Environmental Impact Assessment
The Astuwicuwon Wind Farm Project is a proposed wind energy development with a planned generation capacity of approximately 92.4 megawatts. This project is designed to harness the region’s wind resources to provide clean, renewable electricity to the local grid, supporting the transition to a low-carbon energy future.
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As required under the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation of the Clean Environment Act, all energy projects producing 3 MW or more must undergo a formal Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). With a capacity well above this threshold, the Astuwicuwon Wind Farm Project is in the process to complete a full EIA process to evaluate potential environmental effects.
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Comprehensive environmental studies were carried out as part of this process, including:
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Wind resource assessment
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Wetland and watercourse assessments
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Avian and bat activity monitoring
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Vegetation and habitat mapping
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Sound and visual impact modeling
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Electromagnetic interference evaluations
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Archaeological and heritage resource studies
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The EIA report was submitted to the Department of Environment and Local Government in February 2025, and an addendum detailing bird and bat survey results was submitted at the end of 2025. Available documents below:
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​The project received the Certificate of Determination from the Department of Environment and Local Government (DELG) of New Brunswick on February 11, 2026, authorizing to proceed to the next phase of construction and operation, subject to certain conditions. ​​
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For more information on the EIA process, please visit the Department of Environment and Local Governments EIA webpage by clicking