The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) is excited to announce a significant milestone in the Regional Assessment of the St. Lawrence River. The draft Terms of Reference for this project are now available on the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada’s online registry for a thirty-day public comment period. Click the link below to view the draft Terms of Reference:
iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/document/160923?culture=en-CA
MCK initiated the request for a Regional Assessment to better understand the cumulative effects of past and present developments on the river. This knowledge will help us work towards enhancing the ecosystems of the St. Lawrence River and opportunities for all Mohawks of Kahnawà:ke to exercise their rights.
Separately, but in support of this initiative, the Kahnawà:ke Environment Protection Office (KEPO) has started a St. Lawrence River visioning project. This project aims to engage the community in discussions about their concerns, interests, and priorities regarding the river.
Community members are encouraged to provide their comments on the draft Terms of Reference through the online portal or by contacting KEPO at environmentprotection@mck.ca or 450-635-0600.