Windigo Island Dock Replacement Project - Public Comments Invited

June 20, 2024 – Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed Windigo Island Dock Replacement Project, located in the community of the Animakee Wa Zhing #37 First Nation is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

To help inform this determination, Indigenous Services Canada is inviting comments from the public respecting that determination. All comments received will be considered public and may be posted online. For more information, individuals should consult the Privacy Notice on the Registry website.

Written comments must be submitted by July 20, 2024 to:

Robyn Bolton
100 Anemki Place, Suite 101
Fort William First Nation, Ontario P7J 1A5
(807) 358-1698
robyn.bolton@sac-isc.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

Animakee Wa Zhing #37 First Nation is proposing a flooding damage repair project, which will include the replacement of 19 existing crib docks, shoreline protection, and boardwalk replacement on AWZ #37 Windigo Island and Windfall Island. The new docks will be comprised of small fixed shore docks with attached ramps and floating docks to accommodate fluctuating water levels on Lake of the Woods. Shoreline erosion repair work at Windfall Island will involve the placement of riprap along the affected areas to protect against further bank erosion. The boardwalk between small and big Windigo Islands will be replaced to withstand extreme water levels and provide pedestrian access to essential services during natural hazards.