Given that the Artabanos Canal Project makes use of already existing waterways, the government of North Diessen expects the environmental impact of the project to be minor to moderate. The area of most severe impact comprises the Great Plains of Linnich, a steppe-like landscape along the confederacy's western border with the United Duchies. This is where the to-be-excavated river Veleka is at its narrowest and where the most land will need to be excavated. Given that the Great Plains are a protected natural reserve, construction efforts must legally abide by rigid emissions, noise, and soil fouling standards, which are enforced by the State Government of Linnich.
As for the canal project's employment opportunities, the government of North Diessen expects these to be major. Several thousand new job posts have already been filled for construction alone, a short-term benefit, but it is anticipated that at least as many long-term, permanent posts will need filling as trade and economic activity around the canal starts to flourish. These positions will include dockworkers, maritime personnel, ship construction workers, dockyard employees, engineers, administrative staff, and many others. The Confederal government estimates at least 9,000 full-time employees in the long term, with an additional 15,000 for the duration of construction efforts.