Climate change presents many challenges for infrastructure projects, particularly in remote areas like Marten Falls First Nation. This study is intended to look at how climate change may affect both the construction and long-term use of the Community Access Road. Climate events such as increased rainfall, flooding, wildfire risks, extreme heat and changes in the … Read more
The Community Access Road could affect both archaeological and cultural heritage resources in the area. Archaeological assessments find and study artifacts (e.g., ceramics and stone tools) and sites (e.g., fishing camps, and trading posts), while cultural heritage assessments look at the broader historical and cultural context, including landscapes and buildings. By considering these areas together, … Read more
The areas studied for the Community Access Road have many lakes and rivers. These waterbodies are important for fish to live, eat, reproduce and migrate. Our studies looked at fish and fish habitat in the area close to the Community Access Road footprint, plus an extra 2.5 kilometres around the route; this is called the … Read more
The Community Access Road has the potential to impact wildlife species and important migratory and non-migratory birds, including species at risk that have been evaluated. Changes to wildlife, and bird populations and distributions can affect the resources that Indigenous communities and other communities depend on. Technical Reports Wildlife Report Birds Report
The Community Access Road could lead to changes in the way land is used and experienced by those living or working near the road. The study of Land and Resource Use, along with the Visual Environment, offers a perspective on how the road may impact the region’s landscape, as well as its cultural, recreational and … Read more
The study area associated with the Community Access Road contains habitat for ungulate species. Two ungulate species have been identified as valued components for the Community Access Road—they are moose / mooz and caribou / atik. Moose and caribou rely on specific habitats for movement, feeding, breeding and rearing young. The caribou Regional Study Area … Read more
The various study areas and activities associated with the Community Access Road might affect the land’s physical features (physiography) like terrain, soils and vegetation. Our studies examined both the direct and indirect effects of the Community Access Road. This is important because changes to the land and soil not only affect plant growth and vegetation, … Read more
The studies carried out for the Community Access Road looked at environmental conditions that might impact the public, Indigenous communities, federal authorities and other interested parties. These conditions, or valued component include acoustics (noise and vibration), air quality and greenhouse gas emissions. Technical Reports Acoustic and Vibration Report Atmospheric Report
The areas studied for the Community Access Road have many lakes and rivers that are both above and below the surface of the land. It is important to study both as water impacts every aspect of life. Technical Reports Surface Water Report Ground Water Report
