Indian Arm Brook Proposed Ecological Reserve

Overview

Indian Arm Brook Proposed Ecological Reserve is an area nominated by the public for protection under the Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Act.

Whether (and how) to protect Indian Arm Brook is a decision that involves the communities that surround the proposed reserve. WERAC has completed the in-person and online engagements regarding the protection of Indian Arm Brook. The council will review all submissions and report back in the new year.

A warm thank you to all those that submitted comments and took part in the public engagement sessions. Your input is invaluable and shapes the future of Newfoundland and Labrador’s forests, rivers, and wildlife.

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Quick Facts

The proposed ecological reserve is south of Campbellton and east of Notre Dame Provincial Park in Central Newfoundland and includes:

272 km² of the Indian Arm Brook watershed (also known as Campbellton River)
Diverse wildlife, plants and habitats typical of the Central Newfoundland Forest Natural Region
A wilderness recreation area adjacent to many communities
A large portion of the Campbellton River watershed (scheduled salmon river)
A provincial Sensitive Wildlife Area of waterfowl habitat
A small resident Woodland Caribou population

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How Can You Get Involved?

The initial public engagement sessions for this proposed protected area have been completed. We thank everyone who participated and shared their valuable insights. This page will be updated with any new information as the process moves forward.

Your involvement in this process helps shape what a future reserve looks like and how it can be managed. Your input ensures that we honour local interests, needs, and traditions.

Keep up to date on news and upcoming public involvements related to Indian Arm Brook by signing up for our mailing list. Email werac@gov.nl.ca or click the sign-up link below.
If you have any questions or concerns about Indian Arm Brook proposed protected area, reach out to the Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Advisory Council (WERAC) at werac@gov.nl.ca or 709 636-4836.
Stay informed about planning activities through this page and the Department of Environment and Climate Change website.

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Interactive Map

There is an optional interactive map feature which can be used to select a specific area that you would like to highlight or flag concerns with in regards to the proposed ecological reserve.

Closing date for submitting to the interactive map is December 8, 2023.

Please note you must log in or register to complete the interactive map.

Click Here to Use the Interactive Map

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Resources

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How Will Your Input Be Used?

The information we receive will be reviewed by the WERAC and the Department of Environment and Climate Change. WERAC will craft a Recommendation Report. That document is then submitted to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and a decision is made on provisional protection. All feedback will be considered in WERAC’s assessment, and the development and submission of its Recommendation Report to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Privacy Statement

The collection of information is done under the authority of section 61(c) of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015, for the purpose of collecting public feedback on Indian Arm Brook Study Area.

Any personal information that may be received will be governed in accordance with the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015 and will only be used for the purpose of informing participants of public engagement results at the end of the process.

If you have any questions about how this information will be collected, used and disclosed, please contact Amanda Clarke at atippecc@gov.nl.ca.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions or additional comments, please contact the WERAC Secretariat at 709-636-4836 or werac@gov.nl.ca.

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