Umbata Hydroelectric Project - Begetekong Power Corporation


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Scenic Flow Adaptive Management Plan

Flow Option Questionnaire
After reviewing the information related to the various flow options, please assist us by completing the following questionnaire. If you traveled the river as a group, please select one individual to complete the questionnaire for the group.

1. Have you visited the White River or Umbata Falls site previously?

Yes

2. When was the last time you visited Umbata Falls?

3. How many people (including yourself) traveled to Umbata Falls on this trip?
	1-3		3-6		6-12	If greater than 12, please indicate the number:

4. How did you travel the river or access the Umbata Falls site?
	Canoe		Kayak		ATV	Other, please describe:

5. Please indicate the importance of the following issues associated with the scenic flow of Umbata Falls:

Not at all Important

Not Very Important

Somewhat Important

Very
Important

Extremely Important

No Opinion

Aesthetic view of Umbata Falls for Visitors

Wilderness character of the area

Green House Gas emmission reductions

Support for renewable energy products

Economic/social benefits of the Pic River Aboriginal Community

6. After reviewing the potential options described in the preceding pages, please rate the acceptability of each option by
checking your choice in the chart below.

Totally
Unacceptable

Unacceptable

Neutral

Acceptable

Totally Acceptable

No Opion

Base Case Situation
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Less Flow Option - 1m3/s
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Less Flow Option - 3m3/s
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More Flow Option - 12m3/s
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More Flow Option - 24 m3/s
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Crest Modification Option - 1 m3/s
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Crest Modification Option - 3m3/s
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Crest Modification Option - 6m3/s
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Variable Flow Timing - 6 m3/s

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Variable Flow Timing - 12 m3/s
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Variable Flow Timing - 24 m3/s
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7. Please list your 3 best options as well as your perceived worst option
Best Option 1:
Best Option 2:
Best Option 3:
Worst Option:

Travel Destination Questions
During the approval process for the Umbata Falls Hydroelectric Project, it was suggested that the presence of the development at the Umbata Falls site would affect the wilderness character of the river and its choice as a travel destination.

Please assist us by responding to the following questions

8. Does the presence of the waterpower facility influence your decision to travel the White River or seek alternate travel destinations?
	No		Yes

9. If Yes, does it affect your decsision in a positve or negative manner?
(a) If positive, please provide your reasons:
(b) If negative, please provide your reasons:

10. What alternate desinations (ie rivers, travel locations) are you considering?

11. If No, please provide your reasons:

12 .Please provide any additional comments below:

To help us group your responses with those from other individuals and to ensure that we have an adequate sample of interested parties, we would like to know a little about you. Please be assured that we will maintain the anonymity of all repondents.

13. Please indicate your gender:	14. Marital Status	15. What is your age?

16. Contact Information
Your Name:
EMail Address:
Phone Number:
Street Address:
City:
Province/State:
Country:
Postal Code:

17. Do you have any other comments regarding the potential options for Umbata Falls? (please record your response below)