MCA facilitated and documented the development and completion of the National Environmental Assessment Procedural Guide for INAC staff on First Nations Lands.  INAC now has a completed EA Procedural guide complete with a Flow Chart and orientation for proponents.  To request a copy of the INAC EA procedural Guide Flow Chart and related document contact the regional or national INAC office.

Stoney Nakoda Entertainment Resort

MCA Environmental Management completed the environmental assessment for the proposed entertainment resort to be located on reserve lands located between Calgary and Canmore.  The proposed development required a new water and waste water treatment plant adjacent the Kananaskis River in order to service the resort located approximately 3 kilometers east of the River Valley.  The area is right on the edge of the Rocky Mountains and offers a scenic setting for the newest Stoney Nation economic development opportunity.

Proposed development site. Looking north west.

Project Completed. Looking north.

Municipal Infrastructure Projects

Infrastructure development projects on federal lands require an EA.  MCA has been retained by various Engineering Companies, architects, First Nations and government agencies to complete EA's for everything from water wells, to reservoirs and bridge crossings.

Bridge crossing

First Nation Public Works Department -  Water line construction EA

MCA completed an EA for the construction of a proposed waterline crossing the Bow River through a directional drilling program.  The EA evaluated the water line with a linear disturbance over 4 km.  Fisheries biologist provided expertise for various options related to the water course crossing and the Nation lands staff provided project advice and monitoring.

Waterline crossing site

Multi-purpose Community Recreation Centers

MCA completed the EA for several new community buildings on various reserves.  Most of the new buildings were proposed within the core area but some are more remote.  For one of the projects a key consideration was related to the sewage disposal system’s ability to handle the increased loads expected from the development.

Sand and Gravel Extraction

First Nations are required to obtain a permit from INAC for sand and gravel extraction.  MCA has completed several environmental assessments for proposed new gravel extraction sites as well as audits of existing facilities for the purpose of obtaining a permit.