Draft wetland offset measures plan · 2020-05-25 · Wetland types defined under this dataset include: mineral wetland marsh, peatland fen, mineral wetland swamp and peatland bog

Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project

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Draft Wetland Offset Measures Plan

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Draft No Net Loss of Wetlands Plan

November 2019

Prepared by:

Licensing & Environmental Assessment Department

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Document Owner Licensing and Environmental Assessment Department Transmission Planning and Design Division Transmission Business Unit Manitoba Hydro Version – Draft List of Revisions

Number Nature of revision Section(s) Revised by Date

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Table of contents

1.0 Purpose ........................................................................................................................... 2

2.0 Legal framework ............................................................................................................. 3

3.0 Project description ......................................................................................................... 4

4.0 Wetland offset measures ................................................................................................ 4

4.1 Defining wetlands ............................................................................................................................... 4

4.2 How wetland function will be measured ............................................................................................ 4

4.3 Achieving no net loss of wetlands ...................................................................................................... 5

4.4 Measuring permanent wetland loss ................................................................................................... 7

4.5 Calculating wetland offset compensation .......................................................................................... 8

5.0 Summary of engagement regarding wetlands .............................................................. 8

5.1 Indigenous Engagement ..................................................................................................................... 8

5.1.1 Method of engagement ........................................................................................................ 8

5.1.2 What we heard and how it will influence the plan ............................................................... 9

5.1.3 Next steps ............................................................................................................................. 9

5.2 Federal and Provincial authorities and any non-government expert bodies ..................................... 9

5.2.1 Method of engagement ........................................................................................................ 9

5.2.2 What we heard and how it influenced the plan ................................................................. 10

5.2.3 Next steps ........................................................................................................................... 10

6.0 Summary ........................................................................................................................10

7.0 References .....................................................................................................................11

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Tables

Table 1. List of Offset or Mitigation Measures that will be Implemented to Address Permanent Loss of

Wetlands ....................................................................................................................................................... 6

Table 2. Permanent Wetland Loss (ha) by MMTP component ..................................................................... 7

Table 3. MMTP Wetland Loss Offset Calculation .......................................................................................... 8

Maps

Map 1. MMTP Tower Structures in Wetlands ............................................................................................ 12

Map 2. Expansion of the Dorsey Converter Station.................................................................................... 13

Map 3. MMTP Tower Structures in Wetlands Mapbook ............................................................................ 14

Appendices

Appendix A. The Water Rights Act and Regulations ..................................................................................... 1

Appendix B. MMTP Wetland Loss Calculation Dataset ................................................................................ 2

Appendix C. Email to First Nation and Metis Engagement Process participants and the MMTP Monitoring

Committee .................................................................................................................................................... 4

Appendix D: Feedback received and summary of issues and concerns raised by Indigenous communities

and how they were addressed (to be populated once provided) ................................................................ 5

Appendix E: Diagram of Permanent Wetland Loss ...................................................................................... 6

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Preface This document presents a draft Wetland Offset Measures Plan and No Net Loss of Wetlands Plan (the Plan) for the development of the Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project (the Project). It is intended to provide information and generate discussion and feedback with federal and provincial authorities, non-government expert bodies, and Indigenous communities for the purposes of developing a final plan. Regulators and Indigenous communities are encouraged to direct any inquiries about this Plan to their current Manitoba Hydro contact at the Licensing and Environmental Assessment Department Or alternatively, Manitoba Hydro Licensing and Environmental Assessment Department 360 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB Canada R3C 0G8 1-877-343-1631 [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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1.0 Purpose

The purpose of this plan is to fulfill the requirements of the following:

• Condition 26 of the National Energy Board’s (“NEB”) Certificate of Public Convenience

and Necessity EC-059 (received June 18th, 2019); and

• Condition 36 of the Environment Act Licence #3288 (received April 4th, 2019).

This plan includes:

• Identification of the wetlands affected by the Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project

(the Project);

• Description of the potential effects of the Project on wetlands and how they will be

monitored;

• Description of mitigation measures to minimize potential effects of the Project on

wetlands;

• Description of offset measures to ensure no net loss of wetlands; and

• Evidence and a summary of how Manitoba Hydro’s consultation with any non-

government expert bodies, Indigenous communities, and federal and provincial

authorities regarding this Plan, including any concerns that were raised and steps that

Manitoba Hydro has taken to address or respond to those concerns.

Additional documentation outlining Manitoba Hydro’s commitment to wetland protection,

mitigation, rehabilitation and monitoring for MMTP are outlined in:

• The MMTP Environmental Impact Statement (Manitoba Hydro 2019);

• The MMTP Construction Environmental Protection Plan (Manitoba Hydro 2019);

• The MMTP Construction Environmental Protection Plan Mapbook (Manitoba Hydro

2019);

• The MMTP Environmental Monitoring Plan (Manitoba Hydro 2019);

• The MMTP Rehabilitation and Invasive species Management Plan (Manitoba Hydro

2019);

• Throughout the Provincial Manitoba Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project

Environment Act licensing process (Government of Manitoba 2019) and Clean

Environment Commission Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project public hearing

process (Clean Environment Commission 2019); and

• Throughout the Federal National Energy Board Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission

Project public hearing and regulatory process, including Manitoba Hydro’s Final Written

Arguments and National Energy Board Reply Evidence filings (Government of Canada

2019).

https://www.hydro.mb.ca/projects/mb_mn_transmission/document_library/

https://www.hydro.mb.ca/projects/mb_mn_transmission/pdfs/epp_construction_environmental_protection_plan.pdf

https://www.hydro.mb.ca/projects/mb_mn_transmission/pdfs/epp_construction_environmental_protection_plan_mapbook.pdf

https://www.hydro.mb.ca/projects/mb_mn_transmission/pdfs/epp_environmental_monitoring_plan.pdf

https://www.hydro.mb.ca/projects/mb_mn_transmission/pdfs/epp_rehabilitation_and_invasive_species_management_plan.pdf

https://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/eal/registries/5750mbhydrombminnesota/index.html


http://www.cecmanitoba.ca/hearings/43/index.html#1



https://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/pplctnflng/mjrpp/mntbmnnst/index-eng.html


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2.0 Legal framework

This Plan follows the legal requirements as outlined under Condition 26 of the National Energy Board’s (“NEB”) Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity EC-059; and Condition 36 of the Environment Act Licence #3288 described below:

Condition #26. Wetland Offset Measures Plan

Manitoba Hydro must file with the Board for approval, within ninety (90) days of

commencing operation of the Project, a Wetland Offset Measures Plan which outlines

how permanent loss to wetlands resulting from the Project will be offset or compensated

for. This plan must include:

a) a description of site-specific details and maps showing the locations of permanent

wetland loss as a result of Project activities at Dorsey Converter Station and the

transmission tower locations, as well as any other locations where wetlands were

affected by the Project;

b) an explanation of how wetland function will be measured during the post-

construction monitoring program, and any resulting accidental permanent loss to

wetlands quantified and reported to the Board as part of Condition 23;

c) a list of the offset or compensation measures that will be implemented to address

permanent loss of wetlands as identified in a) and b) above;

d) an explanation of the expected effectiveness of each offset measure described in c)

and the relative value of each offset measure towards achieving the offset;

e) the decision-making criteria for selecting specific offset measures and offset ratios

that would be used under what circumstances;

f) a schedule indicating when measures will be implemented and estimated completion

date(s);

g) evidence and summary of consultation with provincial and federal authorities, any

non-governmental expert bodies, and any impacted Indigenous communities

regarding the plan; and,

h) this summary must include a description of any issues or concerns raised regarding

the plan by Indigenous communities, and how Manitoba Hydro has addressed or

responded to them.

Condition #36 of the Environment Act Licence #3288, which outlines the following:

36. The Licencee shall, within three months of the completion of construction of the

Development, submit a plan for approval of the Director of the Environmental Approvals

Branch to ensure that there is no net loss of wetland benefits related to Class 3, 4, and 5

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wetlands (as defined by the Stewart & Kantrud Classification System) that are altered or

destroyed during construction of the Development.

This Plan also follows the requirements dictated under the Province of Manitoba’s The Water Rights Act and Water Rights Regulation (Government of Manitoba 2019) (Appendix A).

3.0 Project description As outlined in Chapter 2 of the MMTP Environmental Impact Statement, the Manitoba-

Minnesota Transmission Project includes a 213 km long, 500 kilovolt alternating current,

international power line from the Dorsey Converter Station (located near Rosser, Manitoba) to

the United States border crossing near Piney, Manitoba, and modifications to the existing

Dorsey Converter Station, the existing Riel international power line and the Riel Converter

Station (located near the intersection of Provincial Trunk Highways 101 and 15), and the

existing Glenboro international power line and the Glenboro Station (located south of

Glenboro, Manitoba).

4.0 Wetland offset measures

4.1 Defining wetlands Wetland descriptions, classification and mapping are described in Chapter 10 of MMTP

Environmental Impact Statement. Digitally mapped wetland polygons and classifications were

refined based on available imagery including the Land Cover Classification Imagery, Forest

Resource Inventory database, the Agriculture and Agri-Food Radar imagery, and in-field data

gathered while preparing the MMTP Environmental Impact Statement. This analysis was used

to identify environmentally sensitive wetland sites for the MMTP Construction Environmental

Protection Plan. Wetland types defined under this dataset include: mineral wetland marsh,

peatland fen, mineral wetland swamp and peatland bog. This dataset was used to calculate

wetland type and area (ha) for this plan.

4.2 How wetland function will be measured To meet the requirements of NEB EC-059 Condition 26 b) wetland function will be measured

during the post-construction monitoring program as outlined in Section 4.4.1 and Section 7.2.1

of the MMTP Environmental Monitoring Plan. To validate environmental impact statement

predictions, verify implementation of mitigation measures, and to allow for adaptive

management, pre-construction, construction and post-construction monitoring will identify any

changes to wetland area affected (ha), and species composition and abundance. This

monitoring program will be conducted by a wetland specialist for two years post-construction.

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Any resulting accidental permanent loss to wetlands will be quantified and reported annually to

the Board as per the MMTP Environmental Monitoring Plan.

4.3 Achieving no net loss of wetlands

Achieving no-net-loss follows the wetlands mitigation hierarchy (Manitoba Sustainable

Development 2018, BC Ministry of Environment 2010, Alberta Government 2007) outlined in

Table 1. Table 1 also includes a description of how this plan meets the requirements of NEB EC-

059 Condition 26 a) and c) through f).

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Table 1. List of Offset or Mitigation Measures that will be Implemented to Address Permanent Loss of Wetlands

1. To meet requirements of NEB EC-059 Condition 26 a) 2. To meet requirements of NEB EC-059 Condition 26 c) 3. To meet requirements of NEB EC-059 Condition 26 d) 4. To meet requirements of NEB EC-059 Condition 26 e) 5. To meet requirements of NEB EC-059 Condition 26 f)

Mitigation

hierarchy for

no-net loss of

wetlands

Site-specific details and maps 1 Mitigation measures to be implemented include (but

are not limited to) the following 2

Project document

where details are

described

Explanation of expected effectiveness and the

relative value of each mitigation/offset measure

towards achieving the objective of no net loss of

wetlands 3

Decision-making criteria for

selecting specific offset

measures and offset ratios 4

Schedule for

when measure is

implemented and

completed 5

Avoidance Throughout the Project planning area.

• Route selection and constraint mapping considered the location and importance of wetlands

Chapter 5 of the MMTP Environmental Impact Statement

This mitigation measure is expected to be very effective.

Rationale: if wetland is avoided there is no permanent loss. This is this highest relative value mitigation measure.

Identified as industry best practice by Manitoba Sustainable Development 2018, BC Ministry of Environment 2010, Alberta Environment 2007

Pre-construction phase (completed)

Minimization All wetlands identified as environmentally sensitive sites within the MMTP Construction Environmental Protection Plan Mapbook.

• Riparian buffers

• Disturbance of wetlands will only be carried out under dry or frozen ground conditions.

• Construction matting will be used to protect the area from rutting and exposure to soil during non-frozen ground conditions

• The application of herbicides is prohibited • Maintain shrub and herbaceous vegetation to the

extent possible

MMTP Construction Environmental Protection Plan, MMTP Construction Environmental Protection Plan Mapbook

These mitigation measures are expected to be very effective.

Rationale: Mitigation measures outlined in plans meet or exceed industry best practices, will be inspected by qualified personnel, and have been reviewed and approved by Provincial and Federal regulators. This is the 2nd highest relative value mitigation measure.


Construction phase (on-going)

Rehabilitation All wetlands identified as environmentally sensitive sites in the MMTP Construction Environmental Protection Plan Mapbook that are identified as requiring rehabilitation as per the Environmental Monitoring Plan.

• Flag or place barriers to mitigate further disturbance

• Implementation of erosion and sediment control measures where required

• Allow passive revegetation through natural regrowth of native/traditional species

• If passive revegetation is not successful, implement active revegetation through planting or seeding of native/traditional species

• Debris removal

MMTP Rehabilitation and Invasive Species Management Plan, MMTP Construction Environmental Protection Plan, MMTP Environmental Monitoring Plan

This mitigation measure is expected to be effective.

Rationale: Rehabilitation measures follow industry best practices, will be conducted and inspected by qualified personnel, and have been reviewed and approved by Provincial and Federal regulators. This is the 3rd highest relative value mitigation measure.


Construction phase and within 12 months of start of post-construction phase.

Offsets All wetlands identified in Map 1 and Map 2 and Appendix B.

This includes the locations of permanent wetland loss as a result of Project activities at Dorsey Converter Station and the transmission tower locations.

• Measure permanent wetland loss

• Calculate wetland loss compensation

• Monetary compensation provided to the Province of Manitoba, or designated agency, at ratio of 3:1 with a valuation of $14,820 per hectare to restore or enhance wetlands in Manitoba

MMTP Wetland Offset Measures Plan and No Net Loss of Wetlands Plan

This offset measure is expected to be effective.

Rationale: Monetary compensation as a wetland offset as dictated under the Province of Manitoba’s The Water Rights Act and Water Rights Regulation has been deemed an effective measure by government regulators. This is the lowest relative value offset measure.

As directed by the Province of Manitoba’s The Water Rights Act and Water Rights Regulation.

Within 12 months of start of post-construction phase

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4.4 Measuring permanent wetland loss To calculate permanent wetland loss, all environmentally sensitive sites classified as wetlands in

the MMTP Conservation Environmental Protection Plan Mapbook were overlain with the

locations of MMTP transmission infrastructure.

Of the 503 new tower structures required for the Project, 54 are located in wetlands (Table 2,

Map 1). To calculate wetland loss, the dimensions of each tower foundation in a wetland were

determined. On average, the foundations of self supporting tower structures resulted in 27.45

m2 of wetland loss, and foundations for guyed tower structures resulted in an average of 36.4

m2 of wetland loss. A visual representation can be found in Appendix D. Wetland loss was

calculated using the understanding that wetland function can continue to occur under a tower,

but not where foundations are installed. Total wetland loss from all 54 tower structures

foundations is 0.186 hectares.

Permanent wetland loss can be further categorized by wetland classification. 27 of the 54 tower

structures in wetlands are located in Class 3,4,5 mineral wetland marsh, resulting in loss of

1020 m2 (0.102 ha) of wetlands. The other 27 tower structures are located in peatland fen,

mineral wetland swamp or peatland bog. The tower structure type, tower number, foundation

sizes, and wetland classification used in calculations are outlined in Appendix A.

Expansion at the Dorsey Converter Station for the Project resulted in the loss of 0.140 ha of

Class 3 mineral wetland marsh (Table 2, Map 2).

Table 2. Permanent Wetland Loss (ha) by MMTP component

Project Component Description Wetland Classification Wetlands Loss

Tower structure foundations

20 towers Peatland Fen 0.056 ha (0.138 ac)

3 towers Mineral Wetland Swamp 0.016 ha (0.040 ac)

2 towers Peatland Bog 0.006 ha (0.015 ac)

27 towers Mineral Wetland Marsh (Class 3,4,5) 0.102 ha (0.252 ac)

2 towers Other wetlands 0.006 ha (0.015 ac)

Dorsey Converter Station Site

Development expansion

Mineral Wetland Marsh (Class 3) 0.140 ha (0.350 ac)

Total 0.326 ha (0.810 ac) (3260 m2)

The estimated total area of permanent wetland loss associated with all Project components is

0.326 ha (0.810 ac). Of this total, 0.242 ha (0.602 ac) are classified as Class 3, 4 or 5 mineral

wetland marsh.

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Manitoba Hydro is committed to compensation for permanent loss of wetlands as part of the

Project by providing offsets. To achieve this Manitoba Hydro will using the approach dictated in

the Province of Manitoba’s The Water Rights Act and Water Rights Regulation. A monetary

payment by Manitoba Hydro in fulfillment of this wetland offset for the Project will be made to

the Province of Manitoba, or designated agency, to be held in trust for projects dedicated to

restoring or enhancing wetlands in Manitoba. Such projects would be carried out by accredited

third parties and may include (but are not limited to) restoration of wetlands in the same,

adjacent or other Manitoba watersheds; or enhancement of existing wetlands and wetland

complexes.

4.5 Calculating wetland offset compensation Manitoba Hydro has determined that and estimated 0.326 hectares of wetlands will be permanently lost

as a result of the Project (Table 2). For the loss of wetlands, a compensation ratio of 3:1 has been

determined with a valuation of $14,820 per hectare as per regulations under The Water Rights Act.

Manitoba Hydro will schedule to pay this compensation within 12 months after commencing Project

operation.

Table 3. MMTP Wetland Loss Offset Calculation

Full Calculation= 0.326 (ha) x 3 (compensation ratio) x $14,820 = $14,494 wetland offset calculation.

5.0 Summary of engagement regarding wetlands

5.1 Indigenous Engagement

5.1.1 Method of engagement

Manitoba Hydro plans to engage with Indigenous communities as indicated in Condition 26 g)

with interest in reviewing this draft plan through three mechanisms:

1. Online: An email will go out to all participants of the First Nation and Metis Engagement

Process (see Chapter 4 of the MMTP Environmental Impact Statement) and the MMTP

Monitoring Committee. The email will contain a link to this draft plan and a summary

document and comment form that outlines the approach proposed by Manitoba Hydro

to offset wetlands permanently lost as a result of the Project (see Appendix C for a copy

of the email). The proposed approach, the summary document and comment forms,

Project Component Wetlands Loss Ratio (3:1) Valuation/(ha) Total Offset

Tower Foundations 0.186 ha (0.460 ac) 3 $14,820 $8,270

Dorsey Converter Station 0.140 ha (0.350 ac) 3 $14,820 $6,224

Total 0.326 ha (0.810 ac) $14,494

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will all be made available online on both the MMTP Project site and the MMTP

Monitoring Committee webpage.

2. Phone call: Each community will be contacted directly through a phone call to confirm

that a representative received the proposed plan, and the preferred method of

engagement for commenting on the plan.

3. In-Person: Should communities share a preference for meeting in person, Manitoba

Hydro will meet bilaterally with individual community representatives/leadership. A

general MMTP Monitoring Committee meeting will be held so communities can discuss

concerns collaboratively, if desired, and a facilitated discussion with Manitoba Hydro

representatives can take place.

5.1.2 What we heard and how it will influence the plan

Manitoba Hydro applied the approach provided in the Province of Manitoba’s The Water Rights

Act and Water Rights Regulation in calculating wetland offsets. Beginning in 2017, The Province

of Manitoba conducted a multi-year public consultation process on changes to The Water

Rights Act and Regulations. Non-government expert bodies including Ducks Unlimited, Lake

Winnipeg Foundation, and the Keystone Agricultural Producers provided input and raised issues

and concerns as part of this process, including the legislative proceedings (Hansard Transcript,

May 9th, 2018). Results of this consultation process can be found on the Province of

Manitoba’s website (Manitoba Sustainable Development 2018).

Manitoba Hydro will share feedback received from Indigenous communities with the Provincial

and Federal Authorities. Comments and concerns shared through the engagement process will

be tabulated and included in an appendix of this draft plan.

5.1.3 Next steps

All comments and concerns are received by January 17th, 2020 will be included in the table

described above, and a final plan will be sent back out to all participants in the First Nation and

Metis Engagement Process (which includes the MMTP monitoring committee).

The final plan will also be submitted to Provincial and Federal Authorities as described below.

5.2 Federal and Provincial authorities and any non-government expert

bodies

5.2.1 Method of engagement

Feedback will be sought from relevant provincial, federal authorities and any non-government

expert bodies regarding the draft plan. Authorities and non-government expert bodies will be

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engaged through a formal email and letter, followed up with a phone call to clarify any

questions.

5.2.2 What we heard and how it influenced the plan

Feedback is expected to be received through multiple mechanisms. Manitoba Hydro will create

a table to be included as an appendix to this plan that includes feedback received from each

authority and non-government expert body. The table will include a column that provides a

description of how Manitoba Hydro will address or respond to issues or concerns raised

regarding the plan.

Manitoba Hydro will consider feedback and adapt the plan based on comments received, cost

and precedence to similar programming in other jurisdictions.

5.2.3 Next steps

Following consultation with Provincial and Federal Authorities and Non-Government Expert

Bodies, the final plan will be posted online and submitted to the Province of Manitoba and

Canadian Energy Regulator for approval. Indigenous communities will be notified of this

submission.

6.0 Summary

An assessment was conducted of the Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project to determine

the extent of permanent loss of wetlands. Extent of permanent wetland loss was calculated

based on Project intersection with wetlands after applying avoidance, minimization, and

restoration. There are an estimated 0.326 hectares (0.810 ac) (3,260 m2) of permanent wetland

loss. Manitoba Hydro will be using the approach dictated in the Province of Manitoba’s The

Water Rights Act and Water Rights Regulation, valuing wetlands at $14,820 per hectare at a 3:1

ratio to calculate compensation of $14,494 to be provided to the Province of Manitoba, or

designated agency, as a wetland offset. This process demonstrates Manitoba Hydro’s

commitment towards the goal of no net loss of wetlands for the Project.

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7.0 References Alberta Environment. 2007. Provincial Wetland Restoration/Compensation Guide. Available online:

http://environment.alberta.ca/documents/Provincial_Wetland_Restoration_Compensation_Guide_Feb_2007.pdf

BC Ministry of Environment. 2010. Towards an Environmental Mitigation and Offsetting Policy for British

Columbia: A Discussion Paper. BC Ministry of Environment; Victoria, B.C., draft for consultation. Clean Environment Commission. 2019. Manitoba- Minnesota Transmission Project. Public Hearing

Results. Available online: www.cecmanitoba.ca/hearings/43/index.html#1 Government of Canada. 2019. National Energy Board. MMTP. Available online: https://www.cer-

rec.gc.ca/pplctnflng/mjrpp/mntbmnnst/index-eng.html Government of Manitoba. 2019. Environmental Approvals Branch - Public Registry. Available online:

https://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/eal/registries/5750mbhydrombminnesota/index.html Government of Manitoba. 2019.The Water Protection Act and Water Protection Regulation. Available

online: http://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/statutes/ccsm/w065e.php Hansard Transcript. Third Session – Forty-First Legislature of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba

Standing Committee on Legislative Affairs. Vol. LXXI No. 2 - 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Available online: https://www.gov.mb.ca/legislature/hansard/41st_3rd/hansardpdf/la2.pdf#page=78

Manitoba Hydro. 2019. Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project Environmental Impact Statement and

Document Library. Winnipeg, Manitoba. Available online: https://www.hydro.mb.ca/projects/mb_mn_transmission

Manitoba Sustainable Development. 2018. Consultation on Manitoba’s New Water Rights Regulation.

Available online: https://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/consultations/water_rights.html






http://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/statutes/ccsm/w065e.php

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Map 1. MMTP Tower Structures in Wetlands

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Appendix A. The Water Rights Act and Regulations

The Water Rights Act (32 pages) https://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/statutes/ccsm/_pdf.php?cap=w80

The Water Rights Regulations (20 pages) https://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/regs/current/_pdf-

regs.php?reg=126/87

https://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/statutes/ccsm/_pdf.php?cap=w80

https://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/regs/current/_pdf-regs.php?reg=126/87

https://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/regs/current/_pdf-regs.php?reg=126/87

2

Appendix B. MMTP Wetland Loss Calculation Dataset

MMTP Structure Number1

Tower Structure Type2

Environmentally Sensitive Site Number1

Wetland Type3 Wetland Class2 Wetland Loss (m2)

54 A-550-0+3 Aqua-300 Mineral Wetland Marsh Class III / Class IV 36.4

57 A-550-0+6 Aqua-300A Mineral Wetland Marsh Class III / Class IV 36.4

229 A-550-0+6 Aqua-303 Mineral Wetland Marsh Class V 36.4

231 D-550-0+0 Aqua-304 Mineral Wetland Marsh Class V 86


233 D-550-0+6 Aqua-304 Mineral Wetland Marsh Class V 86







283 A-550-0+6 Aqua-322A Mineral Wetland Swamp Shrub 36.4

290 A-550-0+6 Aqua-324 Peatland Fen Shrub 36.4


292 A-550-0+6 Aqua-324 Mineral Wetland Swamp Shrub 36.4






355 B-550-0+3 Aqua-331 Mineral Wetland Marsh Class V 36.4




386 A-551-0+9 Aqua-333A (undefined) Pasture

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393 B-551-0+0 Aqua-335 Peatland Bog Shrub 31.2

394 B-551-0+6 Aqua-336 Peatland Bog Shrub 31.2

410 B-551-0+0 Aqua-339 Mineral Wetland Marsh Class V 31.2

414 A-551-0+3 Aqua-342 (undefined) Coniferous Forest

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467 A-551-0+6 Aqua-352 Peatland Fen Treed 27.45







477 G-550-0+0 Aqua-352A Mineral Wetland Swamp Shrub 86

494 C-550-0+6 Aqua-353 Mineral Wetland Marsh Class V 70

495 A-550-0+0 Aqua-353 Mineral Wetland Marsh Class V 36.4 1. Refer to the MMTP Construction Environmental Protection Plan Mapbook

2. Tower Structure Type dictates number and size of foundations in wetland area

3. Refer to Chapter 10 of the MMTP Environmental Impact Statement. Based on Land Cover Classification Imagery, Forest Resource

Inventory database, the Agriculture and Agri-Food Radar Imagery, and in-field data

4

Appendix C. Email to First Nation and Metis Engagement Process participants and the MMTP Monitoring Committee

5

Appendix D: Feedback received and summary of issues and concerns raised by Indigenous communities and how they were addressed (to be populated once provided)

h) this summary must include a description of any issues or concerns raised regarding the plan by Indigenous communities, and how Manitoba Hydro has addressed or responded to them.

Placeholder for responses to plan and how they were addressed.

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Appendix E: Diagram of Permanent Wetland Loss

Available in accessible formats upon request

Documents

Draft wetland offset measures plan · 2020-05-25 · Wetland types defined under this dataset include: mineral wetland marsh, peatland fen, mineral wetland swamp and peatland bog