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Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Petitcodiac River Causeway Issues Tracking Log Summary of Comments, Correspondence, Releases As of May 2, 2004

No.

Date Received

Comments (Summarized)
1 28/06/2002     Disappointment with Draft Guidelines in describing review and consideration of Status Quo. Petitcodiac Riverkeeper will not take part in this or future assessments on river unless Provincial and Federal governments commit to making option 3 & 4 focus of EIA. Public consultations follow a suggested format. Must improve habitat and conditions for native fish. Socio-economic assessment must consider all future activities resulting from restoration. The role of the Greater Moncton District Planning Commission on the Technical Review Committee (TRC) should be evaluated.
2 Unrecorded     Provincial & Federal Governments must provide monetary commitment to project.
3 Unrecorded     Restore the significant tidal bore along with andronomous fish spawning in the headwater.
4 Unrecorded     Study mandate should include remediation of pollution from dump site, flooding of farmland, the Alma lobster fishery, etc.
5 Unrecorded     Damage to river could and should be repaired.
6 Unrecorded     Remove the causeway and build a bridge.
7 Unrecorded     Thorough study of the issues needed. Fish passage must be improved.
8 Unrecorded     Replace causeway with multiple span bridge. Leave small section of causeway to protect dump from erosion.
9 Unrecorded     Keep Status Quo. Enjoys the fishing
10 Unrecorded     Something needs to be done now, no need for more studies. Remove the causeway or at least open the gates.
11 Unrecorded     Open gates and then perform EIA as river restores itself.
12 Unrecorded     Beware of using existing reports in preparing a new report.
13 Unrecorded     Leave causeway as is for another 25 years, may have answers and solution then.
14 Unrecorded     Need to inform public on the issues.
15 Unrecorded     Restore fish passage for all species.
16 Unrecorded     Remove causeway and restore river to natural state.
17 Unrecorded     Of the four options, replacing a portion of the causeway with a bridge is the best. Status quo is unacceptable. How will fish species migration be identified so the gates may be opened for all species?
18 Unrecorded     Questioning Federal and Provincial commitment to resolve identified issues. Issues raised on negative impacts on property, industry, recreation and wildlife. Redesigning fishway appears to be strong option. Mandate of EIA team limited. Should focus on action plan to restore ecological health of Petitcodiac River system. Seems to be strong public support to remove causeway. Concerns with former dump site affecting water quality addressed.
19 25/01/2003     Study should be presented to public through government. It should be necessary to study history of the river to understand the effects of siltation. New study boundaries for Terms of Reference (TOR) to be considered. Take in account ice melt in Antarctica causing increased ocean elevation during modeling phase.
20 28/01/2003     River will not return to previous state if causeway removed. May lead to increased erosion along south side Salisbury Rd. Existing flooding above causeway should be addressed if causeway remains. Unused marsh land set aside for wildlife preserves. Dredging program used to control silt below causeway. Enjoys living near headpond.
21 28/01/2003     Petitcodiac Riverkeeper to abandon EIA process if no commitment to follow through by Provincial and Federal governments after study is completed.
22 29/01/2003     Must not overlook the impacts on the upstream portion of the Petitcodiac River.
23 30/01/2003     Need to reduce the risk of flooding following major storms. Siltation exacerbates flooding. Erosion along river, above and below gates needs to be addressed.
24 30/01/2003     Concerned with negative effects from federal legal interventions.
25 31/01/2003     Support river being opened as much as possible. Options other than the Niles options to be presented. Concerned about lack of direction from Province.
26 03/02/2003     Pointed out in the stakeholders list, Port Elgin may have been confused with Elgin, the Local Service District.
27 05/02/2003     Should include cost of civic pride in total cost accounting. Existing dump site needs to be addressed before it is disturbed. Suggested a vote by all stakeholders to aid in outcome.
28 06/02/2003     Discussions concerning pervious correspondence.
29 07/02/2003     Must let people know that there are no salmon in the Bay of Fundy and other rivers and no simple action will fix this. Must ensure a complete and honest EIA process.
30 07/02/2003     Construct new dam, spillway and fish passage to work with existing tidal conditions.
31 12/02/2003     Remove Causeway and let river return to natural state.
32 13/02/2003     It is time for a scientific review of the proposed causeway options. Public consultation has been overdone. Computerized modelling of the river necessary. Consultation with special interest groups carried out by Consultant. Information made available to public. The study review panel be truly independent. Government ministers be responsible for quality of study.
33 14/02/2003     General e-mail sent out to club members containing information on Moncton Public Meetings and how to obtain and forward comment forms.
34 17/02/2003     Opening gates will create mudflats in headpond area, could destroy wildlife, will be unsightly and possibly cause air pollution.
35 17/02/2003     Review effect of opening causeway on local sewage lagoons, how fish passage is handled at Beechwood dam, Turtle Creek reservoir blocking fish passage, using Petitcodiac headpond as a water source for the City.
36 18/02/2003     Public must realize "Restoration" will not be as the word implies. Bank erosion protection will be needed if any of the four options chosen. Concerned with outflow from dump site. A high-tech fishway appears to be least destructive and expensive option. Provincial and Federal governments making separate final decisions could be potential problem. Caution to be wary of media.
37 18/02/2003     Minutes of meeting between AMEC Study Team and Petitcodiac Riverkeeper, held on Feb. 12, 2003. Existing landfill needs to be addressed. Executive Summary at end of study must address magnitude of impact on river and community. Benefits of restoration need to be documented. Tidal bore as a tourist attraction. Who are the stakeholders? Restoration for Petitcodiac Riverkeeper means unimpeded fish passage. Is a bridge an option. EIA should include ecological, social & economic components. Should Memramcook River causeway be included in study? Petitcodiac Riverkeeper concerned with Moncton District Planning Commission is a part of TRC. What will be effects on agricultural lands?
38 19/02/2003     Causeway should not have been built, replace with bridge.
39 19/02/2003     Causeway should not have been built, restore river.
40 23/02/2003     Open gates to restore fish habitats and stop silt accumulation in Dover area.
41 21/02/2003     Discussions concerning a proposed redesigned fishway.
42 25/02/2003     Salt intrusion into groundwater wells if causeway removed. Causeway controls flooding and erosion up river. Fishing in headpond nets bass, sea trout, pickerel and gaspereau.
43 25/02/2003     Discussions concerning a proposed redesigned fishway.
44 26/02/2003     Discussions and inquiries into EIA risks and mitigation of risk, legal matters, due diligence. Points out landfill poses unacceptable risk to river ecosystem.
45 27/02/2003     Contact for Fort Folly Habitat Recovery Program.
46 27/02/2003     Concerned with pollution in river system. Need to assess methods of stocking rivers with fish. What is the silt load coming in with the tides?
47 28/02/2003     Petitcodiac Riverkeepers leaving EIA process because no commitments received from Governments. Reiterated that: component results to be cross-examined by stakeholders, need for causeway gates openings to give credibility to modelling exercise, review timeframe in order to allow credible modeling information.
48 28/02/2003     Supports partial bridge option. Must be careful not to over-emphasize certain consequential economic activities. Government to replace dyke systems.
49 28/02/2003     Believe consultants can not rely on what public perceives as being fish passage. Wants assurance that action will be taken once the report is submitted in 2005.
50 03/03/2003     Why are the options limited to those presented. The goal should be to restore the Petitcodiac River to a fully functioning ecosystem. Commercial fishing should include socioeconomic considerations. List of stakeholders is limited. Should have a limnologist, an ornithologist or a salt marsh specialist involved in study. Study to include salt marshes. "Valued Environmental Components" should include all components whether or not valued by humans.
51 10/03/2003     Would like to attend Aquatic workshop with a proposed modification to fishway.
52 26/04/2003     Construction of ship berths in area of Champlain Place to be considered.
53 26/04/2003     Was there any dredging completed on the Petitcodiac River?
54 26/04/2003     How is odour measured?
55 26/04/2003     Avon River Causeway in Windsor N.S. : Data available that may be useful to the AMEC Study Team for this EIA study.
56 26/04/2003     How is noise measured with respect to exposure of the people living near the river?
57 26/04/2003     What elements is the AMEC Study Team looking at with regards to air quality?
58 26/04/2003     Indoor air quality will not be addressed in this EIA study.
59 26/04/2003     Increased flooding is currently affecting air quality inside buildings. Is the AMEC Study Team going to address this item under the cumulative effects component of the EIA study?
60 26/04/2003     Will flooding be assessed for each option?
61 26/04/2003     Define direct and indirect mortality.
62 26/04/2003     How will the AMEC Study Team measure morbidity?
63 26/04/2003     Extend the field investigation beyond Shepody, Memramcook, Chignecto Bay. Is there a summary of the field investigation for the stakeholders, public and aboriginal community to review?
64 26/04/2003     Will the AMEC Team assess the status quo on the Halls Creek area?
65 26/04/2003     Will water sampling be completed on the headpond in the winter months?
66 26/04/2003     Will the mosquito control issue in the wetland be addressed?
67 26/04/2003     Will mudflats that exist today always be there?
68 26/04/2003     Pre-causeway: Geese migration in Halls Creek area; Will historical information also be reviewed?
69 26/04/2003     Trial gate experiments provides significant amount of information upstream of the Causeway. Is the AMEC Study Team going to carry out additional trial gate openings for the modelling?
70 26/04/2003     Is the AMEC Study Team investigating the areas along the river where there is extensive sedimentation?
71 26/04/2003     Identify borehole locations and field investigation on website.
72 26/04/2003     Johnson's Point: Change in mudshrimp population; Recommend boreholes at Johnson's Mills and Mary's Point be completed.
73 26/04/2003     Will erosion be studied when the Tidal Bore is arriving?
74 26/04/2003     Tidal Bore to be evaluated on a more complex model.
75 26/04/2003     Where does primary treated sewage system go when Tidal Bore arrives?
76 26/04/2003     When will secondary sewage treatment be assessed?
77 26/04/2003     UNB and Acadia are doing work on mudflat productivity.
78 26/04/2003     Value of sport bass fishery to be established.
79 26/04/2003     Shad (fishing done by drift nets), commercial fishery will also be evaluated.
80 26/04/2003     The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) put restriction on scallop fishery to avoid overfishing.
81 26/04/2003     Productive scallop fishery in Chignecto Bay.
82 26/04/2003     Modelling: How much sediment will be displaced with gate(s) opening or partial bridge installation?
83 26/04/2003     Turtles have been known to lay eggs in the Turtle Creek area. Will the snapping or wood turtles be considered in Full Cost Accounting (FCA)?
84 26/04/2003     Can smolts migrate through the headpond?
85 26/04/2003     Explain DFO's gate management plan and if it is working?
86 26/04/2003     Will Memramcook Causeway only be addressed by cumulative effects?
87 26/04/2003     Is the AMEC Study Team analysing the benthic community in the lobster fishery area and determining why there is an increase in the lobster fishery?
88 26/04/2003     Is the fish population declining due to the causeway, acid rain, spruce budworm spraying, etc.?
89 31/05/2003     General comments made during workshop are as follows: The wording of the TOR be revised to eliminate perceived biases. The definition of municipal services should include public and private infrastructure. The TOR should be more specific as to follow what is actually being done in the EIA. Potential refunds to non-profit organizations that spent money on previous studies, if results are used in EIA.
90 31/05/2003     Land Use & Value items indicated during workshop are as follows: Environmental effects on land use and value up and downstream of causeway. Assessment not limited to waterfront properties. The Petitcodiac River Watershed should be compared to similar watershed. Current value of lost agricultural land should be evaluated. Need to include the intangible aspects of land valuation. All dumps along river and tributaries will have environmental effects. Pre-causeway state to be used as baseline for aesthetic issues and their environmental effects on land value.
91 31/05/2003     Labour & Economy items indicated during workshop are as follows: The assessment must include all positive and negative economic environmental effects associated with all socio-economic components. All jobs, before and after, need to be assessed. All stakeholders must be included in the study.
92 31/05/2003     Municipal Services & Infrastructure items indicated during workshop are as follows: Current state of dykes and aboiteaux and land adjacent to river, up and downstream of causeway must be identified and used as status quo. Authorities responsible for dykeland protection, restoration and maintenance payment to be identified before choosing option. Sediment and erosion up and downstream to be addressed. Selected project option causing flow augmentation could cause flooding. Potential loss of farmland to be addressed. Ownership of land created along riverbed to be addressed. Issues related to Tower Road Dam on Turtle Creek.
93 31/05/2003     Transportation Network items indicated during workshop are as follows: Continuation of emergency services during construction phase. Traffic congestion created during causeway closure and solutions to alleviate such traffic issues. The new Petitcodiac River Bridge and approach ramps to be constructed before construction of selected option.
94 31/05/2003     Vessel Traffic & Navigation items indicated during workshop are as follows: pre-causeway vessel traffic used as status quo for assessment. Sedimentation may have been issue even if causeway not constructed. Boating activities may cause erosion. Current and future trends in boating and river recreation to be examined. Recreational and commercial uses of river before and after causeway construction. Vessel navigation prior to causeway. Major public events on river. Bridge option should follow Coast Guard Regulations for bridge height.
95 31/05/2003     Tourism & Recreation items indicated during workshop are as follows: Pre-causeway status and value of tourism. Balance between development and habitat conservation. For many years there has been no recreational boating on Petitcodiac River. Outhouse Point has more effect on Tidal Bore than causeway. Tidal Bore and salmon fishery tourism existed prior to causeway. Float planes, commercial tourism and tourist destinations are potential tourism activities. Walking trails around Ducks Unlimited property. Potential to increase use of existing facilities and current activities. Construct tourist information center near causeway. Shepody Bay lobster boat tours and possibly shark fishing. Alma region kayaking and canoeing. Bird watching potential may be exploited. Tourism ventures that have been developed since causeway construction. Winter activities developed since causeway construction. Supportive infrastructure must be set in place for headpond tourism ventures to succeed. Will headpond fill in if causeway is kept. Effect of sediment transport on Dorchestor Sandpiper Festival.
96 31/05/2003     Archaeology & Heritage Resources items indicated during workshop are as follows: There are archaeological sites along Memramcook River and other tributaries. Memramcook dykelands and aboiteaux are of significant cultural and historical relevance. All archaeology of the area must be characterized to determine effects of sedimentation and deposition. Potential effects of options on archaeological site above causeway. No archaeological surveys completed along shoreline of river. Access to EIA historical and archaeological information to anyone. Promote archaeological sites for tourism. Not too many known archaeological sites on river system. In order to capture river heritage, necessary to tell story of river prior to causeway. Card Pazant in Dorchester is a potential interpretative site for reconstructing a 18th century boat and restoration of the area's boat building heritage.
97 31/05/2003     Public Health & Safety items indicated during workshop are as follows: Quantity and Quality of water up and downstream of causeway. Environmental effects of dumps in watershed. Fish eating from contaminated river bottom. Implementation of immediate and future prevention measures before any causeway modifications. Microclimatic changes pre & post causeway construction, and potential changes that may occur with selected option. Potential increase of traffic accidents during construction of the option. Effluent discharge, both public and private, up and downstream of causeway may differ between options and times of year. Effluent flows into headpond could increase BOD and COD. Combination of Turtle Creek Dam and headpond level control could cause increased flooding risk. Disruptions of emergency services during construction. Tourism development may cause more traffic problems and increased noise pollution. Existing water quality and characteristics. Safe access to headpond and river for emergency vehicles. Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) plan to access headpond and river. Effects of water level on insect populations.
COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand BOD:Biological Oxygen Demand
98 25/09/2003     Consider future generations and what is best for the Petitcodiac River when you reach your decision.
99 25/09/2003     Function of the existing fish ladder and its suitability to allow passage for all species.
100 25/09/2003     Population and diversity of native and invasive fish species in the Petitcodiac River and the headpond, before and after the construction of the Causeway.
101 25/09/2003     Health of fish and aquatic organisms and the potential impacts of the landfill site and the sewage treatment plant.
102 25/09/2003     Commercial fishing and recreational angling activity.
103 25/09/2003     Field investigations related to lobster fishing in the Alma area.
104 25/09/2003     Function, development and health of the wetlands as well as the population and diversity of native and invasive plants and animals.
105 25/09/2003     Agriculture land and farming activities.
106 25/09/2003     Potential to include the Shepody, Memramcook and Mill Creek dams in the EIA study.
107 25/09/2003     Develop a tourist information centre and tidal bore lookout in Lower Coverdale to maximize views of the tidal bore and offer interpretation on the causeway, Petitcodiac River/Estuary, landfill site, sewage treatment plant. etc.
108 25/09/2003     Investigate the fishway in Grand Falls, Newfoundland & Labrador and interview the facility manager.
109 25/09/2003     Is there a fishway design that will accommodate all fish species in the Petitcodiac River?
110 25/09/2003     Study schedule, progress of various phases, upcoming events and future open house locations.
111 25/09/2003     Opportunity for public review of all EIA study documents and the length of time required for the government to proceed with the recommended project option.
112 25/09/2003     Timing of the final decision and opportunities for the public and stakeholders to be involved.
113 25/09/2003     Length of time required for the River to be restored to its original state if the causeway is removed.
114 25/09/2003     Impact of climate change and incorporation into the modelling process - the water level in the Petitcodiac River is higher today than 5 years ago. In the past 5 years the Petitcodiac River watershed has been subject to more storms, higher winds, higher tides and flooding.
115 11/11/2003     What do you refer to as headpond? Comment on calling the lake a headpond and impoundment.
116 11/11/2003     Do you need a fishing license when fishing in the headpond?
117 11/11/2003     If the causeway is taken out will there be silt all the way to Salisbury?
118 11/11/2003     Regarding the slide of 1945. There is no causeway. The Bridge is in place. Did the silt showing in picture come up the river? Where did silt come from?
119 11/11/2003     You have age photos of headpond. Are they doing other age photos of other rivers?
120 11/11/2003     What year did they stop dredging on the River?
121 11/11/2003     Regarding Salt marshes. Are you looking at this?
122 11/11/2003     Why is it that before the causeway was built, boats could not go up river because of silt buildup?
123 11/11/2003     Would the headpond fill in if causeway is taken out?
124 11/11/2003     In 1861 photo and present day photo, large amounts of mudflats can be seen above and below. They are almost identical. Before and after the causeway, nothing has changed. How do you explain this?
125 11/11/2003     What about the fresh water clams? Millions of clams were killed when the causeway was opened and rare ones were also found at that time. What is being done about this?
126 11/11/2003     Dept of Fisheries has played with smolts for years. . It would be interesting if salmon were introduced with transmitters.
127 11/11/2003     Were the fish successful in getting into the headpond? How are you finding the health of the fish?
128 11/11/2003     You say that everything is on schedule. When will we get results of this assessment?
129 11/11/2003     Who is responsible potentially for the concerns of the Riverview Marina?
130 11/11/2003     Water is so high at times that erosion on the banks has taken place. They should let water out at causeway when needed.
131 16/01/2004     The AMEC Study team should investigate the fish passage facility on the Fraser River in British Columbia.
132 16/01/2004     Are the fish today dieing as a result of the river silt clogging the fish gills while they are swimming in the Petitcodiac River.
133 16/01/2004     Is the Memramcook Causeway included in the EIA study terms of reference.
134 16/01/2004     Supporting river restoration and would prefer to see a bridge constructed and the causeway removed; “ take the causeway out and let nature take care of itself.”
135 19/01/2004     Who is responsible for the Petitcodiac River Causeway infrastructure?
136 19/01/2004     Is the existing infrastructure being evaluated during the PRC EIA?
137 19/01/2004     Does the current fishway work?
138 19/01/2004     Is the status quo an option? Why is the status quo used as a baseline condition and not an option?
139 19/01/2004     How many stakeholders are currently involved in the PRC EIA?
140 19/01/2004     How often do we meet with the stakeholders?
141 19/01/2004     Will the PRC EIA be completed on schedule?
142 19/01/2004     Will fish passage, other ecosystems and the silting river be addressed after the PRC EIA is completed?
143 19/01/2004     Is the study addressing some of the current flooding challenges in Moncton and Dieppe?
144 19/01/2004     When will the “ultimate decision” be made? Is there a guarantee that in fact something will be done about the causeway and the study recommendations implemented? Where will the money come from?
145 16/02/2004     Will the AMEC study team estimate a cost for each option?
146 16/02/2004     Are any of the project options currently being favored?
147 16/02/2004     How many studies have been completed on the Petitcodiac River?
148 16/02/2004     Has the AMEC study team reviewed previous studies on the Petitcodiac River and will this information assist the EIA study?
149 16/02/2004     What is different about this study compared to the 100 plus studies completed on the Petitcodiac River?
150 16/02/2004     Did previous studies concentrate on any of the project options the AMEC study team is currently reviewing?
151 16/02/2004     How can an EIA study be done given the natural condition of the river and the tidal conditions?
152 16/02/2004     What factors would the AMEC study team look at if a bridge is installed versus a causeway?
153 16/02/2004     Is the study team looking at the role of the natural river as to how it filters water as well as the planetary supply of water?
154 16/02/2004     Do we understand the role the Petitcodiac River plays in its natural environment or state as far as nature is concerned?
155 16/02/2004     Do you anticipate it might be necessary for human intervention (i.e.,dredging) to permit the river to return to its natural state and enhance fish passage and improve other ecosystems?
156 16/02/2004     Would the river be left to restore itself naturally?
157 16/02/2004     How does the total suspended solids (TSS) in the Petitcodiac River compare to other tidal rivers and why is the TSS level so high? A comparison of TSS levels should only be with tidal rivers. How does the sediment concentration in the Petitcodiac River compare to the Shubenacadie?
158 16/02/2004     Is the high TSS levels due to the causeway construction or because the Petitcodiac River is a tidal river or a combination of both?
159 16/02/2004     Was there testing completed prior to the causeway construction to determine the TSS levels?
160 16/02/2004     How many test sites were completed by the AMEC study team and what is the broad area of the field investigation for this study?
161 16/02/2004     Where was the photo taken on the Petitcodiac River estuary indicating the layers of silt for each tidal cycle?
162 16/02/2004     How did the Petitcodiac River change since the causeway construction?
163 16/02/2004     Will the modelling indicate if the river will be restored to its original state prior to the construction of the causeway?
164 16/02/2004     Is the status quo an option? Is there a possibility we complete this EIA study, spend a lot of money to do the study and nothing will be done with the status quo?
165 16/02/2004     If fish passage is a primary concern, is it possible that the status quo could be an option?
166 16/02/2004     Were the majority of the concerns identified in the presentation related to a specific option?
167 16/02/2004     Will there be a cost associated with each of the major concerns?
168 16/02/2004     Would the cost associated with the impact on the abandoned landfill, if the causeway was open to free flow, be considered?
169 16/02/2004     Will the EIA report be based just on the science?
170 16/02/2004     Is an EIA being completed on each option?
171 16/02/2004     Can the public still ask questions on the EIA Study?
172 16/02/2004     Will there be some results released prior to the final report in 2005 indicating if one or more options will not be considered?
173 16/02/2004     Will the draft 2004 report identify which option is recommended and rank the options?
174 16/03/2004     Why was the causeway constructed?
175 16/03/2004     Are the gates open all the time?
176 16/03/2004     During construction of the causeway, did people realize there was a problem with sedimentation in the river?
177 16/03/2004     It only took a year or so to notice the change in the sedimentation of the river after the causeway construction.
178 16/03/2004     Currently, are there still many species of fish in the river? Even with all the sedimentation?
179 16/03/2004     What is the role of this EIA compared to all the other hundreds of studies already completed on the Petitcodiac River?
180 16/03/2004     Where do all the sediments come from? Has the sediment always been in the river and prior to the causeway construction?
181 16/03/2004     Has the AMEC Study Team considered the opinion of the people living above the causeway on the headpond?
182 16/03/2004     Will the headpond eventually fill in with sediment? When?
183 16/03/2004     Has the AMEC Study Team completed real simulations/modelling of the various options? In what time period is the modelling completed?
184 16/03/2004     With all the cost of all the studies completed on the Petitcodiac River we could have constructed a bridge versus a causeway.
185 16/03/2004     Will a bridge ever be constructed?
186 16/03/2004     If the causeway gates were open, would the bass fishery in the headpond be affected?
187 16/03/2004     The causeway has stopped the energy of the tidal bore in the river and caused the silt to deposit in the Petitcodiac river.
188 16/03/2004     If a bridge was constructed how fast would the river be restored?
189 17/04/2004     Elaborate on what signal fish require to locate a certain river to spawn, i.e. Pollett, Little and North Rivers. Is it smell, taste?
190 17/04/2004     Shad go from Florida to the Gulf of St. Lawrence, how do they know where to come back? Do fish follow the stars and magnetic north? Is it smell?
191 17/04/2004     Do fish respond to taste, smell and geology of the river?
192 17/04/2004     Do fish respond to rainfall?
193 17/04/2004     What happens when there is low rainfall amount in July and August when flows are low in the Petitcodiac River?
194 17/04/2004     Explain the importance of the oxygen level to the fish and what is the lowest level they can tolerate.
195 17/04/2004     Please provide examples of low levels of oxygen in the Petitcodiac Rver.
196 17/04/2004     How does the saturation level effect the fish? How is saturation level and oxygen level related? Please explain that.
197 17/04/2004     How do fish react to the abrupt change from salt to fresh water sometimes experienced downstream of the causeway?
198 17/04/2004     What oxygen level and satuation level is good for fish?
199 17/04/2004     What is causing the stress, low oxyen levels in the headpond? i.e. Outhouse Point runoff, fertilizer?
200 17/04/2004     We have a dump and sewage treatment plant. What effect do these have on the oxygen level?
201 17/04/2004     Where were the low oxygen results found? Is it possible to have a copy of the results and the field investigation results?
202 17/04/2004     Does the fertilizer from farms or the sewage treatment plant affect the fish taste characteristic?
203 17/04/2004     What is the oxygen and saturation levels in the river and the headpond? Is it different around the sewage treatment plant? Did you collect data below the causeway?
204 17/04/2004     Do the fish spawn in other rivers or do they spawn at all if they cannot locate fresh water?
205 17/04/2004     What percentage of the fish population drift to other locations?
206 17/04/2004     How much does it cost to dredge Cardiff Wales twice a year?
207 17/04/2004     Where is the fishway in Cardiff Wales situated compared to the original head of tide?
208 17/04/2004     How does the sediment concentration at Cardiff Wales compare to the Petitcodiac River?
209 17/04/2004     Where was the original river located at Cardiff Wales? What is the river like?
210 17/04/2004     Is the Cardiff Wales headpond level lower than the head of tide?
211 17/04/2004     Will there ever be a need to dredge the Cardiff Wales headpond?
212 17/04/2004     Is the aeration pipes located under the entire Cardiff Wales headpond? Could you explain this system?
213 17/04/2004     How often is the oxygen level in the Cardiff Wales headpond monitored?
214 17/04/2004     Please confirm the size of the berm or barrage at Cardiff Wales?
215 17/04/2004     Please confirm if the purpose of the dredging at Cardiff Wales is for fish passage or ships?
216 17/04/2004     How important is the water temperature in the headpond and estuary at Cardiff Wales?
217 17/04/2004     Please confirm the total cost of the Cardiff Wales project.
218 17/04/2004     Please confirm the type of recreation activities on the Cardiff Wales headpond? Do they use the headpond for swimming?
219 17/04/2004     How does the Cardiff Wales winter conditions compare to the Petitcodiac River winter conditions?
220 17/04/2004     Does the Cardiff Wales facility have to deal with ice conditions?
221 17/04/2004     How does the weather conditions and temperatures in Cardiff Wales compare to New Brunswick?
222 17/04/2004     How long did it take to construct Cardiff Wales?
223 17/04/2004     Why could they not want to let the salt water into the Cardiff Wales freshwater headpond?
224 17/04/2004     Please confirm if predators, for example birds, is an issue for the Cardiff Wales fish passage facility?
225 17/04/2004     Were there any cormorants around the salt and/or fresh water at Cardiff Wales?
226 17/04/2004     Are there any fish species that are only found in the Petitcodiac River?
227 17/04/2004     Is there any historical records indicating how many fish were in the Petitcodiac River precauseway?
228 17/04/2004     Why do we have such a high total suspended sediments in the Petitcodiac River?
229 17/04/2004     Can kelts re-acclimate in saltwater where salt water is found immediately downstream of causeway?
230 17/04/2004     Are there any other fish species in the Petitcodiac River that are not listed?
231 17/04/2004     If the Petitcodiac River is not available for fish to spawn what other rivers are available in the Bay of Fundy watershed?
232 17/04/2004     What percentage does the Petitcodiac River make up of all the other rivers in the Bay of Fundy watershed?
233 17/04/2004     What percentage of the productive fish habitat of the area is found in the Petitcodiac river?
234 17/04/2004     Has the AMEC Study Team investigated the Avon River Causeway in Windsor N.S. and the Shubenacadie River regarding fish passage ?
235 17/04/2004     Are the stop logs in place at the Petitcodiac River Causeway?
236 17/04/2004     Are the stop logs used in the current gate management plan?
237 17/04/2004     How did the AMEC Study Team lose some of the smolts?
238 17/04/2004     Did the AMEC Study Team actively monitor the smolts?
239 17/04/2004     What is a pregrilse? Is it some kind of "supersmolt"?
240 17/04/2004     What is the life expectancy of the battery of the tags placed in the smolts?
241 17/04/2004     Why did DFO place pregrilse in the headpond? What was the purpose?
242 17/04/2004     Did the AMEC Study Team recover any of the tagged pregrilse?
243 17/04/2004     How does the pregrilse relate to the EIA Study fieldwork?
244 17/04/2004     Can shad pass the Petitcodiac River Causeway fishway?
245 17/04/2004     Can sturgeon or smelt pass the Petitcodiac River Causeway fishway at low flow?
246 17/04/2004     Did AMEC Study Team modify the exisiting fish trap or line the fish trap?
247 17/04/2004     Where was the water samples taken in the headpond in the winter?
248 17/04/2004     Please confirm what species did you find in the headpond?
249 17/04/2004     Where were the water temperatures taken in estuary?
250 17/04/2004     What is the objective of the gate management plan with regards to maintaining the headpond level and mud accumulation? Why is the headpond level maintained at 6.1 metres?
251 17/04/2004     How much did the salmon sport fishery declined after the causeway construction? Is the AMEC Study Team going to refer to the 1990 DFO paper that attributed the loss of stocks to the causeway?
252 17/04/2004     Did the Atlantic Salmon go to the Shubenacadie River since the Petitcodiac River Causeway was installed?
253 17/04/2004     Has the AMEC Study Team taken into acount the sewage treatment plant and its effect on the fish?
254 17/04/2004     Has water sampling been completed at Outhouse Point and in the headpond?
255 17/04/2004     Did the AMEC Study Team find any historical information on thresher sharks?
256 17/04/2004     What is the water quality in the headpond?
257 17/04/2004     How did the AMEC Study Team investigate the health of the fish below the causeway?
258 17/04/2004     What about the pollution in the river due to the Sewage Treatment plant?
259 17/04/2004     I believe the Big Salmon River is in Fundy National Park. The salmon catch has dropped in this river since 1985. This river is stocked frequently.
260 17/04/2004     The Gunningsville Bridge is very close to the Hawkes Road. Why is the salinity low at the Gunningsville Bridge?
261 17/04/2004     Is the EIA Study based on the Fisheries Act?
262 17/04/2004     There is concern about the negative impact the landfill sites and the sewage treatment plant have on fish. The causeway has also caused an impact on the fish.
263 17/04/2004     Today we have explored many fishways, however, can we construct a fishway in the Petitcodiac River that would work under the conditions we have in the river?
264 17/04/2004     Can we eliminate the silt in the river?
265 17/04/2004     Can the gate management plan be modified to enhance fish passage?
266 17/04/2004     Trapping and transport of fish species would only work for Atlantic salmon. Is this correct?
267 17/04/2004     Can options 1 and 2 now be dropped?
268 17/04/2004     Fish passage was not an issue prior to the causeway construction.
269 17/04/2004     Does the AMEC Study Team know if fish passage would be a problem if the causeway gates are to open? Will the fish return?
270 17/04/2004     Does the AMEC Study Team have any other information on the river?
271 17/04/2004     There is very little fish movement in July and August. Is the fish migration really affected by not opening the gates in the summer and winter?
272 17/04/2004     What are the results of DFO stocking the river?
273 17/04/2004     The Petitcodiac River has not changed much since the causeway was constructed?
274 17/04/2004     Aerial photos do not indicated a change in the river since the causeway was constructed.
275 17/04/2004     How does the AMEC Study Team know the fish are not successfully migrating downstream if the fish are not counted?
276 17/04/2004     Do fish migrate year around?
277 17/04/2004     What is the change in fresh water volume since the causeway construction?
278 17/04/2004     Will there be larger deposits of sediment in the headpond when the causeway gates are open?
279 17/04/2004     Will the sediment move into the headpond if all 5 gates are open?
280 17/04/2004     What is the cause of the dramatic change in the flow of the water?
281 15/06/2004     The importance of headpond as an emergency water supply for fire fighting should be considered.
282 15/06/2004     Will the EIA report include Full Cost Accounting on tourism, recreation, decrease in property value, wildlife, freshwater value for fire fighting, sailing, and bass fishing tournaments, etc. if the headpond is eliminated?
283 15/06/2004     Is the AMEC Study Team going to assess the cost and benefits of all the Project Options and the Status Quo for the next 20 years?
284 15/06/2004     The AMEC Study Team should address all the concerns of the communities in the Petitcodiac River Watershed and include the cost of secondary sewage treatment facility and erosion protection for the landfill sites.
285 15/06/2004     The AMEC Study Team must complete an extensive effort and research on other fish passage methods in other jurisdictions and look into innovative ways to address the problem. All suggestions submitted by the public and stakeholder groups should be investigated.
286 15/06/2004     The AMEC Study Team must complete a good inventory of the fish species currently in the Petitcodiac River and predict the species there could be in the future under the status quo and the four project options.
287 15/06/2004     What would happen if there were two different decisions at the end of the PRC EIA from the Federal and Provincial Government?
288 15/06/2004     Did the AMEC Study Team research the other rivers that flow into the Bay of Fundy from the perspective of analyzing incremental changes that have occurred under different scenarios related to natural and anthropogenic obstacles and enhancements? How have these affected salmon?
289 15/06/2004     Current salmon issues are mostly related to aquaculture in the Bay of Fundy.
290 15/06/2004     There are too many species included in the mandatory fish species list. Are all these species important? What is the economic rationale for the fish species list? We need not worry about Atlantic Sturgeon and dolphins as they can’t survive in the channel anyway.
291 15/06/2004     Can the AMEC Study Team predict the future of salmon in the Petitcodiac River in 20 years if the river is restored? Will there be a lucrative commercial fishery if the Petitcodiac River is restored?
292 15/06/2004     A modelling workshop, similar to the 2002 workshop, must be held in the future to provide everyone with the PRC EIA modelling results on the options.
293 15/06/2004     The AMEC Study Team should visit Cape Enrage and examine the river’s energy.
294 15/06/2004     Other independent modellers should review the results before it reaches the government decision makers. Their point of view would be interesting. People all over the world are interested in this EIA.
295 15/06/2004     What about sewage from the Moncton plant coming upstream with the tides and contaminating the river?
296 15/06/2004     The EIA recommendations must lead to community healing through the dissemination of compete and accurate knowledge.
297 15/06/2004     Silt problem is not just tidal, it is also related to local construction practices: silt from Johnathon Creek, Rural Estates, dirt roads in new subdivisions, etc., are clogging the infrastructure. This cannot all be blamed on the causeway.
298 19/07/2004     Are the historical photos of the Petiticodiac River included in the Petitcodiac River Causeway EIA presentations taken at high tide or low tide?
299 19/07/2004     When were the Moncton landfill sites in operation?
300 19/07/2004     Does the Full Cost Accounting evaluate the value of the headpond for fire fighting e.g. water bombers and fire trucks access?
301 19/07/2004     Are there alternate water sources in the area for fire fighting e.g. Shepody Bay, Bay of Fundy, Shediac Bay?
302 19/07/2004     Can water bombers fill up with salt water?
303 19/07/2004     There is a difference in Quebec water bombers versus New Brunswick water bombers.
304 19/07/2004     Who is the owner of the land in the headpond? Does more than one government department own the land in the headpond?
305 19/07/2004     How does the Full Cost Accounting do an analysis if the headpond was eliminated?
306 19/07/2004     The headpond has been used by the City of Moncton and Town of Riverview fire trucks for fire fighting during two drought seasons prior to 2004.
307 19/07/2004     The Town of Riverview Fire Department currently fills their fire trucks from the headpond during equipment testing and training. Recently the Riverview Fire Department submitted an application to the Environmental Trust Fund for an underground storage tank at the new fire station to be used for testing and training. However, the application was not approved.
308 19/07/2004     Can the headpond be used for drinking water if properly treated?
309 19/07/2004     Has a report been prepared pre-causeway or post-causeway to determine if the headpond water can be treated and used for drinking water?
310 19/07/2004     In June 2004 an Atlantic Sturgeon approximately 7 feet long was observed at the Gunningsville Bridge. However, it later died.
311 19/07/2004     Is the AMEC Study Team evaluating the sediment samples taken near the landfill site for contamination? What parameters are being investigated during the EIA soil analysis?
312 19/07/2004     Does the sediment deposition directly in front of the Moncton landfill site act as a filter for the landfill site leachate?
313 19/07/2004     Has the AMEC Study Team interviewed the Mosquito Control Board?
314 19/07/2004     At the 2002 Modelling Workshop, experts from around the world were concerned with the limited data and information on the Petitcodiac River and how well this dynamic river could be modelled. How is the AMEC Study Team addressing these issues?
315 19/07/2004     Where will the partial bridge be located and how many meters from the Town of Riverview shoreline?
316 19/07/2004     If a partial bridge is installed will the causeway gate infrastructure be in filled with riprap?
317 19/07/2004     If a partial bridge is installed or the causeway gates open will the riverbanks be protected with riprap in the areas where property/recreational/tourism development currently exists?
318 19/07/2004     Do the individuals that support the causeway removal believe the river will be restored to its original state prior to causeway construction? Do they understand the river will have to be dredged to restore it to pre-causeway condition? Is this dredging cost to be included in the Full Cost Accounting?
319 19/07/2004     Will the partial bridge replace the causeway?
320 19/07/2004     Has the AMEC Study Team found a viable fish passage facility that will work in the Petitcodiac River?
321 19/07/2004     Is the AMEC Study Team looking at innovative approaches to fish passage, instead of using an existing facility? Can we create a new type of fish passage facility that would work in the Petiticodiac River?
322 19/07/2004     Are there fish passage facilities/fishways that have been installed in other areas of the world that are working successfully? What is the success rate of fishways in various areas?
323 19/07/2004     What about mosquitoes and the West Nile Virus? The last time the causeway gates were opened the mosquito population increased significantly.
324 19/07/2004     Please confirm if the AMEC Study Team has reviewed previous reports developed by the Town of Riverview regarding concerns about residential, commercial and recreational development along the headpond and estuary? The Town of Riverview has made significant financial investments along the headpond and river.
325 19/07/2004     Is the Status Quo an option?
326 19/07/2004     Why is the Status Quo referred to as a baseline condition?
327 22/07/2004     How large is the Petitcodiac River Watershed?
328 22/07/2004     Local residents in the Petitcodiac River Watershed prior to causeway construction use to fish with a ball of worms on a string when the tidal bore was coming in. Fished for an eel - like species with flesh similar to tomcod.
329 22/07/2004     Was the Petitcodiac River Causeway construction successful in preventing flooding of the salt water on the farmland above the Causeway structure?
330 22/07/2004     Prior to Causeway construction, many individuals used to walk on the riverbed. In fact, you could tell the tidal bore was coming by feeling the vibration of the riverbed. The bed was not mud rather consolidated material.
331 22/07/2004     Is there concern if the gates are open, the landfill site will erode?
332 22/07/2004     Is the Petitcodiac River riverbed elevation still rising?
333 22/07/2004     Will the lobster and scallop industry in the Bay of Fundy be affected if the gates are open?
334 22/07/2004     Will the river be restored to pre-causeway conditions if the gates are open?
335 22/07/2004     Has the AMEC Study Team completed detailed fieldwork to confirm the Petitcodiac River bottom and width is changing?
336 22/07/2004     Has AMEC Study Team reviewed the volume of fish in the Petitcodiac River pre-causeway, directly after causeway construction and now?
337 22/07/2004     Was the AMEC Study Team fieldwork completed at high or low tide?
338 22/07/2004     Is there enough fish in the river to invest thousands of dollars to restore fish passage?
339 22/07/2004     Does the number of visits on the website increase when there is a press release or letter(s) to the editor?
340 22/07/2004     Is the project website an effective communication tool?
341 22/07/2004     Who is visiting the website?
342 22/07/2004     Is the AMEC Study Team reviewing how the erosion of the riverbed will affect existing and future development along the Petitcodiac River? E.g. infrastructure, tourism, recreation, landfill site, etc.
343 22/07/2004     In a couple of years, will the Petitcodiac River directly in front of the City of Moncton become a marsh?
344 22/07/2004     Does France, for example or other places in the world have the same type of fish passages?
345 22/07/2004     Is the general public and stakeholders both upstream and downstream of the causeway concerned about the sewage treatment plant discharge if the gates are open or a partial bridge is installed?
346 22/07/2004     Would the fish recognize the difference between primary and secondary sewage treatment? In fact, secondary treatment will increase ammonia content that is harmful to fish.
347 22/07/2004     Is the major concerns outlined in the Petitcodiac River Causeway EIA presentation listed in order of importance?
348 22/07/2004     One of the benefits of fresh and saltwater wetlands since the causeway has been built is there is a whole new kind of wildlife present.
349 22/07/2004     Does the Petitcodiac River Causeway EIA address the positive effects that have developed since Causeway construction as well as the negative effects?
350 22/07/2004     Does the modelling component of the project address the options including the status quo currently and 20 to 30 years in the future?
351 22/07/2004     Has the AMEC Study Team considered that the use of farmland may decrease due to urbanism in the future? Is the AMEC Study Team reviewing future trends? We must focus on existing situations and carry these situations forward.
352 22/07/2004     If it is determined the current farmland is unproductive, would the dykes along the Petitcodiac River be restored?
353 22/07/2004     Where does all the sediment go in the fall and winter?
354 22/07/2004     If the causeway gates are open or a bridge is installed and significant erosion occurs along the riverbeds, is there a danger the amount of sediment in the water will increase?
355 22/07/2004     Will there be future workshop(s) to discuss the modelling results and socio-economic issues?
356 22/07/2004     When will the Draft PRC EIA Report be released to the stakeholders, public and Aboriginal community?
357 22/07/2004     When will the Provincial and Federal Governments make a decision?
358 22/07/2004     How long it would take for the Lieutenant Governor in Council to make a decision?
359 22/07/2004     When would the selected option be implemented?
360 22/07/2004     What could be done to the Petitcodiac River to return the river to its original state or pre-causeway conditions?
361 22/07/2004     If a bridge was constructed versus opening the causeway gates would the river be restored?
362 22/07/2004     Will ships be able to sail up the Petitcodiac River once it is restored?
363 22/07/2004     Can the proposed 275 m wide bridge size be increased to maximize on restoring the river width? Why is the AMEC Study Team only investigating one bridge size?
364 22/07/2004     Is it possible to take the top four feet off the saltwater marshland vegetation growth to accelerate erosion of the riverbanks and restore the Petitcodiac River to its original state or pre-causeway conditions?
365 22/07/2004     Will the EIA report outline the schedule for constructing a bridge or opening the gates at different periods or seasons or opening all 5 gates all the time?
366 22/07/2004     Will the AMEC Study Team be addressing the positive features of the river restoration in addition to selling the river as a transportation route for the resident fish?
367 06/11/2004     The Petitcodiac Riverkeeper recommended the AMEC Study Team review two previous EIA reports completed in 1996 and 1998 when the Petitcodiac River Causeway gates were opened. The Niles report concluded that fish passage was problematic and that a solution was required. There was a legal obligation to find that solution. Therefore, in accordance with the Fisheries Act, Niles recommended an EIA study be completed to find a solution to fish passage in the Petitcodiac River.
368 06/11/2004     Please review and explain the operation of the current causeway gates and the 2004-2005 gate management plan.
369 06/11/2004     Does the AMEC Study Team have all 100 studies that have been completed on the Petitcodiac River? Are the studies incorporated into one file or several files?
370 06/11/2004     Has the AMEC Study Team verified the role fish played in the offshore fishery and the recruitment of stock?
371 06/11/2004     How long was the fieldwork carried out by the AMEC Study Team? Where were the depth of disturbance gauges installed and the time frame they were monitored?
372 06/11/2004     Did the AMEC Study Team complete a digital elevation model and develop a model for the estuary? What resolution is the computer modelling?
373 06/11/2004     Are all four options still being carried forward in the Petitcodiac River Causeway Environmental Impact Assessment?
374 06/11/2004     Where did the AMEC Study Team obtain information on the Atlantic Sturgeon in the Petitcodiac River migrating to Salisbury prior to 1966? Are there pre-causeway reports confirming the sturgeon migrated to Salibury?
375 06/11/2004     Please explain why striped bass are not listed on the fish species list that require passage at the Petitcodiac River Causeway.
376 06/11/2004     Did the fish population in the Petitcodiac River decline significantly after the causeway construction?
377 06/11/2004     How does the vertical slot fishway work?
378 06/11/2004     Did the AMEC Study Team test fish toxicity? Are the fish in the Petitcodiac River estuary healthy? Is the AMEC Study Team looking comprehensively at recreation along the entire estuary as well as the headpond? Is the AMEC Study Team going to discuss flooding in relation to the Status Quo? What will happen to the Petitcodiac River if we maintain the Status Quo? In the months of July and August is the water quality below regulation requirement for recreation? Is the reduction in the dissolved oxygen level in the Petitcodiac River estuary a result of the Greater Moncton sewage treatment plant effluent? Is there a health and safety issue in relation to recreational boating in the estuary? Is it safe to kayak in the Petitcodiac River?
379 06/11/2004     Is there shoreline erosion downstream? Is the amount of erosion reduced with the reduced water volume? Did the AMEC Study Team locate any archeological and heritage sites along the Petitcodiac River or in the watershed? Is there data available regarding historical shoreline erosion?
380 06/11/2004     Given the presence of an important Ramsar site, is the infilling below Hopewell Cape going to stop? Where is the infilling downstream of the causeway going to stop?
381 06/11/2004     Can we predict the river change beyond Cape Enrage? If the causeway piers are removed as described in Option 3 will the causeway structure have to be reinforced?
382 06/11/2004     Please explain why Option 2 will not be fully assessed in the EIA report? Will Options 3 and 4 eliminate the headpond? Will headpond fill in with sediment and salt water?
383 06/11/2004     It is my understanding the fishway will be eliminated in this EIA Study? Is this correct? If we can put people on the moon, why can't we find a solution to this fish passage? Is the headpond going to be drained? When will the public and stakeholders have access to the dissolved oxygen level readings in the headpond? Is the AMEC Study Team recommending the headpond will be deleted? How is the fish going to get past Sal;isbury if you don't have enough water now to go through the fishway? Why has the AMEC Study Team not released any information describing the conditions in the headpond including dissolved oxygen levels, and released biophysical and socio-economic component study reports? Why is this information not available at this workshop?
384 06/11/2004     Where is Outhouse point located? Will sediment infilling continue if the gates are open or partial bridge is installed? Where does the water go if the river continues to fill with silt? In the future will the Petitcodiac River return to the pre-causeway conditions if Option 3 or Option 4 is completed? What location along the Petitcodiac River has the most severe inflling or siltation?
385 06/11/2004     The AMEC Study Team states there is not enough fresh water in the Petitcodiac River estuary? Has the team considered the amount of water going to the Turtle Creek Reservoir? How will the causeway traffic circle flooding improve with Option 3 and Option 4? If the causeway was not constructed would the Petitcodiac River still be infilling due to the high total suspended solids in the river? This EIA study only deals with fish passage? The AMEC Study Team's only cares about fish passage up the Petitcodiac River not the cost or the risks of opening the causeway.
386 06/11/2004     Why did the AMEC Study Team not model the river up to 40 years in the future versus 20 years? Does the workshop presentation today include a slide that indicates 40 year prediction? Will the Petitcodiac River return to 1966 conditions?
387 06/11/2004     Will there be any additional erosion in the Petitcodiac River after 20 years if the causeway gates are open or a partial bridge is installed?
388 06/11/2004     Why are the tidal prisms upstream of the causeway not the same as 1966?
389 06/11/2004     Has the AMEC Study Team considered global warming and rising sea levels?
390 06/11/2004     If Option 3 modified is carried out will the high water velocity at the causeway affect fish passage? Is there any restriction if the causeway gates are open? Do fish move on a rising tide? Is there a concern about gate sills interferring with fish passage? Is Option 3 (modified) viable? Why is the erosion of the river banks different from 5 to 20 years? Will there be erosion at the landfill sites? Will there be any changes at the Gunningsville Bridge cross section if a partial bridge is installed? Will there be any effect on the lobster and scallop fishery in Shepody Bay? How much silt will be deposited at the causeway? Will the dilution factor in the river improve under the Status Quo condition? What is the impact on shorebirds and flooding if the Status Quo remains?
391 06/11/2004     Will there not be a net transport of sediment upriver if the gates are opened, like there was in 1989 during the trial gate openings?
392 06/11/2004     The AMEC Study Team is to be commended on what they have done and now know. The public consultation for this EIA Study has been excellent. I worked with Eugene Niles and I think he would be pleased. The previous 120 studies were not real studies; about 15-20 only were real studies. Certainly an EIA study was needed for this project and it was the right approach. This is a very thorough EIA Study and well done by the team. The Alma Fishermen are concerned with the how fast the sediment will move downstream and its impact on the lobster and scallop fishing industry. What is the status on the full cost accounting? How much has GPI Atlantic been involved in the project to date? Are there any more public consultation events in the future?
393 06/11/2004     Please confirm the modelling assumptions regarding sediment dynamics including flocculation and fluid mud? How confident is the AMEC Study Team in the modelling results with regards to erosion and deposition? What is the error bar for the modelling? Does the EIA study address sedimentation in the Bay of Fundy?
394 06/11/2004     Opening the causeway gates will cause the headpond to fill with silt. How will Option 3 (modified) and Option 4 resolve the silt build-up? In 1988 there was a million tonnes of silt deposited in the headpond when the causeway gates were opened. Will the same siltuation occur today if the gates are opened? In the 1800's Halls Creek infilled with silt so why will it not infill today if the gates are opened?
395 06/11/2004     What will happen with the tidal bore if the causeway gates or partial bridge is installed? Will the modelling predict extreme events like the Saxby Gale?
396 06/11/2004     How much will the tidal bore increase if Option 3 (modified) or Option 4 is carried out? What will happen if Option 4, a partial bridge, is selected and the causeway gates are opened immediately? Will the opening of the causeway gates affect the construction of the partial bridge? Is the erosion worse on the Riverview side if the causeway gates are opened or a partial bridge is installed? Is the landfill site at risk when the causeway gates are opened or partial bridge installed?
397 06/11/2004     It is my understanding the EIA objective is to improve fish passage. Is a partial bridge a faster progression to restore the Petitcodiac River? Is the rate of river recovery a requirement of the EIA Study?
398 06/11/2004     I understand the study mandate, but I represent people not fish. If the causeway gates are opened or a partial bridge installed will the Petitcodiac River widen at Hopewell Cape? How wide is the river in the headpond?
399 06/11/2004     How far above the causeway will the head of the tide be if the causeway gates are opened or a partial bridge is installed? How will opening the causeway gates or installing a partial bridge improve the water quality when there is good quality fresh water in the headpond now? What is the cost to remedy/improve the current water quality downstream of the causeway? Will the lobster fishery be affected if the causeway gates are opened or a partial bridge installed? Will the headpond disappear quickly?
400 06/11/2004     The AMEC Study Team are to be commended for a very thorough EIA Study. The Team's expertise is very impressive. Will there be a decline in the property value in the headpond if the gates are open of a partial bridge is installed?
401 06/11/2004     Why is this EIA study all about fish? What is the impact on Hillsborough? The Alma lobster fishermen are very concerned about the silt moving downstream if the causeway gates are opened or if a partial bridge is installed. What will happen to the wetlands, water quality, etc? Where will the funding come from for this project?
402 06/11/2004     The AMEC Study Team are to be commended for the factual information presented at this workshop. When will the EIA report and fieldwork data be available to the public? When is the next public session?
403 06/11/2004     Will the EIA report outline cost sharing methods between provincial and federal governments and municipalities?
404 06/11/2004     Is the EIA Study on schedule?
405 06/01/2005     What is the total cost of the EIA study from day one?
406 06/01/2005     Has the Study Team investigated the commercial fishery in the Bay of Fundy?
407 06/01/2005     Good presentation and abundance of technology used on this project. Inquired if the two levels of government (provincial and federal) will come to a decision at the end of the PRC EIA when the final EIA report is complete. The decision to construct the causeway was a rush decision. Is there light at the end of the tunnel for the Petitcodiac River?
408 06/01/2005     It appears the rationale of the original terms of reference was to restore fish passage. Why open the causeway gates or install a partial bridge, when the cost could exceed 15 to 20 million dollars? The decision is open the gates will not be popular with the residents living on the headpond. Is it worth spending millions of dollars to restore fish passage? Is it worth spending the money when new species have been added in the headpond? What was the justification for the overall EIA objective?
409 06/01/2005     What would be the economic impact on the fishery in the Petitcodiac River estuary and the Bay of Fundy if the causeway gates were opened or a partial bridge was installed?
410 06/01/2005     Would rainbow trout and salmon spawn in the headpond?
411 06/01/2005     Has the Study Team contacted the Nova Scotia fishermen to confirm if the Petitcodiac River Causeway has impacted on their fishery e.g. salmon? Is the Study Team addressing the farmland which will have to be dyked if the causeway gates are open or a partial bridge is installed? Is the Study Team reviewing the loss of the headpond and impact to the ecosystems that have been developed during the past 30 years? Did the Russians fish in the Bay of Fundy and deplete the fish stock? Where did the sediment built up come from?
412 06/01/2005     With the fish depletion in the ocean and the Bay of Fundy, would we be able to justify for all the cost of the EIA study and the fishway? It is my understanding the fish are not traveling up the Petitcodiac River and the lobster fishery is doing well.
413 06/01/2005      Beautiful presentation this morning! Please explain why there was not a word on the new bridge. Would the bridge piers and adjacent channel be eroded if the causeway gates are open or a partial bridge is installed?
414 15/03/2005      I take it that the status quo is not acceptable from any perspective?
415 15/03/2005      How will the course of the river change (under Options 3 and 4)?
416 15/03/2005      What about the potential for erosion in the vicinity of the landfill and in Riverview where the Home Hardware and Fire Station was constructed on fill material?
417 15/03/2005      Any evidence of water quality degradation from the landfill?
418 15/03/2005      Will the modelling predict the amount or percentage of sediment that will move downstream if the causeway gates are opened or a partial bridge installed?
419 15/03/2005      You mentioned that a step-wise approach was taken with the hydraulic and sediment modeling whereby you progressively looked at zero, one and two dimensional modelling. Was the modeling limited to numerical models or were physical models constructed as well? Also, is there any statistical confidence levels associated with the model predictions?
420 15/03/2005      Was the farmland dyked prior to causeway construction? The existing dykes have not been maintained by the government departments or farmers for a number of years.
421 15/03/2005      Do you think that environmental impacts from the former Moncton landfill will become a problem with a more open channel?
422 15/03/2005      “Where did the water go” since the construction of the causeway?
423 15/03/2005      Some downstream lobster fishing activity has reportedly moved closer to shore. How will this fishery be affected by the additional eroded material if the river is returned to a more natural flow?
424 15/03/2005      Has anyone looked into the possibility of suing the government over building the causeway?
425 15/03/2005      Why was the study (primarily) limited to fish passage and not restoration of the river?
426 15/03/2005      Is the EIA study done?
427 15/03/2005      When they decided to build the causeway in 1968, did the designers know all the impacts it would have on fish passage and the Petitcodiac River?
428 15/03/2005      What are the next steps?
429 15/03/2005      With Options 3 or 4, the Petitcodiac Lake or headpond will disappear?
430 15/03/2005      What timeframe or urgency do we have for the fish population if we do not proceed with modifications to the Petitcodiac River Causeway?
431 15/03/2005      What was the rational behind the construction of the causeway?
432 15/03/2005      What is going to happen with the silt/sediment in the river if there are modifications completed to the causeway?
433 15/03/2005      Is there a spillway in the causeway?
434 15/03/2005      Is there a possibility that only 2 gates will be opened initially to confirm if the modelling predictions are correct?
435 15/03/2005      If we proceed with construction of a partial bridge what quantity of dredging is required? Will there be information included in the EIA report outlining the dredge material amount, cost and where it will be disposed of?
436 15/03/2005      Is there any damage or erosion expected to Outhouse Point if a partial bridge is installed?
437 15/03/2005      Will the landfill site be protected?
438 04/04/2005      Has the AMEC Study Team investigated opening the causeway gates as soon as the ice breaks?
439 04/04/2005      Opening the causeway gates and removing three concrete piers would not restore the Petitcodiac River to its natural state as the causeway opening width creates a bottleneck in the river.
440 04/04/2005      Would one of the underlying structures to be done for this EIA address maintaining the headpond?
441 04/04/2005      Property owners located on the headpond would not accept loss of the headpond or the body of water located in front of their homes. However, the best option is Option 4C which installs a bridge in the center of the Petitcodiac River channel but limited government funding may affect this preferred option.
442 04/04/2005      Would the salt water wedge continue up to Salisbury if the causeway gates were opened or a partial bridge is installed?
443 04/04/2005      What was the accuracy of the computer modelling that was completed on this EIA Study?
444 04/04/2005      The modelling results appear to indicate that the Petitcodiac River will continue to silt in and if the Status Quo remains for the next 20 years, a bridge will not be required as you will be able to walk from the City of Moncton to the Town of Riverview.
445 04/04/2005      Have the designers taken into account the river widening during the planning stage of the new Petitcodiac River bridge if the government was to proceed with Option 3 or Option 4?
446 04/04/2005      FFFN do not harvest from the headpond mudflats due to Agricultural run off which stems from the Anagance and North rivers, both of which are tributaries to the Petitcodiac River. FFFN do not harvest in areas where known contamination from Agricultural runoff occurs as it also contaminates the species being harvests (whether it is a plant, fish or animal species). Once the gates are taken out and tidal action of the river is allowed to return it will in turn flush this contamination to levels acceptable to return harvesting species in this area.
447 04/04/2005      Would the EIA Study address the adverse environmental effects the causeway has on the entire Petitcodiac River watershed including fish migration and other ecosystems?
448 04/04/2005      Would the modelling address the dwarf wedge mussels return to the Petitcodiac River?
449 04/04/2005      Would the tidal bore be returned if the causeway gates were opened or if a partial bridge was installed?
450 04/04/2005      FFFN confirmed Option 4C is their preferred option as it will help in the eventual restoration of the Petitcodiac River, to its natural state.
451 04/04/2005      Did the AMEC Study Team investigate dam removals in the State of Maine including lessons learned from those dam removals?
452 04/04/2005      During the last opening of one of the Memramcook causeway gates, the increased water velocity caused severe bank erosion. A similar environmental effect would likely occur along the Riverview side of the Petitcodiac River if the causeway gates were open.
453 17/05/2005      Will the Petitcodiac River be restored to its original state in width and depth if a partial bridge is installed or all the causeway gates are opened?
454 17/05/2005      How long will it take to notice a change in the river width and depth if a partial bridge is installed or if all the causeway gates are opened?
455 17/05/2005      During the field investigations, were any of the fish found to have poor health conditions in the headpond or the estuary?
456 17/05/2005      Why wasn't there an environmental impact assessment completed prior to the construction of the causeway?
457 17/05/2005      How much will it cost to construct a partial bridge?
458 17/05/2005      Who will fund the cost of construction of the selected option and mitigative measures?
459 17/05/2005      Will the project funding be provided by the taxpayers and will taxes increase?
460 17/05/2005      When will government make a decision on which option will be carried out?
461 10/22/2005      What was the federal financial contribution towards the construction of the causeway?
462 10/22/2005      With respect to the fish species requiring migration at the causeway, what were they prior to the construction of the causeway, and what are they now?
463 10/22/2005      Have you identified the locations along the river bank where the Moncton infrastructure such as storm sewage and storm water runoff enter the river?
464 10/22/2005      You have indicated that the lobster fisheries will not be affected by opening the causeway, has there been any studies conducted to verify that?
465 10/22/2005      What is the bacteria count downstream of the causeway under the present conditions?
466 10/22/2005      Could the concentrations of hydrocarbons and metals be related to the leachate from the Moncton landfill?
467 10/22/2005      Have you identified the potential sources of hydrocarbons and metals observed in the Petitcodiac River?
468 10/22/2005      Do all the Project Options which have different costs associated with them meet the biological requirements for fish passage?
469 10/22/2005      What is the difference in benefits between Options 4A and 4B?
470 10/22/2005      What is the time frame when the Petitcodiac River will reach its natural state after the removal of the causeway?
471 10/22/2005      What is the quantity and the quality of the surface water coming into the Petitcodiac River?
472 10/22/2005      Will monitoring of water quantity and quality be continued over the long-term by a certain level of government?
473 10/22/2005      What are the basic differences between Option 3 and Options 4A, 4B and 4C in the downstream reaches of the Petitcodiac River?
474 10/22/2005      Where exactly would the riprap, for erosion protection, be installed at the Château Moncton?
475 10/22/2005      Considering that the landfill cover material is fairly impermeable, why do we need erosion protection measures for contingency now and not five or ten years in the future?
476 10/22/2005      Can we accelerate the gate opening process, in a safe way, during the implementation of a Project Option?
477 10/22/2005      Where was the location of the main channel at the causeway location prior to the construction of the causeway?
478 10/22/2005      If we do not know the exact sources of hydrocarbons and metals, how do we know that the Project Options will improve water quality?
479 10/22/2005      What do we have today for fish count and what are the projected fish counts for the nine species under the various Project Options?
480 10/22/2005      Will all of the Project Options address the low oxygen levels observed within certain reaches of the river?
481 10/22/2005      Have you looked at phosphorous levels in the river system?
482 10/22/2005      Under the Project Options, will there be enough water to wash out the contaminants such as phosphorous and others in the waters of the Petitcodiac River?
483 10/22/2005      Have you done any studies on the River Hebert and the Salmon River to determine the reasons for the reduction in their fish population?
484 10/22/2005      How are you going to ensure the river will not be contaminated by leachate from the landfill under Option 3?
485 10/22/2005      What guarantees are there that fishermen would get compensated every year for their losses? Who will guarantee these compensations?
486 10/22/2005      What about losses in the agriculture sector? Will compensations be provided?
487 10/22/2005      If you are providing access areas for mosquito growth, how are you going to address the increase in mosquito population?
488 10/22/2005      Is the present infilling within the headpond coming from upstream sources and soil erosion or is it coming through the fishway with tidal water?
489 10/22/2005      The tidal bore is going to improve under all options, have you identified the difference in tidal bore improvement under all options? Will the tidal bore improvement be the greatest under Options 4B and 4C?
490 10/22/2005      Under the Project Options, will the deposition of tidal sediment in the headpond result in the reduction of the tidal prism?
491 10/22/2005      Have you studied the history of flooding in the Moncton/Riverview area over the past 100 years?
492 10/22/2005      The costs associated with doing nothing at the causeway should be clearly identified and compared with the benefits associated with the Project Options.
493 10/22/2005      Have you talked to developers in the area during your assessment of the impacts on property value?
494 10/22/2005      Can we stop the silt building up in the rivers of the upper Bay of Fundy?
495 10/22/2005      Where would the sediment end up in the lower reaches of the Petitcodiac River? Will it be depositing in the outer Bay of Fundy?
496 10/22/2005      Are there ways to increase freshwater flow within the Petitcodiac River by removing barriers further upstream?
497 10/22/2005      With the present technology and engineering knowledge, can we r