The new weirs that form part of the project will add to the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authorities toolbox to deal with flood waters. With great precision, the inflatable weirs can be adjusted to either hold back or release additional water as directed by the Conservation Authority. In addition, the old powerhouse will be used as an additional bypass to give even greater flood control capability.

During the public consultation, the issue of fluctuating water levels was raised as a concern. To alleviate this, Enerdu will be operating at a constant water level of 177.7 by automatically adjusting the amount of water flowing through the plant. This will significantly benefit both the environment, by reducing shoreline erosion and allowing wildlife to thrive, and the society, by making seasonal activities like boating, kayaking and fishing possible because of diminished water level fluctuation.

The new plant will provide the first upstream and downstream American eel migration methodologies on the Mississippi River. The Algonquins have long demanded that hydroelectric facilities develop mitigation measures and the new plant will have state of the art strategies employed.