Name of the project /

Assessment and Restoration Project for Abandoned Permanent Outfitter Camp Sites in the Caniapiscau River Watershed

Assessment and Restoration Project for Abandoned Permanent Outfitter Camp Sites in the Caniapiscau River Watershed
Proponent /
Kativik Regional Government (KRG)
Expected date of construction /
2020 - 2023
Community /
Kuujjuaq
Location /
Caniapiscau River watershed, category III land

Affected area

The target area is located between the villages of Kuujjuaq and Kawawachikamach in the Caniapiscau River watershed

Step of the procedure /

Project submission
Evaluation
Decision and authorization

Decision

Description

The project’s main objective is the necessary assessment and restoration of abandoned permanent outfitting camps in the Caniapiscau River watershed to prevent the waste and hazardous materials left on site from affecting the shoreline, wildlife or site users.

Calendar

- PHASE 1: Inventory - April 2019 to March 2020 (completed phase) - PHASE 2: Work plan and pilot project - April 2020 to March 2021 (ongoing phase) - PHASE 3: Site restoration- April 2021 to March 2023