Proponent: Atlantic Rivers Outfitting Company

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The proponent is proposing to create a pool and weir type of fishway on the main stem of the St. Lewis River at a falls located approximately 28 kilometres upstream from St. Lewis Sound in southern Labrador. The project is proposed to provide greater accessibility for Atlantic Salmon to a 32-kilometre section on the main stem of the river.

• July 8, 2019 – The undertaking was registered.
• August 13, 2019 – Deadline for public comments.
• August 22, 2019 – The Minister’s decision is due.
• April 14, 2022 – An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required.
• August 11, 2022 – The Minister is due to deliver EIS Guidelines to the proponent.
• May 11, 2022 – Environmental Assessment Committee (EAC) appointed.
• November 17, 2022 – The project has been withdrawn.
• Documents:
  • Registration (910 KB)
  • Decision Letter (65 KB)
• Public Notices:
  • Project Registered (54 KB)
  • EIS Required (25 KB)
  • Environmental Assessment Committee Appointed (347 KB)
  • Project Withdrawn (157 KB)

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