Research Document - 2005/051
A Comprehensive Framework for Assessing Changes in Fish Habitat Productive Capacity Resulting From Large Hydroelectric Projects
By Bérubé, M., R. Verdon, G. Durocher, J-C Guay
Abstract
The Policy for the management of fish habitat and its No net Loss of habitat productive capacity by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) represents a challenge for the hydroelectric industry in general. Hydro-Québec presents to CSAS a general comprehensive framework to make big hydroelectric projects meet the objectives of the policy. This framework contains a short description of two examples of big projects (Eastmain 1-A Rupert diversion and Romaine), habitat and productive capacity considerations under an environmental impact assessment context, and detailed methods to assess productive capacity changes in rivers and lakes impacted. Habitat compensation principles are also proposed.
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