The partners will undertake environmental studies to better understand the ecological values of the Saskatchewan River watershed.
During the project planning stage, the partnership will identify and assess environmental and socio-community impacts that must be addressed during design and construction. In addition, project development will proceed according to a detailed environmental management plan that sets out mitigation measures to be followed at each stage of construction. An environmental management plan will also be developed for implementation during project operation and maintenance.
As with any hydro or wind project, environmental assessments will be conducted following the provincial and federal guidelines. These will take approximately 2-3 years and are planned to start within one year of the commencement of the feasibility stage.