The removal of a beaver dam, like the one pictured, caused water and sentiment to flow into Nesslin Lake and cause flooding issues in July 2019. (File photo/The Canadian Press)

By paNOW Staff

Flooding causes

Two forestry operators and a contractor take responsibility for Nesslin Lake

Apr 8, 2022 | 10:26 AM

In July 2019, road repairs and the removal of a beaver dam caused significant water and sediment to flow into Nesslin Lake.

In separate legal proceedings, two forestry operators and a contractor each took responsibility for the incident.

OS-ARC Enterprises Ltd., working on behalf of Carrier Forest Products Ltd. of Big River and A.C. Logging Ltd. of Spiritwood, began to repair a road and crossing required for forest operations. The removal of a beaver dam resulted in a rapid release of water and sediment into a creek that flowed south into Nesslin Lake. This altered the creek channel and caused the lake’s water level to rise significantly in a short time and cause flooding and reduced water quality.

A.C. Logging accepted responsibility for its role in the incident and contributed $20,000 to the provincial Impacted Sites Fund. As part of a previous court agreement, Carrier accepted responsibility for its role and contributed $75,000 to the fund. The fund helps support the cleanup of contaminated sites across the province. Carrier has also completed work to stabilize the road and decommission the creek crossing.

Additionally, OS-ARC pleaded guilty to one count under The Environmental Management and Protection Act. The Big River contractor was fined a total of $17,500 in Prince Albert Provincial Court on October 25, 2021.

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Anyone who suspects forestry, wildlife, fisheries or environmental violations is encouraged to report them to the nearest Ministry of Environment office or to call the province’s toll-free Turn In Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line at 1-800-667-7561 or #5555 for SaskTel cell phone subscribers. Violations can also be reported online at www.saskatchewan.ca/tipp.

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