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CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROPOSED WATERFRONT TRAIL ON THE Emergency & Protective Services SOUTH BRANCH OF THE RIDEAU RIVER - MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH GRENVILLE By-Law Services
NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT and OPEN HOUSE PUBLIC MEETING Public Works Parks & Recreation In support of its Integrated Trails Strategy, the Municipality of North Grenville is currently planning a new waterfront multi-use trail to support connection between neighbourhoods and Public Libraries facilities as well as to promote physical activity and maintain community health. The proposal Animal Control includes various pedestrian waterfront pathways and a river crossing along the South Branch of the Rideau River, beginning approximately 150 metres west of the Prescott Street Bridge Planning & Building and ending at County Road 43. Explore North Grenville The project is being planned under Schedule B of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment.
A Public Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 4th, 2015, at the North Grenville Municipal Business Directory Centre, Halls B and C, 285 Leeds County Road 44, Kemptville from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This Chamber of Commerce Open House will provide an overview of the study and an opportunity to discuss the proposal with residents to solicit feedback. Dandelion Festival Explore North Grenville Public comments are invited during the study, for incorporation into the planning and design of this project, and will be received until 1st April, 2015. Subject to comments received and the Farmers' Market receipt of necessary approvals, the Municipality of North Grenville intends to proceed with the Historical Society planning, design and construction of this project, to be completed by end of 2015. NG Sports Hall of Fame The Open House material will be available at the North Grenville Municipal Centre and at the Kemptville Noremberg Branch of the North Grenville Public Library (1 Water Street, Old Town Kemptville Kemptville). Trails - Maps & Strategy
For further information on this project or to provide comments, please contact: Walking Tours
Christopher Lyon, M.Eng., P.Eng. Director of Infrastructure CIMA Canada Inc. 110-240 Catherine Street Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2G8 Telephone: 613-860-2462 ext. 6611 E-mail: [email protected]
285 County Road #44 PO Box 130 Kemptville, K0G 1J0 - Phone: 613. 258. 9569 Fax: 613. 258. 9620 - [email protected]
http://www.northgrenville.ca/news.cfm?nid=5312&kword= 03/03/2015 MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROPOSED WATERFRONT TRAILS AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE ON THE SOUTH BRANCH OF THE RIDEAU RIVER
PUBLIC COMMENTS INVITED
Dear Sir/Madam,
In support of its Integrated Trails Strategy, the Municipality of North Grenville is currently planning a new waterfront multi-use trail to support connection between neighbourhoods and facilities as well as to promote physical activity and maintain community health. The proposal includes various pedestrian waterfront pathways and a river crossing along the South Branch of the Rideau River, beginning approximately 150 metres west of the Prescott Street Bridge and ending at County Road 43.
The project is being planned under Schedule B of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment.
Copies of the Environmental Assessment materials will be available at the North Grenville Municipal Centre (285 Leeds County Road 44, Kemptville, ON) and at the Kemptville Noremberg Branch of the North Grenville Public Library (1 Water Street, Kemptville, ON) until May 8th, 2015.
Public comments are invited during the study, for incorporation into the planning and design of this project, and will be received until April 1st, 2015. Subject to comments received and the receipt of necessary approvals, the Municipality of North Grenville intends to proceed with the planning, design and construction of this project, to be completed by end of 2015.
If you haven’t already done so, we invite you to review the Environmental Assessment materials and send us your comments with regards to the Proposed Waterfront Trails and Pedestrian Bridge on the South Branch of the Rideau River. Please complete the Comment Sheet (enclosed) and send it to us via e-mail or fax no later than April 1st, 2015:
Christopher Lyon, M.Eng., P.Eng. Director of Infrastructure CIMA Canada Inc. (Ottawa) Telephone: 613-860-2462 ext. 6611 Fax: 613-860-1870 E-mail: [email protected]
Sincerely,
Mark Guy Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture Municipality of North Grenville
Enclosure: Environmental Assessment Comment Sheet
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Appendix 3 Public Open House Display Boards
Municipality of North Grenville
Proposed Waterfront Trails and Pedestrian Bridge On the South Branch of the Rideau River
Environmental Assessment
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE – March 4, 2015 North Grenville Waterfront Trails and Pedestrian Bridge Introduction + Welcome to the Environmental Assessment Open House for the Waterfront Trails and Pedestrian Bridge Design. + Conducted pursuant to the Municipal Class EA Process (Schedule B- Construction of Linear Paved Facilities and Related Facilities), this Open House is being held to communicate a full description of the project and to seek input from community stakeholders. + Your written comments are important and are warmly welcomed. + Please ask our Project Team Members any questions you may have regarding the proposed works.
2 MCEA Study Process
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Process + As a MCEA Schedule B Project, the North Grenville Waterfront Trails and Pedestrian Bridge Project follows a set timeline for stakeholder input, as follows:
We are here
Consultation Public Review of Ministry of the Period Recommendations Environment (est. 35 days) (30 days) Review
Notice of Study Commencement Notice of Completion Statement of Completion (February 25, 2015) (April 2, 2015) (May 2015)
Public Open House (March 4, 2015)
3 Proposed Works
+ Two Types of Products are Proposed
+ Arrows described as Proposed Future Connections are refinements to the plan of trails detailed in the North Grenville Integrated Trails Strategy
+ Pathway designs represent proposed works to be constructed following the approval of the EA process
4 Stakeholder Comments
+ What your job is today….
+Examine the study materials, including the eleven (11) project drawings. +Provide any comments you may have regarding the proposed works by completing the Comment Sheet and submitting it to one of our Project Team Members. +Ask our Project Team Members any questions you may have regarding the proposed works.
5 Next Steps: April 1 st – Public Comments Received April 2 nd – Notice of Study Completion April 2015 – Public Review Period (30 days) May 2015 – Publication of Statement of EA Completion
Copies of Proposed Waterfront Trail EA Study available at: + Kemptville Noremberg + North Grenville Branch of the North Municipal Centre Grenville Public Library 285 Leeds County Road 44, 1 Water Street, Kemptville, ON Kemptville, ON THANK YOU
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Appendix 4 Public Comments Received
Bianca Amaral-Stewart
From: Christopher Lyon Sent: March-09-15 4:55 PM To: Bianca Amaral-Stewart Subject: FW: Trails - Kemptville Creek
From: Bill Kilfoyle [[email protected]] Sent: Friday, March 06, 2015 5:13 PM To: Christopher Lyon Subject: Trails - Kemptville Creek
Chris:
Good to speak with you on Wednesday.
Here are some comments on the trail project.
The creek, or the river, is Kemptville's prime geographical asset and it is encouraging that the Municipality is working on trails to enhance this feature. Trails are popular as has been well demonstrated in the Ferguson Forest properties. These Ferguson trails through the woods are actively used summer and winter. I mention this only to confirm that there is interest in a broad segment of the general population for these outdoor activities.
I was pleased to see that the plan involves both the short-term and the long-term. For me, the long term is probably 20-25 years because a number of the opportunities associated with these trails cannot be realized until funds are available and certain properties change hands.
It occurs to me there are two types of people who use a trails. First the cardiovascular people who use them for exercise and are content to run from the beginning to the end and then back to the beginning, huffing and puffing and feeling very self-satisfied. A second group see the trails as a pleasant way to spend a less energetic time in nature. This second group in my experience usually needs some sort of objective beyond just walking on the trails. They need a destination. For example, some people who snowshoe in the Ferguson Forest like to drop into the Brewed Awakenings coffee shop for a warm drink after their trail work. In this regard I note that the proposed trail showing on the maps stops short of the County Road 43 bridge. Indeed it stops within sight of Brewed Awakenings. It is a pity that some sort of temporary path cannot be made up to this popular café.
The idea of having two or more outlooks or stopping places along the trail is an excellent idea. Over time I would see these outlooks as more than just a place to stop and look out at the river. They would become somewhat larger and a place to stop and socialize, a place where on certain days they would find the Crusty Baker or Grahame's Bakery offering pastries for sale and the Girl Guides providing the lemonade and coffee. You might even in the summer months find a small group of musicians providing some lights stringed music. Looking ahead a generation from now, we might well plant some good shade trees in these Outlook areas, even if they would only provide shade for a coming generation.
1 Near one of these outlooks it would be useful to have a fair sized fenced-in area for a dog run. I have seen such places in Ottawa where dog runs like this provide a remarkable place for not only dogs to dogs to socialize but also their owners.
The path from the pump house out to CR 43 is flat and somewhat uninteresting… except of course for the river itself. One possibility would be to plant flowering shrubs here and there along the path and this should be continued all the way up to the bridge at Prescott Street. Planting trees and shrubs will allow nature to help you over the years make this not just a trail but a very unique trail.
One objective over the longer term could well be to get the owners of bigger boats and yachts to motor up the Kemptville Creek to enjoy the sights and patronize the restaurant's and even stay overnight to wash clothes and have a good shower. To pull this off is obviously a bigger task because it would probably involve dredging some parts of the Creek, and at a minimum providing navigation charts to assure voters of the river's safety. It would also require some minimal docks which at the present time would have to be downstream from Bridge Street. The challenge then is how to get people from the boats to venture into the Old Town and spend some money. It might well be that at the dock bicycles could be rented by putting a coin in a slot. Some cities have a lot of experience with this rental approach.
If people did come off the boats and make it up to Prescott Street, there are restaurants there including, for example, Salamanders, The Branch, and O'Heaphy's. But again, looking ahead 20 to 25 years I can imagine restaurants and bistros with delightful decks overlooking the creek. Think Perth Ontario. There doesn't seem to be much place for this sort of facility downstream from the Prescott Street bridge, but upstream the Creek becomes quite picturesque and there are plenty of shore areas which are not on floodplain. I have heard that some developers already have their eyes on properties on the north side of the creek just upstream from the bridge.
For what it's worth Chris. Best of luck with this important project.
Regards, Bill
2 Ministry of Tourism, Ministère du Tourisme, Culture and Sport de la Culture et du Sport Culture Services Unit Unité des services culturels Programs and Services Branch Direction des programmes et des services 401 Bay Street, Suite 1700 401, rue Bay, Bureau 1700 Toronto ON M7A 0A7 Toronto ON M7A 0A7 Tel: 416 314 7643 Tél: 416 314 7643 Fax: 416 212 1802 Téléc: 416 212 1802
30 March 2015 (EMAIL ONLY)
Christopher Lyon, M.Eng., P.Eng. Director of Infrastructure CIMA Canada Inc. 110-240 Catherine Street Ottawa, ON K2P 2G8 E: [email protected]
MTCS file # : 0002553 Proponent : Municipality of North Grenville Subject : EA Study for Proposed Waterfront Trails and Pedestrian Bridge Location : South Branch of the Rideau River, Municipality of North Grenville, County of Leeds and Grenville
Dear Mr. Lyon:
We are in receipt of the presentation panels for the public open house that was held for the above-noted project on 4 March 2015. The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport’s interest in this EA project relates to its mandate of conserving Ontario’s cultural heritage, which includes:
Archaeological resources, including land-based and marine; Built heritage resources, including bridges and monuments; and, Cultural heritage landscapes.
Under the EA process, the proponent is required to determine a project’s potential impact on cultural heritage resources.
Cultural Heritage
While some cultural heritage resources may have already been formally identified, others may be identified through screening and evaluation. Aboriginal communities may have knowledge that can contribute to the identification of cultural heritage resources, and we suggest that any engagement with Aboriginal communities includes a discussion about known or potential cultural heritage resources that are of value to these communities. Municipal Heritage Committees, historical societies and other local heritage organizations may also have knowledge that contributes to the identification of cultural heritage resources.
Archaeological Resources
Your EA project may impact archaeological resources and you may screen the project with the MTCS Criteria for Evaluating Archaeological Potential: A Checklist for the Non-Specialist to determine if an archaeological assessment is needed. MTCS archaeological sites data are available at [email protected]. If your EA project area exhibits archaeological potential, then an archaeological assessment (AA) should be undertaken by an OHA licensed consultant archaeologist, who is responsible for submitting the report directly to MTCS for review.
Built Heritage and Cultural Heritage Landscapes
The attached MTCS checklist Criteria for Evaluating Potential for Built Heritage and Cultural Heritage Landscapes: A Checklist for the Non-Specialist helps determine whether your EA project may impact 1 0002553 –North Grenville Waterfront Trails and Pedestrian Bridge MTCS Comments cultural heritage resources. The Clerk for the Municipality of North Grenville can provide information on property registered or designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. Municipal Heritage Planners can also provide information that will assist you in completing the checklist.
Seeing that the proposed undertaking is located along the Rideau River, Parks Canada should also be consulted, not only as the owner of the Rideau Canal, but also because the canal is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
If potential or known heritage resources exist, MTCS recommends that a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by a qualified consultant, be completed to assess potential project impacts. Our Ministry’s Info Sheet #5: Heritage Impact Assessments and Conservation Plans outlines the scope of HIAs. Please send the HIA to MTCS (and the local municipality, as appropriate) for review, and make it available to local organizations or individuals who have expressed interest in heritage.
Environmental Assessment Reporting
All technical heritage studies and their recommendations are to be addressed and incorporated into EA projects. Please advise MTCS whether any technical heritage studies will be completed for your EA project, and provide them to MTCS before issuing a Notice of Completion or the commencement of work on-site. If your screening has identified no known or potential cultural heritage resources, or no impacts to these resources, please include the completed checklists and supporting documentation in the EA report or file. MTCS is in no way liable if the information in the completed checklists is found to be inaccurate or incomplete.
Please continue to circulate MTCS throughout the EA process and send any documents that should be in our files. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any questions or clarification.
Sincerely,
Katherine Kirzati Heritage Planner [email protected]
Please notify MTCS if archaeological resources are impacted by EA project work. All activities impacting archaeological resources must cease immediately, and a licensed archaeologist is required to carry out a determination of their nature and significance.
If human remains are encountered, all activities must cease immediately and the local police as well as the Cemeteries Regulation Unit of the Ministry of Consumer Services must be contacted. In situations where human remains are associated with archaeological resources, MTCS should also be notified to ensure that the site is not subject to unlicensed alterations which would be a contravention of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Appendix 5 Species at Risk and Environmental Impact Assessment Report (source: CIMA Canada Inc.)
SAR and Environmental Impact Assessment Waterfront Trail and Pedestrian Bridge Design, North Grenville, Kemptville, Ontario
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. INTRODUCTION ...... 1
1.1 ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION ...... 1 1.1.1 Client contact and Coordinates ...... 1 1.1.2 CIMA+ contact and Coordinates ...... 1
1.2 MANDATE ...... 1
1.3 STUDY AREA/TARGET SITE ...... 1
2. METHODOLOGY ...... 2
2.1 DOCUMENTATION ...... 2
2.2 CONSULTATION ...... 2
2.3 FIELD INVESTIGATION ...... 2
2.4 REPORTING ...... 3
3. RESULTS ...... 3
3.1 DOCUMENTATION ...... 3 3.1.1 Aerial Photographs ...... 3 3.1.2 Previous Reports ...... 3 3.1.3 Natural Resources and Features ...... 4 3.1.3.1 Waterbodies, Streams and Rivers ...... 4 3.1.3.2 Provincially Significant Wetlands (PSWs) ...... 4 3.1.3.3 Significant Woodlands/Woodlot ...... 4 3.1.3.4 Significant Valleys ...... 4 3.1.3.5 Significant Wildlife Habitat ...... 4 3.1.3.6 Flood Plains ...... 4 3.1.3.7 Species at Risk (SAR) ...... 5 3.1.4 Geology and Topography ...... 6
3.2 CONSULTATION ...... 6 3.2.1 Conservation Authorities ...... 6 3.2.2 Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) ...... 7 3.2.2.1 Natural Heritage Values ...... 7 i
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3.2.2.2 Ontario Endangered Species Act, 2007 ...... 7
3.3 FIELD INVESTIGATION ...... 8 3.3.1 General Description ...... 8 3.3.2 Flora ...... 8 3.3.2.1 Vegetation Communities ...... 8 3.3.2.2 Species at Risk ...... 9
4. ANALYSIS ...... 9
4.1 FLORA ...... 9 4.1.1 Species at Risk (SAR) ...... 9
4.2 FAUNA ...... 10 4.2.1 Species at Risk (SAR) ...... 10
4.3 WETLANDS AND WATERBODIES ...... 11
4.4 WOODLANDS/WOODLOTS ...... 11
5. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 12
6. STUDY LIMITS AND CONSTRAINTS ...... 12
7. REFERENCES ...... 13
LIST OF APPENDIX
Appendix A – Site Location Appendix B – Trail Alignment Appendix C – Site Photographs Appendix D – Official Plans and Site Features Appendix E – Communication and Consultation Appendix F – Environmental Site Features
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SAR and Environmental Impact Assessment Waterfront Trail and Pedestrian Bridge Design, North Grenville, Kemptville, Ontario
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
1.1.1 Client contact and Coordinates
Mark Guy, Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture The Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44, Box 130 Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0 [email protected]
1.1.2 CIMA+ contact and Coordinates
Tracy Dannell, Project Manager/Biologist, H.B.Sc., EP 240 Catherine Street, Suite 110 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K2P 2G8 Telephone – 613-860-2462 Ex. 6623 Fax – 613-860-1870
1.2 MANDATE The mandate of this report was to achieve the following;
1) Describe existing natural conditions of the property based on consultations, available documentation and on-site investigations;
2) Identify potentially significant environmental features and functions present at the site;
3) Suggest impact mitigation opportunities associated with the Waterfront Trail and Pedestrian Bridge Design.
1.3 STUDY AREA/TARGET SITE CIMA+ was mandated by The Municipality of North Grenville to complete an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the public property located in Concession 3, covering parts of Lot 26 to 29 in Kemptville.
The location of the studied site and its surroundings is included in Appendix A.
The proposed path area starts with the bridge location south of Clothier St West going over the Kemptville Creek. The pathway again starts South of Clothier St East and follows along Kemptville Creek until Highway 43, in Kemptville, Ontario (See Appendix B). Adjacent land uses include residential, commercial and parkland development surrounding the proposed pathway and bridge locations (See Appendix B). 1
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This assessment was undertaken to assist in the planning and design decisions for the Waterfront Trail and Pedestrian Bridge Design. In addition, this study was undertaken to ensure that the proposed development does not “{threaten} the health and integrity of the natural features or ecological functions for which the area was identified” (Ontario, 2014). This assessment identified potential impacts to various features of ecological significance associated with the subject site. This report must be read and interpreted in accordance with the limitations and constraints in Section 6.
2. METHODOLOGY
2.1 DOCUMENTATION
Official Plans, zoning, previous reports and aerial photographs were analyzed before undergoing any on-site investigation.
2.2 CONSULTATION
An information request was sent to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) (Kemptville District) and consultation discussions with Jaime Batchelor and Kristy Giles of the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) were initiated in order to inquire about any environmental concerns and/or natural heritage values associated with the study area and its surroundings (i.e., Provincially Significant Wetlands (PSW)), Significant Woodlands, Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSIs), Species at Risk (SAR) habitat, etc.,).
2.3 FIELD INVESTIGATION
The field investigations/assessments were conducted and overseen by a team of trained environmental technicians and biologists (CIMA+).
On-site investigation of flora and fauna was planned and occurred during a time of year that allowed for identification and observation of all various possible species, applicable to the subject site and during appropriate weather conditions.
The surveys were completed based on existing applicable protocols from Birds Studies Canada, the Ontario MNR and/or CIMA+ best practices.
On-site attention was paid to the potential presence of provincial Species at Risk (SAR), under the “Endangered Species Act, 2007” on or adjacent to the subject property, as well as “specially protected” species associated with the Ontario Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 and Bird species listed under the federal Migratory Birds Convention Act (MBCA), 1994.
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Habitats were described using the closest equivalent vegetation types and/or ecosites as in the Ecological Land Classification (ELC) for Southern Ontario (Lee et al., 1998), as “The place in which an animal or plant live” and “The sum of environmental circumstances in the place inhabited by an organism, population or community”.
The subject site was transected on foot several times to ensure all landscape variations evident on aerial photographs and all major habitats were encountered and examined at least once. Written field notes, digital photographs (See Appendix C) and/or GPS locations were taken for certain observations.
2.4 REPORTING
This report was prepared providing all relevant data, methods, results and conclusions available at the time.
3. RESULTS
3.1 DOCUMENTATION
3.1.1 Aerial Photographs The majority of the property consists of maintained and natural cultural meadows, deciduous forest and wetland areas.
3.1.2 Previous Reports No previous reports were provided to CIMA+ for this project, with the exception of the; Environmental Site Evaluation, County Road 43 in Kemptville, from Sommerville Road to Utility Corridor for the Four-lane upgrade of County Road 43 (CR-43), May 12, 2009. By Ecological Services. This report addressed the Ecologically Significant features of the subject site and made recommendations for mitigation for impacts to them. The report also suggested that a more detailed Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)/Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) be completed in order to demonstrate the appropriateness of the proposed development. Riverside Park Conceptual Masterplan, Five Year Plan, October 2013 by the MMM Group Limited. The plan aimed at outlining the direction for park improvements that will enhance economic and community use and create the ability to host large and local and regional events without detriment to the park maintenance. This particular park is located south of the proposed pedestrian bridge location over Kemptville Creek.
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3.1.3 Natural Resources and Features
3.1.3.1 Waterbodies, Streams and Rivers “As defined in the Fisheries Act, c. F-14, means spawning grounds and nursery, rearing, food supply and migration areas on which fish depend directly or indirectly in order to carry out their life processes (PPS, 2014).”
The Official Plan of the Municipality of North Grenville, Appendix B1, displayed the Natural Heritage and Constraints which depicted Kemptville Creek within the proposed trail alignment (See Appendix D, Figure 1).
The MNR Topographic map (MNR, 2014) depicted the Kemptville Creek located adjacent and within the proposed trail alignment (Appendix D, Figure 2, 3 and 4).
3.1.3.2 Provincially Significant Wetlands (PSWs) The Official Plan of the Municipality of North Grenville, Appendix B1, displayed the Natural Heritage and Constraints which depicted Provincially Significant Wetlands (PSW) within the proposed trail alignment (See Appendix D, Figure 1).
The MNR Topographic map (MNR, 2014) depicted wetland sections near Kemptville Creek located within the proposed trail alignment (Appendix D, Figure 2,3 and 4).
3.1.3.3 Significant Woodlands/Woodlot The Official Plan of the Municipality of North Grenville, Appendix B1, displayed the Natural Heritage and Constraints did not show any significant Woodlands/Woodlots located on the subject site (See Appendix D, Figure 1).
The MNR Topographic map (MNR, 2014) depicted some areas of the trail alignment to be covered with wooded areas specifically at the proposed bridge location and at the end of the trail near Highway 43 (Appendix D, Figure 2,3 and 4).
3.1.3.4 Significant Valleys None are identified at the site.
3.1.3.5 Significant Wildlife Habitat None are identified at the site.
3.1.3.6 Flood Plains The Official Plan of the Municipality of North Grenville, Appendix B1, displayed the Natural Heritage and Constraints which depicted Floodplain within the proposed trail alignment (See Appendix D, Figure 1).
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3.1.3.7 Species at Risk (SAR)
Aerial photos suggest the possible presence of potential habitat for numerous Species at Risk (SAR). The MNR SAR list for Leeds and Grenville (http://www.ontario.ca/environment-and-energy/species-risk- region?name=Leeds%20and%20Grenville) included the various Flora and Fauna listed below.
Birds: Reptiles and Amphibians (Herps): Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) Common Five-lined Skink Barn Swallow (Hirundo (Plestiodon fasciatus) rustica) Eastern Ribbonsnake Black Tern (Chlidonias niger) (Thamnophis sauritus) Bobolink (Dolichonyx Gray Ratsnake (Pantherophis oryzivorus) spiloides) Cerulean Warbler (Dendroica Milksnake (Lampropeltis cerulea) triangulum) Eastern Meadowlark Blanding's Turtle (Emydoidea (Sturnella magna) blandingii) Golden-winged Warbler Eastern Musk Turtle (Stinkpot) (Vermivora chrysoptera) (Sternotherus odoratus) Henslow’s Sparrow Northern Map Turtle (Ammodramus henslowii) (Graptemys geographica) King Rail (Rallus elegans) Snapping Turtle (Chelydra Least Bittern (Ixobrychus serpentina) exilis) Spiny Softshell (Apalone Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius spinifera) ludovicianus) Louisiana Waterthrush (Seiurus motacilla) Mussels and Insects: Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) Eastern Pondmussel (Ligumia Red-headed Woodpecker nasuta) (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) Rusty-patched Bumble Bee (Bombus affinis)
Fish: Plants: Cutlip Minnow (Exoglossum maxillingua) Blunt-lobed Woodsia Grass Pickerel (Esox (Woodsia obtusa) americanus vermiculatus) Broad Beech Fern Lake Sturgeon (Acipenser (Phegopteris hexagonoptera) fulvescens) Eastern Prairie Fringed-orchid Pugnose Shiner (Notropis (Platanthera leucophaea) anogenus) Ogden's Pondweed (Potamogeton ogdenii)
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3.1.4 Geology and Topography
According to the Topographic map details provided to CIMA+ from North Grenville, the elevation along the majority of the alignment is between 85 and 87 meters above sea level (masl) and approximately 88 masl on the north side of the proposed bridge location and 92 on the south side at the top of the slope (See Appendix B, Drawing 1 and 2).
The site is indicated on the Soil map of Grenville County, Ontario (Soil survey report # 12 on a scale 1: 63 360 (1 inch to 1 mile)), which was produced by the Department of Soils, Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph and the Experimental Farms Service, Dominion Department of Agriculture, Ontario in 1949. The survey data was compiled, drawn and published by the Experimental Farms Service in Ottawa from the base maps furnished by the Department of National Defence. The soils on the subject property primarily consisted of sand and medium textured till. The till was located along the western portion of the alignment and the sand in the wetland area adjacent to highway 43. The details of the soil sections are provided below in Table 1 in details and the applicable soil map section is presented in Appendix D, Figure 5. Table 1: Soil map of Grenville County. Colour Symbol Type Series Acreage Yellow Us Sand, well sorted outwash Uplands 18,000 Biege Grl. Medium Textured Till Grenville 50,500 (Good), Grenville Loam Pink B.L. Miscellaneous (Areas Bottom 4,500 adjoining stream courses Lands and subject to occasional flooding. Dark coloured surface and variable depth and texture.)
3.2 CONSULTATION
The consultation information requests and information received is included in Appendix E.
3.2.1 Conservation Authorities
The Site area is located within the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) watershed. The RVCA is a partner in the trail design with North Grenville and has been involved with the project since the start.
The initial trail alignment and details of its construction (Boardwalk sections and stone dust trails) has been discussed and their ideas are being incorporated into the final design to be provided by CIMA+’s civil engineering group.
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3.2.2 Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) A standard consultation request was sent to the MNRs Kemptville Office with project specific information (Appendix D).
3.2.2.1 Natural Heritage Values The MNR provided any known Natural Heritage Values in or adjacent to the site in their consultation reply and the MNR identified; Evaluated Wetland, Kemptville Creek Part 3 (Evaluated – Provincial). Fish Nursery, Black Crappie Nursery Area. Fish Nursery, Blue Gill Nursery Area. Fish Nursery, Largemouth Bass Nursery Area. Fish Nursery, Yellow Perch Nursery Area. River, Kemptville Creek Woodland Areas.
Additionally the MNR noted these fish species in Kemptville Creek which include, but are not limited to; brown bullhead, rock bass, white sucker, common carp, northern pike, muskellunge, Iowa darter, pumpkinseed, golden shiner, common shiner, blackchin shiner, blacknose shiner, tadpole madtom, yellow perch, logperch, bluntnose minnow, fallfish, walleye, central mudminnow, finescale dace, largemouth bass, Iowa darter, longnose dace, black crappie, northern pike, northern redbelly dace, logperch, longear sunfish, longnose sucker, common carp, brown bullhead, brassy minnow, common shiner, central mudminnow, blackchin shiner, blackchin shiner, central mudminnow, brook stickleback, central mudminnow, golden shiner, brown bullhead, creek chub, North American Catfishes, banded killifish, largemouth bass and johnny darter/tesselated darter.
3.2.2.2 Ontario Endangered Species Act, 2007
Additionally the MNR provided information on any known or potential occurrences of Provincial Species at Risk (SAR) and/or their habitat on or adjacent to the subject site in their consultation reply.
The MNR concluded that there records indicate there is a potential for the following Threatened (THR) , Endangered (END) and/or Special Concern (SC) species and/or their habitat on or in close proximity to the subject site (See Appendix E); Barn Swallow (THR) (Hirundo rustica) Blanding’s Turtle (THR) (Emydoidea blandingii) Bobolink (THR) (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) Butternut (END) (Juglans cinerea) Chimney Swift (THR) (Chaetura pelagica) Eastern Meadowlark (THR) (Sturnella magna) Eastern Musk Turtle (THR) (Sternotherus odoratus) Eastern Ribbonsnake (SC) (Thamnophis sauritus) Milksnake (SC) (Lampropeltis triangulum triangulum) Monarch (SC) (Danaus plexippus) Northern Map Turtle (SC) (Graptemys geographica) Snapping Turtle (SC) (Chelydra serpentina) Whip poor will (THR) (Caprimulgus vociferus) 7
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3.3 FIELD INVESTIGATION
3.3.1 General Description
The initial site visit was conducted on July 29th, 2014 in order to follow the selection of the trail route with the representatives or North Grenville and the CIMA+ Engineers associated with the design of the trail system.
Additionally on August 28, 2014 a detailed ecological site investigation was performed to observe the various flora and fauna species, habitat and SAR and/or their habitat associated with the trail alignment.
3.3.2 Flora
3.3.2.1 Vegetation Communities
Based on field observations and analysis, there were five (5) main habitats (vegetation communities) evident within the subject property as per the Ontario Ecological Land Classification for Southern Ontario, SCSS Field Guide, FG-02, 1998.
Appendix F provides a drawing of the habitat communities and Appendix C contains photographs of them.
3.3.2.1.1 Mineral Cultural Meadow Ecosite (CUM1) Tree Cover: Tree cover approximately greater than or less than 25%. Shrubs: Shrub cover approximately greater than or less than 25%. Herbaceous plants: Common mildewed (Monarch Butterfly Habitat (SAR)), Joe Pye Weed, Canada Goldenrod, Purple Loosestrife (invasive species), Reed Canary grass, Aster, Small bindweed, Canada Thistle, Great burdock, Common Chicory and Common mugwort.
3.3.2.1.2 Dry – Fresh Sugar Maple Deciduous Forest Ecosite (FOD5)(Mixed species) Tree Cover: Black Walnut, White Elm, Black Ash, White Ash, Green Ash, Boxelder, White Cedar and Red Maple Shrubs: Black buckthorn, Dogwood, Wild Grape and Staghorn Sumac Herbaceous plants: Spotted Touch-me-not, Stinging Nettle, Raspberry, Bedstraw and Sensitive Fern.
3.3.2.1.3 Lawn and Trees (LAT1) Tree Cover: Black Walnut, White Elm, Sugar Maple, Weeping Willow, Black Willow, White Ash, Silver Maple, Norway Maple and Norway Spruce. Herbaceous plants: Maintained Lawn (common grasses)
3.3.2.1.4 Shallow Marsh (Cattail) (MAS) Tree Cover: Tree cover approximately greater than or less than 25%.
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Shrubs: Shrub cover approximately greater than or less than 25%.Wild Grape. Herbaceous plants: Narrowleaf Cattail, Broadleaf Cattail, Spotted Touch- me-not and Joe Pye Weed.
3.3.2.1.5 Ash Organic Deciduous Swamp (SWD5) Tree Cover: Black Ash Shrubs: Herbaceous plants: Sensitive Fern
3.3.2.2 Species at Risk
3.3.2.2.1 Flora
Butternut Trees (Juglans cinera) which are Endangered both federally and provincially were observed on site located in the Sugar Maple Deciduous Forest (Mixed, FOD5) habitat area on the Northern shoreline of the proposed bridge location. The trees were quite young and appeared to be planted. See Appendix F, for their location.
3.3.2.2.2 Fauna Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) habitat (Common milkweed) which is a species of Special Concern both federally and provincially was observed in the Mineral Cultural Meadow Ecosite (CUM1) (See Appendix F).
Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) habitat (Cattail Marshes) which are Threatened both federally and provincially was observed in the Shallow Cattail Marsh (MAS) habitat located next to highway 43 (See Appendix F).
The entire subject site has the potential of being used as habitat for the Blanding’s Turtle (Emydoidea blandingii) which is Threatened federally and provincially.
4. ANALYSIS
4.1 FLORA
4.1.1 Species at Risk (SAR)
Butternut Trees (Juglans cinera) cannot be cut down without permitting and approvals from the provincial government. A detailed survey of the site is required by a certified Butternut Health Assessor with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR) within the applicable survey season prior to the advancement of development on the site. The survey must be conducted when the leaves are still present on the trees and the assessment report must be submitted to the client and the OMNR before the last day of August in any given year (Butternut, 2011). 9
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Species at Risk Permitting with the MNR could possibly be required pending the results of the Butternut Assessment survey in the advance of any site development of the trail alignment, based on the determination of the amount of retainable versus non-retainable trees.
4.2 FAUNA
4.2.1 Species at Risk (SAR)
The Fauna SAR observed on site consisted of potential habitat for the Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus), Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) and the Blanding’s Turtle (Emydoidea blandingii). Habitat in addition, to the species, is protected under the Ontario Endangered Species Act (ESA), 2007. Additionally bird Species and their nests are protected under the Federal Migratory Bird and Convention Act (MBCA), 1994, which is applicable on both private and provincial crown properties in addition to federal properties.
Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus) as caterpillars feed on milkweed plants that are confined to meadow and open areas where milkweed grows such as the Mineral Cultural Meadow Ecosite (CUM1) (See Appendix D). The adult butterflies can be found in more diverse habitats where they feed on nectar from a variety of wild flowers and fly south in the winter to Mexico. Milkweed is common in most parts of Ontario and the sections of growth located in CUM1 should be approximately identified and delineated. Construction activities should occur when the milkweed is not flowering or be completely avoided. If the plant is removed it should be replaced to re-establish the habitat for the following season and should be done so when the Butterflies caterpillars are not using the habitat.
Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) habitat preference consists of cattail marshes with a mixture of open pools and channels. They can sometimes be found in other types of wetland habitats and nest in the water in the thick vegetation and mostly along the shorelines. The wetland Shallow Marsh (MAS) habitat located South of highway 43 within the subject site represents ideal habitat for the Least Bittern bird. A detailed survey specific to Least Bittern should be performed between April 1st and the end of August in any given year by a qualified biologist, following applicable survey practices including point count techniques and any applicable protocols in advance of any site development associated with the trail system. Species at Risk Permitting could possibly be required pending the results of the survey with the MNR to proceed with work.
Blanding’s Turtles (Emydoidea blandingii) live in shallow water and usually in large wetland and shallow lakes with many aquatic plants. It is not unusual to find them hundreds of meter from a waterbody, especially while they are searching for a mate or traveling to a nesting site (Usually Gravel and Cobbles). The species hibernates in the bottom of permanent water bodies in the mud from October to approximately the end of April. There was not a particular section of the subject site that would be associated with the Blanding’s Turtle habitat and no nesting or hibernating areas were observed at the time of the survey. Although with the species mobility and the close connection to other wetland complex’s the habitat potential is still present.
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The detailed survey protocol for the Blanding’s Turtle is not foreseen as being necessary due to the activities and location of the proposed trail alignment. In the event that a Blanding’s Turtle or their nests are observed, work should stop until the situation has been assessed by a qualified biologist and the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is notified of the sighting. Additionally should the trail alignment change the Blanding’s Turtle Survey could possibly be required and the situation should be reassessed.
4.3 WETLANDS AND WATERBODIES Two (2) wetland habitats (MAS and SWD5), Kemptville Creek (Fish Habitat) and the Kemptville Creek Part 3 Evaluated Wetland (Provincially Significant) were identified on-site (See Appendix D, Figures 1 to 4, Appendix E and Appendix F). The MNR identified four (4) Fish Nursery areas within Kemptville Creek along the project alignment for Black Crappie, Blue Gill, Largemouth Bass and Yellow Perch (See Appendix E for their location).
In Ontario the use of Crown land and shore lands is regulated under the Public Lands Act. A work permit may be required from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNR) for the trail construction activities on the crown land (riverbed) and shore lands (within the High Water Mark (HWM) before work can take place. Once the Trail alignment is work within the HWM should be discussed with the MNR to valid the applicability of the Work Permit.
Approvals and Permits will be required from the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) and possibly the MNR in terms of alterations to a wetland (provincially significant) in the advance of development for the trail construction. Additional approvals and/or permitting from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Canada may be required for impacts to Kemptville Creek (Fish Habitat).
The federal Navigation Protection Act (NPA), 2014 formally the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) (2012 amendments) is an Act that authorizes and regulates interferences with the public right of navigation. Its primary purpose is to regulate works and obstructions that risk interfering with navigation in the navigable waters listed on the schedule to the Act. The NPA also prohibits the depositing or throwing of materials that risk impacting navigation in navigable waters and the dewatering of navigable waters. Approvals and/or permits could potentially be required for work within Kemptville Creek, which is considered navigable waters with Transport Canada (TC).
4.4 WOODLANDS/WOODLOTS The woodlands noted on site by the MNR topographic map are not specified as “provincially significant” in the municipality of North Grenville’s Official Plan. The majority of the site habitats contained Mixed, Deciduous and Coniferous forest types and were not determined to be Ecologically Significant. However a survey of mature trees should be performed in the advance of development in order to retain as many trees as possible and/or compensate for their loss. Trees should be cleared/cut-down outside of the general breeding bird window in order to reduce impact to Migratory Birds that could potentially be nesting (April 1st and the end of August). If trees must be cut within the breeding bird window a
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breeding bird and nest survey should be performed by a qualified biologist prior to clearing.
5. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS This Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the public property located in Concession 3, covering parts of Lot 26 to 29 in the Municipality of North Grenville, Kemptville in Ontario, revealed that there are ecologically significant features on this property that require further investigation, permitting and/or approvals prior to the advance of any site development of the pedestrian trail from various levels of government and are associated with the presence of the;
Butternut Trees (Juglans cinera) and potential habitat for Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus), Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) and the Blanding’s Turtle (Emydoidea blandingii) SAR identified on site. Consultations and potential approvals and/or permits could be required from the MNR, RVCA, DFO and/or TC in regards to work within the wetlands and water body associated with the site. A Mature tree survey and compensation plan is suggested pertaining to the Woodlands/Woodlot areas on site.
6. STUDY LIMITS AND CONSTRAINTS CIMA+ completed a diligent and reasonable research to insure the realization of the present evaluation, with respect to the recognized laws and standards of practice.
The facts presented in this report are strictly limited to the period of investigation. The conclusions presented in this report are based on the available information and documents, the observations made during the site visit, and also the information obtained from communications with various contacts. The interpretation presented in this report is limited to this data.
CIMA+ does not hold itself responsible for erroneous conclusions due to the voluntary abstention or the non-availability of pertinent information. Any opinion expressed in relation to legal or regulatory conformity is technical and should not be, in any case, considered as legal advice.
CIMA+ has prepared this report for the sole use of the client. Any use of this report by a third party, as any decision based on this report, is the singular responsibility of the third party. CIMA+ will not be held responsible for eventual damages towards a third party resulting from decisions taken, or based, on this report.
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7. REFERENCES
Butternut Assessment Guidelines, Assessment of Butternut Tree Health for the purpose of the Endangered Species Act, 2007., May 2011, The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR), Species at Risk Branch, Natural Resource Management Division, Toronto, Ontario.
Freeman, E. B. 1979. [Editor]. Geological Highway Map, Southern Ontario. Map 244l, Ontario Geological Survey, Toronto.
Lee, H., W. Bakowsky, J. Riley, J. Bowes, M. Puddister, P. Uhlig and S. McMurry. 1998. Ecological land classification for southern Ontario: first approximation and its application. SCSS Field Guide FG-02, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resource, North Bay.
Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), December 2011, Bobolink Survey Methodology.
Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), MNR Policy Division Species at Risk Branch, May 2012, Survey Protocol for Blanding’s Turtle (Emydoidea blangingii) in Ontario.
Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), 2012, Whip-poor-will Survey Instruction and Data sheet.
Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), 2010, Natural Heritage Reference Manual; for Natural Heritage Polices of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2005. Second Edition.
Oldham, M. J. And S. R. Brinker. 2009. Rare vascular plants of Ontario (Fourth edition). Natural Heritage Information Centre, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Peterborough.
Ontario. 2014. Provincial Policy Statement, Under the Planning Act. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Queens Printer for Ontario, 2014.
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). 2012. Survey Protocol for Blanding’s Turtle (Emydoidea blandingii) in Ontario Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Peterborough, Ontario. Ii + 14pp.
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). March 2010. Natural Heritage Reference Manual for Natural Heritage Policies of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2005. Second Edition. Toronto: Queen’s Printer for Ontario. 248pp.
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). 2014. Male a Topographic Map, Powered by Land Information Ontario. (http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/LIO/2ColumnSubPage/STDPROD_10 4996.html).
Rowe, J.S. 1977. Forest Regions of Canada. Canadian Forestry Service and the Department of Fisheries and the Environment, Ottawa. 13
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Soil Map of Grenville County, Ontario (Soil survey report #12 on a scale of 1:63 360 (1 inch to 1 mile), Soil Survey by the Department of Soils, Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph and the Experimental Farms Service, Dominion Department of Agriculture, Ottawa,1949.
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APPENDIX A
SITE LOCATION
APPENDIX A – Site Location SAR and Environmental Impact Assessment Waterfront Trail and Pedestrian Bridge Design, North Grenville, Kemptville, Ontario
Figure 1 - Site Location
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Figure 2 - Site Area (Study Site) and surroundings
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APPENDIX B
TRAIL ALIGNMENT