Sluiceway Canal Cleaning

The sluiceway between Grand Étang Pond and Louisbourg Harbour is blocked with beach cobble. The Pond, located slightly above sea level, is tidal influenced. Recent storm activities have resulted in sluiceway infilling. Fish populations are known to reside and travel through this subject corridor. This includes the American eel, a COSEWIC-listed species that is important for Indigenous people.

A backhoe will be used to clear obstructing debris along this 40m stretch. Once removed, natural flows are expected to return. DFO experts have been contacted. 

Latest update

2024-11-20– The public comment period on the project is closed. Parks Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada are considering comments received to help inform its determination on whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Contacts

Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
259 Pk Service Rd
Louisbourg, Nova Scotia B1C 2L2
Telephone: 902-224-2306 or 1-902-371-2698
Email: cbinfo@pc.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site of Canada (Nova Scotia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Water Management
    • Bridges

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2024-10-21

  • Proponent

    Parks Canada

  • Authorities

    • Fisheries and Oceans Canada
    • Parks Canada Agency

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    88990

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...within 200 kilometres
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