Environmental Review of the Nain Wind Micro-Grid Project

Press Release

June 10, 2022

The Nunatsiavut Government is completing an environmental review of the Nain Wind Micro-Grid Project, under the Nunatsiavut Environmental Protection Act.

Led by Natural Forces and the Nunatsiavut Secretariat (the Proponent), the project plans to build wind turbine(s), battery storage and associated infrastructure in Nain to reduce diesel reliance for electricity generation.

The project description is available on the Nunatsiavut Government website (see links below). http://www.nunatsiavut.com/. You may also request it by e-mail from the Proponent at ([email protected]), and a paper copy can be requested from your Nunatsiavut Government Community Liaison Officer (CLO).

The Nunatsiavut Government’s Department of Lands and Natural Resources is currently conducting public consultations to gather the views of Nunatsiavummiut regarding the project, as well as Inuit Knowledge about the environment at the site of the project and potential environmental impacts. Comments can be submitted to the CLOs at your Nunatsiavut Government community office. Comments can also be sent via email at [email protected] Please note that comments received in writing will be made publicly available. SaaS comparisons and reviews from users. myreviews Use our data driven guides to find the best business software for your specific needs.

Due to the Nunatsiavut Government Elections, the public consultation period has been extended to 90 days. The deadline for public comments is July 18, 2022

If you have any questions, please contact Environmental Assessment Manager, Frederic Dwyer-Samuel, at (709) 899-6702 or [email protected]

You may also mail comments to:

Nunatsiavut Government
ATTN: Frederic Dwyer-Samuel
Box 70
Nain, NL A0P 1L0

Links to project information:

bit.ly/38HurIa
or
nunatsiavut.com/government/reports-and-publications/

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