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Petawawa River) DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES Environmental Report Big Eddy (Petawawa River) Hydroelectric Generating Station Project Big Eddy Draft Environmental Report July 2013 Table of Contents Executive Summary 1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Waterpower in Ontario ................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Introduction to Project .................................................................................................. 1 1.2.1 Zone of Influence ................................................................................................... 1 1.3 Overview of the Environmental Screening Process ........................................................ 4 1.4 Approach to the Environmental Screening Process ........................................................ 5 1.4.1 Legal Framework ................................................................................................... 6 1.4.2 Characterize Local Environment of Proposed Development ................................... 7 1.4.3 Identify Potential Environmental Effects ................................................................. 8 1.4.4 Identify Required Mitigation, Monitoring or Additional Investigations ................... 8 1.4.5 Agency and Public Consultation and Aboriginal Communities Engagement ............ 9 2. Existing Conditions............................................................................................................. 13 2.1 Location and Land Ownership in Project Area ............................................................. 13 2.2 Existing Infrastructure................................................................................................... 13 2.3 Topography ................................................................................................................ 14 2.4 Climate ........................................................................................................................ 14 2.5 Soils ............................................................................................................................. 15 2.6 Geology ...................................................................................................................... 15 2.7 Hydrogeology ............................................................................................................. 15 2.8 River Hydrology .......................................................................................................... 15 i Big Eddy Draft Environmental Report July 2013 2.8.1 Water Levels, Flow and Movement ...................................................................... 16 2.8.2 Surface Water Quality .......................................................................................... 16 2.8.3 Thermal Regime ................................................................................................... 17 2.9 Ecology ....................................................................................................................... 17 2.9.1 Terrestrial Habitat and Species .............................................................................. 18 2.9.2 Aquatic Habitat and Species ................................................................................. 22 2.9.3 Valued Ecosystem Components ........................................................................... 26 2.9.4 Species at Risk ...................................................................................................... 27 2.9.5 Significant Wildlife Habitats ................................................................................. 32 2.10 Cultural Heritage ........................................................................................................ 33 2.10.1 Archaeological Sites and Assessments ................................................................... 33 2.10.2 Buildings and Structures ....................................................................................... 33 2.11 Current Land and Water Use ...................................................................................... 34 2.11.1 Land Use/Land Policies ........................................................................................ 34 2.11.2 Access .................................................................................................................. 35 2.11.3 Recreation Use and Commercial Tourism ............................................................ 35 2.11.4 Navigation .......................................................................................................... 38 2.11.5 Area Aesthetics .................................................................................................... 45 2.11.6 Forestry ............................................................................................................... 45 2.11.7 Hunting ............................................................................................................... 45 2.11.8 Fishing ................................................................................................................. 45 2.11.9 Trapping and Baitfish Harvesting ......................................................................... 46 2.11.10 Protected Areas ................................................................................................ 46 ii Big Eddy Draft Environmental Report July 2013 2.11.11 Mineral Resources ............................................................................................... 46 2.12 Aboriginal Land and Water Use .................................................................................. 47 2.12.1 Reserves and Communities .................................................................................. 47 2.12.2 Land Claims ......................................................................................................... 48 2.12.3 Spiritual, Ceremonial, Cultural and Burial Grounds .............................................. 48 2.12.4 The American Eel (Kitchisippi Pimisi) ................................................................... 48 2.13 Social and Economic ................................................................................................... 49 2.13.1 Municipal Structure and Community Profile ........................................................ 49 2.13.2 Employment & Economic Setting ......................................................................... 52 2.13.3 Water Supply ...................................................................................................... 54 3. Description of Proposed Project ........................................................................................ 55 3.1 Description of the Proposed Hydroelectric Facility ...................................................... 56 3.2 Design Options and Rationale .................................................................................... 56 3.3 Generating Station Components ................................................................................. 57 3.3.1 Headworks Structure ........................................................................................... 57 3.3.2 Intake and Conveyance System ............................................................................ 58 3.3.3 Powerhouse ........................................................................................................ 58 3.3.4 Turbines .............................................................................................................. 58 3.3.5 Tailrace ............................................................................................................... 59 3.3.6 Fishway ............................................................................................................... 59 3.3.7 Portage Trail ........................................................................................................ 59 3.4 Access Roads .............................................................................................................. 60 3.5 Ancillary Works ........................................................................................................... 61 iii Big Eddy Draft Environmental Report July 2013 3.5.1 Connection Line Route ......................................................................................... 61 3.5.2 Electrical Substation .............................................................................................. 61 3.5.3 Other Civil Works ................................................................................................ 61 4. Construction Strategy ........................................................................................................ 62 4.1 Construction Schedule ................................................................................................ 62 4.2 Construction Activities ................................................................................................ 63 4.2.1 Clearing and Grubbing ........................................................................................ 63 4.2.2 Aggregate Borrow and Laydown Areas ................................................................ 64 4.2.3 Dewatering.......................................................................................................... 64 4.2.4 Cofferdams .........................................................................................................
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