An expansion at the Indian Head Hatchery needs an environmental assessment

    Tuesday, 31 October 2023 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Northern Harvest Sea Farms Ltd. needs to include more environmental baseline information associated with the saltwater farm sites and wild Atlantic Salmon populations.


    A proposed expansion at the Indian head Hatchery has been put on hold and needs an environmental impact assessment. Northern Harvest Sea Farms Ltd. needs to include more environmental baseline information associated with the saltwater farm sites and wild Atlantic Salmon populations. As well, potential effects of the project on the marine environment need to be highlighted, including ecological interactions. The assessment must also include measures that will be taken to mitigate adverse environmental effects and  monitoring for aquaculture escapees in Bay Management areas. The public will be invited to provide comment on the draft guidelines. 

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