Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Flood Mitigation and Beaver Management – Naval Radio Station Aldergrove

August 5, 2022 — The authorities must decide whether the proposed project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

To help inform this decision, the authorities are inviting comments from the public on the project and its potential effects on the environment. All comments received will be considered public. For more information, individuals should consult the Privacy Notice on the Registry website.

Written comments must be submitted by August 24, 2022 to:
Becky MacInnis, Environment Officer / MARPAC Formation Safety and Environment
Mailing Address:  Formation Safety and Environment, Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt, PO Box 17000 Stn Forces
Victoria, BC, Canada, V9A 7N2
E-mail:  Rebecca.MacInnis@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The authorites have proposed a project. Naval Radio Station (NRS) Aldergrove is used as a naval radio receiver station operated by the Department of National Defence (DND). A Hydrologic Assessment was recently completed due to flooding being observed adjacent to NRS Aldergrove property, posing risk to Township of Langley infrastructure or nearby residential properties. The Hydrologic Assessment outlined recommendations for a flood and beaver management strategy, including removal of obstructions, beaver dam management (pond leveler installation), culvert repair/replacement and removal of beaver control structures within the Salmon River Area, Circular Antenna Field Area and Bertrand Creek Wetland. DND is proposing to implement these recommendations from the 2022 Hydrologic Assessment as part of this project.