North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority

Ontario Energy
Board
Submission re:
EnergyEast
Pipeline
Proposal
Presented by
Dave Mendicino, Board Chair
Brian Tayler, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer
April 2, 2014
NBMCA Submission to the OEB re: EnergyEast Pipeline Proposal
NBMCA’s WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ROLE
The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) is a regional watershed manager
under the provincial Conservation Authorities Act. We provide technical advice and
assistance with respect to natural resources to 10 member municipalities. NBMCA has a
regulatory role in Ontario Regulations 97/04 and 177/06 concerning work within and adjacent
to waterbodies, slopes and wetlands which we believe governs some pipeline activities,
despite the fact that pipeline approvals are federally regulated.
The proposed EnergyEast Pipeline project has a potential impact on four of our member
municipalities - North Bay, Bonfield, Calvin, Papineau-Cameron - and crosses Duchesnay
Creek, Chippewa Creek, Mattawa River, Kaibuskong River, Sharpes Creek, Amable du Fond
River, Pautois Creek and Boom Creek and their tributaries.
There are 14 wetland and 40 watercourse and waterbody crossings by the EnergyEast
pipeline in our watershed. The pipeline crosses a Provincially Significant Wetland that is the
headwaters of Chippewa Creek. Chippewa Creek is a significant watercourse that flows
through the City of North Bay and, like Duchesnay Creek, which the pipeline also crosses,
leads to Lake Nipissing which is vital to the environmental, social, and economic health of our
region. (see attached maps.)
Trout Lake is the headwater lake of the Mattawa River. It lies within an east-west trending
fault that has experienced tremors in the past. It is a westward extension of the northern fault
at the edge of the Ottawa-Bonnechere Graben which is a controlling influence upon drainage
patterns within this watershed.
In 1999, Trout Lake and the LaVase River were added to the 1988 Canadian Heritage River
System designation that was granted to a portion of the Mattawa River. It has a long and well
documented history as a nationally significant waterway used by early Aboriginal tribes,
explorers and fur traders as a gateway to western Canada.
The Canadian Heritage River System designation has been established by the federal,
provincial, and territorial governments for the purposes of recognizing outstanding rivers of
Canada and ensuring future management which will protect these rivers and enhance their
significant heritage values for the long term benefit and enjoyment of Canadians.
This river system is located within the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Forest Region. A diverse
mixture of conifer and hardwood forest ecosystems characterize this biome which has been
influenced by climate, topography, geology and human history. It is the natural heritage
features of the system which have supported the succession of human culture and recreation
in the area and it is essential that this be protected.
Under the Clean Water Act, 2006, NBMCA also administers the Drinking Water Source
Protection (DWSP) program for the Ministry of the Environment and the North Bay-Mattawa
Source Protection Committee. The intent of this science-based program is to protect sources
of municipal drinking water from identified existing and potential significant threats. North
Bay’s municipal drinking water source – Trout Lake - is a part of the DWSP program.
One of the most significant impacts this pipeline can have on our community is the potential
for contamination of Trout Lake – the only source of drinking water for the 54,000 residents
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and thousands of visitors to North Bay. Trout Lake is, in fact, the only surface water municipal
drinking water source in the DWSP Program that the EnergyEast pipeline crosses.
When the risks to North Bay’s drinking water were assessed as part of the DWSP Program,
the pipeline conversion had not yet come to light. No assessment has been done by the
Source Protection Committee of the potential impact that the chemicals in diluted bitumen
could have on the source of North Bay’s drinking water. A proposed amendment to the
Assessment Report, approved in May 2011, has been submitted to the Ministry of the
Environment which reads:
In 2013 TransCanada began work on a proposal for the conversion of a natural gas pipeline to
carry crude oil including diluted bitumen. The pipeline in question runs through the northern
portion of the Trout Lake watershed and Intake Protection Zone-3 (IPZ-3). Further information
will be required to assess the risk posed by the transportation of crude oil as proposed.
In order for the Source Protection Committee (SPC) to decide if it should ask the Minister of
the Environment to designate the transportation of crude oil in North Bay’s IPZ-3 zone as a
local threat, the SPC needs to fully assess this risk: and additional resources are needed to
complete this assessment.
This risk of contamination to North Bay’s only source of municipal drinking water is a
significant environmental concern for our community. As such North Bay warrants inclusion in
the EnergyEast Pipeline Project Description as an area of special concern which requires a
site-specific risk assessment.
What would happen if the human, environmental, and ecological variables resulted in a spill or
leak of crude oil – diluted bitumen - reaching Trout Lake, North Bay’s only source of municipal
drinking water? This risk demands heightened technical and scientific analysis that would
consider all the factors that could affect how a spill behaves in the ecosystem; and how it
could impact the watershed, and our municipal drinking water.
We have more questions than answers.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
Within the limits of our time here today, it is suffice to say, that the environmental impact of a
spill or leak of crude oil could potentially have a catastrophic impact on our watershed –
resulting in destruction of water quality, natural heritage, and health of the ecosystem.
The
2010 spill in Kalamazoo River, Michigan showed us what can happen.
The background report prepared for the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) by Terra Environmental
Consultants provides a generalized list of potential environmental and socio-economic
considerations associated with the EnergyEast pipeline, but it does not address the unique
characteristics of our watershed. Nor does it address what might occur if a number of factors
were to exist that could create the “worst case scenario”:
What would happen if a spill or leak of crude oil occurs:
• when there is an easterly wind that drives oil towards the intake?
• where a sloped stream valley would expedite the rate at which the oil would flow?
• during a peak storm event with heavy rainfall?
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during the mixing of Trout Lake? Water in Trout Lake normally stratifies, but twice year, in
spring and fall, it overturns and mixes between top to bottom – what would happen if a spill
occurred during this ecological event?
NBMCA’s Integrated Watershed Management Strategy has identified an increased frequency
and intensity of extreme storm events. Should one occur at the time of a spill, what would be
the rate at which the crude oil could be transported through the ecosystem? Under what
circumstances would it reach the drinking water source? The pipeline runs through a
significant groundwater recharge area. What would be the impact? Valley systems can be
dynamic, changing and environmentally vulnerable. What is the condition of the creek and
valley system at each of the 40 watercourses the pipeline crosses – are there any erosion or
other issues that could be impacted or play a role in the movement of oil if there is a leak or
rupture in the pipeline near a valley system? How could these natural hazards impact the
infrastructure of the pipeline? This demands a thorough scientific assessment that is currently
beyond the existing resources of the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority.
We need to know what the impact would be if one, two, three or all of these environmental
events and/or conditions were to occur at the time of a spill, particularly at each of the wetland
and water crossings.
There is a way to scientifically assess the interaction of these events with an oil spill of various
magnitudes: event-based modeling.
The Drinking Water Source Protection Committee does not as yet fully understand the
constituents of crude oil and diluted bitumen; however we understand that there are potentially
two chemicals in diluted bitumen listed on the Ministry of the Environment’s “Table of
Circumstances” as potential contaminants. An assessment of the threat level of these
chemicals in the watershed needs to be completed. Event-based modeling could assist in
that assessment.
The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority asks that TransCanada’s Environmental and
Socio-Economic Assessment consider the impact of operations and a potential spill on the
landscape, vegetation, surface and groundwater resources, wetlands, and aquatic and wildlife
habitat based on the “worst-case scenarios”, rather than scenarios based solely on the
“probability or likelihood” of a spill or leak. NBMCA would like to have input into the scope
and methodology of TransCanada’s environmental assessment on our local watershed. Upon
completion of any assessments by TransCanada, an independent third-party technical and
scientific review needs to be undertaken to ensure appropriate methodology was implemented
and the findings are sound.
It is noted in the OEB Background Report that pipeline companies routinely apply
environmental protection measures to mitigate or compensate for environmental and socioeconomic impacts to avoid, limit or reduce potential adverse effects during the conversion and
operation processes.
The question is: are the safeguards adequate for this watershed? We need the
scientific analysis that would clearly identify what would happen if an environmental
crisis were to occur. Event-based modeling that takes into consideration the “worstcase scenario” must be the baseline for the development of safeguards in order for
them to adequately address the risks. NBMCA sees the need for undertaking or
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overseeing this modeling assessment; however our resources are limited and we
require additional resources to undertake this.
It is essential that this approach be undertaken to ensure that appropriate risk management,
spill management, emergency response and environmental protection measures are
developed. It is also imperative that a mechanism be put in place for ensuring these risk
management measures are suitable and effective.
Ontario’s own Environmental Assessment Guidelines and the Ministry of the Environment’s
Statement of Environmental Values indicate that when the Ministry conducts its own EAs, it
adopts an ecosystem approach to environmental protection and resource management,
considering the cumulative effects on the environment as well as the interdependence of air,
land, water and living organisms.
While this project does not fall within the scope of a Provincial EA, we would ask that Ontario
applies these principles behind these guidelines and values to its review, assessment and
comments regarding the EnergyEast proposal. As well, it would assist NBMCA, the Source
Protection Committee (SPC) and our community to know what scientific and technical reviews
and analysis are being undertaken by Ontario ministry staff with respect to this proposal; with
any such findings being shared with NBMCA and the SPC.
While NBMCA’s concerns thus far have addressed questions associated with the risks,
impacts and consequences of a spill or leak, we are equally concerned that should this
proposal be supported by the National Energy Board and approved by Cabinet, that adequate
measures be put in place to prevent a spill or leak, including assurances that the integrity of
the pipeline itself, its conversion, as well as its capacity to transport crude oil is without
question.
TransCanada will be required to demonstrate that it has in place, among other things,
appropriate monitoring, shut off-valves, staff training, and pipeline infrastructure to prevent a
spill or leakage. It must also demonstrate it has scientifically and technically sound local
emergency response plans which will ensure that any leaked crude oil does not adversely
affect the watershed or reach Trout Lake.
If the National Energy Board (NEB) chooses to make these measures conditions of approval,
rather than see them completed and reviewed prior to any consideration of approval, then it is
essential that there be an accountability mechanism in place to ensure compliance and the
OEB should request such.
And finally, NBMCA would like to see the OEB recommend to the NEB that EnergyEast be
required to comply with all provincial and municipal legislative requirements.
CONCLUSION
NBMCA’s concerns with respect to the EnergyEast Pipeline proposal relate to the:
1. protection of Trout Lake as the source of drinking water for the municipality of North Bay
and for numerous private drinking water systems;
2. overall environmental impacts to aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems;
3. vulnerability of the pipeline infrastructures to natural hazards such as slopes, flood plains
and valleys as regulated by NBMCA; and
4. preservation of the natural and cultural heritage values within the watershed.
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To fully assess the potential impact of the EnergyEast Pipeline proposal in our watershed, the
following should be undertaken:
• the assessment of the transportation of crude oil as a potential threat to the municipal
drinking water sources in accordance with the Drinking Water Source Protection program;
• scientific analysis of the potential impacts of a spill based on the “worst-case” scenario
rather than base it on “probability and/or likelihood of a spill”;
• the use of event-based modeling to assess the multiple factors which could influence the
degree to which a spill or leak could impact the watershed; and
• the provision of provincial resources to support local municipalities, the North Bay-Mattawa
Conservation Authority, and the Source Protection Committee, in our technical assessment
of the environmental consequences of the EnergyEast pipeline proposal, its potential
impact on the watershed, and the appropriateness of proposed prevention and mitigation
measures.
ATTACHMENTS
• NBMCA Watershed Maps 1 & 2 – Subwatersheds, Watercourses and Pipeline Crossings
• NB-Mattawa Drinking Water Source Protection – North Bay Intake Protection Zone Map
• Intersections of EnergyEast Pipeline with Subwatershed Waterbodies, Watercourses and
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24 0
23 0
24 0
23 0
23 0
23 0
23 0
23 0
21 0
23 0
20 0
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230
28 0
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21 0
0
24
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290
0
23
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11
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0
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27 0
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24 0
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240
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22 0
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31
27 0
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28 0
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29 0
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23
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290
240
23 0
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23
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220
220
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210
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22
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0
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22 0
22 0
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36
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35
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34
0
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22 0
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32
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40 0
340
31 0
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0
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36
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370
36 0
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29 0
220
22 0
20 0
350
37
0
37
0
250
270
29 0
30 0
29
0
380
38 0
23 0
220
Pasmore Lake
20 0
31 0
31 0
320
220
220
22
0
20 0
34 0
36 0
Trout Lake
22 0
230
22 0
0
25
33 0
32 0
36 0
39 0
27 0
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30 0
33 35
0
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37
0
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0
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24
0
24 0
23 0
McLean Lake
22 0
22 0
22 0
21 0
0
22
0
22
0
22 22 0
Jennings Lake
22 0
Twin Lakes
0
22
21 0
27 0
250
210
0
21
21 0
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38 0
40 0
0
22
Depensiers Lake
22
0
23 0
26 0
28 0
23 0
Delaney Lake
23 0
270
22 0
Camelot Lake
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37 0
28 0
31 0
23 0
27 0
28 0
0
27
.
Circle Lake
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0
30
28 0
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27
0
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39
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250
26 0
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0
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25 0
24 0
28
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30 0
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0
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38 0
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Doule Lake
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Hillside Lake
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320
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30 0
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34 0
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38 0
27 0
29 0
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29
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28
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320
360
300
320
29 0
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33
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380
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34
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34 0
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33 0
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35
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36
0
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37
0
0
34
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33
0
0
35
33 0
0
37
37 0
Four Mile Lake
29 0
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37 0
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34 0
0
35
34 0
340
39 0
270
36 0 3
40
350
330
270
0
36
0
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0
28
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0
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29
0
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31 0
32 0
36
0
0
37
0
38
37 0
37
0
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310
28 0
330
36
0
32 0
34
0
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5
60
2
Kilometers
Ontario Energy Board - Public Consultation, April 2, 2014
North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority Submission
Drinking Water Source Protection - North Bay Intake Protection Zones
Legend
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Contour
Waterbody
Highway
Wetland
Energy East Pipeline
Provincially Significant Wetland
Watercourse
.
Intake Protection Zones
Municipal Drinking Water Intake
.
IPZ-1
IPZ-2
IPZ-3
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0
36 0 38
35 0
33 0
38
0
32 0
36
0
32 0
36 0
!
0
39
0
35
38
0
34 0
!
0
35
35
0
0
30
30
34 0 3
0
36
37 0
35
0
32 0
36 0
38 0
0
37
0
38
39 0
370
Otter Lake
37
0
37 0
39
0
36 0
400
370
33
0
37
0
0
33
37 0
!
36 0
35
0
0
35
34
0
34
0
39
0
38
0
0
34
35
0
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!
Lake Nosbonsing (lac Nosbonsing)
29
0
37 0
35 0
34 0
33 0
39
0
0
35
0
33
36
0
Lake Talon (lac! Talon)
Manitou Lake
31
0
31
0
31
0
30 0
! !
Lake Nipissing (lac Nipissing)
37
0
36 0
370
37 0
36 0
37 0
320
Trout Lake
30 0
43 0
ifield Cr e e
dd
0
40
35 0
34
0
36
0
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30
0
36 0
k
34 0
0
34
36 0
46 0
41 0
36
0
38 0
39 0
44
0
W
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35 0 33 0
350
360
0
43
Redbridge Lake
34
0
37
0
40 0
40
42 0
0
440
42 0
36 0
30
0
0
33
460
47 0
0
46
38 0
37
0
39 0
36 0
0
40
0
38
0
36
350
Caribou Lake
43
0
35 0
35 0
!
0
30
45 0
45
0
42 0
36 0
0
39
38 0
!
43 0
Widdifield Lake
0
35
360
41 0
0
39
390
0
40
0
41
42 0
40 0
y Cr e ek
320
!
44 0
45
0
37
0
0
38
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37
0
430
0
39
36 0
40 0
37 0
40
0
42 0
430
Little Mulock Lake
38 0
37 0
0
42
43 0
40 0
ch
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39
0
36 0
40 0
0
41
42 0
41
0
40 0
41
0
41
0
0
41
0
41
39
40 0
0
38 0
37 0
40
0
0
42
40
0
39 0
37 0
420
0
41
39 0
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41 0
Pipeline Intersections
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Intersects with Wetland
Intersects with Waterbody/Watercourse
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This map is illustrative only. Do not rely on it as being a precise indicator
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any information on this map.
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Map Projection & Datum: NAD83 UTM Zone 17N
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NBMCA Submission to the OEB re: EnergyEast Pipeline Proposal – April 2, 2014
Intersections of the Energy East Pipeline with
Subwatershed Watercourses, Waterbodies and Wetlands
in the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority Jurisdiction
Subwatershed
EnergyEast Pipeline Intersections
Watercourse Waterbody
Wetland
Amable du Fond River
Boom Creek
Chippewa Creek
2
5
3
Duschesnay Creek
Kaibuskong River
Mattawa River
Pautois Creek
Sharpes Creek
Trout Lake
Turtle lake
2DD-18 above Duschesnay
Creek subwatershed
2
2
2
1
4
8
2
1
4
2
1
2 (including one
provincially
significant)
1
2
2
2
2
3
1