Notice of Determination

Sept 17, 2025 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada has decided that the Tahltan Field Camp Dam rebuild project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.
In making this determination, Fisheries and Oceans Canada considered the following factors and mitigation measures:
Factors
• Impacts on rights of Indigenous peoples: engagement has confirmed that the activities within the project will not have a negative impact   on their rights
• Indigenous knowledge: project activities will not negatively impact the surrounding traditionally used land and water
• Comments received from the public: One public comment was received, however, it was unrelated to the project. 

Mitigation Measures
To minimize disturbance to habitat, a summary of this process is outlined below: 

• Water quality downstream of the work site will be monitored by an Environmental Monitor (EM) during construction to ensure site      discharge adheres to BC Water Quality Guidelines.
• Machines brought to site will have all hydraulic and fuel lines inspected for damage prior to transportation to the lake and repairs made  as required to ensure that there are not hydrocarbon spills during construction. 
• The number of helicopter trips will be limited to only what is required to get all personnel and equipment to/from the site.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is satisfied that there is little potential for the project to cause adverse environmental effects on areas of federal jurisdiction. Environmental effects that are within provincial jurisdiction would be addressed through provincial regulations.
Therefore, Fisheries and Oceans Canada may exercise any power, perform any duty or function, or provide financial assistance to enable the project to be carried out in whole or in part.