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Resource Name Long term aquatic monitoring protocols for new and upgraded hydroelectric projects
Unique File Number 168
Information Type Monitoring
Surface Water A
Aquatic Ecosystem A
Groundwater
Groundwater & Surface Water
Management for Natural & Industrial Hazards A
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Information Subtype monitoring
Organization Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat
Resource Name Lewis, FJ et al. 2012. Long term Aquatic Monitoring Protocols for New and Upgraded Hydroelectric Projects. Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat. Research Document 2012/166.
Resource Purpose The Long-term Aquatic Monitoring Protocols for New and Upgraded Hydroelectric Projects identify suitable methods to evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation and compensation activities undertaken during the development and operation of a project, and to evaluate the project‟s effects on fish and fish habitat. Furthermore, this document is intended to promote standardized monitoring methodologies that will create consistency in the regulatory requirements of project proponents and allow for the comparison of data across multiple projects in order to evaluate environmental effects and generalize results across projects. Given the need for consistent monitoring over time, the document also details the requirements for baseline monitoring, which are necessary in order to complete an environmental impact assessment (EIA) to meet legislative and regulatory requirements under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and Fisheries Act. The geographic focus of this document is British Columbia and the Yukon Territory, although it may apply elsewhere in Canada.
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Program Status complete
NE Coverage national
Drinking Water Y
Ecosystem Y
Fish Y
Groundwater
Public Safety Y
SW Quality Y
SW Quantity Y
Link http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Csas-sccs/publications/resdocs-docrech/2012/2012_166-eng.pdf
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