Calling all lobster harvesters. There will be demonstrations of the RESQUNIT backup buoy from January 30 – Febuary 1 in 4R. Members who attend the meetings are eligible to receive a free RESQUNIT buoy. Gear demonstrations will occur on January 30th in Stephenville, January 31st in Codroy and February 1st in Port Aux Basques. Please contact Mark Santos at mark.santos@mi.mun.ca or 709-631-9462 for more info.
MEETING FOR FISH HARVESTERS ON WEST COAST IN STEPHENVILLE ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 11
Following delays at the provincial level and repeated requests from the FFAW, World Energy GH2 has agreed to hold a consultation meeting with fish harvesters who are affected by proposed onshore wind farms in Port au Port and Codroy Valley and ammonia plant in Stephenville.
FFAW members are invited to attend this in person meeting on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 4pm at the World Energy Community Office at 13 Tennessee Drive, Stephenville.
Questions and concerns regarding the potential for offshore dredging and refuse spilling on fishing grounds should be raised by harvesters and addressed by World Energy representatives at this time. For additional information please contact kpower@ffaw.ca.
IN-PERSON ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS ANNOUNCED FOR OFFSHORE WIND
The committee for the Regional Assessment of Offshore Wind Development in NL will be conducting their first in-person public engagement sessions. FFAW members are encouraged to attend.
To clarify, these meetings are not directly related to World Energy in Stephenville (Provincial, land-based wind farm) or Pattern Energy in Argentia (Provincial, land-based wind farm). This is the Federal, Regional Assessment Committee’s data collection process used then make recommendations to Federal governments for potential future, ocean-based wind farms.
Corner Brook
Thursday, November 16th
TBA
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Please be advised the Regional Assessment Committee is in the process of securing some venues. These dates are subject to change.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Energy Industry Liaison, Katie Power at 709-576-7276 ext 221 or kpower@ffaw.ca.
IN-PERSON ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS ANNOUNCED FOR OFFSHORE WIND
The committee for the Regional Assessment of Offshore Wind Development in NL will be conducting their first in-person public engagement sessions. FFAW members are encouraged to attend.
To clarify, these meetings are not directly related to World Energy in Stephenville (Provincial, land-based wind farm) or Pattern Energy in Argentia (Provincial, land-based wind farm). This is the Federal, Regional Assessment Committee’s data collection process used then make recommendations to Federal governments for potential future, ocean-based wind farms.
Corner Brook
Thursday, November 16th
TBA
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Please be advised the Regional Assessment Committee is in the process of securing some venues. These dates are subject to change.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Energy Industry Liaison, Katie Power at 709-576-7276 ext 221 or kpower@ffaw.ca.
IN-PERSON ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS ANNOUNCED FOR OFFSHORE WIND
The committee for the Regional Assessment of Offshore Wind Development in NL will be conducting their first in-person public engagement sessions. FFAW members are encouraged to attend.
To clarify, these meetings are not directly related to World Energy in Stephenville (Provincial, land-based wind farm) or Pattern Energy in Argentia (Provincial, land-based wind farm). This is the Federal, Regional Assessment Committee’s data collection process used then make recommendations to Federal governments for potential future, ocean-based wind farms. Stephenville Friday, November 17th Lion’s Club, 2 Woodland St, Stephenville4:00pm – 6:00pm Please be advised the Regional Assessment Committee is in the process of securing some venues. These dates are subject to change. If you have any questions, please reach out to Energy Industry Liaison, Katie Power at 709-576-7276 ext 221 or kpower@ffaw.ca.
IN-PERSON ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS ANNOUNCED FOR OFFSHORE WIND
The committee for the Regional Assessment of Offshore Wind Development in NL will be conducting their first in-person public engagement sessions. FFAW members are encouraged to attend.
To clarify, these meetings are not directly related to World Energy in Stephenville (Provincial, land-based wind farm) or Pattern Energy in Argentia (Provincial, land-based wind farm). This is the Federal, Regional Assessment Committee’s data collection process used then make recommendations to Federal governments for potential future, ocean-based wind farms.
Stephenville
Friday, November 17th
Lion’s Club, 2 Woodland St, Stephenville
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Please be advised the Regional Assessment Committee is in the process of securing some venues. These dates are subject to change.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Energy Industry Liaison, Katie Power at 709-576-7276 ext 221 or kpower@ffaw.ca.
Upcoming Virtual Advisory Group Sessions for Offshore Wind Development
The Impacy Assessment Agency of Canada’s Regional Assessment Committee is hosting FFAW at TWO virtual engagement sessions for their Regional Assessment for Offshore Wind Development.
The Fisheries Advisory Group meeting is Monday September 18th from 11:30am-1:00pm and the Scientific and Community Knowledge Advisory Group meeting is Tuesday September 19th from 1:30pm-3:00pm. These meetings will be focused on collecting expert advice on fisheries and related information that might be useful in ruling areas in or out for potential future offshore wind developments.
If you are unavailable during these times you may sumbit comments via email to the committee directly at OffshoreWindNL-EolienneExtracotiereTNL@iaac-aeic.gc.ca or to Katie Power, FFAW Energy Industry Liaison, at kpower@ffaw.ca or by phone at 709-576-7276. Please reach out to Katie for email links to the virtual meetings.
Upcoming Virtual Advisory Group Sessions for Offshore Wind Development
The Impacy Assessment Agency of Canada’s Regional Assessment Committee is hosting FFAW at TWO virtual engagement sessions for their Regional Assessment for Offshore Wind Development.
The Fisheries Advisory Group meeting is Monday September 18th from 11:30am-1:00pm and the Scientific and Community Knowledge Advisory Group meeting is Tuesday September 19th from 1:30pm-3:00pm. These meetings will be focused on collecting expert advice on fisheries and related information that might be useful in ruling areas in or out for potential future offshore wind developments.
If you are unavailable during these times you may sumbit comments via email to the committee directly at OffshoreWindNL-EolienneExtracotiereTNL@iaac-aeic.gc.ca or to Katie Power, FFAW Energy Industry Liaison, at kpower@ffaw.ca or by phone at 709-576-7276. Please reach out to Katie for email links to the virtual meetings.
Virtual Feedback Sessions for Offshore Wind Development on Proposed Focus Area
Two virtual information sessions have been announced as part of the next steps for the Regional Assessment for Offshore Wind Development in NL. These sessions will provide an opportunity to share your thoughts on the Committees’s proposed Focus Area. Virtual sessions are scheduled for September 12th at 10:30am-12:00pm and 2:30pm-4:00pm. To register, email offshorewindnl-eolienneextracotieretnl@iaac-aeic.gc.ca or contact Katie Power, Energy Industry Liaison, at 709-576-7276 or kpower@ffaw.ca
Click here for Proposed Focus Area for The Regional Assessment
Virtual Feedback Sessions for Offshore Wind Development on Proposed Focus Area
Two virtual information sessions have been announced as part of the next steps for the Regional Assessment for Offshore Wind Development in NL. These sessions will provide an opportunity to share your thoughts on the Committees’s proposed Focus Area. Virtual sessions are scheduled for September 12th at 10:30am-12:00pm and 2:30pm-4:00pm. To register, email offshorewindnl-eolienneextracotieretnl@iaac-aeic.gc.ca or contact Katie Power, Energy Industry Liaison, at 709-576-7276 or kpower@ffaw.ca
Click here for Proposed Focus Area for the Regional Assessment