An all-season road has been constructed in Manitoba on the western side of the property, on the east side of Lake Winnipeg. The road provides year-round road access to the communities of Bloodvein River (within the site) and Berens River (adjacent to the site). There are currently no plans to link Poplar River, Pauingassi and Little Grand Rapids First Nations to the all-season road network. The First Nations / Provincial Government structure has reportedly been effective in minimizing environmental impacts from construction of the all-season road, with many changes reportedly effected through community consultation. This same governance system is now proposing a linear wildlife refuge along the road corridor to address incursions for moose hunting. Reportedly, the Province has signaled willingness to take this step, based on details to be proposed by First Nations (IUCN, 2018).