case's Ladies'-Tresses COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank S2S3 # recs Distance (km) 44.5 ± 1.0 Prov NS • Spiranthes casei var. - NS P novaescotiae Case's Ladies'...
AI summary The document lists various plant species in Nova Scotia with their conservation status, rarity rankings, and distances. It includes scientific and common names, along with legal protection status and other conservation-related data.
Page 17 of 22 Group ⊃ Scientific Name Carex tribuloides Common Name Blunt Broom Sedge COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank S3 # recs Distance (km) 48.5 ± 5.0 Prov NS 5 Carex tuckermanii Tuckerman's Sedge S3 1 75.6 ± 0.0 NS Eleocha...
AI summary The text presents a table listing various plant species with their scientific and common names, along with conservation status information such as rarity rankings, number of records, and distances. The table includes species like Blunt Broom Sedge, Tuckerman's Sedge, and Yellow Lady's-slipper, with data relevant to Nova Scotia.
CI 50518 NSUIARB IR-12 Attachment 12 Page 558 of 576 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) # recs CITATION 226 Neily, T.H. 2017. Nova Scotia lichen records. Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute. 196 LaPaix, R.W.; Crowell, M.J.; MacDona...
AI summary The document lists various records and databases related to biodiversity and environmental observations in Nova Scotia, including lichen, plant, and wildlife records compiled by different 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.
CI 50518 NSUARB IR-12 Attachment 14 Page 1 of 3 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) From: [Levy, Alex L](mailto:[email protected]) To: [Leblanc, Jennifer;](mailto:[email protected]) [Holland, Heather](mailto:Heather...
AI summary This email discusses the main points from a meeting regarding the Ruth Falls Dam Refurbishment Project, including concerns raised by the Mi'kmaw community and requests for further information from DFO, along with technical comments on NS Power's monitoring plan.
CI 50518 NSUARB IR-12 Attachment 14 Page 2 of 3 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) - NS Power to provide an archaeological monitoring plan that includes proposed security measures assuming that artefacts will be present and detail...
AI summary NS Power is required to provide an archaeological monitoring plan that includes security measures for artefacts and engagement with the Mi'kmaw during the drawdown. They must also communicate changes in river access to the Mi'kmaq and update DFO on the response. Additionally, NS Power must provide an engagement log for Ruth Falls to DFO.