• Eastmain-1-A/Sarcelle/
  Rupert Project
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      • KP 290 Weir
      • KP 223 Weir
      • KP 170 Weir
      • KP 110.3 Weir
      • Spur KP 85
      • Spur KP 49
      • KP 33 Weir
      • Rock blanket KP 20.4
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  • Comax Nord (in French only)
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KP 223 Weir

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This weir is located 223 kilometres from the mouth of the Rivière Rupert, 2 km downstream of the confluence of the Rivière Rupert and Rivière à la Marte.

Objectives	Protect aquatic grass beds. Preserve the area used by waterfowl during migration and breeding seasons. Protect fishing and goose-hunting areas.
Movement of fish	Enable fish to circulate freely.
Approximate area of influence, going upstream	47.3 km.
Date as of which the water level will be substantially maintained	As of impoundment of the diversion bays in November 2009.