We know creeks and streams are an important part of our environment. That’s why Trans Mountain is committed to maintaining the highest standard of environmental protection for watercourses along the Project footprint and pipeline route.
As part of the Expansion Project, a lot of time and care went into determining construction methodology and potential environmental impacts to prescribe the best mitigation methods to minimize or avoid these impacts and protect waterways.
Early on in Project planning, we identified more than 1,000 watercourses and drainages between Edmonton and Burnaby. Our Environment team investigated these important water resources to collect data on fish and fish habitat potential and a variety of other environmental and technical assessments. The information gathered, along with regulatory requirements and industry best practices, helped us ensure appropriate construction methods, mitigation and timing were applied at each watercourse. The result is enhanced environmental stewardship that minimizes the Expansion Project’s impact on fish and their habitat.