DONALD R. HART, Ph.D. PRINCIPAL, SENIOR ECOTOXICOLOGIST
Don joined Beak International in 1983, and worked for BEAK until its acquisition by Stantec Consulting in 2002. He left Stantec in 2004 to form EcoMetrix Incorporated. In over 25 years of environmental consulting, as a technical leader and project manager, he has specialized in assessment of ecological risks and impacts related to chemical and radiological contaminants in aquatic and terrestrial environments. This has included design of environmental monitoring programs to support such assessments. Selected project experience includes:
estimation of ecological and human health risks from organic and inorganic contaminants at industrial sites, brownfields, landfills, mine sites and waste repositories; review of brownfields risk assessments for regulatory agencies; development of environmental effects monitoring programs and technical guidance manuals for EEM in pulp and paper, mining and energy sectors; acute and chronic toxicity testing, including sediment quality triad studies, effluent studies, and genotoxicity test development; development of effects-based sediment quality guidelines for heavy metals, organochlorine pesticides, PCBs and PAHs in Ontario sediments (MOE); and for zinc in sediments (CCME); review of watershed monitoring programs for local conservation authorities and for federal/ provincial/territorial agencies; development of effluent quality criteria for mine sites to ensure that water quality conditions in receiving waters are protective of aquatic resources and water uses; calculation of radionuclide release limits for nuclear generating stations, uranium mines and other facilities, to ensure protection of human health and environment; development of CSA standards for calculation of risk-based release limits and for environmental monitoring and for environmental risk assessment at nuclear facilities; development of quality assurance guidelines for biological monitoring of aquatic environments.
EDUCATION Post-doctoral Fellowship, Genetic Toxicology, University of Ottawa, 1981-83 Post-doctoral Fellowship, Radioecology, Whiteshell Nuclear Research Est., 1980-81 Ph.D. Environmental Biology, Tulane University M.Sc., B.Sc., Zoology, University of Manitoba
Human Health Risk Assessment – Training, Toronto – Health Canada – 2010
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Canadian Standards Association
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SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. (2002-2013) Baseline Monitoring and Risk Assessment – Port Hope. Pre-cleanup environmental monitoring and ecological risk assessment to establish risk levels in and around the remediation sites and long-term waste management facilities, as part of the Port Hope Area Initiative. This work and subsequent aquatic effects assessments support the EA for this federal initiative. Don attended various public and stakeholder meetings to present the baseline work and effects assessments. Site-Specific Criteria Development – Port Hope. Site-specific criteria were developed for key radionuclides and metals, to be used in remediation of low-level radioactive waste and industrial waste sites in the Port Hope area. The work involved soil toxicity testing, as well as calculation of risk-based criteria protective of human health and environment. Limits for Discharge from Port Granby WMF. Discharge criteria were developed based on expected flow from the treatment plant, in order to meet site-specific criteria for water quality in the nearshore zone of Lake Ontario. Environmental Risk Assessment – Chalk River Labs. Assessment of human health risks near CRL and ecological risks in the aquatic and terrestrial receiving environments in and around CRL. This work involved synthesis of chemical and biological monitoring data, plume modelling, and estimation of chemical/ radiation exposure and risk to humans and natural biota. Monitoring and Risk Assessment for Sculthorpe Marsh. This SSRA was completed as an EA follow-up requirement, including HHRA and ERA at this contaminated site. It involved extensive water, sediment and biota monitoring, and sediment toxicity testing in the marsh. Based on this work, a remediation strategy was developed.
Atomic Energy Control Board / Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (1997-2009) Sediment toxicity tests with uranium. Tests were performed using spiked sediments and amphipods of different ages, in order to define dose response relationships for possible future use in environmental assessments at uranium mine sites. Development of population models for estimation of contaminant effects on population success. Fish and amphipod population models were developed to permit estimation of contaminant exposure in a spatially heterogeneous environment and resulting effects on population success as influenced by toxicity stress. Toxicity parameters focused on arsenic, nickel and uranium as contaminants, since these are released from licensed uranium mines. Review of the environmental fate of tritium in the atmosphere. The review addressed tritium fate and transport in the atmosphere, and partitioning to soil water and ground water. Model- predicted and observed concentrations were compared around selected facilities.
Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (2009-2010) Methods for development of sediment quality guidelines using spiked sediment toxicity test data were reviewed, and suitable methods were testing using SSTT data for zinc. Methods using species sensitivity distributions were recommended. Freshwater and marine guidelines for zinc were derived.
CANMET (1997-98) Study design, statistical analysis and interpretation of AETE pilot studies on environmental effects monitoring (EEM) for the mining sector. Various monitoring tools were evaluated as to their utility in detecting mine effects and exposure-effect relationships.
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Canadian Standards Association/ CANDU Owners Group (2005-2012) Development of CSA standards for calculation of risk-based release limits (N288.1), for environmental monitoring to support dose and risk assessment (N288.4, N288.5), and for environmental (human and ecological) risk assessment at nuclear facilities (N288.6).
Cigar Lake Mining Corporation (1994, 2004) Preparation of an environmental impact statement for a proposed new uranium mine and mill in northern Saskatchewan, including predictive modelling of ecological and human health risks from chemical releases and physical habitat alterations. An update study was completed ten years later.
City of Port Colborne (2001-2004) Sports Complex HHRA. A human health risk assessment was performed for a future sports complex in Port Colborne, where contaminants related to historical nickel refining operations were found in soil. Site-specific soil criteria were developed. Review of CBRA. A community-based risk assessment was reviewed on behalf of the City. As part of the BEAK/Stantec review team, Don participated in meetings with the Technical Review Committee and attended a number of public meetings.
Credit Valley Conservation (2009-2010) A comprehensive review of the CVC’s water, sediment and benthos monitoring program on the Credit River was completed, considering the objectives of the program to track temporal and spatial trends and to understand the condition of the watershed. The existing program data were statistically analyzed to characterize spatial patterns and trends in water and sediment quality and benthic ecology, and to relate these to watershed features, including hydrology, degree of urbanization, known point and non-point sources, and nutrient loadings. A summary report was prepared. Based on this interpretive effort, areas for program improvement were identified.
Deline Uranium Team (2004) Review of a dose reconstruction study which addressed the radiation dose and risk incurred by Deline workers who carried uranium ore and yellowcake while working at the Port Radium mine.
EnCana West Ltd. (2007-2009) Studies at the Gordon Lake mine site included estimation of contaminant loadings to receiving water, monitoring of downstream surface water, sediments and biota, and evaluation of current and potential future effects on the downstream environment, to support closure and reclamation planning. The aquatic studies included sample collection from various media (water, sediments, benthic invertebrates, aquatic plants and fish), assessment of aquatic communities, surveys of aquatic habitat and lake bathymetry, and analysis of contaminant levels in all media. A human health and ecological risk assessment was conducted based on the results of the aquatic study. Risks to recreational site users and ecological receptors were determined. Environment Canada (1985-2006) Review of EIS for closure of uranium mines. On behalf of Environment Canada, the EIS for Serpent River mines was reviewed, and a parallel assessment was performed of expected future contaminant levels in the watershed downstream of the mine sites.
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Literature review to evaluate ICRP conclusion that radiological protection of man adequately protects biota. Study reviewed the literature on the effects of radiation on the natural environment, particularly at the cellular and population/community levels, in order to examine the evidence supporting or refuting the ICRP conclusion that radiological protection for man will adequately protect other biota. Radiological risk assessment of uranium mining, milling and tailings management in northern Saskatchewan. Atmospheric and aquatic releases were evaluated and terrestrial and aquatic pathway models constructed and used to assess radiological impacts on natural populations of caribou, moose, aquatic plants, algae, zooplankton, invertebrates, fish eggs and adult fish, in addition to human populations. This study was published by Environment Canada. Surveys of radionuclide contamination and associated ecological risks in Port Hope and Serpent River Harbours in Ontario. Study included surveys of radionuclide and heavy metal contamination in sediment and biota in waters affected by uranium refining and mining activities to evaluate the degree of contamination as well as to assess bioaccumulation and impacts on benthic communities and fish. Gathering of Toxicity and Environmental Fate Information for Use in Development of E2 Plans. A number of data compilation projects were completed for Environment Canada, including studies of 3,3-dichlorobenzidine, nonyl phenol and its ethoxylates, and sulphur and sulphuric acid. Priority substance assessment of ecological risks from routine releases of copper and zinc refinery effluents to aquatic environments in Canada. Three sites were evaluated and risk results were incorporated into two Environment Canada PSL reports.
First Capital Holding Corporation (2007-2009)
Human health and ecological risk assessment for a brownfield property contaminated by volatile organic compounds. The risk assessment was accepted by the MOE and supported a Record of Site Condition for the property.
Goldcorp Canada Ltd. (2010-2013) Studies at the Delnite mine site focused on development of surface water and sediment objectives for cleanup of a former gold mining property on the Upper South Porcupine River. The studies included sampling and analysis of metal levels in surface waters and sediments, benthic community characterization, sediment toxicity testing, and development of water and sediment cleanup objectives for arsenic. These objectives were based on limitation of ecological risk and assurance of acceptable human risk. A cleanup strategy was developed based on achieving the site-specific water and sediment quality objectives.
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (2006-2007) Preliminary quantitative risk assessment (PQRA) for the Sawmill Bay Site SM 204 N.W.T. The PQRA addressed human and ecological risk from metals, petroleum hydrocarbons and radionuclides.
Infrastructure Ontario (2013)
Review of a PSF and MGRA submission prepared for Underpass Park in the West Don Lands. Preparation of a streamlined risk assessment for an Oakville, ON property, in collaboration with Conestoga-Rovers & Associates.
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Laird Developments Inc. (2006-2007) Site-specific risk assessment (HHRA, ERA) for a Toronto property. The risk assessment was accepted by the MOE and supported a Record of Site Condition for the property.
Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board (2011- 2015)
Water Quality Objectives and Effluent Quality Criteria for Snap Lake – Water quality objectives for Snap Lake were developed, considering the local ecology, and consistent with the Water and Effluent Management Policy. Based on review of water quality modelling and monitoring for the lake, expected future loadings to the lake from the Snap Lake Diamond Mine, and the known lake hydrology, a simple mass and water balance model was developed and utilized to estimate effluent quality criteria that, if met, would allow water quality objectives to be met in the lake by the end of operations. The work was presented at water licence hearings. Critical Review of Water License Amendment Applications – License application materials were reviewed, with particular attention to proposed site-specific water quality objectives and effluent quality criteria, for an initial application and an updated application. Don participated in technical sessions, drafted information requests and reviewed responses, and presented at water licence hearings.
Natural Resources Canada (2002)
Review of the ecological toxicity, environmental fate and effluent treatment options for selected metals in metal mine effluents. Typical levels and likelihood of related impacts on fish and benthic invertebrate communities were addressed.
Noranda Inc. (2003) Worker health risk assessments were prepared for a concentrate handling facility in New Brunswick, and for an adjacent industrial property potentially influenced by airborne metal contaminants from the facility. This work was conducted in accordance with NB and CCME guidelines.
Ontario Ministry of the Environment (1985-2013) Survey of radionuclides in Quirke Lake and Elliot Lake uranium mining areas of Ontario, and associated ecological risks to aquatic biota. Detailed characterization of the sediments of Quirke Lake for use as a baseline to assess potential risks related to proposed deep water uranium tailings disposal. The work included characterization of the existing benthic invertebrate communities, characterization of the chemical and radiological contamination of sediments, and physical/chemical factors controlling the benthic communities. Derivation of sediment quality guidelines for heavy metals, pesticides and PCBs in Ontario, based on ecological risk assessment. Study derived and compared sediment quality guidelines by a variety of approaches, including equilibrium partitioning, screening level concentration, apparent effects threshold and spike bioassay approaches. The resulting chemical concentration limits were designed to explicitly limit the risk of defined ecological effects. This work provided the basis for new provincial sediment quality management guidelines. Provision of Expert Advice Related to Risk Assessment. Several studies were completed, including an evaluation of soil-plant bioaccumulation factors, a jurisdictional review of environmental standards used in risk assessment, and a jurisdictional review of approaches to multiple sites.
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Review of Site-Specific Risk Assessments. As part of the SSRA review process, Don reviewed the ERA components of numerous risk assessments on behalf of the MOE. In the most recent VOR contract Don also served as alternate review team co-ordinator. Comments provided were incorporated into MOE reviews.
Ontario Power Generation (2000-2013) Ecological Effects Review – Bruce NGS. Review and assessment of ecological effects in the aquatic and terrestrial receiving environments of the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station. This work involved synthesis of biological monitoring data, as well as modelling of chemical and radiochemical exposure and estimation of risk to natural biota. Development of DRL Guidance. A manual on calculation of Derived Release Limits for radionuclides in liquid and airborne effluents was prepared. The procedure is used to define risk- based limits that are protective of public health in the vicinity of nuclear generating stations. Review of Public Dose Calculations. Third party review of OPG calculations of radiation dose to members of the public based on modelling and monitoring of radionuclides in the environment around the Pickering and Darlington nuclear generating stations. Collective Dose Calculations. Collective dose was estimated in person-Sv/a for the populations surrounding the Pickering and Darlington nuclear generation stations. Environmental Risk Assessment – Pickering NGS. Synthesis of earlier ERA and HHRA studies, new exposure and risk calculations, and studies of thermal effects and entrainment/impingement, to produce a site-specific risk assessment for the Site, in accordance with CSA N288.6-12 guidance.
Public Works (2000) Site-specific risk assessment of a Coast Guard lighthouse station on Lake Huron, including assessment of ecological and human health risks related to site contamination by metals (lead from paint chips and zinc from galvanized steel) and petroleum hydrocarbons from former fuel storage. A risk-based site management strategy was developed, consistent with MOE and CCME guidelines.
Prime Inc. (2003-2004) Following a pesticide spill at a road crossing of Fifteenmile Creek, a tributary of the Columbia River in Oregon, risk-based cleanup targets were developed based on human health and ecological protection. On completion of cleanup, an HHRA and an ERA were prepared to verify the adequacy of the cleanup effort. These risk assessments were reviewed and approved by the Oregon State Department of Environmental Quality.
Rio Algom Limited (1999-2010) Development of an environmental effects monitoring program for the mine waste management areas in the Serpent River watershed. Monitoring of biological recovery, and of contaminant levels in soils, plants, sediments, invertebrates, water and fish. Calculation of dose and risk to biota and people.
Standard Radio Inc. (2004) Site-specific risk assessment for a radio-transmitter site in North Bay, Ontario, addressing human health and ecological risks. The risk assessment was accepted by the MOE and supported a Record of Site Condition for the property.
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Rochester Gas and Electric (2001-2002) Sediment quality triad evaluation of a site on Lake Ontario with PAH and metal contamination of sediments. The program included chemical and biological sampling and toxicity testing.
Wek’eezhii Land and Water Board (2007-2015) Review of aquatic effects monitoring programs, site-specific water quality objectives, and adaptive response frameworks related to water licenses for the Ekati Mine and the Diavik Mine, NWT. The work has included critical review of water licence applications, aquatic effect monitoring programs, and action levels. Technical comments provided to the Board have assisted in decision-making around water quality objectives, monitoring programs and related issues. Don has attended licence hearings and participated in technical meetings with licensees.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS AND REPORTS
Hart, D.R. 1979. Niche relationships of Thamnophis radix haydeni and Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis in the Interlake District of Manitoba. Tulane Studies in Zoology and Botany 21:125-140.
Hart, D.R. 1980. A selected bibliography of radiation effects on whole organisms, populations and ecosystems. Atomic Energy of Canada Limited. Report. AECL-6798.
Hart, D.R. 1981. Selection and adaptation in irradiated plant and animal populations: a review. Atomic Energy of Canada Limited. Report. AECL-6808.
Hart, D.R. 1982. Delayed metamorphosis and recurrence of bacterial infection in irradiated Rana clamitans tadpoles. Atomic Energy of Canada. Report. AECL-6824.
Hart, D.R. 1982. Growth of Painted Turtles, Chrysemys picta, in Manitoba and Louisiana. Canadian Field-Naturalist 96:127-310.
Hart, D.R. 1983. Dietary and habitat shift with size of Red-eared Turtles (Pseudemys scripta) in a southern Louisiana population. Herpetologica 39:285-290.
Hart, D.R. 1984. Assessment of mutagenic effects in amphibian embryos. In "QSAR in Environmental Toxicology". K.L.E. Kaiser (ed.), D. Reidel Publishing, Dordrecht, Holland.
Hart, D.R. and J.B. Armstrong. 1984. Assessment of mutagenic damage by monofunctional alkylating agents and gamma radiation in haploid and diploid frogs, Xenopus laevis. Environmental Mutagenesis 6:719-735.
Hart, D.R., J. Fitchko, D.L. Lush, C.R. Phillips and F.C. Lendrum. 1985. Procedures for evaluation of data in environmental databases, with particular reference to uranium tailings. Report to National Uranium Tailings Program, CANMET, Energy, Mines and Resources Canada.
Hart, D.R., P.M. McKee, A.J. Burt and M. Goffin. 1986. A benthic community and sediment quality assessment of Port Hope Harbour, Lake Ontario. Journal of Great Lakes Research 12: 206-220
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McKee, P.M., W.J. Snodgrass, D.R. Hart, W. Keller and J.H. McAndrews. 1987. Sedimentation rates and sediment core profiles of U-238 and Th-232 decay chain radionuclides in a lake affected by uranium mining and milling. Can. Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 44: 390-398.
Warwick, W.F., J. Fitchko, P.M. McKee, D.R. Hart and A.J. Burt. 1987. The incidence of deformities in Chironomus spp. from Port Hope Harbour, Lake Ontario. J. Great Lakes Res. 13: 88-92.
Hart, D.R. 1987. Survey of data on the radionuclide content of fish in Canada. AECB Research Report INFO-0231-2. Atomic Energy Control Board, Ottawa.
Hart, D.R. and R. Alvo. 1988. Impact of acid precipitation on amphibian breeding in Georgian Bay Islands National Park. Report to Environment Canada Parks.
Hart, D.R., J. Fitchko and P.M. McKee. 1988. Development of sediment quality guidelines. Phase II - Guideline development. Report to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment.
Fitchko, J. and D.R. Hart. 1989. Chemical pollution of the Great Lakes and its impact on fisheries and associated biota. Report to Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Great Lakes Laboratory for Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Environment Canada.
Hart, D.R. 1990. QA guidelines for biology in aquatic environmental protection. Report to Environment Canada. National Water Research Institute, Special Publ.
Burt, A.J., P.M. McKee, D.R. Hart and P. Kauss. 1991. Effects of pollution on benthic invertebrate communities of the St. Marys River. In: M. Munawar and T. Edsall (Eds.). Environmental Assessment and Habitat Evaluation of the Upper Great Lakes Connecting Channels. Hydrobiologia. Special Publ.
Hart, D.R. and D. Andrews. 1991. The In-Place Pollutants Program, Volume VI, Contaminant Movement from Sediments to Biota. Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Toronto.
McKee, P.M. and D.R. Hart. 1991. Environmental evaluation of a landfill berm distress at the Abitibi Price Thunder Bay Mill. Report to Weiler, Maloney, Nelson, Thunder Bay.
Hart, D.R. and M.A. Rosen. 1994. Environmental and Health Benefits of Utility-based Cogeneration in Ontario, Canada. Environment and Energy 5: 363-378.
Hart, D.R. and D.W. Major. 1994. Development of Draft Criteria for Use in Risk Assessment of Microorganisms for Finding of CEPA Toxic. Report to Environment Canada.
Hart, D.R. and M.A. Rosen. 1996. Environmental and Health Benefits of District Cooling Using Utility-Based Cogeneration Ontario, Canada. Energy 21: 1135-1146.
Hart, D.R. and F. Garisto. 1997. An Ecological Assessment Model for Prediction of Population Level Impacts at AECB Licensed Facilities. Report to Atomic Energy Control Board of Canada.
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Hart, D.R. and P. McKee. 1997. Recommendations for Updating of “Guidelines for Calculating Derived Release Limits for Radioactive Material in Airborne and Liquid Effluents for Normal Operation of Nuclear Facilities”. Report to Atomic Energy Control Board of Canada.
Garisto, F. and D.R. Hart. 1998. Pathways Analysis for the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station. Report to Ontario Hydro.
Garisto, N. and D.R. Hart. 2001. Radiation Risk Assessment. Chapter 25. In: A Practical Guide to Understanding, Managing and Reviewing Environmental Risk Assessment Reports. Benjamin, S.L. and D.A. Belluck, eds. Lewis Publishers.
Hart, D.R. 1999. PSL2 Assessment of Copper and Zinc Refinery Effluents. Report to Environment Canada.
Hart, D.R. and T. Thompson. 2000. Risk Assessment of Mississagi Strait Light Station. Report to Public Works and Government Services.
Hart, D.R., M. Rinker and M. Dutton. 2002. Literature Review of Environmental Toxicity of Mercury, Cadmium, Selenium and Antimony in Metal Mining Effluents. Report to the TIME Network.
Hart, D.R. 2004. Ecological Risk Assessment for Fifteenmile Creek. Report to Prime Inc., for submission to Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.
Hart, D.R. 2004. Human Health Risk Assessment for Fifteenmile Creek. Report to Prime Inc., for submission to Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.
Hart, D.R., P.M. McKee and C. Wren. 2005. Ecological Effects Review (Risk Assessment) of Chalk River Laboratories. Report to Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, for submission to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.
Hart, D.R. 2008. Guidance for Calculation of Derived Release Limits in Airborne and Liquid Effluents. Report to the Candu Owner’s Group.
Hart, D.R., T. Yankovich and R. Haley, 2009. Investigation of the Environmental Fate of Tritium in the Atmosphere. Report to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. Published as INFO-0792.
Hart, D.R. and K. Ji, 2010. Methods Development for the Derivation of a Sediment Quality Guideline for Zinc based on Spiked Sediment Toxicity Data. Report to the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment.
Racher, K., N. Hutchinson, D. Hart, B. Fraser, B. Clark, R. Fequet, P. Ewaschuk and M. Cliff-Phillips. 2011. Linking Environmental Assessment to Environmental Regulation through Adaptive Management. Integr Environ Assess Manag 7: 301-302.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Schuldt, A., D. Hart and R. Scroggins. 1984. A Comprehensive Bioassay Assessment of Steel Plant Process Water. Joint AISI/EPA Symposium, Cleveland.
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Hart, D.R. 1985. Assessment of mutagenicity using haploid and diploid amphibian embryos (abstract). Proc. 10th Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, Halifax.
Hart, D.R., J. Fitchko, M. Brinkman and P. McKee. 1986. A biological indicator system to identify genotoxicity of in-place pollutants. Proc. Technology Transfer Conference, Toronto. Part D, Analytical Methods. pp. 167-188.
Dinnen, R.D., S.M. Tomlinson, D. Hart, C. Chopra and J.A. Heddle. 1987. Application of a micronucleus assay to the peripheral blood of the rainbow trout, Salmo gairdneri. Can. Tech. Rep. Fish. Aquat. Sci. Proc. 14th Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, Toronto.
Hart, D.R., J. Fitchko and D. Persaud. 1988. Development of sediment quality criteria: a critical review of approaches. Proc. 31st Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research, Hamilton.
Hart, D.R., J. Fitchko and D. Persaud. 1989. Comparison of methods for deriving sediment quality guidelines for the Great Lakes. Proc. 32nd Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research, Madison.
Heddle, J.A. and D.R. Hart. 1990. Use of mutagenicity assays for detection of mutagens in drinking Water. Proc. 4th National Conference on Drinking Water, Toronto.
Hart, D.R. and J.A. Heddle. 1990. Micronucleus assays in peripheral blood of rainbow trout: timing of response and chemical mutagen sensitivity. Proc. 17th Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, Vancouver.
Hart, D.R., D. Andrews and J.L. Robertson. 1991. Standardization and accreditation needs in chemical and biological testing. Proc. 74th Canadian Chemical Conference, Hamilton.
Hart, D.R. 1992. Quality Assurance Planning in Great Lakes Ecological Studies. Proc. 5th Ecological Quality Assurance Workshop, Toronto.
Lush, D.L., D.R. Hart and D.W. Acton. 1993. Ecological risk assessment of proposed deep geological disposal of high-level nuclear waste in Canada. Proc. 4th Annual International High-level Radioactive Waste Management Conference, Las Vegas.
Hart, D.R., N. Garisto and P. McKee. 1995. Assessment of human and ecological risks from uranium and gold mining activities. Second SETAC World Congress, Vancouver.
Hart, D.R. and M. Rosen. 1997. Environmental and health benefits of utility-based cogeneration to supply district heating and cooling systems. Proceedings of the Canadian Society of Mechanical Engineering, Annual Conference, Toronto.
Saghir, S.A. and D.R. Hart. 1998. Evaluation of toxicological uncertainty in risk assessment of four important PCB congeners. Society of Toxicology, Annual Meeting, Seattle.
Hart, D.R., D.L. Lush and N.P. Morris. 2000. Integrated Risk Assessment using a Screening-Level Computer Model. 21st Annual Conference of the Canadian Nuclear Society, Toronto.
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Hart, D., P. McKee and N. Morris. 2002. Ecological Risk Assessment, Environmental Effects Monitoring and Radionuclides. Seminar on Canadian Perspectives on Protection of the Environment from the Effects of Ionizing Radiation, Ottawa, December 2002.
Hart, D.R. and H. Kleb. 2005. Ecological Risk Assessments for the Baseline Conditions for the Port Hope and Port Granby Projects. In: Waste Management, Decommissioning and Environmental Restoration for Canada’s Nuclear Activities. Canadian Nuclear Society, Ottawa.
Hart, D.R. and A.J. Burt. 2006. Allometric Relationships in the Transfer of 238U-Series Radionuclides from Food to Wildlife Tissues. SETAC North America 27th Annual Meeting, Montreal.
Hart, D., R.V. Nicholson and M. Venhuis. 2011. Investigation of Tritium in Groundwater around a Light Manufacturing Facility. In: Waste Management, Decommissioning and Environmental Restoration for Canada’s Nuclear Activities. Canadian Nuclear Society, Toronto.
Hart, D., N. Garisto, R. Parker, R. Kovaks and B. Thompson. 2012. Draft CSA Standard on Environmental Risk assessments at Class 1 Nuclear Facilities and Uranium mines and Mills. 33rd Annual Conference of the Canadian Nuclear Society, Saskatoon.
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LARA C. ALVES BEESE, PH.D. RISK ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST, AQUATIC TOXICOLOGIST
Dr. Alves Beese has ten years of environmental toxicology experience, with AMEC and currently with EcoMetrix. She specializes in ecological and human health risks related to constituents in the environment. Her areas of experience include the design and conduct of sediment and water toxicity tests for method validations and site assessments; the review of toxicological and analytical data for the development of soil, water and sediment site-specific objectives; and the review of site- specific water quality guidelines. She has several publications in peer reviewed journals and has presented research papers at both national and international conferences.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Biology, University of Waterloo, 2009
M.Sc., Hon. B.Sc., Biology (minor in Biochemistry), McMaster University, 2005, 2003
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
AMEC Foster Wheeler, Environment and Infrastructure, Risk Assessment Specialist, 2010- 2015
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Aquatic Toxicology Scientist, short term contract, 2009
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Review of a Site-Specific Water Quality Objective and Technical Document, Wek’eezhi Land and Water Board, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, 2015 Reviewed a site-specific water quality objective (SSWQO) for a parameter where a Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) water quality guideline was not available. A review of the CCME protocols for the derivation of water quality guidelines and a review of toxicological information was completed. The CCME SSD Master, Version 3.0 tool was used to verify the proposed SSWQO. Alternative SSWQOs, based on the water effect ratio procedure and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency water quality guideline method, were also derived. A technical document that summarized the findings of the review and alternative approaches for the derivation of site-specific water quality guidelines was prepared and provided to the WLWB.
January 2016 1 LARA C. ALVES BEESE, PH.D. RISK ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST, AQUATIC TOXICOLOGIST Review of Proposed Water Quality Action Levels, Wek’eezhi Land and Water Board, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, 2015 On behalf of the Wek’eezhi Land and Water Board (WLWB), proposed revisions to a water quality Action Level that formed part of a mine’s aquatic effects monitoring program were reviewed. The purpose of the review was to determine if the proposed Action Level was appropriate and consistent with the WLWB Guidelines for Adaptive Management – a Response Framework for Aquatic Effects Monitoring. The findings and recommendations of the review were presented in a report to the WLWB. Ecological Health Problem Formulation, Goldcorp Inc., Timmins, Ontario, 2015 A problem formulation was prepared as part of an ecological risk characterization for closed mine receiving waters in the South Porcupine River. The problem formulation identified the surface water and sediment constituents of concern (COCs) in the South Porcupine River, identified and characterized the ecological receptors present in the area, and identified the fate of the COCs and exposure pathways to the ecological receptors. A conceptual model that illustrated these relationships and interactions was included in the problem formulation. Detailed Quantitative Ecological Risk Assessment (DQERA), Department of National Defence (DND), Connaught Ranges and Primary Training Centre, Former Shirley's Bay Landfill, Ottawa, Ontario, 2013 Proposed and completed an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) to measure concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and metals in the soil and tissue of earthworms collected on and near the former landfill. The results of the ESA were used to complete a problem formulation and DQERA of the former landfill. The DQERA included a review of the site characterizations; an evaluation of the vertical and horizontal spatial distribution of constituents; the identification of ecological receptors and exposure routes for constituents; the identification of toxicological benchmarks; and the assessment of risks to terrestrial plants, soil invertebrates, birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians present on and near the landfill. Quality Assurance and Control, and Bioaccumulation Factors, Georgia Pacific Kalamazoo River Superfund, Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.A, 2013 Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) fish data collected in the Kalamazoo River over many years was compiled. This data was used to compare how different lipid extraction methods used by different laboratories in different years may have biased fish PCB concentrations. The outcome of this analysis was used to standardize fish PCB concentrations, identify "hotspots", and clean-up measures in the Kalamazoo River. The results of this study were also presented to the Michigan Department of Health and the United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 5. Dioxin and furan data from the Kalamazoo River was also compiled and used to derive biota sediment accumulation factors for the different sections of the river. Screening Ecological Risk Assessment, Raven Coal, British Columbia, 2013 Prepared ecological toxicity profiles for lithium and selenium as part of a screening level ecological risk assessment. The profiles included a review of the British Columbia Ministry of Environment Water Quality Guidelines and potential adverse effects to fish and macroinvertebrate species found in British Columbia. The toxicity profiles also recommended water-quality benchmarks that were protective of aquatic life in the receiving environment.
January 2016 2 LARA C. ALVES BEESE, PH.D. RISK ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST, AQUATIC TOXICOLOGIST Reconnaissance Survey, Defence Construction Canada (DCC) and Department of National Defence (DND), South Escarpment Stillwaters at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, 2012 Completed a data gap analysis and a reconnaissance survey of the ten (10) South Escarpment Stillwaters. The results were used to determine the data and logistics needed to design and conduct future sampling of sediment, porewater, benthic invertebrates and fish tissue for the development of clean-up objectives in these waters. The survey included a habitat and substrate characterization, identification of benthic invertebrates and plants, and a water quality assessment. Traditional Country Foods Model, Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines, Edmonton, Alberta to Kitimat, British Columbia, 2012 A traditional country foods model was developed to estimate the tissue concentrations of wild game and water fowl exposed to petroleum hydrocarbons and volatile organic compounds. Estimated tissue concentrations were used to estimate risks to human and ecological receptors that consume wild game and water fowl. Site-Specific Risk Assessment, Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), Department of National Defence, Various Locations, Ontario, 2011 A number of Site-specific human health (HHRA) and ecological (ERA) risk assessments were completed and reported under the Federal framework. The risk assessments addressed various constituents (metals, petroleum hydrocarbons, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and volatile organic compounds) in soil and ground water. The quantitative HHRA assessed residents, military personnel, and construction workers that may be exposed to the contaminants through dermal contact, ingestion and inhalation. The quantitative ERA assessed terrestrial plants, soil invertebrates, mammals and birds, including species at risk. The evaluation of toxicity consisted on the derivation or selection of toxicity reference values for human health and ecological benchmarks for ecological health. Site classifications were updated with the application of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment National Classification System for Contaminated Sites. Site-Specific Benchmarks, Detour Lake Tailings Management Area, Detour Goldcorp Inc., Timmins, ON, Canada, 2011 Developed ecologically based site-specific effluent limits for copper and zinc. Accepted effluent limits were required as a condition for obtaining a Certificate of Approval for the discharged of treated mine waters to a receiving water body. The site-specific evaluation used the biotic ligand model approach for copper and zinc as well as the water-effects ratio approach for copper for the purpose of predicting surface water benchmarks protective of fish and invertebrates in the receiving water. Site-Specific Risk Assessment, Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), Various Locations, Ontario, 2010 A Site-specific human health (HHRA) and ecological (ERA) risk assessment was completed for three (3) lighthouse stations under the Federal framework. The risk assessments addressed various constituents (metal, petroleum hydrocarbons or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) in soil, ground water and surface water. The quantitative HHRA assessed DFO workers, construction workers, and recreational users that may be exposed to the contaminants through dermal contact, ingestion and inhalation. The quantitative ERA assessed terrestrial plants, soil invertebrates, mammals and birds, including species at risk. Site classifications were updated with the application of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment National Classification System for Contaminated Sites. Community Gardens, City of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, 2010 A set of soil guidelines were developed for the City of Ottawa to supported the growth of produce for January 2016 3 LARA C. ALVES BEESE, PH.D. RISK ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST, AQUATIC TOXICOLOGIST human consumption. These soil guidelines were developed based on factors affecting plant uptake and protocols and criteria from leading environmental agencies including the Canadian Council for Ministers of the Environment, the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), the United Kingdom Environment Agency, and the New Zealand Ministry for the Environment. Air Quality Standards for the Approval of Air Permits in Ontario, 2010-2011 Several maximum contaminant level assessments were completed for the emissions of air pollutants for different industries. These assessments were in support of a Certificate of Approval for discharge of compounds without a guideline.
Aquaculture Regulation, North Channel, Lake Huron, 2009 Sediment toxicity tests were conducted with Lumbriculus variegates, Hexagenia sp., and Chironomus dilutus from sediments collected near aquaculture operations in the North Channel. The results were used in the development of aquaculture regulations and practices in Northern Ontario by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Alves, L.C., Borgmann, U., Dixon, D.G. 2009. Kinetics of uranium uptake in soft water and the effect of body size, bioaccumulation and toxicity to Hyalella azteca, Environmental Pollution, 157, 2239-2247. Alves, L.C., Borgmann, U., Dixon, D.G. 2008. Water-sediment interactions of Hyalella azteca exposed to uranium-spiked sediment. Aquatic Toxicology 87, 187-199. Alves, L.C., C.N. Glover, C.N., Wood, C.M. 2006 Dietary Pb Accumulation in Juvenile Freshwater Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 51, 615-625. Alves, L.C., Wood, C.M. 2006. The chronic effects of dietary lead in freshwater juvenile rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) fed elevated calcium diets. Aquatic Toxicology 78, 217-232. SELECTED PRESENTATIONS
Alves Beese, L, and Dixon, D.G. 2015. Can a bioaccumulation saturation model derived for the benthic invertebrate, Hyalella Azteca, be a good predictor of uranium toxicity under natural conditions? Canadian Ecotoxicity Workshop, 42nd, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, October 2015. Alves, L.C., Nichols, J., Rodolakis, T., Rae, D. and Searle, J. 2013. Sampling of South Escarpment Stillwaters at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador. Battelle Seventh International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments, Dallas, Texas. Alves, L.C., Borgmann, U., Dixon, D.G. Uranium bioavailability, water-sediment and water- bioaccumulation interactions to Hyalella azteca exposed to sediment and site water collected near former uranium mining districts: Elliot Lake and Bancroft, Ontario, Canada. Canadian Network of Toxicology Centres Metals in the Human Environment Strategic Network Annual Research Symposium, Aylmer, Gatineau, Quebec, January 2009. Alves, L.C., Borgmann, U., Dixon, D.G. Kinetics of uranium uptake in soft water and effect of body size on bioaccumulation and toxicity to Hyalella azteca. Canadian Network of Toxicology Centres Metals in the Human Environment Strategic Network Annual Research Symposium, Aylmer, Gatineau, Quebec, January 2009.
January 2016 4 LARA C. ALVES BEESE, PH.D. RISK ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST, AQUATIC TOXICOLOGIST Alves, L.C., Borgmann, U., Dixon, D.G. Predicting water-sediment interactions of uranium-spiked sediments with different overlying water chemistries to Hyalella azteca. 35th Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, October 2008. Alves, L.C., Borgmann, U., Dixon, D.G. Predicting water-sediment interactions of uranium- contaminated sediments and water to Hyalella azteca: Laboratory studies and field validation. Society for Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC), 5th SETAC World Congress: Protecting our global environment, Sydney, Australia, August 2008. Alves, L.C., Borgmann, U., Dixon, D.G. Water-sediment interactions of uranium-spiked sediments and different overlying water chemistry to Hyalella azteca. Graduate Student Research Conference, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, April 2008. Alves, L.C., U. Borgmann, Dixon, D.G. Importance of water-sediment interactions for Hyalella azteca exposed to uranium-spiked sediment and different overlying water. Canadian Network of Toxicology Centres Metals in the Human Environment Strategic Network Annual Research Symposium, Aylmer, Gatineau, Quebec, January 2008. Best student poster. Alves, L., D.G. Dixon, and U. Borgmann. Water-sediment interactions in Hyalella azteca exposed to uranium-spiked sediments. Canadian Network of Toxicology Centres Metals in the Human Environment Research Network Annual Research Symposium, Aylmer, Gatineau, Quebec, January 2007. Alves, L., Dixon, D.G., U. Borgmann. Water-sediment interactions in Hyalella azteca exposed to uranium-spiked sediments. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 27th Annual Meeting in North America: Global environment and sustainability: Sound science in a world of diversity, Montreal, Quebec, November 2006. Alves, L.C., Hudson, J., Norwood, W.P., Dixon, D.G., Borgmann, U. Water-sediment interactions of Hyalella azteca exposed to spiked uranium. Canadian Network of Toxicology Centres Metals in the Human Environment Research Network Annual Research Symposium, Aylmer, Gatineau, Quebec, January 2006. Alves, L.C., Wood, C.M. The chronic effects of dietary Pb on juvenile rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). 44th Annual Meeting of Canadian Society of Zoologist, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, May 2005. Alves, L.C., Wood, C.M. The chronic effects of dietary Pb with and without dietary Ca2+ on juvenile rainbow trout. 14th Annual Fish Physiology & Biochemistry Workshop, Rice Lake, Ontario, February 2005. Alves, L.C., Wood, C.M. The chronic effects of dietary Pb on juvenile rainbow trout. 13th Annual Fish Physiology & Biochemistry Workshop, Rice Lake, Ontario, February 2004.
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Calgary Education M.A.Sc. Water Quality Specialist Biological/Environmental Alison Snow joined Golder Associates Ltd. in May 2011, as a Water Quality Engineering, Dalhousie Specialist. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science from University, Halifax, NS, Cape Breton University, a Bachelor of Environmental Engineering from 2007 Dalhousie University, and a Master of Applied Science in B.Eng. Environmental Biological/Environmental Engineering from Dalhousie University. Her Engineering, Dalhousie responsibilities include developing models that simulate surface water flow and University, Halifax, NS, quality, summarizing large datasets containing water quality for input into water 2005 quality models, and preparing modelling reports and presentations. B.Sc. Biology, Cape Breton
University, Sydney, NS, 2002 Employment History Languages Golder Associates Ltd. – Calgary, AB English – Fluent Water Quality Specialist (2011 to Present)
Responsibilities include developing models for surface water flow and quality, summarizing large datasets containing water quality for input into water quality models, and preparing modelling reports and presentations.
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE – DEVELOPING DISCHARGE LIMITS De Beers Canada Inc. Calculated effluent quality criteria for the De Beers Canada Inc. Snap Lake Mine. Snap Lake Mine The project involved identifying parameters for which effluent quality criteria NWT, Canada should be developed; defining appropriate site-specific water quality objectives for Snap Lake for each parameter; calculating effluent quality criteria; producing a report documenting the effluent quality criteria; and appearing at technical sessions and public hearings in 2014 and 2015 as an expert witness to present and explain the study findings.
Dominion Diamond Calculated effluent quality criteria for the Dominion Diamond Ekati Corporation Ekati Corporation Jay Project. The project involved identifying parameters for which effluent quality Jay Project criteria should be developed; defining appropriate site-specific water quality NWT, Canada objectives for Lac du Sauvage for each parameter; calculating effluent quality criteria; and producing a report documenting the results of the project. PROJECT EXPERIENCE – WATER QUALITY MODELING Dominion Diamond Hydrodynamic and water quality modeling lead; guided the modelling of water Ekati Corporation quality in Lac du Sauvage and Lac de Gras using GEMSS to predict the effects Jay Project of future mine developments on lake water quality as part of the Dominion NWT, Canada Diamond Ekati Corporation Developer’s Assessment Report. Constituents modeled included total dissolved solids, temperature, nutrients, major ions, and metals.
De Beers Canada Inc. Updated the Snap Lake water quality model that was developed in GEMSS to Snap Lake Mine predict the effects of mining on lake water quality as part of the De Beers NWT, Canada Canada Inc. Snap Lake Mine water licence amendment and environmental assessment (EA1314-02). Constituents modeled included total dissolved solids, temperature, oxygen, nutrients, major ions, and metals. Appeared at technical sessions and public hearings in 2014 and 2015 as an expert witness to present and explain the model results.
Seabridge Gold Inc. Modeled the water quality of Courageous Lake using GEMSS to predict the Courageous Lake effects of future mine developments on lake water quality. Constituents modeled Project included total dissolved solids, temperature and water velocity. NWT, Canada
De Beers Canada Inc. Modeled the water quality of Kennady Lake using GEMSS to predict the effects Gahcho Kué Project of future mine developments on lake water quality as part of the De Beers NWT, Canada Canada Inc. Gahcho Kué Environmental Assessment. Constituents modeled included temperature, dissolved oxygen and nutrients.
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TRAINING GoldSim Workshop GoldSim Technology Group, June 26-28, 2012 CE-QUAL-W2 Version 3.7 Workshop Portland State University Professional Development Center, June 11-15, 2012 3-Dimensional Hydrodynamic and Water Quality Modeling Using GEMSS ERM Inc. - Surfacewater Modeling Group, May 23-25, 2011
PUBLICATIONS Refereed Journal Snow, A. and J. Vandenberg. 2016. Learned Discourses: Timely Scientific Articles Opinions. Simple but Effective Model Calibration for Nitrite in Northern Environments. Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management. 12 (4): 821-822.
Vandenberg, J.A., M. Herrell, J.W. Faithful, A.M. Snow, J. Lacrampe, C. Bieber, S. Dayyani and V. Chisholm. Multiple Modeling Approach for the Aquatic Effects Assessment of a Proposed Northern Diamond Mine Development. Mine Water and the Environment, 10.1007/s10230-015-0337-5
Snow, A., B.C. Anderson and B. Wootton. Flow-through land-based aquaculture wastewater and its treatment in subsurface flow constructed wetlands. Environmental Reviews, 20 (2012), p54.
Refereed Conference Snow, A., B.C. Anderson and B. Wootton. 2010. Treatment performance of a Proceedings cold climate hybrid subsurface flow constructed wetland receiving land-based aquaculture wastewater during the first 2 years of operation. 12th IWA International Conference on Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control, October 4 - 8. Venice, Italy.
Anderson, B.C., B. Husk, B. Wootton, C. McClure and A. Snow. 2010. Watershed approaches for nuisance algae control in small freshwater lakes: Field investigations. CSCE 11th International Environmental Specialty Conference, June 9 - 12. Winnipeg, Canada.
Conference Snow, A., J. Vandenberg, S. Prakash, V. Chisholm, and A. Hood. 2014. Water Presentation Quality Modelling in Northern Canada. Canadian Conference for Fisheries Research & Society of Canadian Limnologists, January 3-5. Yellowknife, NWT, Canada.
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Golder Associates Ltd. – Vancouver Education M.A.Sc. Geotechnical Employment History Engineering, University of British Columbia, Golder Associates Ltd. – Vancouver, BC Vancouver, 2002 Associate, Geotechnical Engineer – Mine Waste Management Group (May 2005 B.A.Sc. Geological to Present) Engineering, Water Senior geotechnical Engineer and project manager for mine waste management Resources Option, and construction projects. Work has included fulfilling the role of engineer of University of Waterloo, record for dams and tailings facilities, tailings dam and dike design entailing: Waterloo, Ontario, 1995 tailings dam and dike site selection evaluation, conducting geotechnical
investigations, dam design and analysis, material selection, geomembrane selection, preparation of construction drawings, specifications and bid packages, QA monitoring of geomembrane installation, QA monitoring of dike and dam construction, as built reporting, preparation of OMS manuals and emergency response plans. Heap leach pad design entailing: site characterization and selection, heap layout and design for pad and valley fills, overseeing laboratory testing programs, liner system design, piping layout, and preliminary stacking plan development. Work has also included, conducting back-analyses for slope failures and participating in a multi-disciplined team assessing a case of mine subsidence. Additional work has comprised conducting geotechnical investigations, slope stability assessments, and acting as the construction manager for a landfill expansion project including installation of geosynthetic liners. Project work was conducted in Canada, Australia, Chile, Peru, and Mexico.
BGC Engineering Inc. – Vancouver, BC Geotechnical/Environmental Engineer (June 2001 to May 2005) Project engineer for mining, geotechnical and environmental projects: conducted investigations; performed analyses; prepared designs and reports. Conducted natural hazard risk assessments which involved identification, relative ranking, quantification of hazards, determining remedial measures and/or monitoring systems to reduce potential risk posed for linear facilities (pipelines and railways). Performed slope stability assessments, conducted landslide investigations, and environmental site assessments. Project work was conducted in Canada, Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, and Chile.
BC Hydro/University of British Columbia – Vancouver, BC Professional Partnership Student and Soil Mechanics Teaching Assistant (August 1999 to June 2001) Collected and analyzed thermal monitoring data and performed seepage and thermal modeling for Coquitlam Dam. Served as a teaching assistant in the soil mechanics laboratory for second and third-year civil engineering students.
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Conestoga-Rovers & Associates Ltd. Conestoga-Rovers & Associates Inc. – Waterloo, ON and Detroit, MI Environmental Engineer (1995 to July 1999) Conducted geotechnical and environmental investigations, analyses, and design. Resident engineer for earthworks and environmental remediation projects. Conducted environmental site assessments, designed landfills, and prepared designs for landfill closures and remediation projects, designed and oversaw the construction of wetlands. Project work was conducted in Canada and USA.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE – MINING Huckleberry Mine Engineer for Record for the three tailings facilities at the mine. Work includes, Houston, British providing design services for ongoing raises of their active tailings facilities, Columbia, Canada quality control and quality assurance support during construction, permitting support, operational support, and conducting annual inspections.
Jay Project, Dominion Design Engineer for the dewatering dike to permit open pit development, Diamond Ekati Mine associated with the proposed Jay Project, at the Ekati Mine. Work has included Northwest Territories, geotechnical investigation and laboratory testing, dike design and analysis, Canada preparation of conceptual, pre-feasibility, and feasibility design reports, including specifications and drawings for tendering. Work has also included participation in a series of community engagement workshops and meetings associated with the Jay Project, and accompanying elders to the Ekati mine for visits. Participated in the preparation of responses to the Information Requests associated with the Developer’s Assessment Report for the Jay Project. Work carried out for Dominion Diamond Corporation.
Coal Mine Acquisition Organized team to undertake inspections and reviews of six operating coal Alberta and mines as part of a potential acquisition. Participated in the inspection of two of Saskatchewan, Canada the mines. Geotechnical and environmental risks and potential liabilities at each facility were to be identified and documented. A risk workshop was held to review and rank the various facilities. Work was conducted and report was prepared on a very short time line. The client is confidential.
Gold Mine Senior engineer for back-analysis of slope instability which occurred within the Chihuahua, México valley heap leach facility, including conducting slope stability analysis and laboratory testing program. Work also included preparing revised design for the Phase 2 component of the heap leach facility including: stability assessment, construction drawings, and design report. Conducted a stability assessment and updated the water balance for the Phase 3 component of the facility. Conducted site inspection of failure and periodic inspections of restoration works. The client is confidential.
La India Project Provided senior review for valley heap leach facility design and stability Sonora, México assessment. Conducted periodic site inspections during construction. Work carried out for Agnico Eagle Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
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Shahuindo Gold Provided senior geotechnical review and recommendations for the proposed Project mine components associated with the project, including the: heap leach facility Cajamarca, Peru (pad and ponds), water supply dams and reservoirs, waste rock storage area, open pit, and sedimentation ponds. Work carried out for Sulliden Gold Corporation Ltd.
Gold Mine Provided third party engineering review of subsidence issues at the mine that led Quebec, Canada to decision to halt extraction from an underground deposit and temporarily shutdown the mine. Following this, conducted a back-analysis of subsidence in combination with underground rock mechanics specialists to assess mechanisms that led to the subsidence. Data from the following was assessed: cone penetration testing, drill holes, piezometers, survey data, inclinometers, sinkholes, water injection, grout injection, and hydrogeologic modelling. Work included assessment of potential implications from mining of other satellite deposits to result in further surface impacts (subsidence) including using CPT data to estimate ultimate settlement caused by continued dewatering and phreatic drawdown. Presented work to an external review board. The client is confidential.
Meadowbank Gold Design Engineer for dewatering dikes to permit open pit development, including Project preparation of design reports, construction drawings, specifications, and tender Nunavut, Canada package. QA site engineer for dike construction. Performed annual geotechnical inspections for the mine. Prepared OMS manual and emergency response plan for dikes and tailings facility. Project engineer for tailings site selection and technology evaluation. Critically reviewed and analyzed the water quality component of the environmental assessment report prepared for the proposed mine, including construction, operation, and post-closure phases of mine life, and prepared a report documenting the results. Presented work to an external review board. Work carried out for Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd., and Cumberland Resources Ltd.
Diavik Mine Prepared feasibility design for the proposed A21 dewatering dike to permit open Northwest Territories, pit development, including preparation of a design report, and drawings. Canada Presented work the review board. Work carried out for Rio Tinto.
Carmacks Copper Project Manager and Design Engineer for a proposed open pit copper mine in Project the Yukon, which included a heap leach facility. Work began with updating the Yukon, Canada geotechnical aspects of the Feasibility Design (NI 43-101) for the heap leach facility and waste dumps. Additional work has been conducted to advance the design including additional site characterization, foundation assessment, coordination of laboratory testing on site materials and in particular components of the liner system (permeability consolidation, interface shear, liner load), and preliminary stacking plan development. In addition, coordinated a multidiscipline team that conducted: surface water management planning and design; groundwater assessment and modeling; water balance; open pit slope design; geochemical assessment of the waste rock and leached ore residue; and waste rock storage facility design for the project. Provided support for Quartz Mining and Water Use License applications and for discussions with first nations. Work carried out for Western Copper Corporation and Copper North Mining Corp.
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Sulfolix Project Project Engineer for the geotechnical design components of a 400 million tonne Chile copper heap leach pad, in coordination with the EPCM firm. Work included: liner system design, investigation and selection of site materials for the underliner and overliner components, field tests for construction methods, landfill investigation and characterization, settlement assessment, and static and seismic stability assessment. Coordination of laboratory testing including: permeability, consolidation, liner load, interface shear, and overliner degradation. Work also included preparation of construction drawings and specifications. Coordinated QA review of liner manufacturer quality control certificates. Work carried out for Freeport-McMoRan.
Antamina Mine As Project Engineer, prepared pre-feasibility study for raising the current tailings Peru facility dam by an additional 45 m, for an ultimate height of more than 270 m. Prepared liner selection evaluation for tailings dam. Prepared geomembrane liner specifications and drawings for the installation of a HDPE dam face liner and tailings beach liner. Performed QA monitoring for the liner installation and prepared the QA as-built report for the work. Designed plinth layout and construction drawings for the Stage 2 dam raise. Prepared design drawings, specifications, scheduling, and cost estimate for Stage 3 dam raise. Updated OMS manuals for the tailings facility. Assisted with various tasks associated with the project management. Work carried out for Compañía Minera Antamina.
La Arena Project Engineer for the pre-feasibility site selection study for containment of Peru cyanide and non-cyanide tailings facilities. Work included conducting a site reconnaissance, identification of potential storage locations, preliminary design for each facility, and relatively ranking facilities based on an array of parameters (environmental, economic, and operability), and report review. Work carried out for Sociedad Minera Cambior Peru S.A.
Mineração Onça Puma As Project Engineer, conducted a geotechnical investigation program and data Pará, Brazil analysis to obtain geology and groundwater information and to assess foundation conditions in tropical residual soils and saprolite for the feasibility-level design of mine facilities (process plant, tailings facility and dams, water supply dam, access roads, and ore stockpiles). Field program included supervision of two drill rigs, logging, and sampling; piezometer installation, development, hydraulic testing, and groundwater monitoring; test pit excavation, logging, sampling, and collection of undisturbed samples for geotechnical testing; and conducting plate load test. Worked in coordination with local field staff and trained technicians. Work carried out for Canico Resource Corp.
Galore Creek Mine Project Engineer for preliminary analysis of potential tailings dam locations for BC, Canada the pre-feasibility level design. Work included assessment of watershed size, flood storage volumes, tailings facility capacity, and soil volumes required for dam construction, using volume elevation curves. Work carried out for Nova Gold Resources Inc.
Flin Flon and Ruttan As Project Engineer, conducted stability analyses for tailings facility raises and Mines expansion. Work carried out for Hudson Bay Mine and Smelting Co. Ltd. MB, Canada
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ARD Monitoring Conducted monitoring of five tailings dams and downstream watersheds for acid Sudbury, ON, Canada mine drainage and other water quality parameters to assess the extent and degree of impact. Work carried out for INCO Limited.
SO2 Impact Conducted watershed studies to develop a baseline for the evaluation of sulphur Assessment dioxide emissions on the vegetation, water chemistry, and aquatic species near Sudbury, ON, Canada several mines and processing mills. Work carried out for INCO Limited.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE – EARTHWORKS AND REMEDIAL CONSTRUCTION Meadowbank Gold Senior QA site engineer for dewatering dike construction and tailings facility dam Project construction during 2009. Lead team of up to 7 QA site inspectors performing Nunavut, Canada QA inspections and testing. Work carried out for Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd.
South Cardup Landfill Construction manager for Cell 6 construction and Cell 5 sump reconstruction Byford, Western project, included supervision, inspection, design modifications, reporting, and Australia liaison between contractor, owner, and design engineer. Landfill included a groundwater under-drainage system, compacted soil separation barrier, composite liner (compacted clay, GCL, and 2mm HDPE geomembrane), and leachate collection system. Work carried out for Western Australian Landfill Services.
Fons/Old Wayne Resident Engineer for a $12 million, 100-acre landfill cap construction and Landfills closure project, including supervision, inspection, and documentation of Michigan, USA contractor's activities. Cap consisted of composite clay and LLDPE geomembrane liner. Work carried out for Fons/Old Wayne Landfills Potentially Responsible Parties.
Willow Run Creek Assisted in the contractor supervision, on behalf of the owners, for a $35 million, Remediation Project remediation project. The project included landfill construction, installation of one Michigan, USA mile of sheet pile walls for the water diversion, pond dewatering, contaminated sediment stabilisation, removal, and disposal, wetlands restoration and replacement. Work activities included general oversight, documentation, and inspection of work performed by contractors in accordance with the project specifications. Designed and implemented the environmental air monitoring work plan for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), semi-volatile organic compounds, metals, and particulate matter. Designed and co-ordinated the environmental and geotechnical Construction Quality Assurance testing program. Work carried out for Willow Run Creek Potentially Responsible Parties.
Willow Run Creek Designed and supervised the construction of an 8.5-acre wetland to mitigate Wetlands Construction wetlands lost during remedial construction. Submitted design to MDEQ, prepared Michigan, USA bid documents for the construction, and obtained permits for construction. Presented design to local municipality and members of the public. Work carried out for Willow Run Creek Potentially Responsible Parties.
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Metamora Landfill Assisted in the supervision of a $10 million (US) Superfund remediation project Remediation Project involving drum excavation, sampling, bulking, shredding, and disposal. Michigan, USA Performed ambient air monitoring around the excavation area, property perimeter, stack emissions for VOCs, and dust particulate. Work carried out for Metamora Landfill Potentially Responsible Parties.
Drum Removal Supervised the sampling, characterisation, and disposal of 500 drums in an Michigan, USA abandoned industrial facility.
PVC Trim Factory Supervised the exit stabilisation activities and waste shipments from a former Ontario, Canada PVC trim and rubber manufacturing facility prior to plant closure. Work carried out for General Motors Corporation.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE – GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING Mineração Onça Puma As Project Engineer, conducted a geotechnical investigation program and data Pará, Brazil analysis to obtain geology and groundwater information, and assess foundation conditions in tropical residual soils and saprolite for the feasibility-level design of mine facilities (process plant, tailings facility and dams, water supply dam, access roads, and ore stockpiles). Field program included supervision of two drill rigs, logging, and sampling; piezometer installation, development, hydraulic testing, and groundwater monitoring; test pit excavation, logging, sampling, and collection of undisturbed samples for geotechnical testing; and conducting plate load test. Worked in coordination with local field staff and trained technicians. Work carried out for Canico Resource Corp.
North Vancouver Project Engineer for a geotechnical field investigation program to collect Landslide stratigraphic and hydrogeologic information for forensic analysis of the slide, to British Columbia, develop an early warning system for the hillside, and to design a stabilisation Canada program. Analysed field and laboratory testing data. Field program included installation of CPT and seismic cone holes, auger (with SPT), direct push sampling, collection of Shelby tube samples, rotosonic drilling, piezometer installation, sampling, logging, hand auguring holes, test pit logging, and collection of undisturbed samples. Work carried out for District of North Vancouver and legal firms.
Ashcroft Mile 50.9 Project Engineer for a geotechnical field investigation program of a reactivated, Landslide historic landslide with the potential to impact the CN Railway near Ashcroft, BC. British Columbia, The program involved supervision, logging of drill core, installation of slope Canada inclinometers, pneumatic and standpipe piezometers. Information gained from the field program and slope inclinometer measurement data was used to analyse and model slope movements. Work carried out for CN Railway.
Landslide Investigation As Project Engineer, assisted in the field mapping and investigation program for and Re-route selecting a pipeline re-route and preliminary design of a horizontal directional drill Northern Argentina (HDD) path to bypass an active landslide in northern Argentina that had caused the pipeline to rupture. Work carried out for Gasoducto Nor Andino Argentina S.A.
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Geotechnical, Experience with auger and rotary drilling (air, water, and mud), sonic percussion Environmental and drilling, cone penetration testing (CPT), geoprobes, triple tube coring, standard Hydrogeological penetration testing (SPT), split spoon sampling, cone penetration testing, vane Investigations shear testing, Shelby tube sampling, and soil and rock core logging. Various
PROJECT EXPERIENCE – NATURAL HAZARD ASSESSMENT AND RISK MANAGEMENT Andean Pipelines Identification and classification of natural hazards through field assessment and Argentina, Chile, and aerial photograph interpretation for over 3,000 km of natural gas and liquids Bolivia pipelines in Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia. Natural hazards included hydrotechnical processes (river erosion), geotechnical processes such as landslides and rock falls, and tectonic processes such as fault rupture, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunami. Work carried out for Transredes S.A., Gasoducto Nor Andino Argentina S.A., and Gasoducto Atacama Cia Ltda.
OSSA-1 Pipeline Project Manager and Lead Geotechnical Engineer for a multi-disciplined Bolivia quantitative risk assessment pilot study in Bolivia that encompassed all facets of pipeline integrity along the 420 km OSSA-1 Pipeline between Santa Cruz and Cochabamba. The pipeline crosses active terrain (landslide and flood prone terrain) within Bolivian Andeans. Identified, classified, and gathered information used to quantitatively rank the risk due to natural hazards along the pipeline route. Developed algorithms to assess potential risk. Algorithms were calibrated utilising 35 years of operational incident data for the pipeline and other historic operational data from other pipelines in similar terrain. System is now being applied to identify and assess risk on other lines.
As part of the OSSA-1 project, a river crossing monitoring and data collection program was developed for Transredes field personnel. Prior to implementation of the program, a field training program was delivered to train personnel.
Prepared and implemented a detailed site investigation program for areas identified as having the highest degree of risk. Site investigation programs were used to design and provide recommendations for risk control structures or methods (hydrotechnical and geotechnical), conceptual short-term management, monitoring, and long-term operation protocols, as appropriate for each site. All work was carried out for Transredes S.A.
Nor Andino Identified, classified, and ranked natural hazards (hydrotechnical, geotechnical, Northern Argentina and and tectonic) along 1,400 km of natural gas pipeline. The project used a semi- Chile quantitative method of risk management to rank hazard sites. Risk results were used to prioritise detailed assessment studies, remedial measures, and monitoring programs. Work carried out for Gasoducto Nor Andino Argentina S.A.
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Gas Atacama Assisted in the identification and classification of natural hazard sites South Australia (hydrotechncial, geotechnical, tectonic) for 1,200 km of pipeline. The project used a semi-quantitative method of risk management to rank hazard sites. Risk results were used to prioritise detailed assessment studies, remedial measures, and monitoring programs. Prepared detailed site investigation programs to assess the highest ranked natural hazard sites based on the risk assessment results. Work carried out for Gasoducto Atacama Cia Ltda.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE – ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN AND INVESTIGATION Armstrong Designed and prepared contract documents, construction specifications, and Spallumacheen drawings for several expansion cells of an existing and operational landfill. Work Landfill carried out for the North Okanagan Regional District. Armstrong, BC, Canada
Waste Management in Conducted a literature review to evaluate current solid waste management Arctic Regions practices in arctic regions and to identify alternative techniques. Prepared a NU, Canada report to summarise findings from the review. Work carried out for the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs, Nunavut.
GM Powertrain Plant Conducted an investigation of an operating GM manufacturing facility to OH, USA determine impacts to groundwater, surface water, and sediments, and to investigate the extent of contamination. Analysed data, prepared reports, and presented results. Work carried out for General Motors Corporation.
Drum Removal Prepared bid documents for drum sampling, analysis, and disposal from an Detroit, MI, USA abandoned industrial facility.
Air Monitoring Prepared air monitoring work plans to be implemented during the installation of MI, USA groundwater/leachate collection system and 100-acre landfill capping and closure project (G&H Landfill US Superfund Project, Michigan), and for a landfill construction and sediment stabilisation, removal, and disposal project (Willow Run Creek Project, Michigan).
Construction Quality Prepared contract documents for Construction Quality Assurance testing for the Assurance Willow Run Creek Project and G&H Landfill US Superfund Project. Prepared MI, USA permits for various phases of construction and environmental investigation activities.
Experience operating under environmental regulations, laws, and guidelines in various regions and countries.
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE – HYDROGEOLOGIC INVESTIGATIONS AND ANALYSES Subsurface Supervised numerous subsurface investigations using a variety of techniques Investigations including auger, water rotary, sonic percussion drilling, geoprobe, cable tool, and Various test pit excavation. Logged installations and collected soil samples for geologic characterisation and chemical testing. Supervised the installation of monitoring wells and piezometers. Developed, tested, and sampled wells. Conducted permeability testing of formations through pump tests, slug tests, and falling head permeability tests. Work carried out for various clients.
Coquitlam Dam Conducted two-dimensional, transient seepage modelling of Coquitlam Dam British Columbia, using SEEP/W. Program also involved collecting thermal measurements and Canada modelling heat flow through the dam to model seepage. Work carried out for BC Hydro.
Willow Run Creek Assisted in the analysis of geological and hydrogeologic data for a proposed Landfill TSCA (hazardous) landfill and reported data to US EPA and MDEQ. Work Michigan, USA carried out for Willow Run Creek Potentially Responsible Parties
Flow Through Conducted tracer test studies to evaluate the hydraulic conductivity in fractured Fractured Rock igneous rock. Used SURFER™ to plot and monitor flow during tracer tests. Manitoba, Canada Monitored and modelled seepage flows into the underground research laboratory. Work carried out for Atomic Energy of Canada.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE – ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS (ESAS) Phase I/II ESA Conducted Phase I and II ESA for a 60-acre vacant parcel of land and a 20-acre Michigan, USA landfill, including the installation of monitoring wells, test pits, and sampling of groundwater, surface water, and sediment as part of a due diligence investigation for a potential development. Work carried out for a land developer.
PVC Trim Factory Conducted a Phase I ESA and Environmental Compliance Audit for a PVC trim Ontario, Canada and rubber manufacturing facility prior to closure. Work carried out for General Motors Corporation.
Superior Propane/ICG Designed a Phase III ESA investigation program for the detailed characterisation Facility of a contaminated fuel storage facility and to gather information for the Northern BC, Canada preliminary remedial design and cost estimate. Work carried out for Superior Propane/ICG Propane.
Phase I and II ESAs Conducted numerous Phase I and II ESAs for potential property developments, Various dry cleaning operations, petroleum fuel stations, and former manufacturing facilities.
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Registered Professional Engineer, British Columbia, Yukon, Nunavut and Northwest Territories, Alberta Registered Geologist and Engineering Geologist, Department of Licensing, State of Washington Geologist and Engineering Geologist Member, Canadian Geotechnical Society Member, Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Member of Canadian Dam Association
PUBLICATIONS Other Julien, M., Esford, F. and Janssens, G. 2014. “Design and monitoring considerations for heap pad facilities constructed in environments with steep topography and complex hydrogeological regime.” Proceedings of Geo Regina, September 28 to October 1, 2014. Regina, Canada.
Esford, F. and Janssens, G. 2014. “Laboratory Test Results on a Bituminous Liner.” Proceedings of Geosynthetics Mining Solutions, September 8 - 11, 2014. Vancouver, Canada.
Esford, F. and Julien, M. 2013. "Part 3: Performance monitoring of dikes - dewatering and operation Meadowbank Gold Mine, Nunavut" Proceedings of CDA 2013 Annual Conference, October 5 - 10, 2013. Montreal, Canada.
Esford, F. Bonin, G. and Julien, M. 2013. "Part 1: Construction of the dewatering dikes Meadowbank Gold Mine, Nunavut" Proceedings of CDA 2013 Annual Conference, October 5 - 10, 2013. Montreal, Canada.
Esford, F., Bedell, P., and Lamontagne, E. 2010. “Case study - tailings dam construction in an arctic climate.” Proceedings of the First International Seminar on the Reduction of Risk in the Management of Tailings and Mine Waste, September 29 - October 1, 2010, Perth, Australia.
Esford, F., Porter, M., Savigny, K.W., Muhlbauer, K.W., and Dunlop, C. 2004. “A Risk Assessment Model for Pipelines Exposed to Geohazards.” Proceedings of International Pipeline Conference, October 4 - 8, 2004, Calgary, Canada.
Porter, M., Logue, C., Savigny, K.W., Esford, F., and Bruce, I. 2004. “Estimating the Influence of Natural Hazards on Pipeline Risk and System Reliability.” Proceedings of International Pipeline Conference, October 4 - 8, 2004, Calgary, Canada.
Porter, M., Esford, F., and Savigny, K.W. 2004. “Andean pipelines - a challenge for natural hazard and risk managers.” Proceedings of the International Conference on Terrain and Geohazard Challenges Facing Onshore Oil and Gas Pipelines, June 2 - 4, 2004, London, U.K.
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Savigny, K.W., Porter, M., Esford, F., Dunlop, C., and Reed, M.T. 2004. “Management of Geohazards in the Interest of Owners and Operators of Onshore Pipelines." Proceedings of the International Conference on Terrain and Geohazard Challenges Facing Onshore Oil and Gas Pipelines, June 2 - 4, 2004, London, U.K.
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Golder Associates Ltd. – Vancouver Education M.Sc. Geotechnical John Cunning, P.Eng. Engineering, University of Principal, Senior Geotechnical Engineer Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Mr. Cunning is a Principal with over 20 years of experience as a geotechnical 1994 engineer working on projects related to mining development and mine waste B.Sc. Civil Engineering, management. Projects have ranged from carrying out geotechnical field University of Alberta, investigations, directing laboratory testing programs, geotechnical design, Edmonton, Alberta, 1991 analysis and construction for tailings impoundments, water retaining dam
structures and mine rock waste dumps. Employment History Golder Associates Ltd. – Burnaby, BC Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Principal (2013) (1994 to Present) Engineering Manager for the design and construction of tailings and mine waste management and mine infrastructure development projects. Experience includes site selection and design studies of tailings and mining waste storage areas, waste management planning, site water management, closure of waste storage areas, detailed design of tailings and water retaining dams, construction material specifications, preparation of construction drawings, schedules and cost estimates and assignments as Resident Engineer during dam construction. Overseeing geotechnical field investigations and laboratory testing programs, including data collection, interpretation, and analyses and reporting, and overseeing geotechnical modelling for stability, seepage, thermal, and water balance analyses, and specialty laboratory testing programs on tailings and dam fill soils for use in liquefaction analyses.
Klohn Leonoff Ltd. – Richmond, BC Geotechnical Engineer (1991 to 1992) Site Engineer for the construction monitoring on a hydraulic fill tailings dam facility, for the construction monitoring of an earth fill tailings dam, and for the geotechnical investigation, interim construction design, and monitoring procedures for a tailings facility failure.
Fugro McLelland Ltd. – Hemel Hempstead, UK Co-op Student Geotechnical Engineer (1990 to 1990) Field Engineer on a site investigation project for a proposed 400-km-long underground pipeline in the northwest of England.
Nova, Alberta Gas Transmission Division – Edmonton, AB Co-op Student Engineer (1989 to 1989) Provided project management of capital and operational expenditure projects for natural gas pipelines throughout Alberta.
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE – MINING AND GEOTECHNICAL Dominion Diamond Technical Director of Engineering for Dominion Diamond’s proposed Corporation development of the Jay kimberlite pipe (Jay Project) which is an extension to the Northwest Territories, existing Ekati Diamond Mine. The Ekati Mine site is located north of the tree line, Canada 300 km northeast of Yellowknife, in a continuous permafrost zone.
Overseeing Engineering studies including the conceptual design of the project including the Jay only project and an earlier conceptual design for the inclusion of the Cardinal pipe in the Jay-Cardinal project. Conceptual design and permitting support for the Lynx Project; an additional small kimberlite pipe scheduled for construction in 2016. Large scale geotechnical and hydrogeological site investigation programs carried out during winter of 2014 and 2015 for both the Jay and Cardinal Pipes and potential dike locations (2014) and to support the next stage of design for the Jay Project (2015). Completed baseline permafrost reports and a Pre-feasibility Level Design with Construction Cost Estimate and Schedule to support the Developers Assessment Report (DAR) required for the Project permitting, and assisted Dominion Diamond in producing a Pre-feasibility Study (PFS) and updating the existing Ekati mine NI 43-101 technical report to include the Jay Project.
Diavik Diamond Mines Engineering manager for ongoing PKC Facility projects including dam raise Inc. design and construction, deposition planning, Phase 7 construction planning and Northwest Territories, long term operations planning. The Diavik Mine site is located just north of the Canada tree line, 300 km northeast of Yellowknife, in a continuous permafrost zone.
Project Manager for the design and construction of the Phase 4 raise for the Diavik Processed Kimberlite Containment (PKC) facility dams. The PKC facility contains both the fine- and coarse-processed kimberlite, with the Phase 4 dams are being raised by 5 m using a Coletanche bituminous liner system. Project duties included preparation of the construction tender package, drawings, and specifications. Coordinated the construction quality assurance field program during the construction.
Project Manager for the design and construction of the Phase 5 raise for the Diavik Processed Kimberlite Containment (PKC) Facility dams. The PKC Facility provides permanent storage for both the fine and coarse processed kimberlite materials. The Phase 5 raise was carried out over four-year construction period and raised the dams by 15 m using a Coletanche bituminous liner system. Responsible for the preparation of the design, construction drawings and specifications, and the construction as-built report. Coordinated the construction quality assurance field program during the construction.
Designed and provided construction quality assurance services for the construction of Pond No. 2, 13, and 14 dams for runoff water collection.
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Meadowbank Gold Lead Engineer during construction of the East Dike at the Meadowbank Gold Project Project in Nunavut. The East Dike was constructed in the wet to divide a lake on Nunavut, Canada the project site and following dewatering will allow development of the main open pit and for construction of the tailings storage facility. Working with the Owners construction manager and contractor, prepared modifications to the design which were implemented during construction, and coordinated the construction quality assurance field program during the construction. Working with Owner, monitored dike performance during dewatering. Prepared construction as-built report.
Teck Coal Ltd. Engineering Manager for a number of geotechnical projects support ongoing Elk Valley Area, British mining operations and for planned mine expansions at the Teck Coal mine sites Columbia, Canada in the Elk Valley area of BC. Provided senior technical review for a number of waste rock spoil geotechnical assessment programs including oversight of the geotechnical investigations and slope stability assessments.
Provided senior technical review for the design and construction of the South Tailings Pond dam raise and for the annual Dam Safety Inspection at the Fording River Operations (FRO) between 2008 and 2014.
Provided senior technical review for the geotechnical investigations into the coal tailings deposits and for the planned 2014 tailings dredging program from STP to the 3 Pit area at the FRO site.
Senior technical review on the proposed Swift Project waste rock spoils and geotechnical support to the water management planning. Included and support to develop geotechnical considerations to support the safe work plan for the proposed mining of coal tailings deposits from in-pit and waste dump disposal at the Fording River Operations.
Quinsam Coal Project Engineer for the design of the 2 South Pit Potentially Acid Generating Campbell River, British (PAG) Coarse Coal Rejects (CCR) storage facility. Developed design of a Columbia, Canada suitable liner system to provide for permanent flooded storage of the PAG CCR material in the mined out 2 South Pit. Assisted Quinsam with geotechnical aspects related to the overall permit application for 7 South Mine development.
Areva Kiggavik Project Project Engineer for the conceptual design of a shallow lake dewatering dike to Nunavut, Canada support proposed open pit mining at the Kiggavik Project Andrew Lake site. Prepared conceptual design for the ore and special waste pads and sediment ponds for this proposed uranium mine site.
Diavik Diamond Project Manager for the A21 Mine feasibility study. The A21 mine will include Mines Inc. construction of a dewatering dike in the lake to allow for open pit and Northwest Territories, underground mining of the A21 kimberlite pipe at the at the Diavik Diamond Mine Canada in the Northwest Territories. Project duties include directing the geotechnical and hydrogeological site investigation programs, pit design studies, and the alternative mining studies. Participated on the Owner’s Team, providing engineering support services to review of the A21 Dike design. Planned the Winter 2007 detailed design site investigation program.
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Minas Conga Mill Directed a specialty geotechnical laboratory testing program on samples of the Sands Laboratory Minas Conga Mill sands to measure the critical state properties. The laboratory Testing testing program also included the measurement of shear wave velocity over a Peru range of sample densities in conjunction with the laboratory strength testing programs. Laboratory results were used in the design and liquefaction analyses under seismic loading of the proposed mill sands containment system.
Faro Mine, Rose Creek Conducted a Cone Penetration Test (CPT) investigation program to characterise Tailings Liquefaction the Rose Creek Tailings Facility impoundment at the Faro Mine. Analysed the Assessment investigation results to determine the liquefaction potential of the tailings facility Faro, Yukon, Canada and made recommendations on the facility closure remediation options.
Guindon Tailings Dam Directed a geotechnical laboratory testing program on samples of the Guindon Laboratory Testing tailings to measure the critical state properties. The laboratory testing results Sudbury, Ontario, were used in the design and subsequent tailings blast densification project Canada carried out by Golder Associates Innovative Applications (GAIA) Inc. (now Golder Construction) as part of the foundation preparation for the construction of the new Guindon Tailings Dam.
Coquitlam Dam Final Directed a geotechnical laboratory testing program for BC Hydro in support of the Design Laboratory final design stage of the seismic remediation for the Coquitlam Dam. In addition Testing to index testing on the proposed dam fill and foundation soils, specific testing Coquitlam, British included triaxial tests on reconstituted and undisturbed samples, and filter Columbia, Canada compatibility tests. Designed the filter testing equipment and conducted the required tests of the dam core and foundation soils against the proposed filters.
Bennett Dam Conducted laboratory testing programs on the Bennett Dam core and transition Laboratory Testing soils in support of the ongoing Dam Safety surveillance evaluation programs. Hudson’s Hope, British The first laboratory testing program measured the critical state properties on Columbia, Canada three different gradations of the core soil in an effort to understand the effect of fines loss on the in situ strength of the core soils. The second laboratory program tested the core and transition soils and incorporated state-of-the-art Bender Element Systems in the critical state triaxial testing equipment in order to measure the small strain elastic properties in each sample. Shear and compression wave velocities were determined over a range of both density and pressure. Results of this program were used to predict trends in the elastic properties of the in situ soils, and these predictions were found to compare well with the field-measured elastic properties.
Compañía Minera Prepared the Stage 2, 3, and 4 (final dam) raise construction drawings and Antamina S.A. specifications for raising the rockfill tailings dam at the Antamina Mine in Peru to Peru a height of 240 metres. Provided ongoing engineering support during Stage 2 dam construction. Prepared a life of mine tailings deposition plan for the 563-Mt tailings facility. Engineering Task Leader for the Middle Catchment Diversion project involving design and construction of a polishing pond, 3-km diversion channel, and Stage 2 decant and 400-m connector tunnel. Prepared design of the permanent seepage collection system pond.
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Compañía Minera Prepared Stage 1 Raise construction drawings and specifications for raising the Antamina S.A. starter tailings dam at the Antamina Mine in Peru. The starter tailings dam is a Peru 130-m-high, concrete-faced rockfill dam, which will be raised to a 240-m-high rockfill tailings dam throughout the life of mine. The Stage 1 Raise involves a crest height increase of 30 m.
Snap Lake Diamond Carried out finite element seepage and thermal modelling for planning the PKC Project facility for the Snap Lake Diamond Project in the Northwest Territories. The Northwest Territories, proposed PKC containment facility is to be located in an area of continuous Canada permafrost and to be constructed using the PKC materials.
Fort Nelson Airport Resident Engineer for contract administration on a CDN $3,500,000 Fort Nelson, British environmental remediation project involving a DDT-contaminated landfill site at Columbia, Canada the Fort Nelson Airport. Oversaw work carried out by the contractor, reported on progress to the client, confirmed quantity measures, and confirmed compliance with contract specifications. The project involved the disposal of over 40,000 tonnes of DDT-contaminated soil, which was excavated from a steep landfill site of about 1.5 ha. Following removal of contaminated soil, the slope was regraded, surface drainage works constructed, and the area revegetated.
Omai Gold Mines Ltd. Resident Engineer for QA/QC activities, inspections, and testing related to the Guyana construction of the No. 2 Tailings Dam at the Omai Gold Mines Ltd. mine site in South America. Dam fill materials included residual soil for cores, sand filter zones, and rockfill shells. Coordinated dam construction materials concurrent with mining activities, directed labour forces in construction of filter zone details, installed instrumentation, carried out weekly instrumentation readings, and prepared weekly reports for client. The Omai No. 2 tailings basin consists of six dam structures with a combined crest length of over 4 km.
Fording Coal Mountain Conducted site investigations and carried out geotechnical slope stability Southeastern British assessments for both the Phase 2 and 3 expansions of the Middle Mountain Columbia, Canada spoil. Prepared reports for submission to the BC Mines Inspector for permitting, assisted the client in developing construction practices documents, and participated in workshop to train operators on good construction practices. The Phase 3 Middle Mountain spoil is planned to be built over 20 years, and will contain about 35 million m3, with a maximum height over 150 m from crest to toe.
Compañía Minera Carried out finite element seepage modelling using SEEP/W for the starter Antamina S.A. (130 m height) and ultimate (250 m height) concrete-faced rockfill tailings dam Peru during detailed design work on the Antamina Project.
Milpo Mine Carried out geometric layout modelling using SURPAC and finite element Peru seepage modelling using SEEP/W for a 30-m-high raising design of an existing 100-m-high rockfill tailings dam.
Kumtor Mine Carried out a confirmatory finite element thermal modelling for the actual Kyrgyz Republic operating conditions of the Kumtor Mine tailings facility. Carried out thermal modelling for the Lower Facilities building as part of the assessment of building settlement due to thawed permafrost foundation. Analyses included calculation of time to re-freeze foundation using the underslab chilling system.
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Quebrada Blanca Mine Developed a scheduling plan for the removal of spent ore from the heap leach Chile pads into two new spent ore waste dumps. This scheduling was carried out together with the mine engineering group using the on-site software MineSight. Provided recommendations on dump development and underdrain system for the spent ore waste dump.
Las Cruces Project Carried out general arrangement layout, annual sequencing, stability analyses, Spain and water management assessment for the paste tailings storage facility for feasibility study.
Pogo Project Provided layout and quantity calculations for site infrastructure Member of a Alaska, United States of team that developed the site facilities drawings for the advanced exploration of America the Pogo deposit, including airstrip, site access roads, portal development road, and development of waste rock and ore storage pads.
Julietta Gold Project Provided layout, quantity calculations, water balance, stability and thermal Russia analyses, and input into the tailings deposition planning for feasibility-level through to detailed engineering design for surface tailings facility. Prepared construction drawings and technical specifications for construction of tailings facility. The Julietta Mine is an underground mine operation located in an Arctic environment in a region of continuous permafrost. Assisted in planning for the use of paste tailings as backfill underground and provided geotechnical input into the mine infrastructure development.
Miramar Con Mine Carried out an assessment of existing tailings and water management practices Yellowknife, Northwest at the Con Mine. Developed a 10-year tailings and water management plan. Territories, Canada Provided design details for the various tailings dam raisings required in the implementation of the 10-year plan. In connection with the 10-year plan, worked with a geotechnical and environmental team to develop a closure plan for the mine site.
Kudz Ze Kayah Project Member of the team providing geotechnical design for the feasibility study for the Yukon, Canada Kudz Ze Kayah Project. Carried out an assessment of the waste dumps, including layout and stability analyses. Worked on design details for a large tailings dam, including site investigation, and stability and seepage analyses. Carried out geotechnical field investigation work for dam foundations, waste dump foundations, and locating borrow area for dam core material.
Pend Oreille Mine Conducted a geotechnical site investigation for the closed tailings facility and Washington, United carried out a stability and liquefaction assessment of the facility. Prepared States of America recommendations on remedial construction measures to minimise risk of loss of tailings containment.
Mount Polley Mine Performed review of existing waste dump development and submitted Likely, British Columbia, recommendations for future dump development. Canada
Voisey’s Bay Carried out layout and stability analyses and water management plan for the Labrador, proposed waste dumps for mining the Voisey’s Bay ovoid pit including Newfoundland, Canada overburden storage, waste rock, and acid generating waste rock dump sites.
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Kumtor Gold Project Conducted a site investigation for geotechnical input into the mine infrastructure Kyrgyz Republic design for Kumtor Golder Project development. Compiled field data and prepared a data report. Oversaw the stability, seepage, settlement, and thermal analyses for the tailings management facility, foundation design for mill facilities founded on piles in permafrost, and for mill facilities founded on rock. Prepared report for the overall project geotechnical design studies report.
Endako Mine Prepared the storage volume elevation curves for the estimated ultimate British Columbia, configuration for the two tailings ponds in order to prepare conceptual closure Canada spillway recommendations.
Aginskoye Project Provided stability analyses for tailings dams for the proposed tailings facility as Russia part of the Aginskoye Project feasibility study.
Quinsam Coal Carried out site investigation for a new tailings disposal facility and as-built British Columbia, construction report preparation for the initial stage of construction for this new Canada facility.
Kubaka Gold Project Provided thermal modelling of tailings deposition thaw penetration in a frozen Russia core tailings dam as part of the design studies for the Kubaka Mine.
Golden Sunlight Mine Conducted field investigation of a slope failure, including geotechnical drilling and Montana, United States buttress berm construction preparation. of America
Armenonic Del Performed stability analysis for an existing tailings dam at the San Bartolome Ecuador S.A. Mine. Ecuador
Cominco Sullivan Mine Carried out site investigation for back analyses of a tailings dam failure and the British Columbia, analyses of the remaining intact tailings dams using both conventional Canada geotechnical drilling and extensive CPT methods. Provided field support on interim construction design and monitoring.
Cheni Resources Gold Site Engineer for the construction coordination and monitoring of the raising of an Mine earth-fill tailings dam. British Columbia, Canada
Highland Valley Site Engineer for the construction monitoring and reporting for the annual raising Copper of the L-L hydraulic fill tailings dam. This included in situ compaction and British Columbia, laboratory testing of fill materials, excavation monitoring, foundation inspection, Canada instrument data collection and reduction, and weekly summary reporting.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Professional Engineer, Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC Professional Engineer, Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Member, Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
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PUBLICATIONS Cunning, J., Isidoro, A., Apaz, C., and Kinakin, C., 2011. Deposition Planning at the Diavik Diamond Mine. Tailings and Mine Waste 2011, Vancouver, Pending
Cunning, J., Eldridge, T., Isidoro, A., and Reinson, J., 2008. Dam Construction at Diavik using Bituminous Geomembrane Liners. Proceedings of the 61st Canadian Geotechnical Conference, GeoEdomonton’08, Edmonton, Alberta. September 21-24, 2008.
Cincilla, W.A., Cunning, J.C., and Van Zyl, D.J.A. “Geotechnical Factors Affecting The Surface Placement Of Process Tailings in Paste Form”. Sixth International Symposium on Mining with Backfill, Brisbane, Australia, 1998.
Cunning, J.C. and Eldridge, T.L. “Surface Disposal with Paste Tailings”. Presented at the 17th CIM District 6 Meeting, Kamloops, British Columbia, 1996.
Robertson, P.K., Sasitharan, S., Cunning, J.C., and Sego, D.C. “Shear-Wave Velocity to Evaluate In Situ State of Ottawa Sand,” Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 1995, ASCE, 121(3): 262-273.
Cunning, J.C., Robertson, P.K., and Sego, D.C. “Shear-Wave Velocity to Evaluate In Situ State of Cohesionless Soils”, Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 1995, 32(3): 848-858.
Cunning, J.C. “Shear-Wave Velocity of Cohesionless Soils for Evaluation of In Situ State”, M.Sc. Thesis, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 1994.
Cunning, J.C. and Jefferies, M.G. “On Applying Liquefaction Case History Experience to Tailings”, Canadian Dam Association 2004 Annual Conference, Ottawa, Ontario, September 2004.
Clayton, C.J., Cunning, J.C., Haynes, A.J., Hickson, D.H., and Thiele, B. “Design Considerations for Mine Waste Management at the Meadowbank Gold Project”. CIM, Edmonton, Alberta, 2004.
Shuttle, D. and Cunning, J.C. “Liquefaction Potential of Silts from CPTu”. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 2007, 44 (1): 1-19.
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Golder Associates Ltd. – Calgary Education B.Sc. (Hons), James Cook Principal, Senior Water Quality Specialist University, 1986 John is a Principal, and senior water quality specialist in the Calgary office. He has over 25 years of experience undertaking and managing surface water quality Professional and limnological assessments of river and lake, and inshore marine Affiliations environments. Australian Society of Limnology John has been with Golder for over 9 years. Prior to joining Golder, John spent the majority of his professional career working on the east coast of northern Australian Water Australia at the Australian Centre for Tropical Freshwater Research at James Association Cook University, Townsville, Queensland. While at the Centre, John managed Canadian Society of the consulting component of the business, as well as its analytical service Limnology laboratory, and collaborated on a number of research projects that focused on freshwater and marine environments. Relevant work John undertook while at the Society of International Centre included the assessment of effects of mining and refinery operations to Limnology freshwater and inshore marine receiving environments, and the assessment of International Water effects of agricultural runoff to coastal rivers and nearshore environments. Association Since joining Golder, John has worked as a component lead, project manager, senior technical advisor, technical director, and project director for projects involving water quality baseline and assessment studies and environmental impact assessments. These projects have focused on mining and municipal industries. John's work has predominantly been associated with water quality studies, but also leading baseline and environmental impact assessments in north-western Canada; the key mining projects John has been involved with include the environmental assessment, permitting process, and annual monitoring for the De Beers Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine Project, the environmental assessment and permitting process for the Fortune NICO Project, the environmental assessment for the Dominion Diamond Mine Jay Project, the annual aquatic effects monitoring program for the operational De Beers Snap Lake Diamond Mine. The key municipal project is the annual environmental monitoring program for the City of Edmonton, which he has been associated with since he joined Golder. Employment History Golder Associates Ltd. – Calgary, Alberta Principal, Senior Water Quality Scientist (2007 to Present) Design, implementation, management, and interpretation of water quality investigations, including environmental baseline studies and components of environmental impact assessments (EIAs); project coordination and management; report preparation; and senior review of aquatic assessment reports. Australian Centre for Tropical Freshwater Research, James Cook University – Townsville, Queensland Senior Water Quality Scientist / Water Quality Laboratory Manager (2002 to 2007) Design, implementation, management, and interpretation of commercial, municipal and industrial water quality assessments, environmental baseline
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studies and EIAs, and water quality research projects. Duties included external project development and management, staff management, report preparation, and public presentations. Concurrently managed a water quality laboratory that was responsible for water and sediment quality analysis.
Australian Centre for Tropical Freshwater Research, James Cook University – Townsville, Queensland Water Quality Scientist/Chemist (1988 to 2002) Assisted in the design, implementation, management, and interpretation of water quality research projects. Duties included planning and undertaking field surveys, laboratory analyses of water and sediment quality analyses, and preparation of proposals and reports.
Department of Botany, James Cook University – Townsville, Queensland Research Assistant / Demonstrator - Plant Physiology (1986 to 1987) Aided in a research program investigating amino acid distribution in C4 plants under sodium deficiency utilizing gel electrophoresis techniques. The position also demonstrated to third-year plant physiology practical classes.
Department of Geology, James Cook University – Townsville, Queensland Research Assistant (1985 to 1986) Aided in a research program investigating the occurrence of crown-of-thorn starfish skeletal remains in vibra-core reef sediment samples collected from the Great Barrier Reef to determine outbreak frequency in recent history.
SELECT MINING EXPERIENCE Baseline/EA/Permitting Senior water quality technical lead (since 2013) involved in the completion and Dominion Diamond Jay reporting of water quality baseline data and the water quality assessment for the Project Developer’s Assessment Report (DAR). This work included reviewing and Northwest Territories, preparing components of the assessment that included summarizing the water Canada management plan, describing site mitigation to reduce or eliminate potential Project effects to water quality (and the aquatic receiving environment), and assessing cumulative effects to a key downstream operation. Supported the Golder and Dominion Diamond team through the MVEIRB technical sessions and regulatory hearings, and participated as an expert panel witness for the water quality component.
Currently providing support to the Golder and Dominion Diamond team in the preparation of the licencing phase (Water Licence) of the Project. Have contributed to the Design of the Aquatics Effects Monitoring Program (AEMP), and worked with the permitting and engineering teams to develop a Total Suspended Sediment Management and Monitoring Plan for the Dyke Construction process.
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De Beers Gahcho Kué The Aquatics Coordinator for the initial EIS phase of the Project (2007 to 2009), Mine – Environmental for the organization, management and preparation of the aquatic components of Impact Statement (EIS) the EIS. Included managing an external consultant retained by De Beers for / Permitting / completion of several of the aquatic component sections for the EIS. The EIS Monitoring / was put on hold by De Beers in 2009. Regulatory Support Northwest Territories, The Project was reinitiated in 2010. Through to 2012 under the renewed project, Canada worked as the Technical Director leading the Golder technical team through a rewrite of the EIS and the EIR process with MVEIRB, including the MVEIRB technical sessions. The director role has extended into 2016 to leading the Golder technical team through the project permitting process and assisting De Beers in the Water Licence, Land Use Permit, and Fisheries Authorization approval process with the MVLWB and DFO, and into the environmental monitoring phase when the Mine commenced construction. These roles included participating as an expert panel witness in the MVEIRB and MVLWB technical sessions and public hearings.
Also responsible for reviewing all Golder technical environmental products, including De Beers’ products associated with this Project. These products included water quality and air quality modelling reports and updates, aquatic effects monitoring program designs, and responses to regulatory, Aboriginal, or stakeholder technical reports or information requests.
Currently providing support to the Golder and De Beers site engineering team for the development of an operational diffuser on site.
De Beers Snap Lake Provided senior review and technical support to the AEMP water quality and Mine – Monitoring / sediment quality component team, including lower trophic component team Regulatory Support (2008 to 2015). Northwest Territories, Canada Giant Mine MMER Providing senior review and technical guidance to the task lead (since 2010). Annual Reporting Program, AECOM (formerly DCNJV) Northwest Territories, Canada
Fortune Minerals NICO Water quality component lead (2009 to 2014) involved in the completion and Project - Baseline / EA reporting of water quality baseline data and water quality assessment for the / Permitting / DAR. The water quality assessment included integrating each of the aquatic Monitoring components (e.g., hydrology, hydrogeology, sediment quality, aquatic health, Northwest Territories, and aquatic ecosystems) into the DAR. Participated in the MVEIRB technical Canada sessions and regulatory hearings, and the MVLWB permitting process for the Water Licence and Land Use Permit through the technical sessions and regulatory hearings for the project. These roles included participating as an expert panel witness in the MVEIRB and MVLWB technical sessions and public hearings.
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SaskPower Elizabeth Provided senior review and technical support to the water quality and sediment Falls Project - EA quality effects assessment component lead and water quality modelling Saskatchewan, Canada component lead for the EA and to the Golder Project team through the Government and Stakeholder review process (2013 to 2015).
Farim Phosphate Provided senior review and technical support to the water quality component and Project GB Minerals the Golder Project team (2013). Ltd. – River Morphology and Physical Oceanography Baseline Study Guinea-Bissau
IMG / BP – Provided senior review and technical support to the field and data analysis Contaminants component leads of the contaminants program (2011 and 2012). This role Sampling Program included review of the field program sampling protocols, analytical techniques, Nunavut, Canada and the draft water quality report.
UTS/Teck Cominco Component lead (2008 to 2010) involved in the organization, management and Equinox Project – preparation of the water quality and sediment quality baseline study for the Water Quality Baseline Equinox Oil Sands development. Also responsible for providing support and Study coordination to the client for the Pilot Plant testing program that will service the Alberta, Canada UTS/Teck Equinox and Frontier Oil Sands developments.
AREVA Resources – Contributed to the aquatic effects analysis of the environmental assessment McArthur River Ore process in the development of an expansion to the Cigar Lake Mine in northern Haulage Project Saskatchewan (2009 and 2010). The expansion included the construction, Description and EIS operation, and decommissioning of two new parallel pipelines that will deliver Saskatchewan, Canada and discharge treated water from treatment facilities on the site to a single deep- water point in Seru Bay.
Cameco Corporation – Contributed to the environmental assessment for the Cigar Lake Mine McArthur Cigar Lake EA, River Mine in northern Saskatchewan (2010 and 2011). Saskatchewan, Canada
Strateco Resources – Provided senior review and technical guidance to the water quality component Water Quality Baseline lead for the Project (2009 and 2010). Study – Matoush Exploration Ramp Project Ontario, Canada
DIAND-CARD – Provided senior review and technical support to the water quality component Tailings Lake lead for the project (2009 and 2010). Investigation, Colomac Mine Northwest Territories, Canada
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Cameco Corporation – Provided technical support for the environmental assessment process in the Millennium Mine development of a project proposal for the Millennium Mine development in Project Proposal northern Saskatchewan (2009). Work included reviewing sections of the draft Saskatchewan, Canada project description (e.g., detailed project information and the existing environment) with particular emphasis on the screening of potential Project effects to the biophysical environment.
Newmont / Miramar – A team member providing senior review and technical guidance to the water Hope Bay Project quality and sediment quality component of the 2006 to 2008 Annual Aquatic Annual Aquatic Study Studies Program (2009). Program Nunavut, Canada
OTHER SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE City of Calgary – Bow Providing senior review and technical support in the recommendation of a River Water Quality preferred site location of a remote water quality monitoring station on the Bow Monitoring Station River downstream of Calgary, and the monitoring infrastructure and equipment Alberta, Canada required to monitor various water quality parameters in real-time and collect regular, time-based (baseflow) and event-based (stormflow) water samples (since 2015).
City of Edmonton – A team member (since 2007) providing senior review and technical support to North Saskatchewan the project team for various projects completed for the City including the River Environmental environmental monitoring program (EMP), which reports the results of municipal Monitoring Program loading to the North Saskatchewan River on an annual basis. Alberta, Canada The role has developed from undertaking the reporting for the EMP, to the senior technical role for water quality-related issues for the EMP, and additional City projects, such as the Intensive Intake Monitoring Program, and the Kennedale and Pylypow Wetland Monitoring Program.
Stantec – Wabamun Provided senior review and technical support to the water quality and sediment Regional quality components (2009 to 2014, 2016). Biomonitoring Program Alberta, Canada
Shell Canada Ltd. – Provided senior review and technical support to the water quality component of a Environmental Gap gap analysis and baseline study for this development (2010 and 2011). Analysis / Water Quality Baseline Study, Groundbirch Project, British Columbia, Canada
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PUBLICATIONS Journal Articles Faithful, J.W. 2016. Physico-chemical changes in two northern headwater lakes in the Northwest Territories, Canada, during winter to spring transitions. Journal of Great Lakes Research. 42, 167-172. DOI 10.1016/j.jglr.2016.01.004.
Vandenberg, J.A., Herrell, M., Faithful, J.W., Snow, A.M., Lacrampe, J., Bieber, C., Dayyani, S. and V. Chisholm. 2015. Multiple Modeling Approach for the Aquatic Effects Assessment of a Proposed Northern Diamond Mine Development. Mine Water and the Environment. DOI 10.1007/s10230-015-0337- 5.
Brodie, J.E., Schroeder T., Rohde T., Faithful J.W., Masters B., Dekker A., Brando V. and M. Maughan. 2010. Dispersal of suspended sediments and nutrients in the Great Barrier Reef lagoon during river discharge events: conclusions from satellite remote sensing and concurrent flood plume sampling. Marine and Freshwater Research, 61, 651-664.
Mitchell, A., Reghenzani J., Faithful J.W., Furnas M. and J.E. Brodie. 2009. Relationships between land use and nutrient concentrations in streams draining a ‘wet-tropics’ catchment in northern Australia. Marine and Freshwater Research, 60, 1097-1108.
Bainbridge, Z.T., Brodie J.E., Faithful J.W., Sydes D.A. and S.E. Lewis. 2009. Identifying the land-based sources of suspended sediments, nutrients and pesticides discharged to the Great Barrier Reef from the Tully-Murray Basin, Queensland, Australia. Marine and Freshwater Research, 60, 1081-1090.
P.J., O'Reagain, Brodie J., Fraser G., Bushell J.J., Holloway C.H., Faithful J.W. and D. Haines. 2005. Nutrient loss and water quality under extensive grazing the upper Burdekin River catchment, north Queensland. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 51, 37-50.
J.W., Faithful and W. Finlayson. 2005. Water quality assessment for sustainable agriculture in the Wet Tropics – A community approach. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 51, 99-112.
J.W., Faithful and D.J. Griffiths. 2000. Turbid flow through a tropical reservoir (Lake Dalrymple, Queensland, Australia): responses to a summer storm event. Lakes and Reservoirs: Research and Management, 5, 231-247.
J.W., Faithful. Phosphorus in Wetlands - A Review. 1997. Queensland Department of Natural Resources, Brisbane, ISBN 0 7242 7414 6, 53pp.
D.J., Griffiths and J.W. Faithful. 1996. Effects of the sediment load of a tropical north-Australian river on water column characteristics in the receiving impoundment. Arch. Hydrobiol, Suppl. 113 Large Rivers 10(1-4), 147-157.
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P.D., Walbran, Henderson R.A., Faithful J.W., Polach H.A. and R.J. Sparkes. 1989. Crown-of-Thorn starfish outbreaks on the Great Barrier Reef: a geological perspective based upon the sediment record. Coral Reefs, 8, 67-78.
Conference Herrell, M., Vandenberg, J. and J. Faithful. 2015. Designing meromictic pit lakes Proceedings as a mine closure mitigation strategy in northern Canada. Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Acid Rock Drainage & IMWA Annual Conference, 21-24 April, 2015. Santiago, Chile.
Lewis, S. E., J. E. Brodie, Z. T. Bainbridge, A. M. Davis, J. W. Faithful, L. Liessman, K. Rohde and B. Masters. 2008. Herbicide residues in waterways draining sugarcane catchments of the Great Barrier Reef. Proceedings of the 5th SETAC World Congress, 3-7 August. Sydney, Australia.
Hately, L.R., J.D. Armour, J. Brodie, J.W. Faithful, G.L. Pitt and P.N. Nelson. 2007. Modelling, monitoring and sediment tracing in the Tully River catchment, north Queensland: a comparison of techniques. 2007 International Congress on Modelling and Simulation. Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand, December. Auckland, New Zealand.
Brodie, J., A.G. Dekker, V.E. Brando, B. Masters, J.W. Faithful, R. Noble and K. Rohde. 2006. Extent and duration of the algal bloom in the Great Barrier Reef lagoon following river discharge events in the Mackay Whitsunday’s Region, Australia. 13th Australasian Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Conference: Earth Observation – from Science to Solutions, November. Canberra.
Cooper, M., G. Shields, J.W. Faithful and J. Zhao. 2006. Using sediment Sr/Nd isotopic ratios to determine sediment sources in the Burdekin Falls Dam, Queensland, Australia. 16th Annual V.M. Goldschmidt Conference, August - September. Melbourne, Australia.
Cooper, M., J.W. Faithful, T. Steiglitz and G. Shields. 2005. Sediment Dynamics of a Large Tropical River System: The Burdekin River and Lake Dalrymple, Australia. Tenth International Symposium on the Interactions between Sediment and Water, August -September. Bled, Slovenia.
Taylor, J., T. Lloyd, A. Melzer and J.W. Faithful. 2004. Conserving ecosystems and managing biodiversity in industrial land and seascapes – Yabulu Nickel Refinery experience. Minerals Council of Australia, Inaugural Global Sustainable Development Conference, October. Melbourne, Australia.
Lukacs, G.P., C. Perna and J.W. Faithful. 2004. Coastal wetlands of north- eastern Australia: Condition and management interventions. Seventh Intecol International Wetlands Conference, July. Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Faithful, J.W. and W. Finlayson. 2004. Water quality assessment for sustainable agriculture in the Wet Tropics – A community-assisted approach. Catchment to Reef Conference, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, March. Townsville.
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Faithful, J.W. and D. Burrows. 2003. From Blue to Brown: Persistently Elevated Turbidity Resulting from Damming the Tropical Burdekin River. Ninth International Conference on River Research and Applications, July. Albury.
Connor, R., J. Milsom, A. Melzer, B.M. Butler, J.W. Faithful, W. Dennison, T. Lloyd and G. Swain. 2003. Ecosystem-based assessment and management of marine and estuarine systems at the QNI Yabulu Nickel Refinery, Townsville. 2nd National Conference on Aquatic Environments: Sustaining our aquatic environments – Implementing Solutions. Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines. Brisbane, Australia.
8 Curriculum Vitae KRISTINE MASON
Golder Associates Ltd. – Calgary Education M.Sc. Biology, York University, North York, Kristine is a project manager/director and senior fisheries biologist with 20 years Ontario, 1994 of experience in aquatic and fisheries biology. She has field and office-based experience with a wide variety of projects in Alberta, British Columbia, and the B.Sc. Biology, Honours, McMaster University, Northwest Territories, including fisheries inventory and impact assessment for Hamilton, Ontario, 1991 development projects, such as mining, oil and gas, seismic operations, linear
developments and hydroelectric facilities. She has experience in the assessment and mitigation of impacts from a variety of development projects on fish, fish habitat and the aquatic ecosystem. As well as dealing with the scientific and technical aspects of these types of developments, Kristine has also been involved with the regulatory approval process under the Fisheries Act and the Alberta Codes of Practice for crossings under the Water Act.
Kristine has experience as technical director for large, multidisciplinary environmental assessments, and has also managed/directed the fisheries components for large environmental impact assessment projects. Kristine is currently the environmental technical director for the Dominion Diamond Jay Project and previously managed the fish and fish habitat component for the De Beers Gahcho Kué Project in the Northwest Territories. In the Oil Sands Region in Northern Alberta, Kristine managed/directed the fish and fish habitat components for several environmental impact assessments. Kristine was also involved in impact assessment, permit approvals and hearing preparation and support for the fish and fish habitat component of the Mackenzie Gas Project. Kristine has also been the Project Manager/Director for large multidisciplinary environmental assessments projects.
Employment History Golder Associates Ltd. – Calgary, Alberta Principal. Senior Fisheries Biologist/Project Manager (2000 to Present) Responsible for managing/directing projects or tasks related to environmental assessment, impact mitigation and management, and monitoring of proposed mining, oil and gas, and linear developments in western and northern Canada. Also responsible for senior technical advice, project management, client liaison, proposal preparation, report writing, and regulatory engagement and support
Aquatics Division Manager (2008 to 2009) Division manager responsible for about 40 professionals in the fields of fisheries and water quality as well as support staff. The role included the participation in the office management team, supervision of group manager's activities, financial analysis and reporting, recruiting and personnel management, and contribution to strategic decisions within the division.
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Fisheries Group Manager (2006 to 2008) Group manager responsible for about 20 professionals (fisheries biologists and technicians). Responsibilities included scheduling and management of staff, workload allocation, recruitment, budgeting, and financial management.
Triton Environmental Consultants Ltd. – British Columbia, Canada Biologist/Project Manager (1996 to 1999) Biologist for watershed inventory, fish habitat assessment and impact assessment projects. Field and office experience with a wide variety of environmental projects, including Forest Renewal BC funded lake and stream inventory, stream classification according to the Forest Practices Code, and watershed restoration program. Involved with background review, data analysis and interpretation, and report writing for environmental impact assessments. Responsible for proposal preparation, client liaison and budget tracking for selected projects. Supervised field crews in remote locations and coordinated data collection, entry and analysis, and report preparation.
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources – Maple, Ontario Community Dynamics Biologist (1995 to 1995) Statistical analyses and report writing, focusing on salmonid/invertebrate interactions.
York University, Biology Department – North York, Ontario Research Assistant / Teaching Assistant (1992 to 1994) Limnological assessment including sampling for crayfish, benthic invertebrates, zooplankton and aquatic plants in Lake Simcoe, Ontario. Performed laboratory experiments of crayfish respiration and crayfish predation on salmonid embryos. Modelled effects of crayfish predation rates on the lake trout population of Lake Simcoe. Maintained salmonid embryos and adult crayfish in a wet laboratory. Laboratory assistant for undergraduate courses in Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, Biology of Animals, Ichthyology and Natural Science.
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources – Maple, Ontario Fisheries Resource Technician (1992 to 1993) Limnological, invertebrate and fish sampling. Performed measurements of crayfish distribution and calculated estimates of density.
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE – ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Dominion Diamond Jay Environmental Technical Director during the environmental assessment review Project process, including review of Information Request responses, hearing preparation Northwest Territories and support, client liaison, regulatory engagement, and coordination with the engineering team. During the development of the Developer’s Assessment Report, was the aquatics technical director and fish and fish habitat senior review. Currently Environmental Technical Director for water licence and land use permitting support.
Teck Coal Baldy Ridge Project Director for the baseline data collection phase of the environmental Extension Project assessment for the Teck Coal Baldy Ridge Extension Project. Provided support Sparwood, BC and direction to the Project Manager. Responsible for final senior review, quality control, and risk management.
De Beers Canada Inc. Managed the fish and fish habitat component for the environmental impact Gahcho Kué Project statement for the project. Responsible for report preparation, responses to Northwest Territories Information Requests, attending regulatory/technical meetings, and development of the Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program. Also involved in providing regulatory support and advice, offsetting planning, and Health and Safety.
Cenovus Energy Responsible for providing senior advice and direction to fish and fish habitat Christina Lake Phase H component lead on the completion of baseline studies, environmental impact and Eastern Expansion assessment reporting, and preparation of Supplemental Information Requests. Conklin, AB Responsible for senior review and overall aquatics coordination.
Cenovus FCCL Kirby Fish and fish habitat component director for the baseline studies for the Cenovus West Project Kirby West project. Conklin, AB
Cenovus Energy Project Manager for the environmental impact assessment for the Cenovus Pelican Lake Grand Pelican Lake Grand Rapids project. Responsible for scheduling, Health and Rapids Project Safety, cost tracking, quality control, report review, client liaison and regulatory Wabasca, Alberta advice.
Cenovus Energy Grand Project Director for the pre-disturbance assessment for the Cenovus Pelican Rapids Pre- Lake Grand Rapids project. Disturbance Assessment Wabasca, Alberta
Shell Canada Jackpine Managed the environmental impact assessment for the fish and fish habitat Mine Expansion & component of the project. Involved in the development of the Conceptual Pierre River Mine Compensation Plan to meet the requirement for No Net Loss, as well as follow- Fort McMurray, AB up work related to the project.
ConocoPhillips, Responsible for providing senior advice and direction to fish and fish habitat Surmont Expansion component lead on the completion of baseline studies and report preparation. Conklin, AB
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MEG Energy, Christina Managed the completion of baseline studies and an environmental impact Lake Regional Project assessment as the fish and fish habitat component lead, including responses to Phase 2 Supplemental Information Requests and Statements of Concern. Conklin, AB
Suncor Energy, As the fish and fish habitat component lead, managed the completion of baseline Voyageur South studies and an environmental impact assessment for the Suncor Voyageur oil Fort McMurray, AB sands development in watersheds north of Fort McMurray.
Mackenzie Gas Project Involved in task management, impact assessment, field planning and report Northwest Territories preparation for the fish and fish habitat component of the Mackenzie Gas Project. Participated in the preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement and responding to Information Requests. Involved in permit approval process and hearing preparation/support.
ConocoPhillips Managed the Fisheries component involving an update to the project description Surmont Phase 2 for the ConocoPhillips Surmont EIA. Fort McMurray, AB
MEG Energy, Christina Managed the completion of baseline studies and an environmental impact Lake Regional Project assessment as the aquatic resources component lead for the MEG Energy Conklin, AB Christina Lake Regional Project located near Conklin, Alberta.
Sunshine Village Fish and fish habitat task manager for an environmental assessment for water Corporation, Healy withdrawal from Healy Creek for snowmaking operations at Sunshine Village in Creek Banff National Park. Co-ordinated baseline field studies, data compilation and Banff, AB report preparation. Involved in regulatory liaison and providing technical advice.
OPTI/Nexen, South Managed the completion of field studies as fish and fish habitat discipline lead for Lease Baseline Project the OPTI/Nexen South Lease baseline studies, as a proposed expansion to the Conklin, AB Long Lake Project.
PetroCanada, Meadow Managed the completion of baseline studies as fish and fish habitat discipline Creek II Project lead for a proposed expansion to the PetroCanada Meadow Creek Project. Fort McMurray, AB
Rio Alto Exploration As aquatic resources component lead, managed and participated in baseline (now Canadian aquatic studies and the completion of the environmental impact assessment for Natural), Kirby Project Rio Alto Exploration Ltd.’s (now Canadian Natural) Kirby SAGD development Conklin, AB near Conklin, Alberta.
TransAlta Utilities, Collected water and sediment quality samples and water quality measurements Keephills EIA within the power plant cooling pond and other local waterbodies to provide Keephills, AB baseline data for the impact assessment.
True North (now UTS), Collected baseline inventory data in lake and stream habitats for a proposed oil Fort Hills Project sands development in the Fort McMurray area. Field studies included the Fort McMurray, AB collection of water quality, habitat mapping, discharge and fish inventory data.
Taseko Mines, Data analyses and impact assessment reporting for water quality data collected Prosperity Project for the proposed Prosperity Gold-Copper project near Williams Lake, BC. Williams Lake, BC
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE – LINEAR DEVELOPMENTS Mackenzie Gas Project Involved in task management, impact assessment, field planning and report NWT preparation for the fish and fish habitat component of the Mackenzie Gas Project. Participated in the preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement and responding to Information Requests. Involved in permit approval process and hearing preparation/support.
Parks Canada, Managed completion of the fish and fish habitat component of the environmental TransCanada Highway screening for the proposed twinning of Phase IIIB of the TransCanada Highway Twinning, Phase IIIB in Banff National Park, including the collection of baseline field data at proposed Banff, AB watercourse crossings. The screening was required to meet requirements of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.
OPTI/Nexen, Managed fish and fish habitat studies for pipeline and watercourse crossings in Watercourse the Long Lake and Jackfish leases. Provided technical advice to OPTI/Nexen Crossings related to provincial and federal requirements for their linear infrastructure and Anzac, AB prepared applications and supplementary reports for the proposed crossings.
Paramount Resources, Managed studies to assess fish and fish habitat at proposed pipeline Pipeline Crossings watercourse crossings associated with numerous gathering systems and Northern Alberta prepared necessary documents for review by provincial and federal authorities.
Alaska Gas Producers Involved in the fish and fish habitat investigation along three pipeline routes Pipeline Team, proposed by a consortium of Alaskan North Slope Gas producers, including Feasibility Study reconnaissance level surveys of fish habitat along proposed pipeline routes. Calgary, AB
CN Rail, Fish Habitat Fish habitat assessment of streams crossing the rail line between Houston and Assessments Prince Rupert, BC. Northern BC
PROJECT EXPERIENCE – SEISMIC OPERATIONS Aguila, Winter Seismic Provided senior advice on an aquatic monitoring project for Aguila’s winter Monitoring seismic program in the Mackenzie Delta. Mackenzie Delta, NWT
Chevron Canada Managed aquatic monitoring projects at ChevronTexaco’s winter seismic Resources, Winter programs in the Mackenzie Delta, which involved field coordination, client liaison, Seismic Monitoring data analyses and report preparation. Mackenzie Delta, NWT
De Beers Canada, Air Provided technical expertise to the team involved in the preparation of a project Gun Seismic description for a proposed air gun seismic operation in Snap Lake. Yellowknife, NWT
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WesternGeco, Winter Project manager for environmental monitoring of winter seismic programs Seismic Monitoring conducted in the Mackenzie Delta at the WesternGeco Parsons Lake, Nuna and Mackenzie Delta, NWT Titlalik seismic programs. Responsibilities included field coordination, sampling, client and regulatory liaison, data analyses, and report preparation. Field studies monitored water quality during drilling and water overpressures during blasting, according to protocols established by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
Salmo Consulting, Project manager for data analyses of water quality and overpressure monitoring Monitoring Data data collected in the Mackenzie Delta during the winter of 2002. Data from Review multiple programs and program areas were compiled, analyzed, and summarized Calgary, AB in a report, which was incorporated into a background paper on the Use of Explosives in Waterbodies for the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers.
Salmo Consulting, Fish Involved in the review of fish deterrent literature and the applicability for seismic Deterrent Review operations. A summary of the information was produced, as well as a study Calgary, AB design and cost estimate for testing of potential deterrents.
Gulf Canada Monitoring of summer seismic activities in Parsons Lake, NWT, including blast- Resources, Seismic induced overpressure monitoring, turbidity monitoring, and water and sediment Monitoring quality sampling. A report was prepared summarizing the monitoring results. Parsons Lake, NWT
PROJECT EXPERIENCE – AQUATIC STUDIES Fisheries and Ocean Managed project to conduct a literature review to provide scientific evidence for Canada, Pathways of the linkages between certain physical activities and the endpoints of temperature Effects and dissolved oxygen, as part of DFO’s “Pathways of Effects” methodology. This Calgary, AB involved identification of linkages, database searches, selection of relevant literature and summarizing into a report.
City of Calgary, Pine Fish and fish habitat component lead for the first phase of aquatic baseline Creek Baseline studies of Pine Creek, a tributary to the Bow River south of Calgary. Developed Calgary, Alberta study plan and coordinated field data collection.
Fisheries and Ocean Managed project to conduct a literature review on the potential physical and Canada, Dredging biological effects of dredging in the Beaufort Sea. The results were summarized, Review including the aquatic organisms present in the Beaufort Seas, past dredging Inuvik, NWT operation, environmental effects of dredging, mitigation and recovery, and appropriate legislation and guidelines.
Petrobank, Coal Bed Managed literature review and completion of baseline fish and fish habitat Methane Project studies for a proposed coal bed methane project. Seasonal studies were Princeton, BC developed to meet the draft Code of Practice for coal bed methane operations.
Sunshine Village Task manager for project to perform bank repair and restoration to Healy Creek Corporation, Healy at the Sunshine Village base area. Prior to construction, a site visit was Creek conducted and reports prepared for Fisheries and Oceans and Parks Canada. Banff, AB Further baseline fish habitat studies were conducted during construction, as well as suspended sediment monitoring.
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TransCanada Prepared an assessment of the extent and significance of an inadvertent release Pipelines, Michel Creek of sediments into Michel Creek during construction of a pipeline crossing. Calgary, AB
Cominco Mines, Risk Preparation of a problem formulation report for a screening level risk Assessment assessment. Responsibilities included literature review and summary, data Trail, BC analysis, and report preparation.
TransAlta Utilities, Monitoring of weed harvesting program in Wabamun Lake, including field work Weed Harvesting and reporting. Performed fish salvage in outlet canal of Wabamun power plant.. Wabamun Lake, AB
Queen Charlotte Power Collected background fisheries and limnological information for proposed Moresby Island, BC hydroelectric project near Takakia and Moresby Lakes, Queen Charlotte Islands.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE – FORESTRY Slocan Group, Tolko Watershed inventory in various working areas within the Quesnel TSA. Field Industries and data collection involved fish sampling and biophysical characteristics. Weldwood of Canada Responsible for field logistics, data collection, analyses, and report writing. Quesnel, BC
Carrier Lumber Watershed inventory in the Missinka watershed. Responsible for lake inventory Prince George, BC data collection and report writing.
Riverside Industries Reconnaissance level lake inventories of lakes in the Chilcotin region of BC. Chilcotin, BC Responsible for lake inventory data collection, report writing, and budgeting.
Ministry of Lake inventory of remote lakes on the North Coast of BC, involving bathymetry, Environment, Lands fish sampling, limnological and water sampling. Responsible for budgeting, client and Parks liaison, field logistics, data collection, analyses, and report writing. North Coast, BC
Ministry of Forests, Stream Survey and Riparian Classification for streams in the Nass watershed. Kalum Forest District Supervised field crews performing classification of tributary streams according to Terrace, BC the Forest Practices Code.
Skeena Sawmills Classified fish streams, riparian management areas and wetlands in accordance Terrace, BC to the Forest Practices Code in various watersheds on the North Coast of BC.
International Forest Inventory and classification of streams within the Kumealon Lake watershed on Products the North Coast of BC. North Coast, BC
International Forest Involved with the report writing and editing for a large watershed restoration Products program report for watersheds on Porcher Island, BC. Porcher Island, BC
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member, Alberta Society of Professional Biologists (ASPB)
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Golder Associates Ltd. – Burnaby Education M.Sc. Geology, McMaster Employment History University, Hamilton, Ontario, 2002 Golder Associates Ltd. – Burnaby, British Columbia Geochemist – Mine Water Management Group (2008 to Present) B.Sc. (Hons) Geology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, 2000 Golder Associates Ltd. – Mississauga, Ontario Languages Geochemist – Mine Waste Environmental Group (2004 to 2007) English – Fluent Responsible for mine waste characterization, acid generation/metal leaching Spanish – Fluent prediction and water quality tasks that included field sample collection,
laboratory coordination, data analysis and report preparation. Worked on geochemical assessment projects in support of studies for various levels of mining: i.e., scoping studies, feasibility studies, baseline studies, environmental impact assessments (during the construction period, operations, closure/post-closure phases), permitting, operational compliance monitoring and closure plans. Conducted studies, which included probabilistic and deterministic modelling of geochemical interactions of surface water and groundwater hydrology and water treatment related to mining environments. Conducted field investigations including waste rock geochemical characterization, geotechnical soil/rock core logging, piezometer installation, conductivity testing and sampling in soil, rock, groundwater and surface water. Prepared proposals, budgets and schedules for large multidisciplinary and smaller-scale projects.
Gartner Lee Ltd. – Burnaby, British Columbia Geochemist (2007 to 2008) Responsible for geochemical and water quality studies in support of mine permit applications and other studies at the various stages of mining including baseline, scoping, feasibility, closure and site reclamation. Presented technical results to and discussed mine water and waste management strategies with regulatory agencies. Prepared technical reports and memorandums as part of baseline, feasibility, site reclamation and closure studies that included field sample collection, laboratory coordination, and data analysis. Developed probabilistic and deterministic geochemical models in support of mine treatment design criteria and water management strategies. Conducted field studies including waste rock sample collection, mini-piezometer and piezometer installation, and sampling of various media including soil, surface and groundwater. Managed large- and small-scale projects that required budget tracking and supervision of junior administrative and GIS staff involved in related task work. Responsible for communicating technical results and project status information to clients in a timely manner. Prepared proposals, budgets and schedules for large, multidisciplinary and small-scale projects.
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School of Geography & Geology, McMaster University – Hamilton, Ontario Sessional Lecturer (2003 to 2004) Crystallography and Optical Mineralogy – Fall 2003 (Optical properties, structure, chemistry and paragenesis of rock forming minerals). The Earth and the Environment – Spring 2003 & 2004 (Introductory geology and environmental science course, which included a mandatory field trip).
School of Geography & Geology, McMaster University – Hamilton, Ontario Instructional Assistant (2002 to 2004) Supported the ongoing instructional activities of the School of Geography and Geology. Assisted with the preparation of course materials and created rock and mineral identification labs. Demonstrated and instructed laboratory and field techniques.
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE – MINING Dominion Diamond Performed as the Project water quality modelling lead responsible for the NWT, Canada development of a multi-faceted water quality model developed to predict Project effluent water quality and evaluate the influence of the discharge on Lac du Sauvage and Lac de Gras. Michael was responsible for presenting and defending the water quality predictions to the MVEIRB and other stakeholders as part of the ongoing permitting process.
Gahcho Kue Responsible for the projection of surface site and downstream water quality for a NWT, Canada proposed diamond mine to evaluate project impacts to surface water quality as part of the EIA. Michael performed as an expert witness in the environmental assessment and water license application panel review hearings.
Mount Polley Mining Responsible for the management of preparation of a Technical Assessment Corporation Report (TAR) for the return to full operations at the Mount Polley Mine. Michael BC, Canada was required to manage a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the TAR was in concordance with BC Ministry of Environment guidelines.
Quinsam Coal Responsible for the prediction of surface site and downstream water quality Campbell River, BC resulting from an expansion to existing operations at the Quinsam Coal Mine. Water quality predictions were developed to support an amendment to the existing environmental permit and Michael was responsible for presenting and defending the water quality predictions to several regulatory bodies and non- governmental organizations as part of the permitting process.
Minas Conga Responsible for prediction of tailings facility water quality to support detailed Cajamarca, Peru design of a treatment plant. Michael was also responsible for meeting with the Peritaje (International Review Panel) to defend the tailings geochemical characterization and water quality predictions when they were retained by the Peruvian Ministry Energy of Mines to perform a third party review of the Environmental Impact Assessment. Michael’s other involvement at Minas Conga includes collection of geochemical rock samples to characterize the expected environmental conditions of non-contact diversion channels in the feasibility stage of the project.
Xstrata Copper Responsible for the prediction of surface water quality impacts to downstream Arequipa, Peru receptors from a proposed copper mine in Southern Peru. Project work involved development of detailed pit lake and downstream receiving water quality models, interpretation and reporting of modelled results.
PERCAN Responsible for managing the environmental activities for the Peru-Canada Lima, Peru Mineral Sectors Reform Project. Project work included authoring technical guidance documents, training of ministry staff on existing environmental guidelines and assisting the Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines to advance their abandoned mine site inventory. Responsible for managing a large team of technical professionals from Canada and Peru.
Eldorado Gold Use of spreadsheet and geochemical models to predict site water quality for an Efemcukuru, Turkey underground gold mine in Turkey. Project work included development of a conceptual model based on existing documentation and creating a site-wide geochemical model that incorporated all of the proposed mine components. Simulated results supported detailed design of a water treatment plant.
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Xstrata Copper Responsible for identification and collection of geochemical rock samples to Arequipa, Peru support geochemical baseline studies as part of an Environmental Impact Assessment for a proposed open pit copper mine.
Barrick Gold Responsible for identification and collection of geochemical rock samples to Trujillo, Peru support geochemical baseline studies as part of an Environmental Impact Assessment for a proposed open pit gold mine.
Minera Panama S.A. Responsible for identification and collection of geochemical rock samples to Penonome, Panama support geochemical baseline studies for a proposed open pit copper mine. Assisted with baseline water quality data collection, interpretation and reporting in support of an Environmental Impact Assessment. Developed detailed site- wide water quality and receiving water quality models to predict the impacts of the project to the downstream surface water quality.
Redfern Resources Lead geochemist responsible for documenting existing geochemical data and British Columbia, providing simulated water qualities in support of Environmental Management Act Canada and Mine’s Act permits. Was required to meet with regulatory agencies to present supporting documentation related to construction permit applications.
Barrick Gold Lead geochemist responsible for identifying ARD issues at a closed and Nunavut, Canada reclaimed mine site in Nunavut, Canada. Project work included a site visit to assess the existing conditions, collect representative samples and coordinate geochemical testing. A final document was required to present the current conditions, geochemical results and to present recommendations for further site remediation.
DEW Line, Managed an annual monitoring program of a DEW Line landfill site in Cambridge Nunavut, Canada Bay.
Western Copper Development of a characterization program for assessing the acid generation Corporation and metal leaching potential of mine waste materials including static and kinetic Yukon, Canada testing for an open pit gold mine in Yukon, Canada. Project work included indentifying rock core sample intercepts and coordinating testing of tailings materials to support baseline EIA studies.
Atlantic Gold Development of a characterization program for assessing acid generation and Touquoy, Nova Scotia metal leaching of mine waste materials including static and kinetic testing for an open pit gold mine in Nova Scotia, Canada. Project work included collection of rock core for testing, prediction of waste geochemical behavior, organizing, administering and interpreting geochemical results in support of a bankable feasibility study.
Barrick Gold Involved in geochemical characterization programs of mine wastes at an open pit Buzwagi, Tanzania gold mine in Tanzania including, processing and interpretation of large data set of geochemical results. Project work included developing a water quality model using GoldSim for water quality impact assessment and assisting in authoring technical sections facilitating the client's regulatory requirements in international operations for baseline and EIA studies.
Barrick Gold Assisted with the management of ongoing kinetic geochemistry data to Alto Chicama, Peru determine the acid rock drainage potential of waste materials. Project work included analysis and reporting of humidity cell data.
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Tiberon Minerals Ltd. Involved in processing and interpretation of static and kinetic geochemical Nui Phao, Vietnam laboratory results for characterization of mine wastes for an open pit bismuth/tungsten mine in Vietnam. Project work included developing a site wide water quality model and assisting with authoring of geochemistry and water quality reports as a part of the client’s Feasibility Study.
St. Andrew Goldfields Assisting with the development of a field testing program which included drilling, Ltd. test pitting and piezometer installation. Collected soil samples and measured Timmins, Ontario hydraulic conductivities in all installations. Project work included interpretation of groundwater and surface water quality data and authoring of supporting documentation for the client’s application for a Permit to Take Water.
DeBeers Use of spreadsheet and geochemical models to predict site water quality for an Snap Lake, NWT underground diamond mine in NWT. Work included managing and maintaining large geochemical databases used in the development of a trend analysis model to ensure recent measured samples agree with EIA predictions.
Teck Cominco Ltd. Implemented a field program consisting of overburden drilling, piezometer Red Lake, Ontario installation, test pitting, and surface and groundwater sample collection to support the client’s regulatory requirements as part of the mine closure plan. Other project work included interpretation and reporting of the field testing program results.
Antamina Mine Assisted with the development of a GoldSim water quality model to predict metal Antamina, Peru loading from a large copper-zinc mine in northern Peru and examining drill-core data to assist with implementation of future drilling programs.
Encana Developed a GoldSim water quality model to assess various remediation options Lorado Mine, of a site containing a lake under acidic conditions. Project work included Saskatchewan processing and interpretation of static geochemistry data and assisting with authoring of technical sections.
Kumtor Operating Assisted in annual updates of a tailings dam study for a gold mine in Kyrgyzstan. Company Project work included assessment of surface and groundwater quality data and Kumtor, Kyrgyzstan assisting in authoring technical sections facilitating the client's regulatory requirements in international operations for mine site effluents.
Falconbridge Ltd. Use of spreadsheet and geochemical models to predict the preliminary site water Koniambo, quality for a nickel mine in New Caledonia. New Caledonia
TRAINING MEND Annual ARD Workshop December 2008 7th International Conference on Acid Rock Drainage March 2006 Metal Leaching and Acidic Drainage Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, February 2005 Other Professional Development Courses Project Management, 2006
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member, Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia (APEGBC)
Member, Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (NAPEG)
PUBLICATIONS
Beddoes, P., Herrell, M.K., Vandenberg. J. Role of Professional Judgement and Scaling in Interpretation of Water Quality Model Results. Reliable Minewater Technology. IMWA 2013. Wolkersdorfer, Brown and Figueroa (Eds.)
Herrell, M.K., Vandenberg, J., Faithful, J. Designing meromictic pit lakes as a mine closure mitigation strategy in northern Canada. Paper to be presented at the 2009, Securing the Future and 10th ICARD, April 20-23, 2015, Santiago, Chile.
Herrell, M.K., Salzsauler, K.A., McRae, C. A Practical Application of Mass- Balance Methods for Predicting Mine Drainage Water Quality – Climate Influences and Best Practices. Poster presentation at the 9th ICARD, Ottawa, Canada 2012.
Herrell, M.K., McRae, C., Salzsauler, K.A., Waples, J.S., 2009. Practical Application of Accelerated Methods of Acid Rock Drainage and Metal Leaching Prediction of Mine Materials. Paper presented at the 2009, Securing the Future and 8th ICARD, June 22-26, 2009, Skelleftea, Sweden.
Herrell, M.K., Dickin, A.P., Morris, W.A. 2006. A test of detailed Nd isotope mapping in the Grenville Province: delineating a duplex thrust sheet in the Kipawa-Mattawa region. Can. J. Earth Sci 43(4): 421-432.
Vandenberg, J. Herrell, M.K., Faithful, J. Snow, A.M., LaCrampe, J., Bieber, C., Dayanni, S., Chisholm, V. 2015. Multiple Modeling Approach for the Aquatic Effects Assessment of a Proposed Northern Diamond Mine Development. Mine Water and the Environment. In press. 10.1007/s10230-015-0337-5
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Calgary Education B. Sc. Environmental Senior Water Quality Specialist Science (Chemistry), Tasha is an Associate, Senior Water Quality Specialist with Golder Associates in University of Calgary, 2000 their Calgary office and has over 13 years experience in water quality
assessment. The majority of Tasha's work since joining Golder has involved water quality assessments of mining projects and working with public sector groups in the Northwest Territories and Alberta to set locally relevant water quality objectives and discharge limits. Tasha has worked as a technical director, component lead, and senior technical advisor for projects involving the design and execution of environmental baseline and aquatic effects monitoring programs, environmental impact assessments, regulatory risk management, spill response, and development of discharge limits for municipal and industrial water licence applications.
Tasha has developed discharge limits for northern projects as well as total loading management targets for both the City of Calgary and Edmonton, with a focus on protecting aquatic life in the receiving environment. Over the past five years, Tasha has lead the water quality component for Snap Lake, a lake that receives effluent from a diamond mine in the Northwest Territories.
Employment History Golder Associates Ltd. – Calgary, Alberta Water Quality Specialist (2001 to Present) Responsible for water quality baseline and environmental impact assessments, water quality assessments using model-based approaches, discharge limit development, project management, providing expert advice on regulatory applications (i.e., technical sessions and public hearings) and report preparation and presentation.
University of Calgary – Calgary, Alberta Research Positions (1997 to 2000) Environmental Engineering - Determination of hydrocarbon substrate utilization coefficients, nutrient uptake, and growth rates for bacterial cultures capable of degrading Alberta sweet mix crude oil.
Geology - Assisted with groundwater sampling and monitoring program to determine the effects of continuous manure application on agricultural land near Lethbridge, AB.
Chemistry - Investigation of interactions between the amino acid tryptophan and the anaesthetic dibucaine using fluorescence resonance energy transfer.
Ecology - Comparison of pre- and post-season pheromones using gas chromatography analysis, and fieldwork involving plotting forest areas, introduction and maintenance of pheromone traps, and collection of data.
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE – DEVELOPING DISCHARGE LIMITS AND WATER QUALITY OBJECTIVES Snap Lake Mine Responsible for guiding the development of effluent quality criteria (EQCs) for Northwest Territories, the Snap Lake Mine. Project involved identifying parameters of potential concern Canada for which EQCs should be developed, defining site-specific water quality objectives for Snap Lake for the parameters of potential concern, deriving water quality-based EQCs, producing a study report documenting the water-quality based EQCs, along with recommendations with respect to their implementation, responding to information requests from stakeholders, and appearing at a public hearing as an expert witness to present the study findings. Developed effluent quality criteria for consideration during the water licence permitting phase in 2003, 2011 and 2014. These assessments were linked to two Environmental Assessment Reports on which Tasha also provided water quality support.
Dominion Diamond Developed EQC that can be achieved and are protective of water uses in the Resources Corporation receiving environment. This work was completed as part of the application for an - Jay Project operational Water Licence. Tasha provided senior technical guidance on focused Northwest Territories, water quality modelling, benchmarks and COPC(s) selection, delineation of Canada mixing zone boundaries, back-calculation of effluent limits based on dilution factors and assimilative capacity in Lac du Sauvage under various conditions.
Gahcho Kué Project As above. Developed effluent quality criteria for consideration during the water Northwest Territories, licence permitting phase in 2013/2014. Responded to information requests, and Canada presented technical material and multi-stakeholder sessions.
Battle River Assisted AENV in developing reach-specific water quality objectives for identified Alberta, Canada reaches in the Battle River in 2011. Golder worked with AENV and an Advisory Committee to define the overall approach for setting objectives and work through the process of setting objectives for a sub-set of water quality indicators.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE – ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE STUDIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING Snap Lake Aquatic Baseline monitoring began in 1999 prior to permitting and construction for the Effects Monitoring Mine. Once discharge began in 2004, a multi-disciplinary monitoring program Program (AEMP) began to assess changes in Snap Lake due to project-related activities. Tasha Northwest Territories, prepared the baseline water quality report and has provided on-going water Canada quality support to the Snap Lake AEMP in terms of design of the field program, data analyses, field work coordination, statistical and trend analysis and technical review. The Mine went into Care and Maintenance in 2015. Tasha oversaw the re-design of the water quality monitoring program reflecting the change in Mine status.
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Giant Mine - Baker The Baker Creek overflow monitoring program characterized water and sediment Creek Overflow quality at various locations in Baker Creek and Yellowknife Bay during and after Monitoring Program an overflow event where the creek was diverted through a historic tailings Northwest Territories, storage area as a result of icing in the upper reach. It resulted in re-suspension Canada and transport of tailings impacted sediments through lower Baker Creek to Yellowknife Bay. Water quality data were evaluated by comparing concentrations with water quality guidelines for the protection of aquatic life and human health, and to the limits outlined in the Metal Mining Effluent Regulations (MMER). Tasha provided senior guidance and review on the data assessment and reporting.
Shell Jackpine Mine Responsible for the organization and completion of the environmental baseline Alberta, Canada study completed for Shell Canada Limited’s Jackpine Mine - Phase 1. Also involved in the preparation of the water quality component of the environmental impact assessment. Assisted in the implementation of the Hydrological Simulation Program - Fortran (HSPF) model to determine effects of Shell Canada Limited’s Jackpine Mine - Phase 1 on small streams in the Muskeg River watershed.
Regional Aquatics Member of a multi-disciplinary team monitoring the effects of oil sands Monitoring Program development in the Athabasca River watershed. Responsibilities included the (RAMP) execution of the water and sediment monitoring program, data analysis and Alberta, Canada preparation of annual reports and budgets. This work includes the RAMP Five- Year summary report which required detailed statistical and trend analyses.
Suncor Project Data analysis and interpretation of water quality information collected from Millennium Shipyard Lake and McLean Creek diversion, as part of fish habitat compensation Alberta, Canada and monitoring activities as specified in the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Fisheries Act Authorization No. AB97-051-2 for Project Millennium.
Special Areas Water Developed a surface runoff monitoring program and follow-up charting tool using Supply Project Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic Programming. On-going monitoring information Alberta, Canada is stored within this tool, which conveniently automates charting, guideline comparisons, and summary statistics.
Suncor South Tailings Involved in the organization and completion of the environmental baseline study Pond Project completed for Suncor’s South Tailings Pond Project. Alberta, Canada
PROJECT EXPERIENCE – WATER QUALITY MODELLING AND ASSESSMENT City of Calgary Bow Member of the project team devoted to the water quality modelling study that River Impact Study characterized existing and future conditions in the Bow River, downstream of the Alberta, Canada City of Calgary. Project involved implementing a water quality model capable of representing the complex aquatic plant - nutrient - dissolved oxygen interactions that occur in the Bow River within and downstream of the City of Calgary.
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Town of Drayton Valley Project manager for an impact study on the North Saskatchewan River. WTP Impact Study Assessed the potential impact of the Town of Drayton Valley’s water treatment Alberta, Canada plant effluent on water quality in the river. Tasks included field coordination, communication with the Town, data analysis and interpretation, completing a dilution factor analysis and reporting results.
Alberta Infrastructure Assessment of dissolved oxygen and ammonia concentrations in the tailwaters Alberta, Canada of the Little Bow Reservoir. Assisted in making recommendations regarding possible improvements in ammonia concentrations due to a revised diversion plan. Used a steady-state stream water quality model (Qual2E) to predict changes in ammonia concentrations with distance downstream of the Little Bow Reservoir.
Keephills/Sundance Used a mass balance approach to predict water quality in TransAlta’s Keephills Thermal Power Plants cooling pond during various development scenarios and assessed impacts of Alberta, Canada cooling pond discharge to the North Saskatchewan River.
Burnco Industrial Pit The impacts of closure options for a gravel extraction operation were evaluated Closure Plans using BATHTUB, a water quality model developed by the USACE Waterways Alberta, Canada Station.
Suncor South Tailings Responsible for completing the small streams modelling, End Pit Lakes Pond Project assessment and Athabasca River modelling for this Oil Sands project. Major Alberta, Canada tasks included: configuration of the water quality components of the models, calibration of selected water quality parameters, and simulation of water quality in McLean Creek and the Athabasca River. Responsible for preparing the water quality component of the impact assessment and the corresponding modelling report, responding to supplemental questions submitted by Alberta Environment and other stakeholders, and preparing for public hearings.
Special Areas Water Salinity modelling for the proposed Special Areas Water Supply Project. 30 year Supply Project simulation of salinity in an interconnected system of over 40 interconnected Alberta, Canada reservoirs using a user-developed GoldSim model. Responsible for all of the modelling quality in the system, major tasks including: configuration of the water quality model, calibration of selected water quality parameters, simulation and study of water quality effects; work also involved result and report generation, and conveying results to the stakeholders.
Suncor Voyageur Responsible for assessing potential surface water quality impacts resulting from Project the development of the Suncor Voyageur Project. Project involved using a Alberta, Canada combination of computer models to accurately assess potential changes to water quality in the North Steepbank Pit Lake, Unnamed Creek, and the Steepbank and Athabasca rivers. Both local and cumulative effects were considered.
Suncor FGD Study Project manager for the water quality monitoring program and Athabasca River Alberta, Canada Model (ARM) component for the application for approval of discharge of flue gas desulphurization (FGD) waters to the Athabasca River. Modelling results were used to develop discharge limits, where appropriate.
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Association of the Chemical Profession of Alberta
PUBLICATIONS Cramb, DT, Carnini A, Duchscherer TM, Ha A, and SC Wallace. 2001. Dibucaine-ion-channel interactions in model systems: a study using fluorescence resonance energy transfer. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry 2001, 138(1): 41-49.
Hall T and TJ Barrett. 2015. Uncertainty in Health Canada's drinking water aesthetic classifications. Integr Environ Assess Manage 11(3): 514-515.
Hall T, van Geest J and J Love. 2016. Long-Term Field Dataset Supports the Chloride-Dependent Nitrite Guideline. Submitted to Integr Environ Assess Manage 12(4):824-826.
Love J, Humphries A and T Hall. 2016. Nitrate and Nitrite Holding Time Study Completed For a Northern Canadian Mine. Submitted to Integr Environ Assess Manage 12(4):823-824.
Wong JE, Duchscherer TM, Pietraru G, and DT Cramb. 1999. Novel fluorescence spectral deconvolution method for determination of critical micelle concentrations using the fluorescence probe PRODAN. Langmuir. 15(19): 6181- 6186.
5 Curriculum Vitae ZSOLT KOVATS
Golder Associates Ltd. – Calgary Education B.Sc. Biology (Honours), Career Summary University of Windsor, Zsolt Kovats is a senior aquatic ecologist and water quality specialist with over Canada, 1987 two decades of professional experience in the areas of environmental monitoring and assessment. He has specialist skills in benthic invertebrate, plankton, water M.Sc. Biology, University of Windsor, Canada, 1990 and sediment quality monitoring for resource developments and industrial facilities, and environmental assessments for mines, oil sands projects, pipelines Languages and power developments, in western and northern Canada. English – Fluent As an aquatic ecologist, Zsolt specializes in lower trophic community monitoring, Hungarian – Fluent with an emphasis on benthic invertebrate community surveys as part of Environmental Effects Monitoring for pulp mills and metal mines, Aquatic Effects Monitoring Programs for diamond mines, and a variety of other monitoring projects, including pit lakes, compensation lakes and regulatory compliance monitoring. He has extensive aquatic field experience in streams, rivers and lakes, and a strong background in the statistical analysis and interpretation of water chemistry, sediment chemistry and biological monitoring data. Currently, Zsolt’s primary project role is senior reviewer, project/component director and technical advisor. He is also an experienced technical editor and has participated in regulatory hearings as an expert witness.
Employment History Golder Associates Ltd. – Calgary, Alberta Senior Aquatic Ecologist, Associate (1992 to Present) Oversight, design, implementation, management, and interpretation of water quality and lower trophic community studies, including environmental baseline studies, components of environmental impact assessments and monitoring of the effects of physical/chemical disturbances on aquatic ecosystems; provision of general aquatic ecology and water quality expertise to ecological risk assessments, environmental impact assessments and aquatic ecosystem monitoring projects; senior review and technical editing of water quality and aquatic monitoring and assessment reports.
International Joint Commission – Windsor, Ontario Junior Physical Sciences Officer (1991 to 1992) Literature review and preparation of report on degradation of benthic communities in Great Lakes connecting channels; contributions to various reports of the Science Advisory Board and the Council of Great Lakes Research Managers; preparation of 1990/91 Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Research Inventory.
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Great Lakes Institute, University of Windsor – Windsor, Ontario Research Assistant - Project Coordinator (1990 to 1991) Organization and participation in field sampling programs, coordination of laboratory activities, data compilation and management, report preparation; development of mass culture techniques for aquatic invertebrates.
University of Windsor – Windsor, Ontario Graduate Teaching Assistant (1987 to 1990)
Great Lakes Institute, University of Windsor – Windsor, Ontario Research Assistant - Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1986) Sample preparation for gas chromatographic analysis (freshwater mussels, aquatic insects); field sampling (aquatic invertebrates, sediment).
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE – OIL SANDS Shell Sharkbite Project Water quality component director for compliance monitoring of runoff water Compliance Monitoring releases form the Shell Sharkbite lease. Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
ConocoPhillips Water quality component director; senior technical reviewer of water quality Surmont Project EIA baseline and assessment sections, and air emission effects assessment section. South of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Syncrude Base Mine Technical advisor and senior reviewer (2013 to 2015) for the Base Mine Lake Lake Monitoring aquatics monitoring program during the first two years of monitoring. Contributed Program to monitoring design, methods and procedures development for water quality, Fort McMurray, Alberta, sediment quality, benthic invertebrate, plankton and periphyton monitoring, and Canada provided senior review for reports produced for these components.
CNRL Horizon Lake Design, oversight and senior review of the water quality, sediment quality and (Compensation Lake) benthic invertebrate components of CNRL's compensation lake monitoring Monitoring program at the Horizon Oil Sands Project site. Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
CNRL Birch Mountain Water quality component director and senior reviewer for water quality and air East In Situ Project EIA emission effects components. Contributed to supplemental information Fort McMurray, Alberta, responses. Canada
Cenovus Pelican Lake Water quality component director and senior reviewer for water quality and air Grand Rapids Project emission effects components. Contributed to supplemental information EIA responses. Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Cenovus Narrows Lake Water quality component director and senior reviewer for water quality and air In Situ Project EIA emission effects components. Contributed to supplemental information Fort McMurray, Alberta, responses. Canada
Cenovus Christina Water quality component director and senior reviewer for water quality and air River Thermal Project emission effects components. Contributed to supplemental information Phases E, F, G and H responses. EIAs Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
CNRL Kirby North In Water quality component director and senior reviewer for water quality and air Situ Project EIA emission effects components. Contributed to supplemental information Fort McMurray, Alberta, responses and attended meetings with stakeholders. Canada
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Preliminary Field survey and literature review to assess the potential biological impacts of Assessment of Oil tailings pond leachate on benthic invertebrates, including an assessment of Sands Tailings Pond porewater contamination from natural and human sources. Leachate on Athabasca River Benthos Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Leming Lake Study Review of historical water quality data and evaluation of potential causes of a Cold Lake Region, decline in water level in Leming Lake. Alberta, Canada
Steepbank Mine EIA Coordination of the water quality and benthic invertebrate field programs for the Fort McMurray, Alberta, baseline component of the EIA, including preparation of corresponding sections Canada of the baseline report; writing team member for the water quality component.
Aurora Mine EIA Coordination of the water quality and benthic invertebrate field programs for the Fort McMurray, Alberta, baseline component of the EIA, including preparation of corresponding sections Canada of the baseline report. Also evaluated impacts of the new mine to water quality and aquatic ecosystem health; writing team member for the water quality component.
Effects of Oil Sand Assisted with study design, data analysis and interpretation of biological and Reclamation Waters on water quality data for this investigation of the effects of consolidated tailings Wetlands release water on a wetland that formed on a reclaimed area of the Suncor oil Fort McMurray, Alberta, sands operation. Canada
Shipyard Lake Baseline study of a wetland that may be affected by future oil sands Baseline Study developments. Assisted with study design and analysis and interpretation of Fort McMurray, Alberta, water quality, benthic invertebrate and plankton data. Canada
Limnological Study of Assisted with water quality and biological data interpretation during this study of a Tailings Pond a tailings pond containing consolidated tailings release water from an oil sands Fort McMurray, Alberta, operation. Canada
Oil Sands Regional Benthic invertebrate component lead for the Oil Sands Regional Aquatic Aquatic Monitoring Monitoring Program from 1997 to 2003; contributed to design of benthic Program invertebrate surveys, analyzed the data generated and prepared corresponding Fort McMurray, Alberta, annual and 5-year report sections; prepared a summary of historical benthic Canada invertebrate data for the Fort McMurray Oil Sands Region and complied all available benthic invertebrate data collected from the 1970s to 2002.
Shell Muskeg River Writing team member for water quality and aquatic resources components; Mine EIA participated in baseline studies; assisted with preparation of supplemental Fort McMurray, Alberta, responses for aquatic resources and water quality components. Canada
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Suncor Project Writing team member for water quality and aquatic resources components; Millennium EIA participated in baseline studies; carried out aquatic follow-up studies; assisted Fort McMurray, Alberta, with preparation of supplemental responses for aquatic resources and water Canada quality components.
Syncrude Upgrader Prepared aquatic resources component of EIA. EIA Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Shell Muskeg River Primary author of the EIA. Bridge Crossing EIA Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Shell Jackpine Mine Writing team member for water quality and aquatic resources components; EIA participated in baseline studies; carried out aquatic follow-up studies; assisted Fort McMurray, Alberta, with preparation of supplemental responses for aquatic resources and water Canada quality components.
CNRL Horizon Project Writing team member for water quality and aquatic resources components; EIA participated in baseline studies; carried out aquatic follow-up studies; assisted Fort McMurray, Alberta, with preparation of supplemental responses for aquatic resources and water Canada quality components.
TrueNorth Fort Hills Oil Writing team member for water quality and aquatic resources components; Sands Project EIA participated in baseline studies; carried out aquatic follow-up studies; assisted Fort McMurray, Alberta, with preparation of supplemental responses for aquatic resources and water Canada quality components.
OPTI Long Lake Water quality component manager; primary author of water quality assessment; Project EIA writing team member for aquatic resources component; participated in baseline South of Fort McMurray, studies; carried out aquatic follow-up studies; assisted with preparation of Alberta, Canada supplemental responses for aquatic resources and water quality components.
Rio Alto Kirby Project Water quality component manager; primary author of water quality assessment; EIA writing team member for aquatic resources component; participated in baseline South of Fort McMurray, studies; carried out aquatic follow-up studies; assisted with preparation of Alberta, Canada supplemental responses for aquatic resources and water quality components.
Petro-Canada Meadow Water quality component manager; primary author of water quality assessment; Creek Project EIA writing team member for aquatic resources and air emission effects components; South of Fort McMurray, participated in baseline studies; carried out aquatic follow-up studies; assisted Alberta, Canada with preparation of supplemental responses for aquatic resources and water quality components.
IORL Kearl Project EIA Conducted a baseline benthic invertebrate study in selected streams in the Kearl Fort McMurray, Alberta, Oil Sands Project area; responsibilities included project management, data Canada analysis and preparation of technical report on the status of the benthic invertebrate community. Contributed to preparation of fisheries and water quality sections of the impact assessment.
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Syncrude Aurora Mine Conducted a baseline benthic invertebrate study in selected streams in the Baseline Study Syncrude Aurora South Mine area; responsibilities included project management, Fort McMurray, Alberta, data analysis and preparation of technical report on the status of the benthic Canada invertebrate community.
Acid Sensitivity Project manager for completion of three reports summarizing acid sensitivity and Mapping of Soils and critical load exceedances in the Oil Sands Region. Lakes in the Oil Sands Region Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Suncor Voyageur Writing team member for aquatic resources and air emission effects Project EIA components; participated in baseline studies and preparation of impact Fort McMurray, Alberta, assessment. Canada
Shell Muskeg River Writing team member for aquatic resources and air emission effects Mine Expansion components; participated in baseline studies and preparation of impact Project EIA assessment. Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
MEG Energy Christina Water quality component manager; technical reviewer of water quality baseline Lake Regional Project and assessment, and air emission effects assessment; writing team member for EIA aquatic resources component; participated in baseline studies. South of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
PROJECT EXPERIENCE – OIL & GAS North Saskatchewan Water Quality and benthic invertebrate monitoring in the North Saskatchewan River Water Quality River in relation to municipal and industrial effluent inputs. Responsible for water and Benthic quality, sediment and porewater sampling, and all aspects of benthic invertebrate Invertebrate monitoring, including development of sampling methods, field sampling, Monitoring invertebrate taxonomy, data management, data analysis and interpretation, Edmonton, Alberta, reporting and QA/QC. Canada
Red Deer River Benthic Field work, data analysis and interpretation, and preparation of technical report Monitoring Below on the impact of a hydrocarbon spill in the Red Deer River on the benthic Condensate Spill invertebrate community. Caroline, Alberta, Canada
Biological Baseline Analysis and interpretation of benthic invertebrate data from streams near Moose Investigations in the Mountain as part of a biological baseline investigation. Moose Mountain Area Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada
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Water Quality Water quality monitoring, including field sampling, data analysis and preparation Monitoring of Six of technical report, to evaluate the presence or absence and severity of long- Lakes in the Vicinity of term effects of emissions from a sour gas processing plant on the water quality of a Gas Plant six natural lakes located at various distances from the plant site. Caroline, Alberta, Canada
Benthic Invertebrate Conducted a benthic invertebrate study of the North Saskatchewan River near Monitoring of the North Redwater, Alberta, to evaluate the biological effect of a brine plume in Saskatchewan River groundwater under the river channel; responsibilities included project Edmonton, Alberta, management, participation in meetings with regulators, study design, data Canada analysis and preparation of technical report. Project director and technical reviewer during a follow-up study of the same river reach to verify the effectiveness of mitigation.
Evaluation of Algal Project manager for a water quality study of Fisherman Lake to evaluate the Bloom in Fisherman potential causes of an algal bloom observed by local residents. Lake Northwest Territories, Canada
Evaluation of the Effect Participated in a study of the effect of oil well outflow (groundwater) on benthic of Oil Well Outflow on invertebrates in the Peace River; responsibilities included participation in Benthic Invertebrates meetings with regulators, study design, data analysis and contribution to Peace River, Alberta, technical report. Canada
Shell Castle River Water quality component lead; technical reviewer of water quality baseline and Project Environmental assessment. Assessment Peace River, Alberta, Canada
PROJECT EXPERIENCE – URBAN DEVELOPMENT Hidden Valley Lake Monitoring of water quality and aquatic plant biomass during the summer Aquatic Plant and months, and before and after lime/alum treatment in a stormwater retention pond Water Quality in northern Calgary, including field work, data analysis and preparation of Monitoring technical report. Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Chestermere Lake Data interpretation and preparation of technical report during an assessment of Aquatic Plant Survey aquatic plant biomass and sediment deposition rates in Chestermere Lake to Calgary, Alberta, document temporal trends in plant production and sediment deposition and to Canada evaluate the effectiveness of mitigative measures to reduce nuisance aquatic plant growth.
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Water Quality Assessment of projected water quality, and evaluation of design and Assessment of a maintenance options for a canal system receiving urban and rural runoff in a Proposed Residential proposed residential development, with the aim of achieving the best possible Stormcanal System water quality in the system. Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
PROJECT EXPERIENCE – MINING Benthic Invertebrate Data analysis and preparation of technical report on the status of the benthic Monitoring of Sheep community in Sheep Creek in northwestern Alberta, and an investigation of the Creek - 1992, 1994 and potential ecological impacts of a coal mine. 1996 Grande Cache, Alberta, Canada
Review of the Use of Literature review on the use, advantages and disadvantages of artificial Artificial Substrates to substrates to sample benthic invertebrates for the assessment of the Sample Benthic environmental quality in freshwater habitats, with specific reference to the use of Invertebrates this technique as an environmental effects monitoring tool for the Canadian Canada mining industry.
Baseline Study and Data analysis and preparation of technical report on the status of the benthic Effects Monitoring for community in streams and lakes in the Paseminon River system in Northern Musselwhite Mine Ontario. The baseline report included recommended study design for future Northern Ontario, monitoring based on power analysis. Subsequent effect monitoring was carried Canada out to evaluate the effects of the mine’s discharge on benthic invertebrates in the receiving lake and river.
Baseline Study for Field survey, data analysis and interpretation of benthic invertebrate data as part Diavik Diamond Mine of the 1996 fisheries baseline program in support of an environmental Northwest Territories, assessment for a planned diamond mine on Lac de Gras. Canada
Effects of Mine Wastes Data analysis and preparation of technical report on the effects of arsenic in the Moira River contamination in the sediments of the Moira River on benthic invertebrates. Ontario, Canada
Senior Senior review/technical editing (aquatic) of a series of Technical Information Review/Technical Documents describing aquatic and terrestrial baseline conditions and predicted Editing of a Series of effects of a uranium mine. Technical Reports Northern Saskatchewan, Canada
Aquatic Effects Benthic invertebrate component lead for the 2007 annual Aquatic Effects Monitoring, Diavik Monitoring Program (AEMP) annual report; statistical analysis of data collected in Diamond Mine 2007 as well as analysis of trends over time; preparation of technical report. Northwest Territories, Senior reviewer for water quality, plankton and benthic invertebrate sections of Canada 2008 to 2011 annual AEMP reports, and water quality section of 2012 annual report. Attended regulatory meetings associated with AEMP renewal. Technical director for the AEMP beginning in 2015.
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Aquatic Effects Senior technical reviewer for the 2007 AEMP annual report, which included water Monitoring, De Beers quality, sediment quality, plankton, benthic invertebrates and plume Snap Lake Diamond characterization to evaluate effects of a diamond mine on the aquatic ecosystem Mine of a northern lake. Analysis of effects included statistical analysis of data Northwest Territories, collected in 2007 as well as analysis of trends over time in water quality and Canada biological monitoring endpoints. Senior reviewer for water quality, plankton and benthic invertebrate sections of 2008 to 2011 AEMP annual reports, and benthic invertebrate section of 2012 to 2014 AEMP annual report. Technical advisor for 2015 AEMP. Attended regulatory meetings associated with AEMP renewal.
Baseline Studies and Study design and senior oversight and review of lower trophic baseline studies; Environmental part of writing team and senior technical reviewer for lower trophic sections of the Assessment for De Environmental Impact Statement; technical advisor during AEMP development Beers Gahcho Kue and attended regulatory meetings associated with AEMP development. Diamond Mine Technical advisor for the ongoing AEMP and senior technical reviewer of the Northwest Territories, 2015 AEMP annual report. Canada
Dominion Diamond Jay Study design, senior oversight and review of lower trophic baseline studies; Project - Baseline, senior reviewer for lower trophic sections of the Developer's Assessment Report; Assessment and technical advisor during AEMP development. Monitoring Northwest Territories, Canada
PROJECT EXPERIENCE – UTILITIES & LINEAR DEVELOPMENT Benthic Invertebrate Analysis and interpretation of benthic invertebrate and water quality data and Water Quality collected by Alberta Environmental Protection to assess the ecological effects of Monitoring of the operation of the Oldman Dam on the Oldman River. Oldman River Below the Oldman Dam Southern Alberta, Canada
Lower Kananaskis Field work, data analysis and interpretation, and preparation of technical report Lake Productivity on the existing productivity of Lower Kananaskis Lake in relation to water level Assessment fluctuation due to hydropower production. Preparation of literature review on the Kananaskis Country, effects of water level fluctuation on lake productivity and mitigative measures to Alberta, Canada ameliorate such effects.
Lake Minnewanka Field study design, data analysis and interpretation, and preparation of technical Study - Assessment of report on the effects of water level fluctuation on benthic invertebrates in Lake Water Level Minnewanka, a hydroelectric reservoir in Banff National Park, as part of a larger Fluctuation on Benthic study to investigate the effects of reservoir operation on fisheries resources and Invertebrates to develop an ecologically-based reservoir management strategy. Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
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Upper Kananaskis and Field study design, data analysis and interpretation, and preparation of technical Barrier Lake report on the existing level of productivity in these lakes and the potential for the Productivity use of fertilization to enhance lake productivity. Assessment Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada
Effect of Dam Leakage Field study design, data analysis and interpretation, and preparation of technical Test on River Biota report on the biological effects of nearly complete dewatering of a several km Abraham Lake, Alberta, long reach of the North Saskatchewan River. Canada
Wabamun Lake Study Field study design, field sampling, data analysis and interpretation of results for Alberta, Canada an assessment of the effect of a thermal discharge on aquatic plants in Lake Wabamun, near Edmonton. In addition, the effect of changes in water level on aquatic plant cover was also evaluated based on historical data and lake morphometry.
TransAlta Centennial Water quality component manager; primary author of water quality assessment; Project EIA writing team member for aquatic resources component; participated in baseline Alberta, , Canada studies; assisted with preparation of supplemental responses for aquatic resources and water quality components.
Mackenzie Gas Project Water quality team member; contributed to baseline report, Environmental Northwest Territories, Impact Statement and various related reports and communications. Assisted Canada with development of assessment approach. Water quality component lead from 2005. Expert witness at three regulatory hearings focusing on the aquatic environment.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE – RISK ASSESSMENT Canada Creosote Benthic invertebrate studies to delineate zones of impacted benthic invertebrate Ecological Impact and communities in the Bow River as the result of creosote contamination, and Risk Assessment gathering field data for an ecological risk assessment. Responsibilities included Calgary, Alberta, field work, invertebrate taxonomy, compilation and interpretation of data Canada regarding the extent of creosote contamination of sediment and porewater, toxicity to fish and invertebrates, integration of data for the ecological risk assessment and report preparation.
Crab Orchard Site visit to assess aquatic habitats, review of existing information, participation Ecological Risk in study design and coordination of field sampling during an ecological risk Assessment assessment in Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. Marion, USA
Wabamun Lake Study Ecological risk assessment of the effects of electric power plants on various Alberta, Canada components of the aquatic ecosystem of Wabamun Lake. Conducted a literature review on aquatic plants, performed analysis of historical plant data and prepared section of the report on submerged aquatic plants.
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Ecological Risk Risk-based assessment of the effects of a smelter on the aquatic and terrestrial Assessment in the ecosystems; assisted with analysis of terrestrial vegetation data to evaluate the Trail, B.C., Area effects of aerial deposition of metals; designed and carried out a phased benthic Trail, British Columbia, invertebrate survey of the Columbia River to evaluate the aquatic biological Canada effects of waste discharges and air emissions from the smelter.
Ecological Risk Risk-based assessment of the effects of seepage from a tailings dike on the Assessment of aquatic ecosystem; designed and carried out a benthic invertebrate survey of the Tailings Dike Seepage receiving stream to evaluate the aquatic biological effects of seepage waters to Fort McMurray, Alberta, support selection of appropriate mitigation. Canada
PROJECT EXPERIENCE – INDUSTRY North Saskatchewan Benthic invertebrate and water quality monitoring in the North Saskatchewan River Water Quality River in relation to municipal and industrial effluent inputs. Responsible for water and Benthic quality, sediment and porewater sampling, and all aspects of benthic invertebrate Invertebrate monitoring, including development of sampling methods, field sampling, Monitoring invertebrate taxonomy, data management, data analysis and interpretation, Edmonton, Alberta reporting and QA/QC.
Benthic Monitoring of Study design, field work, data analysis and interpretation, and preparation of the North technical report as part of a multidisciplinary investigation of the ecological Saskatchewan River effects of an ammonia plume in groundwater in the North Saskatchewan River. Near a Groundwater Ammonia Plume Edmonton, Alberta
Red Deer River Benthic Project management, field work, data analysis and preparation of technical Invertebrate and Water reports on the status of the benthic invertebrate community and the potential Quality Monitoring, effects of the effluents from two chemical processing plants on the benthic 1993 – 2015 invertebrate community and water quality in the Red Deer River. Project director Red Deer, Alberta, and senior reviewer from 2010 to 2015. Canada
Benthic Invertebrate Field work, data analysis and preparation of technical report on the status of the Monitoring of the benthic invertebrate community and the potential effects of the effluents from a South Saskatchewan fertilizer manufacturing plant on the benthic invertebrate community and water River quality in the South Saskatchewan River. Project director sand senior reviewer of Medicine Hat, Alberta, the 2015 monitoring study at the same location. Canada
EIAs for Chemical Reviewed historical benthic invertebrate and water quality data and prepared Processing Plants part of the aquatic baseline report for two EIAs. Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE – MUNICIPALITIES North Saskatchewan Benthic invertebrate and water quality monitoring in the North Saskatchewan River Water Quality River in relation to municipal and industrial effluent inputs. Responsible for water and Benthic quality, sediment and porewater sampling, and all aspects of benthic invertebrate Invertebrate monitoring, including development of sampling methods, field sampling, Monitoring invertebrate taxonomy, data management, data analysis and interpretation, Edmonton, Alberta, reporting and QA/QC. Canada
North Saskatchewan Data analysis and interpretation, and preparation of technical report on the River - Benthic potential effects of leachate from two municipal landfills on the benthic Invertebrate invertebrate community of the North Saskatchewan River. Monitoring Near City of Edmonton Landfills Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Bow River - Benthic Field site selection, data analysis and interpretation, and preparation of technical Invertebrate report on the potential combined effects of discharges from the City of Calgary Monitoring, Upstream on the benthic invertebrate community of the Bow River. and Downstream of Calgary Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Battle River Reach- Project director and senior technical reviewer during development of reach- specific Water Quality specific surface water quality objectives for the Battle River and during follow-up Objectives field survey to fill data gaps. Development Camrose, Alberta, Canada
PROJECT EXPERIENCE – ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS MONITORING Review of the Use of Literature review of the use, advantages and disadvantages of artificial Artificial Substrates to substrates to sample benthic invertebrates for the assessment of the Sample Benthic environmental quality in freshwater habitats, with specific reference to the use of Invertebrates this technique as an environmental effects monitoring tool for the Canadian Canada mining industry.
Environmental Effects Data analysis and interpretation, and preparation of technical report on the Monitoring for effects of pulp mill effluent on benthic invertebrate communities of the North Weyerhaeuser Saskatchewan River, to fulfil federal Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM) Canada’s Prince Albert requirements. Facility Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Environmental Effects Data summary and interpretation, and preparation of a summary report on the Monitoring for effects of pulp mill effluent on benthic invertebrate communities of the Wapiti and Weyerhaeuser Smoky rivers, to fulfil federal EEM requirements. Field sampling, data analysis Canada’s Grande and report preparation for the Cycle 2 invertebrate community survey, and data Prairie Facility analysis and report preparation for the Cycle 3 invertebrate community survey. Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Environmental Effects Field sampling in the Athabasca River, data analysis, interpretation of results and Monitoring for report preparation for the Cycle 2 and 3 EEM invertebrate community surveys. Weldwood of Canada’s Hinton Facility Hinton, Alberta, Canada
Environmental Effects Field sampling in the Lesser Slave River, data analysis, interpretation of results Monitoring for Slave and report preparation for the Cycle 3 EEM invertebrate community survey. Lake Pulp Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada
Environmental Effects Senior review of benthic invertebrate components of the Phase 1 and Phase 2 Monitoring for Giant EEM invertebrate community survey reports. Mine Northwest Territories, Canada
Environmental Effects Senior review of benthic invertebrate components of the Phase 1 and Phase 2 Monitoring for Con EEM invertebrate community survey reports. Mine Northwest Territories, Canada
PROJECT EXPERIENCE – INSTREAM FLOW NEEDS (IFN) Instream Flow Needs Reviewed historical water quality and benthic invertebrate data, and prepared Scoping for the data summary and recommendations for further work to support the IFN process. Athabasca River Alberta, Canada
Instream Flow Needs Reviewed historical water quality and benthic invertebrate data, and prepared Scoping for the Lesser data summary and recommendations for further work to support the IFN process. Slave River Alberta, Canada
Instream Flow Needs Reviewed historical water quality and benthic invertebrate data, and prepared Scoping for the data summary and recommendations for further work to support the IFN process. Sturgeon River Alberta, Canada
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member, Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists Member, North American Benthological Society
PUBLICATIONS Conference Dunnigan, M., P. McEachern, L. Noton and Z.E. Kovats. 2004. Effects of Oxygen Proceedings Depletion on Benthic Macroinvertebrates in an Ice-covered River. 52nd Annual Meeting of the North American Benthological Society, June. Vancouver B.C., Canada.
Kovats, Z.E., D. Jobson and L. Dunning. 2004. Use of Historical Benthic Invertebrate Data to Define the Reference Condition for Monitoring An Industrial Discharge. 52nd Annual Meeting of the North American Benthological Society, June. Vancouver B.C., Canada.
Fraikin, C.G., B.K. Firth, Z.E. Kovats, C.P. Bjornson, T.L. Dirks, R.D. Robinson, G.M. Wilson, T.I. Tones and S.M. Swanson. 2003. Employing Small bodied Fish in a Weight-of-Evidence Approach to Discriminate Effects from Multiple Discharges. Pulp & Paper Mill Effluent Environmental Fate & Effects, Fifth International Conference on Fate and Effects of Pulp and Paper Mill Effluents, June. Seattle Washington, US.
Kovats, Z.E. and J.J.H. Ciborowski. 1989. Organochlorine Contaminant Burdens of Adult Aquatic Insects Collected from Great Lakes Connecting Channels. 1989 Technology Transfer Conference. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Kovats, Z.E. and J.J.H. Ciborowski. 1988. Biomonitoring Protocols for Adult Aquatic Insects: Contaminant Trends, Sample Size and Sensitivity. 1988 Technology Transfer Conference. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Kovats, Z.E., J.J.H Ciborowski and S. Pernal. 1987. Biomonitoring Protocols for Adult Aquatic Insects: Collection Procedures, Seasonal Variation and Dispersal. . 1987 Technology Transfer Conference.. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Refereed Journal Hille, K., K. Harris and Z. Kovats. Developments Affecting Northern Lakes: A Articles Littoral Perspective. Learned discourse in Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management , 10(2) (2014), 309-340.
Kovats, Z.E., J.J.H. Ciborowski and L.D. Corkum. Inland Dispersal of Adult Aquatic Insects. Freshwater Biology, 36 (1996), 265-276.
Kovats, Z.E. and J.J.H. Ciborowski. Organochlorine Contaminant Concentrations in Caddisfly Adults (Trichoptera) Collected from Great Lakes Connecting Channels. Environ. Mon. & Assess, 27 (1992), 135-158.
Kovats, Z.E. and J.J.H Ciborowski. Aquatic Insect Adults as Indicators of Organochlorine Contamination. J. Great Lakes Res., 15 (1989), 623-634.
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Other Kovats, Z.E., L.D. Corkum and J.J.H. Ciborowski. 1995. Aquatic Insects as Biomonitors of Ecosystem Health in the Great Lakes Areas of Concern. In Butterworth, F. (Editor), Biomonitors and biomarkers as indicators of environmental change. Plenum Press, New York.
Kovats, Z.E. 1992. 1990/91 Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Research Inventory. Council of Great Lakes Research Managers, International Joint Commission. Report to the International Joint Commission, Windsor, Ontario.
Kovats, Z.E. (co-author) 1991. 1991 Report to the International Joint Commission. Chapter 9 - Wetlands and Heritage Protection. Great Lakes Science Advisory Board. International Joint Commission, Great Lakes Regional Office, Windsor, Ontario.
15 ERIC DENHOLM, P.Eng.
EDenholm Consulting (250) 551-0131 [email protected]
PROFILE
Eric Denholm is a registered Professional (Geological Engineering, NT/NU) who has 30 years experience with Canadian mining projects, primarily in Canada’s North, ranging from grassroots exploration to mine permitting, operations and reclamation. Eric brings a practical approach and an ability to move projects forwards, working primarily on:
• Strategic Planning for Environmental Management and Permitting; • Preparation and Review of Regulatory Submissions; • Environmental Design for Operations and Closure; • Operational Environmental Management; and • Community and Regulatory Engagement.
Eric’s career includes direct experience in mine engineering, mine operations, mine reclamation, and environmental affairs at complex operating mines ranging in scale from 400 to 13,000 tonnes per day process plant input. Many of these mines were high in the public profile in their regions. Additionally, Eric has contributed to many mining projects in the Canadian North as a northern- based consultant with the firm of Gartner Lee Limited. This work has included numerous appearances at quasi-judicial Hearings where Eric routinely provided evidence on behalf of mine operators, government agencies, Aboriginal organizations or regulatory Boards (as technical advisor). Eric’s appearances at these proceedings and his participation in less formal community or regulatory meetings is informed, confident, technically sound, and effective.
Eric is an efficient, safety-oriented professional who can be relied on to provide focused technical analysis, fit-for-purpose operating designs, effective regulatory submissions, and targeted strategic planning.
Prior to starting his own consulting business, Eric contributed to the Ekati Diamond Mine (for BHP Billiton and subsequently Dominion Diamond Ekati Corporation) as Superintendent – Traditional Knowledge and Permitting. Through this position, Eric successfully managed several large permitting projects, successfully introduced new community engagement and Traditional Knowledge programs, and successfully advanced closure planning and financial security.
After many years in the North, Eric relocated in 2015 from Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, to the City of Nelson in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, where he continues to work on a contract basis.
Since relocating to British Columbia, Eric continues to work with Dominion Diamond as an independent consultant, assisting with environmental affairs and permitting of a mine-life extension for the Ekati Diamond Mine. Since September 2015, Eric has worked with the consulting firm ERM, contributing to select projects on an as-requested basis.
EDenholm Consulting Professional Environmental Services, Specializing in Mining Projects Eric Denholm, P.Eng. EDenholm Consulting
AREAS OF INTEREST AND SPECIALIZATION
• Professional management of environmental and regulatory affairs seeking respectful and collaborative relationships • Professional evidence at regulatory and community meetings or Hearings • Meaningful interaction and support to aboriginal and local communities • Design and implementation of focussed mine environmental management and monitoring programs • Assessment of environmental data providing clear and realistic recommendations • Effective management of technical consultants • Preparation of objectives-based Reclamation Plans, including acid rock drainage
UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
Bachelor of Applied Science in Geological Engineering, 1986 University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Proprietor, EDenholm Consulting 2015 + Eric started his own consulting firm in 2015 to provide professional environmental services, specializing in mining projects. One current project is the provision of contracted professional services to Dominion Diamond’s Ekati Mine for permitting of a major mine-life extension project and environmental management.
Since September 2015, Eric has worked with the consulting firm ERM, contributing to select projects on an as-requested basis.
Superintendent – Traditional Knowledge and Permitting, Ekati Diamond Mine BHP Billiton / Dominion Diamond Corporation, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories 2007 to 2015 The EKATI mine is a 12,500 tonnes per day (process plant feed) diamond mine located in the central Arctic tundra of the Northwest Territories. The mine operates within a complex regime of overlapping aboriginal land settlements and claims, an evolving regulatory system and demanding environmental expectations. Eric’s role was largely accountable for maintaining the Licence to Operate and linked closely with Environment, Aboriginal Affairs and Long Range Planning. Through this role, Eric assisted with the change of ownership of the Ekati Mine from BHP Billiton to Dominion Diamond Ekati Corporation. Eric continues to provide contract professional services to Dominion Diamond.
Eric’s key contributions included establishing constructive relationships with regulatory agencies, delivery of substantive water licence renewals, environmental design and permitting (underway) of a major 10-year mine extension project, and implementation of key adaptive management programs ensuring water quality compliance.
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Senior Mining Consultant, Northern Projects Gartner Lee Limited, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories 2000 to 2007 Gartner Lee Limited was a moderately–sized and successful Canadian consulting firm that was subsequently purchased and amalgamated into AECOM Canada. Eric worked exclusively on northern mining projects, providing technical, management and strategic services to a wide range of clients. Examples of projects for which Eric was the lead or played a substantive role include: • Development and approval of reclamation plans for the Nanisivik and Polaris zinc mines. Clients: Breakwater Resources and TeckCominco • Technical and strategic advice to Land and Water Boards, primarily for the EKATI and Diavik Diamond Mines. Client: Community-Based Land and Water Boards • Care and maintenance and closure planning for the (closed) Faro metal mine. Client: Deloitte&Touche (interim receiver) and DIAND (federal government) • Development of an Inuit-used mine reclamation costing model. Client: Kitikmeot Inuit Association • Coordinating consultant for Environmental Assessment Reviews of the Doris North (gold) and Jericho (diamond) projects. Client: DIAND (federal government)
Environment Engineer and Environment Manager, Faro Lead-Zinc-Silver Mine Anvil Range Mining Corporation and Deloitte. (as interim receiver), Faro, Yukon Territory 1996 to 2000 The Faro Mine was a major producer of lead and zinc concentrates through the 1970’s and 1980’s that closed in 1998, at which time the mine entered into an extended receivership period. The 13,500 tonnes per day (ore feed) sulphide mine includes three open pits, two water treatment systems, extensive rock piles containing acid generating material and an approximately 30 ha valley-fill tailings area. Prior to and following its permanent closure, Eric managed and implemented environmental management programs including permitting and reclamation planning.
Environment Engineer, Winston Lake Zinc-Copper Mine Inmet Mining Corporation, Schreiber Ontario 1992 to 1996 The Winston Lake mine was a 1,000 tonnes per day (ore feed) underground mine located in northwestern Ontario that closed in 1998. Eric was environmental engineer primarily responsible for developing and gaining approval for the mine reclamation plan, which was successful. Eric also worked intermittently as assistant plant metallurgist, learning the basic approaches to floatation of sulphide minerals. Additionally, Eric provided technical advice on other Company projects including his previous project, Samatosum.
Mine Engineer, Samatosum Silver-Lead-Zinc Mine Minnova Inc. (subsequently Inmet Mining Corporation), Barriere, British Columbia 1988 to 1992 The Samatosum mine was a small (400 tonnes per day ore feed) and complex open pit/underground silver mine located in central British Columbia. The high-grade silver deposit (in the form of the sulphide mineral tetrahedrite) was also associated with zinc, copper and lead sulphides. Eric worked with this project through the exploration, start-up and reclamation stages. Eric was the mine planning engineer developing open pit and underground designs and assisting in management of surface and underground mining
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contractors. Eric also managed land reclamation (revegetation) programs and acid rock drainage studies related to the (then) new concept of layering acid generating material within the rock pile. Eric co-authored the mine reclamation plan.
Mineral Exploration Field Assistant Corporation Falconbridge Copper (subsequently Minnova Inc.), British Columbia 1986 to 1988 Eric assisted with mineral exploration field programs (geophysics, mapping, drilling) in southern and central British Columbia. This work included the Samatosum property which subsequently developed into a full-time position for Eric.
Student Geologist, Geco Mine Noranda Inc., Manitouwadge, Ontario 1985 (8-month student work term) The Geco Mine was a large massive sulphide underground mine in northwestern Ontario that has since closed. Eric worked in mine geology providing routine operational support including ore-waste marking and geology mapping. Eric also developing ore reserve projections and geology overlays for blast hole layouts.
EDenholm Consulting Professional Environmental Services, Specializing in Mining Projects Véronique D’Amours-Gauthier
Languages French and English (advance)
Qualifications and assets • Environmental Assessment and regulatory Reviews under various legislations; • Very good written and communication skills; • Experience working and consulting with various stakeholders; • Supervision/management of employees, budget and material; • Ability to work alone or in a team.
Education 2011 Master in International Ecology, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC 2005 Baccalaureate in Marine Biology, Université du Québec à Rimouski, Rimouski, QC
Work History 2016-… Senior Fisheries Protection Biologist (BI-03) for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Yellowknife, NT (did a total of 4 months of acting in 2015-16) • Reviewing, evaluating and providing advice on impacts of human activities on aquatic species and their environment; • Reviewing/writing memos and briefing notes; • Work in collaboration and consult with various stakeholders, including Aboriginal groups; • Management of human and material resources; and • Help with the management of the Fisheries Protection budget for the Yellowknife office.
2015-2016 Project Assessment Analyst for the Government of Northwest Territories - Lands in Yellowknife, NT • Coordinating advices provided during environmental assessment; • Help with the drafting of a policy and guidance document; • Help with contracting; • Reviewing/writing memos and briefing notes; and • Work in collaboration with various stakeholders, including Aboriginal groups.
Véronique D’Amours-Gauthier Phone: 867-669-4912 Email : [email protected]
Work History
Fisheries Protection Biologist (BI-02) for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans 2013-2015 Canada in Yellowknife, NT • Reviewing, evaluating and providing advice on impacts of human activities on aquatic species and their environment; • Reviewing/writing memos and briefing notes; and • Work in collaboration and consult with various stakeholders, including Aboriginal group.
2011-2013 Acting Inuvialuit Settlement Region Coordinator (BI-03) for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Inuvik, NT • Supervision and management of employees; • Responsible for the Western Arctic Area Ocean’s Budget; • Managing the Beaufort Sea Partnership Secretariat; • Help with the designation process for the Anguniaqvia niqiqyuam Area of Interest; • Help with the drafting of the Tarium Niryutait Management and Monitoring Plans; • Consultation with various stakeholders, including Aboriginal groups; and • Ability to communicate orally and in written with stakeholders and management.
2011 Integrated Management Planner (PM-04) for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Inuvik, NT • Plan, organize, coordinate meetings with various stakeholders, including Aboriginal groups; • Ability to manage multiple tasks by dealing with many requests at the same time; • Ability to communicate orally and in written with stakeholders and management; • Working in a team in the planning of Oceans Day activities; and • Reviewing/writing reports.
2010-2011 Science and Regulatory Officer (PC-02) for the Department of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Northwest Territories Water Board in Inuvik, NT • Regulatory review of municipal, industrial and miscellaneous water licence applications; • Working with Laws and legal documents; • Planning and facilitating workshop with various stakeholders; • Do presentation on water licences process within the Inuvialuit Settlement Region; and • Ability to communicate orally and in written with stakeholders and Board members.
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Véronique D’Amours-Gauthier Phone: 867-669-4912 Email : [email protected]
Work History
2009 University Internship for the Haut-Commissariat des Eaux et Forêts et à la Lutte
Contre la Désertification in Azrou, Maroc
• Field sampling; o Biological measurement (i.e. scales collection, weight, standard and total length) o Physicochemical measurement (i.e. water temperature, dissolve oxygen, salinity, pH) o Observation regarding impacts various anthropic activities may have on aquatic ecosystems (e.g. water discharge, agriculture, breeding of animals, laundry, road, etc.) • Provide advice to stakeholders on measures to protect a species at risk and its habitat; and • Analyse data and write scientific and technical reports.
2006-2008 Specialist in Physical Science for the Ministère du Dévelopment durable, de l’Environnement et des Parcs in Rouyn-Noranda, QC • Regulatory review of projects application and review of environmental reports (e.g. sand and quarry pits, contaminated soil, temporary road, cheese factories, etc.); • Working with the Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., Chapter Q-2) and its Regulations; • Ability to manage multiple tasks by dealing with many files at the same time; and • Ability to communicate orally and in written with various stakeholder and management.
2006 Fisheries Biologist (BI-01) for the Department of Fisheries and Ocean Canada in the Experimental Lake Area, ON • Field sampling: Ichthyologic inventories and dissection, Zooplankton sampling, Biological measurement; and • Enter data in the computer.
2006 Fisheries Technician Level II for the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, MB • Analyze stomach content of various Arctic fishes and do necropsy.
2005-2006 Fisheries Technician (BI-01) for the Department of Fisheries and Ocean Canada in Winnipeg, MB • Analyze stomach content of Greenland halibut and do necropsy; • Do bibliographic research to support the study; and • Enter data in the computer and analyze result.
2003-2004 Fisheries Technician for Algonquin Fisheries Assessment Unit in Whitney, ON • Spring littoral, summer profundal and nearshore community index netting; • Conducting interviews with fishermen, and collect data; • Collect biological and physicochemical data (i.e. scales, otoliths, weight, length, water temperature, dissolve oxygen, depth, water quality, water transparency); and • Ability to use good judgment to prepare and deliver field work program. 3 | Page
Véronique D’Amours-Gauthier Phone: 867-669-4912 Email : [email protected]
Volunteer Experience
Member /President of the Garderie Plein Soleil board of directors 2014-2016 Help reviewing the management of the daycare, participate in the employee hiring process, participate in funding activities, review policy documents, deal with various issues related to the wellbeing of the daycare and do some mediation between two parties when needed.
2010-2011 Member of the Mackenzie Delta French Association in Inuvik, NT Help planning various activities
Award 2011 Immediate award from Fisheries and Oceans Canada recognizing my work 2014 Immediate award from Fisheries and Oceans Canada recognizing my work
Computer Skills Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, Power Point, and Acrobat Reader X
Personal and career development 2016 Green Procurement (C215) 2016 Authority Delegation Training Revalidation (C451-1) 2015 Foundations in Public Participation – International association for public participation 2015 Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 – Aboriginal Consultation 2015 Security Awareness (A230) 2014 Professional Certificate in Project Management (University of Waterloo) 2014 Wilderness First Aid 2013 Introduction to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 2013 Crucial Conversation (DFO) 2012 Essentials of Supervising in the Public Service (G124) 2012 Interpersonal Communication Skills (P607) 2011 Conducting Effective Performance Review 2011 Essentials of Managing in the Public Service (G110) 2008 Management of Renewable Resources (Téluq-ENV3011) 2008 Testifying in court 2007 Environment: one system, one resource (Téluq-ENV 1101) 2007 Resource Management: Wildlife and Habitat (Téluq-ENV 2010) 2007 Safety courses on construction site 2002 Pleasure craft operator card
References Will be provided upon request.
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Elmar Plate, PhD Senior Fisheries Biologist, LGL Limited EDUCATION
PhD, Biology. University of Victoria, 2001 Diplom Biology (accepted as M.Sc.), Aquatic Sciences and Aquaculture. University of Hamburg, Institute of Fisheries Science and Hydrobiology, Germany, 1994 Vordiplom Biology (accepted as B.Sc.). University of Bonn, Germany, 1992 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2008 – present: Senior Fisheries Biologist, LGL Limited environmental research associates, Sidney, B.C. examples of work with a leading or co-leading role for Dr. Plate. Elmar Plate had a peripheral role in many more projects: Advisor: Fisheries and water quality advisor on the setting of water quality guidelines in the McQuesten River (Yukon) as a subcontractor to Groundwater Solutions Incorporated (Nanaimo, B.C.), ongoing. Project Lead: Analysis of fisheries data for the Colville Tribes (Washington State, U.S.A.), ongoing. Co-manager: Review of the Technical Assessment Report and Environmental Assessment baseline studies for the expansion of the Ekati Diamond Mine (Northwest Territories) for the Deninue Kue First Nation, ongoing. Project Lead and Primary Author: Tsawwassen Dungeness Crab Density Assessment and Movement Monitoring in Relation to Port of Metro Vancouver planned Terminal 2 Container Port for Tsawwassen First Nation, ongoing. Field project lead and primary author: Lower Duncan River Kokanee Spawning Monitoring as a subcontractor to Okanagan Nation Alliance, 2015-2016. Project Manager: Assessment of clam beaches and training of standardized survey protocol for the Tla’amin First Nation in Tla-amin Fisheries Area as part of the management of Tla’amin Lands following Treaty ratification, ongoing. Co-Project Manager: Assessment of fish stranding in Kinbasket Reservoir for BC Hydro as a subcontractor to the Splatsin First Nation, ongoing. Reviewer: Aquatic and fisheries specialist for the review of the Towerbirch gas pipeline proposal by Nova Gas for the West Moberly First Nation, ongoing. Project Co-Lead: Review of reports about the effects of log storage Cowichan Bay for the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, 2016. Project Co-Lead: Revelstoke Reservoir – Mica Dam Total Gas Pressure (TGP) study as a subcontractor to the Okanagan Nation Alliance for BC Hydro. In this project, TGP measurements are carried out below Mica Dam to connect operational modes with TGP concentrations, ongoing Project Lead: Kokanee smolt movement study in the Coquitlam Reservoir for the BC Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program to assess if and when Kokanee smolts enter the dam forebay to leave the reservoir. This study is part of the ongoing effort to re-introduce Sockeye into the Coquitlam Reservoir, 2016.
Elmar Plate, LGL Limited – Résumé Page 1 Project Lead: Coquitlam Reservoir Kokanee enhancement project for the BC Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program. In this project Kokanee will be sued as broodstock to produce eggs that will be incubated and raised to the smolt stage to be released downstream of the dam and will return as Sockeye Salmon. This study is part of the ongoing effort to re-introduce Sockeye into the Coquitlam Reservoir, ongoing. Adviser, Aquatics and Water Quality Specialist: Advising the West Moberly First Nation in the review of a discharge permit to Gething Creek from a proposed coal mine, 2015-2016. Adviser, Aquatics and Water Quality Specialist: Advising the Soda Creek and Williams Lake First Nations in the review of a discharge permit from the Gibraltar Mine (Taseko) into the Fraser River, ongoing. Adviser, Aquatics and Water Quality Specialist: Review of the Highland Valley Copper Mine extension permit applications for the Lower Nicola First Nation, ongoing. Member and LGL Team Lead: Environmental Working Group for the mitigation of the Mount Polley Mine tailings facility breach for the Soda Creek and Williams Lake First Nations, ongoing. Project Lead and Primary Author: Report on the effects of Wahleach Reservoir discharge fluctuations for salmon spawning in the Herrling Island Side Channel (Lower Fraser River) for BC Hydro, 2014. Project Lead and Primary Author: Environmental Management Plan for the demolition and re- construction of a bridge project in Sliammon, by Powell River, BC for Sliammon First Nation, 2014. Co-project Lead: Assessment of fish health and survival in the Peace River below W.A.C. Bennett Dam following spilling for BC Hydro, ongoing standing offer. Project Lead and Primary Author: Assessment of fish entrainment through W.A.C. Bennett Dam in case of spilling for BC Hydro, ongoing standing offer. Project Team Member and Aquatic Specialist: Review of the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline EA report for the Lower Nicola First Nation, 2015. Project Team Member, Aquatic Specialist and Expert Witness in Public Hearings: Review of the North Montney Pipeline Project EA report for the West Moberly First Nation, 2014-2015. Project Manager and Lead Author: The Sliammon First Nation groundfish PCB contamination study, 2013-2014 Primary Author and Project Manager: Synthesis report for the re-establishment of a sustainable Sockeye population into Coquitlam Reservoir, BC for the Watershed Watch Salmon Society, funded by the BC Hydro Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program, 2013-2014. Primary Author: Synthesis report for the re-establishment of a sustainable Sockeye population into Alouette Reservoir, BC for the Alouette River Management Society funded by the BC Hydro Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program, 2013-2014. Co-author: TERMPOL review for the Gitga’at First Nation with regards to the construction and operation of a LNG port, 2013. Project Manager and Lead Author: Revelstoke Reservoir shallow resident fish assessment for BC Hydro, 2013-2014. Project Manager and Co-author: Field measurements and model optimization to relate Total Gas Pressure super-saturation events to Hugh Keenleyside Dam (Mid-Columbia River) operational parameters for BC Hydro, 2013
Elmar Plate, LGL Limited – Résumé Page 2 Field Project Team Member and Technical Specialist: Fraser River sturgeon side-scanning sonar project to determine sturgeon spawning habitat locations and features for the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society, ongoing. Project Manager and Lead Author: The Sliammon First Nation groundfish metal contamination study, 2013-2014. Field Project Team Leader and Primary Author: Physical parameter determination of the Mid- Columbia River for BC Hydro (CLBMON 15a) as a subcontract to Okanagan Nation Alliance, ongoing. Project Team Member and Technical Specialist: Execution of and reporting on Acoustic Doppler Current Profile measurements as part of the Wannock River salmon enumeration for the Wuikinuxv (Owikeno) First Nation in Rivers Inlet, 2013-2014. Co-author and Co-project Manager: Fisheries management plan for the implementation of the fisheries section of the Sliammon Treaty as a Treaty Related Measure for the Tla’amin First Nation, 2014. Project Manager: Alouette Reservoir fish capture study for DFO in 2012 and 2013. Project Manager and Lead Author: Williston Reservoir hydroacoustic studies in response to Bennett Dam spilling 2012 for BC Hydro, ongoing standing offer. Co-author and Expert Witness in Public Hearings: Review of the Environmental Impact Statement Report for the Gaucho Kue Diamond Mine planned by DeBeers Canada for the Deninu Kué First Nation, 2012. Team Member, Co-author and Expert Witness in Public Hearings: Review of the marine part of the Enbridge Northern Gateway diluted bitumen pipeline and shipping proposal for the Gitga’at First Nation, 2011 – 2013. Co-project Manager: The Lower Athabasca River winter fish ecology study for the Cumulative Environmental Management Association (CEMA) in Fort McMurray, Alberta, 2011-2013. Project Manager and Lead Author: The recovery initiative of the commercial clam fishery in the Kyuquot/Checleset Territory for the Kyuquot-Checkleset First Nations, 2012-2013. Project Manager and Lead Author: The Sliammon First Nation Shellfish Contamination Study 2011 – 2012. Lead Author: Environmental Management Plan for Debris Management in the Williston Reservoir. Prepared for Chu-Cho Enterprises and BC Hydro, August 2011. Project Manager and Lead Author: For the Sliammon First Nation and DFO Sockeye re- introduction project into the Powell Lake as a Treaty Related Measure. This project entails the planning and coordination of a lake productivity study, a hydroacoustic study and an assessment of the Powell Lake phytoplankton, zooplankton and fish populations, 2011-2016. Project Manager and Lead Author: The Coquitlam Reservoir Hydroacoustic Study for the Bridge Coastal Restoration Program. This study is part of a multi-year salmon re-introduction project into Coquitlam Reservoir, 2011 Co-author (sub-contractor to Brain Olding and Associates): A review of land use planning in Secwepemcul’ecw. Prepared for the Northern Secwepemc te Quelmucw Tribal Council as the initiating document for a land use planning initiative between British Columbia and the Northern Secwepemc te Quelmucw Tribal Council, July 2011. Co-author (sub-contractor to Brain Olding and Associates): Mount Polley Mine Technical Assessment Report for a Proposed Discharge of Mine Effluent. Prepared for Mount Polley Mining Corporation, Soda Creek First Nation and Williams Lake First Nation, July 2011.
Elmar Plate, LGL Limited – Résumé Page 3 Co-author: The Arrow Lakes Burbot Tracking Study for BC Hydro. This study is part of a multi- year project to study potential effects of reservoir water levels fluctuations on the general and spawning behaviour of burbot in the Arrow Lakes, 2009-2013. Project Manager and Lead Author: Hul’quimi’num AAROM Group Shellfish Beach Alienation Project. This project described shellfish beach alienation and recommended measures to counteract shellfish beach alienation and increase the opportunity of local First Nations to conduct sustenance or commercial shellfish fisheries, 2010. Project Manager and Lead Author: The successful writing and coordination of a business and training plan for the establishment of a commercial fishing enterprise for the Kitsumkalum, Kitselas, Metlakatla, Gitga’at, Gitxaala and Haisla First Nations on British Columbia’s North Coast. Addressing the requirements of the Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (PICFI), a business plan was completed for and approved by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, 2010-2011 Project Manager and Lead Author: The 2009 – 2013 Alouette Lake Sockeye tracking study for the Bridge Coastal Restoration Program and the Alouette River Management Society. This study is part of a multi-year salmon re-introduction project into Alouette Reservoir. Field Project Team Leader: The 2010 Skeena Chinook Radio-Telemetry Project with the Skeena Fisheries Commission and the Community of Kitsumkalum for the Pacific Salmon Commission. The project demonstrated the wide distribution and morphology of Chinook spawning areas throughout the Skeena Watershed and either established existing or re-established the link between the genetic and the on the ground categorization of Chinook into distinct stock groupings. Co-author: A review for the environmental assessment certificate for the Blue Pearl Molybdenum Mine for the Office of the Wet'suwet'en, 2009. Field Co-Manager: for the five-year (2009 – 2013) Arrow Lakes Burbot Tracking Project for BC Hydro, ongoing. Project Team Member: The 2009, 2010 and 2011 Fraser River Fishwheel salmon enumeration, tagging and commercial harvest projects for the Pacific Salmon Commission. Project Manager and Lead Author: Williston Lake Debris Management Environmental Management Plan for the Tsay Keh Dene First Nation and BC Hydro, 2010. Project Team Member, 2011: The Lower Fraser juvenile Sturgeon project for the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society, Vancouver, B.C. In this project, we tried to determine the rearing habitat for young-of-the-year White Sturgeon as the basis for the protection of their habitat from gravel removal. Project Manager and Lead Author, 2009: Kokanee Fisheries Management Plan for Lake Roosevelt for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Spokane Tribes of Indians as part of the Lake Roosevelt Management Team, Spokane. Project Team Member, 2009: Early Fraser Chinook tagging project for the Fraser Salmon and Watershed Program and the Pacific Salmon Commission. In this project, we tried to determine the holding areas and migration speed of the endangered early Fraser River Chinook as the basis for their protection. Project Team Member, 2010: Review of the environmental assessment document to obtain the EA certificate for the Morrison Copper Gold Mine for Lake Babine Nation.
Elmar Plate, LGL Limited – Résumé Page 4 Lead Author and Project Manager, 2009: The Fraser River Port Mann Bridge-Douglas Island Eulachon Study. Prepared for Watershed Watch and Kwikwetlem First Nation. In this study, we determined the potential effect of the extension of the Port Mann Bridge on Eulachon spawning and rearing habitat as the basis for a re-newed emphasize of the dire situation of Fraser River Eulachon. Available at: http://www.watershed-watch.org/publications/files/FraserEulachonReport-July15_2009.pdf Project Manager and Lead Author, 2009: Discussion paper: data gaps and research recommendations for Lake Roosevelt Kokanee as the basis of a wild stock recovery plan as part of the Chief Joseph Kokanee, Enhancement Project for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. Project Manager and Lead Author, 2009: Best Practices for First Nation involvement in environmental reviews of development projects in British Columbia. Prepared for the New Relationship Trust. In this much acknowledged report, we laid out suggestions for a road map for better collaboration of First Nations Governments, Industry and Federal and Provincial Governments within the Environmental Assessment Process. Available at: http://www.newrelationshiptrust.ca/downloads/environmental-assessments-report.pdf Co-author, 2008: A review for the environmental assessment document for the Blue Pearl Molybdenum Mine for the Office of the Wet’suwet’en. Project Manager and Lead Author: Skeena Chinook Tagging Feasibility Study for the Pacific Salmon Commission, 2008. In this study we determined whether it was feasible to carry out a complete radio-telemetry study on Chinook in the Skeena Watershed. The follow-up study was carried out in 2010. Lead Author: Responsible fishing in the B.C. fishery (2009). Prepared for the Pacific Fisheries Resource Conservation Council. In this study we outlined how the fishery on our coast could be conducted in a more sustainable and value added way to allow for commercial fisheries into the future. Available at: http://www.fish.bc.ca/files/ResponsibleFishingBCSalmonFishery_2009_03_Complete.pdf Co-author: Professional opinion on the impact of coal bed methane extraction on salmon and salmon habitat (2008) for the Pembina Institute. 2003 – 2007: Independent Consultant (FiEdCo Consulting) and Instructor, North West Community College (NWCC), Prince Rupert, B.C. Instructor of the following courses: o Proposal Writing and Project Planning (Applied Coastal Ecology (ACE) Program): Students, in the three years that the class was taught, successfully applied for a combined total of more than $100,000 that benefited local community and fisheries projects. o Salmon ID, Hatchery Techniques and newest Research (ACE) o Fisheries Management and Regulations (ACE) o Coastal Wildlife Management (ACE) o People and the Environment (University Credit) o Introduction to Mariculture Technology (ACE) o Mariculture Projects Course (ACE) o Shellfish Aquaculture (First Nations Shellfish Aquaculture Training and ACE)
Elmar Plate, LGL Limited – Résumé Page 5 o Traditional Ecological Knowledge, only coordinator. Course taught by First Nations (ACE) o Solid Waste Management (ACE) o Drinking Water Treatment (ACE) o Shellfish ID (ACE) o Ground Fish ID (ACE) o Seafood Processing (ACE) o Introduction to Physical, Chemical and Geological Oceanography (2nd Year University Credit) o Ichthyology (2nd Year University Credit) o Environmental Impact Assessment (ACE) o Introduction to Biological Oceanography (2nd Year University Credit) o Vertebrate Zoology (2nd Year University Credit) 2007: Independent Consultant, Selected Consulting Contracts Fisheries and zooplankton assessment of two remote lakes on the B.C. north coast for potential re-introduction of Sockeye Salmon, Client: Gitga’at Development Corporation, Hartley Bay, B.C. Contact person: Chris Picard (250-624-5703); Collaborators: DFO Stock Assessment Branch (Prince Rupert Office) and BC Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management (Smithers Office). Environmental assessment project in the community of Metlakatla. Contact person: Patricia Silieff (250-628-3234); Collaborators: Environmental Health Office, Prince Rupert. 2006 Feb – Mar Proposal to investigate the fish assemblages in seagrass and seaweed habitats on the B.C. North Coast. Contact person: Clyde Smith, Metlakatla Fisheries (250-635-6177). 2005 Nov – 2006 Jan The port-harbours chapter of the background report for the integrated marine use planning process of the Pacific North Coast Integrated Management Area for Department of Fisheries and Oceans PNCIMA office. Contact person: Joy Hillier (250-627-3449). 2004 – 2005 Coordination of a drinking water study to gain a better understanding of the interactions between drinking water and food quality on one side and human health in First Nations communities on the other. Client: Federal Ministry of Health, Guelph, Ont. Contact person: Dr. Victoria Edge (519-826-2272). 2005 May Taught a three day proposal writing and project management course that was well received within the community and led to the initiation of several projects 2004 – 2005 Single author: Development options for the Coastal Integrated Resource Management (CIRM) program at the Northwest Community College and the planning and implementation of a shellfish aquaculture training program catering to the Northcoast Shellfish Aquaculture Initiative. 2005 Presented and promoted college programs as a public relations manager in the First Nations communities close to Prince Rupert on the North Coast of British Columbia.
Elmar Plate, LGL Limited – Résumé Page 6 2004 – 2005 Consultant for the Haisla Fisheries Organization with regards to successful fund raising, project planning and execution of their shellfish aquaculture development initiative. 2003 Development of a curriculum for the standardization of field methods by First Nations fisheries technicians in the Skeena area. The first course was organized and taught in November 2003. 2001 – 2003 Writing of successful grant proposals for the Skeena Fisheries Commission and planning and execution of fisheries field work for Wet’suwet’en and Gitksan fisheries organizations. 2001 – 2003: Fisheries Biologist, Project Manager and Instructor, Git’Ksan and Wet’Suet’En Watershed Authorities, Skeena Fisheries Commission, Hazelton, B.C. Preparation of a report investigating the economic importance of the angling industry for the Skeena Region. Preparation of 16 funding applications submitted to funding agencies ranging from DFO Canada to the Bullitt Foundation in the U.S.A. Several proposals received funding in 2002 and 2003. Field Coordinator of fisheries projects. Background research for economic development projects based on the value added processing of selectively caught salmon species. Preparation of presentations held at several conferences and meetings. Publication of four peer-reviewed scientific publications and the organization of a lecture series about fisheries and fish biology. Preparation of a report about the fisheries biology of the Nass River as the base for the Land Treaty Negotiations between the Gitanyow First Nation, the federal and the provincial governments. Invited speaker on fish physiology and endocrinology at a conference in Japan. 1994 – 2001: Independent Consultant, Git’Ksan and Wet’Suet’En Watershed Authorities, Ministry of Environment Lands and Parks, Hazelton, B.C. Preparation of training materials covering the methods specified in the Ministry’s Field Sampling Manual. Preparation of proposals for applied research projects and co-authoring of research reports to federal and provincial government agencies and other funding agencies. VOLUNTARY PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENTS 2011 – present Advisory Committee Member for the Species at Risk Listing process by DFO. Advisory Committee Member for the conservation of Eulachon in the Fraser River 2003 – 2007 Acted as volunteer in pursuit of better local stewardship for our environment as a representative for the “Drinking Water” as well as the “Fish and Aquatic Habitat” sectors at the roundtable that fabricated the Land Resource Management Plan (LRMP) for the Morice Forest Region. Peer-Reviewer for “Fish Physiology and Biochemistry”, and Peer-Reviewer for the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC).
Elmar Plate, LGL Limited – Résumé Page 7 Steering Committee Member for the North Coast Water Quality and Biotoxin Program Society to utilize strong professional ties to the provincial and federal fisheries agencies and all First Nations Organizations in the North Coast Region for the development of a BC North Coast shellfish aquaculture industry. Board of Directors Member for the Prince Rupert Salmonid Enhancement Society. VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES 2013-ongoing: Coach of field hockey youth teams for the Victoria Field Hockey Association. 2011 – 2012: Victoria German School, Board of Directors Member and Event Volunteer. 2002 – 2003: Fish and water sector alternate on the round table of the Morice Land Resource Management Plan. 1986 – 1987: President of a foundation for the integration of financially challenged youths into organized sports. 1980s: Member of regional environmental awareness groups active in regional public relations work dealing with national and international environmental issues. ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2003: University of Victoria, Victoria, B.C. Invited speaker to the 7th International Symposium on Reproductive Physiology of Fish (ISRPF), 18–23 May 2003, Mie, Japan. 2000 – 2001: University of Victoria, Victoria, B.C. Two time recipient of the Royal Bank Academic All-Canadian Honour Roll. 1998: University of Victoria, Victoria, B.C. GREAT scholarship awarded by the Science Council of British Columbia. 1998: University of Victoria, Victoria, B.C. Best Speaker’s Award within the Grad Student Symposium of the Biology Department of the University of Victoria. 1995 – 1999: University of Victoria, Hazelton, B.C. Research and consulting scholarship awarded in the form of a four-year consulting contract, by the Gitxsan and Wet’suwet’en Watershed Authorities. SELECTED PUBLICATIONS AND PROPOSALS Plate, E., M. Foy and R. Krehbiel. 2009. Best Practices for First Nation Involvement in Environmental Assessment Reviews of Development Projects in British Columbia. Report prepared for New Relationship Trust, West Vancouver, B.C., by LGL Limited and First Nations Environmental Assessment Technical Working Group. Available at: http://www.newrelationshiptrust.ca/ downloads/environmental-assessments-report.pdf Plate, E., R.C. Bocking, K.K. English. 2009. Responsible fishing in Canada’s Pacific Region salmon fishery. Prepared for the Pacific Fisheries Resource Conservation Council. Available at: http://www.fish.bc.ca/files/ResponsibleFishingBCSalmonFishery_2009_03_Complete.pdf
Elmar Plate, LGL Limited – Résumé Page 8 Plate, E.M. 2009. Discussion paper: Data gaps and research recommendations for Lake Roosevelt Kokanee as the basis of a wild stock recovery plan. Chief Joseph Kokanee, Enhancement Project. Prepared for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Nespelem, Wash. Contact person: Brett Nine. Plate, E.M., K.K. English. 2008. Lower Skeena Chinook Tagging Feasibility Study 2008. LGL Report EA3068. Prepared for the Pacific Salmon Commission and Kitsumkalum Fisheries. Available at: http://fund.psc.org/2008/Reports/NF_2008_I_19B_English.pdf Plate, E.M. 2008. An investigation of the fish populations, zooplankton communities and fish diet in Red Bluff and Batchellor Lakes in 2007. Prepared for the Gitga’at Development Corporation. Client: Pacific Salmon Commission. Available at: http://fund.psc.org/2007/Reports/NF_2007_E_10_Picard_Phase%201%20Report.pdf Plate, E.M. 2006. Ports chapter of the background report for the PNCIMA integrated marine use planning process. Prepared for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Canada. Plate, E.M. 2005. Coastal Integrated Resource Management Program development report. Prepared for the Northwest Community College, Prince Rupert, B.C. Plate, E.M. 2004. Skeena Region First Nations communities drinking water and Foodborne Health Project background report. Prepared for Foodborne, Waterborne & Zoonotic Infections Division, Public Health Agency of Canada, Guelph, Ont. Plate, E.M. 2003. Advancement of the Haisla Nation’s Shellfish Farming and Fisheries Program Initiatives. Successful funding proposals submitted to Coast Sustainability Trust and Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society for Kitamaat Village Council, Northern B.C. Plate, E.M. 2003. Nass River salmon management and the Gitanyow Treaty process. Prepared for the Gitanyow First Nation. Plate, E.M. 2003. Field work manual for a fisheries technician course in the Skeena Region. Plate, E.M. 2002. Sportfishing and guiding in the Skeena Watershed: economic value, demographics, and future opportunities. Prepared for the Skeena Fisheries Commission. Plate, E.M. 2001. Olfactory imprinting in Sockeye Salmon. PhD dissertation, University of Victoria, Victoria, B.C. Plate, E.M. 1994. A comparative study of the reproductive success of Rainbow and Brown Trout. M.Sc. (Diplom) thesis, University of Hamburg, Institute of Fisheries Science and Hydrobiology, Germany. SELECTED SCIENTIFIC PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Temple, S.E., E.M. Plate, S. Ramsden, T.J. Haimberger, W.-M. Roth, and C.W. Hawryhsyn. 2005. Seasonal cycle in vitamin A1/A2-based visual pigment composition during the life history of Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch). Journal of Comparative Physiology A 192(3):301–313. Plate, E.M., C.C. Wood and C.W. Hawryshyn. 2003. GnRH affects activity and jumping frequency in adult Sockeye Salmon, Oncorhynchus nerka. Fish Physiology and Biochemistry 28:245–248 Plate, E.M., B.A. Adams, W.E. Allison, G. Martens, C.W. Hawryshyn, and J.G. Eales. 2002. The effects of thyroxine or a GnRH analogue on thyroid hormone deiodination in the olfactory epithelium and retina of Rainbow Trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss, and Sockeye Salmon, O. nerka. General and Comparative Endocrinology 127(1):59–65.
Elmar Plate, LGL Limited – Résumé Page 9 Plate, E.M., C.C. Wood, and C.W. Hawryshyn. 2002. No place smells like home when you are in the mood: roles of thyroid and gonadotropin-releasing hormones in olfactory imprinting in Sockeye Salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka). Contributed paper to the Canadian Conference for Fisheries Research, Vancouver, B.C. Plate, E.M. 2001. Olfactory imprinting in Sockeye Salmon. PhD thesis, University of Victoria. Plate, E and C.W. Hawryshyn. 1999. Hormonal Influence on imprinting in Sockeye Salmon. Paper contributed to Aquaculture Canada Conference, Victoria, B.C. Plate, E. and C.W. Hawryshyn. 1998. Chemoreception in Sockeye Salmon. Paper contributed to the 5th International Congress of Neuroethology, San Diego, Calif.
Elmar Plate, LGL Limited – Résumé Page 10 Marc V. d’Entremont, Ph.D., R.P.Bio. Senior Wildlife Biologist, LGL Limited EDUCATION
Ph.D. Natural Resources and Environmental Studies. University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, B.C., 2015 M.Sc. Environment and Management. Royal Roads University, Victoria, B.C., 2004 Forestry Technician, Natural Environment and Outdoor Studies. Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., 1992 B.Sc. Biology. Acadia University, Wolfville, N.S., 1989 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Wind Energy 2014 – 2016: Sundance Wind Project, EDF EN Canada Inc., Tumbler Ridge, B.C. As an Independent Technical Reviewer, collaborated with Treaty 8 First Nations on the First Nations Independent Technical Review of the project. Conducted community meetings, worked with T8FN lands departments, and reviewed the environmental assessment application for the project. Key concerns were related to impacts to ecosystems, fish and fish habitat, wildlife, traditional land use and cumulative effects. 2014 – 2016: Taylor Wind Project, EDF EN Canada Inc., Taylor, B.C. As an Independent Technical Reviewer, collaborated with Treaty 8 First Nations on the First Nations Independent Technical Review of the project. Conducted community meetings, worked with T8FN lands departments, and reviewed the environmental assessment application for the project. Key concerns were related to impacts to ecosystems, fish and fish habitat, wildlife, traditional land use and cumulative effects. 2013 – 2014: East Durham Wind Energy Centre, NextEra Energy Canada, Grey County, Ont. As Senior Biologist, developed an operation mitigation plan for potential bird species at risk (Bobolink and Eastern Meadowlark) that may be present at the project location. The OMP included a comprehensive ecological risk assessment and a stepwise approach to operational mitigation. 2012 – 2014: Nulki Hills Wind Project, Innergex Renewable Energy Inc., Vanderhoof, B.C. As Discipline Manager, assisted client with baseline surveys and development of the environmental assessment application information requirements. Provided technical support on the bird, bat, and terrestrial wildlife components for the project.
2007: Two Unnamed Wind Energy Projects, EarthFirst Canada Inc., Peace Region, B.C. As Project Manager, assisted client with baseline surveys to support the environmental assessment for two potential 100 MW wind projects in the Peace Region of B.C. Technical support on wildlife, fisheries, and terrain components was provided.
Marc V. d’Entremont, LGL Limited – Résumé Page 1 2007: Unnamed Wind Energy Project, EarthFirst Canada Inc., Chilcotin Region, B.C. As Project Manager, assisted client with regulatory consultation and mitigation planning for the installation of meteorological tower at a potential wind energy facility in the Chilcotin Region of B.C. Mitigation of potential impacts to big horn sheep was the primary issue for this project.
2007: Ostrander Point Wind Power Project, Gilead Power Corporation, Peterborough, Ont. As Senior Reviewer, provided input and advice to pre- and post-construction wildlife monitoring plans.
2005 – 2006: Dokie Wind Energy Project, Dokie Wind Energy Inc., Chetwynd, B.C. As Project Manager, assisted client in successfully receiving environmental assessment certificates for the Dokie Wind Energy project. Provided technical support on bird, wildlife, fisheries, vegetation, and terrain components for the project. Provided environmental coordination and monitoring services to support the preparation of environmental management plans, permits, and approval for the 72 MW wind energy facility in northeastern British Columbia.
2005: Wartenbe Wind Energy Project, Dokie Wind Energy Inc., Chetwynd, B.C. As Project Manager, assisted client in successfully receiving environmental assessment certificates for the Wartenbe Wind Energy project. Provided technical support on bird, wildlife, fisheries, vegetation, and terrain components for the project. Power and Transmission 2015 – 2016: West Kelowna Transmission Project, Coldwater Indian Band, Merritt, B.C. As an Independent Technical Reviewer, provided technical support on the review of preliminary environmental and social constraints identification of the proposed project. 2015 – 2016: GMS Riprap Upgrade Project, BC Hydro, Hudson’s Hope, B.C. As an Independent Technical Reviewer, collaborated with Treaty 8 First Nations on the First Nations Independent Technical Review of the project. Worked with T8FN lands departments and reviewed the environmental assessment materials for the project. Key concerns were related to impacts to ecosystems, fish and fish habitat, wildlife, traditional land use and cumulative effects. 2012 – 2013: Site C Clean Energy Project, Deninu Kue First Nation, Fort Resolution, N.W.T. As an Environmental Specialist, provided technical support on the review of Environmental Impact Statement guidelines for this project. Specific issues and concerns relate to the potential downstream effects of the proposed project.
2012 – 2013: Taltson Hydroelectric Project, Deninu Kue First Nation, Fort Resolution, N.W.T. As an Environmental Specialist, provided technical support on the review of water license renewal materials. Compiled relevant terrestrial information relating to potential compensation measures.
Marc V. d’Entremont, LGL Limited – Résumé Page 2 2010: Environmental Support Service, BC Hydro, Burnaby, B.C. Provided support to BC Hydro Environment and Social Issues – Generation as an in-house contractor. Support included the preparation of environmental management plans, managing environmental monitoring contracts, and consulting with project teams to identify project specific environmental concerns related to generation capital projects.
2010: Popkum Residential Subdivision Development, Bridal Fall, B.C. As Senior Reviewer, provided input and advice on baseline surveys and the preparation of the environmental assessment under CEAA for the project. Particular attention was focused on species at risk identified under SARA.
2010: Stelkia Ranch Residential Subdivision, Oliver, B.C. As Senior Reviewer, provided input and advice on baseline surveys and the preparation of the environmental assessment under CEAA for the project. Particular attention was focused on species at risk identified under SARA.
2008: Tofino Distribution Feeder Project, BC Hydro, Tofino, B.C. As Project Manager, assisted the client in successfully receiving environmental assessment certificates for the project under CEAA. Consultation with Parks Canada was the primary driver since the project went through Pacific Rim National Park.
2006: Control Centres, British Columbia Transmission Corporation, Vernon and Langley, B.C. As Project Manager, assisted the client in preparing environmental assessments and identifying municipal and provincial permit requirements for two new secondary control centers for use in its operations and energy management system.
2005 – 2006: Vancouver Island Transmission Reinforcement Project, British Columbia Transmission Corporation / BC Hydro, Lower Mainland, B.C. As Discipline Manager, conducted the effects assessments on terrestrial resources (wildlife, vegetation, ecosystem communities) and marine birds for a 62 km upgrade to existing transmission lines from Tsawwassen to Vancouver Island. Assessments were completed under CEAA/BCEAA. Urban 2014: Elk / Beaver Lake Dam Upgrade, Saanich, B.C. As Project Biologist, conducted a biophysical assessment of the project area in the vicinity of the proposed dam upgrade at the outlet of Beaver Lake into Colquitz Creek. The assessment included a survey of bird and wildlife habitats and terrestrial ecosystems. Input was provided into the design drawings for the dam and the environmental management plan.
2013-2014: Arbutus Road Attenuation Tank, Saanich, B.C. As Project Biologist, conducted a biophysical assessment of the Haro Woods located on Arbutus Road east of the University of Victoria. The assessment included a survey of bird and wildlife habitats, terrestrial ecosystems, and aquatic resources. Input was provided into the design drawings for the tank.
Marc V. d’Entremont, LGL Limited – Résumé Page 3 2013: Eagle Nest Monitoring, Oak Bay, B.C. As Project Biologist, monitored the behavior of adult and juvenile bald eagles at a nest in a residential area of Oak Bay. The nest was adjacent to a residential development.
2012 – 2013: Jesken Town Centre, Tsawout First Nation, B.C. As Project Biologist, conducted a biophysical assessment of the forested property within the East Saanich Indian Reserve. The assessment included a survey of bird and wildlife habitats and terrestrial ecosystems. Input was provided into the management plan and short and long-term options for management of the riparian areas.
2007 – 2008: Central Park Management Plan, City of Burnaby, B.C. As Project Manager, conducted a biophysical assessment of Central Park located in the heart of Burnaby, B.C. The assessment included a survey of bird and wildlife habitats, terrestrial ecosystems, and aquatic resources. Input was provided into the management plan and short and long-term options for park redevelopment.
2005 – 2006: Cypress Venue, Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC), Cypress Provincial Park, West Vancouver, B.C. As Project Manager, completed the environmental assessment for the 2010 Winter Olympics freestyle skiing and snowboard venues at Cypress Mountain under a cooperative CEAA / BC Park Impact Assessment process. The assessment considered effects on bio-physical and socio- economic valued components as well as the effects of the environment on the project. Key issues were impacts to current recreational activities in the park.
2005: Westhill Park Redevelopment, City of Port Moody, B.C. As Project Biologist, conducted a biophysical assessment of Westhill Park in the City of Port Moody. The assessment included a survey of the old growth forest to determine the potential for nesting raptors and the delineation of wetland habitat within the park.
2004 – 2005: Biophysical Assessments in an Environmentally Sensitive Area, First Pro, Richmond, B.C. As Project Manager, assessed the condition of an Environmentally Sensitive Area in Richmond, British Columbia and the requirements for completing a development permit application.
2004: Cates Park (Whey-ah-Wichen) Master Plan, District of North Vancouver, B.C. As Project Biologist, conducted a biophysical assessment of Cates Park (Whey-ah-Wichen) near Deep Cove, B.C. The assessment included the characterization of ecosystems within the park, the assessment of wildlife corridors, and a survey of incidental wildlife observations. This information supported the preparation of a master plan for the park.
2004: Three Sisters Resort, Canmore, Alta. As Project Biologist, conducted assessment of breeding bird habitat and determined the potential for nesting raptors on site.
Marc V. d’Entremont, LGL Limited – Résumé Page 4 Oil and Gas 2014: Trans Mountain Pipeline Extension Project, Thompson-Okanagan Region, B.C. As Technical Advisor for the environmental component, working with the Lower Nicola Indian Band to compile scientific evidence to address deficiencies in the Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment prepared for the project by Kinder Morgan Canada Inc. as part of its application package to the National Energy Board. Key concerns are related to impacts to ecosystems, fish and fish habitat, wildlife, traditional land use and cumulative effects.
2014: North Montney Project, Peace Region, B.C. As Technical Advisor for the environmental component, currently working with the West Moberly First Nation to compile scientific evidence to address deficiencies in the Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment prepared for the project by NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. as part of its application package to the National Energy Board. Key concerns are related to impacts to ecosystems, fish and fish habitat, wildlife, traditional land use and cumulative effects.
2011 – 2013: Shell Exploratory Drilling, Shell Oil, Arctic Ocean, Alaska As Project Biologist, provided technical support to design and implement components of the Bird Monitoring and Strike Avoidance Plan for the project. Components included seabird observations and a bird radar study on lease areas within the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas.
2012 – 2013: Kingsvale-Oliver Reinforcement Project, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Merritt, B.C. As an Environmental Specialist, provided technical support on the review of Environmental Impact Statement guidelines for this project that crosses the traditional territory of the LNIB.
2005 – 2011: Northern Gateway Pipeline, Enbridge Pipelines Inc., Kitimat, B.C. As Discipline Lead for the marine bird component of the Northern Gateway Pipeline project. Particular emphasis was placed on the marine terminal proposed for Kitimat and the associated shipping routes. Conducted shoreline and vessel-based marine bird surveys in Douglas Channel and Principe Channel along the central British Columbia coast.
2010: Fort Nelson Mainline Pipeline, Spectra Energy Transmission, Hudson’s Hope, B.C. As Project Biologist, prepared chapter on wildlife resources for the environmental and socio- economic assessment to support the Section 58 application to the National Energy Board.
2010: Stewart Lake Pipeline, Spectra Energy Transmission, Dawson Creek, B.C. As Project Biologist, prepared chapter on wildlife resources for the environmental and socio- economic assessment to support the Section 58 application to the National Energy Board. Conducted field work on the wildlife habitat assessment for the project.
2008 – 2010: Ridley Island LNG Facility, Westpac, Prince Rupert, B.C. As Discipline Manager, conducted the effects assessments on terrestrial and marine birds and wildlife for a transhipment LNG facility near in Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Assessment was completed under CEAA.
Marc V. d’Entremont, LGL Limited – Résumé Page 5 2009: Pokak 3D Seismic Program, BP Exploration, Inuvik, N.W.T. As Project Biologist, provided training on seabird monitoring protocols to marine wildlife observers.
2009: Tank 82 Spill, Kinder Morgan Canada, Burnaby, B.C. As Discipline Manager, conducted regulatory consultation and environmental monitoring of the tertiary containment area. Monitoring included surveys for active bird nests and amphibian salvage.
2008 – 2009: Cabin Gas Plant, Encana, Fort Nelson, Vancouver, B.C. As Discipline Manager, successfully assisted the client in receiving its environmental assessment certificate for the project. The discipline focused on wildlife resources and surveys for woodland caribou, breeding birds and nesting raptors (e.g., Northern Goshawk) were conducted.
2007 – 2008: Grizzly Pipeline Looping Spectra Energy Transmission, Tumbler Ridge, B.C. As Project Manager, prepared an environmental and socio-economic assessment to support the Section 58 application to the National Energy Board. Completed baseline investigations for fish and fish habitat, wildlife and wildlife habitat and vegetation, and provided regulatory advice on key issues and concerns that would influence the routing of the pipeline loop.
2008: Ajurak Beaufort Sea 3D Seismic Program, Imperial Oil, Inuvik, N.W.T. As Project Biologist, provided training on seabird monitoring protocols to marine mammal monitors. Coordinated the preparation of baseline information on marine birds for the project.
2007: Gordondale Compressor Station Upgrades, Spectra Energy Transmission, Gordondale, Alta. As Project Manager, prepared the environmental and socio-economic assessment to support the Section 58 application to the National Energy Board.
2007: Westridge Oil Spill, Kinder Morgan Canada, Burnaby, B.C. As Logistics Coordinator, provided rapid response of environment teams to monitor the emergency response and environmental clean-up of this oil spill in the terrestrial and marine environments in Burnaby, B.C.
2005: Sumas Mountain Road Spill, Terasen, Abbotsford, B.C. As Discipline Manager, conducted regulatory consultation and environmental monitoring of the spill site. Monitoring included surveys for Pacific water shrew and amphibian salvage.
2004 – 2005: South Peace Pipeline, Duke Energy Gas Transmissions, Taylor, B.C. As Project Biologist, conducted wildlife habitat assessments and baseline surveys for the South Peace Pipeline in northeastern British Columbia.
2004 – 2005: Kitimat LNG Terminal, Kitimat LNG, Kitimat, B.C. As Discipline Manager, conducted the effects assessments on avifauna species for an LNG terminal at Kitimat, British Columbia. Assessment was completed under CEAA/BCEAA.
Marc V. d’Entremont, LGL Limited – Résumé Page 6 2003: Preliminary Screening Guidelines for Seismic Operations, Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board, Yellowknife, N.W.T. As Project Manager, developed and compiled criteria for Preliminary Screening guidelines specific to seismic operations under the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act. Industry 2012 – 2013: Jesken Shopping Centre Development, Tsawout First Nation, Saanichton, B.C. As Discipline Manager, conducted baseline studies and the effects assessments on the terrestrial environment for the shopping centre development on first nation lands on Vancouver Island.
2011: Prairie Sky Resource Centre, BFI Canada, Blackie, Alta. As Discipline Manager, coordinated the implementation and completion of the biophysical impact assessment for the project. Components included a wetland assessment and surveys for birds, amphibians, and terrestrial wildlife.
2011: Cambie Siding Project, Canadian Pacific Railway, Sicamous, B.C. As Project Biologist, assessed the proposed railway siding project for potential impacts to wildlife resources. The primary species of concern for the project was the Western Painted Turtle.
2008 – 2010: Fairview Terminal Phase II, Prince Rupert Port Authority, Prince Rupert, B.C. As Discipline Manager, conducted the effects assessments on terrestrial and marine birds and wildlife for a port expansion project in Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Assessment was completed under CEAA.
2009: Moose Mortality Action Plan, CN Rail, Skeena Region, B.C. As Senior Reviewer, provided input and advice on issues relating to the mortality of moose on subdivision rail lines between Prince George and Prince Rupert. Consultation with regulator and local stakeholders (e.g., Rod and Gun Associations, First Nations) occurred.
2009: Ewan Branch, CN Rail, Richmond, B.C. As Senior Reviewer, provided input and advice on the environmental assessment prepared under CEAA.
2009: Fort Saskatchewan Upgrader, CN Rail, Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. As Senior Reviewer, provided input and advice on the environmental assessment prepared under CEAA. Mining 2011 – 2015: Gahcho Kue Diamond Project, Deninu Kue First Nation, Fort Resolution, N.W.T. As an Environmental Specialist, provided technical support on the review of the Environmental Impact Statement for the project. Prepared presentation materials for and participated in technical sessions and public hearings for the environmental review and permitting processes.
Marc V. d’Entremont, LGL Limited – Résumé Page 7 2011 – 2015: Snap Lake Diamond Mine, Deninu Kue First Nation, Fort Resolution, N.W.T. As an Environmental Specialist, provided technical support on the review of the water license renewal application for the project. Prepared presentation materials for and participated in technical sessions and public hearings for the environmental review and permitting processes.
2011 – 2014: Thor Lake Rare Earth Element Project, Deninu Kue First Nation, Fort Resolution, N.W.T. As an Environmental Specialist, provided technical support on the review of the environmental assessment materials for the project. Prepared presentation materials for and participated in technical sessions and public hearings for the environmental review and permitting processes.
2012 – 2015: Ajax Mine, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Merritt, B.C. As an Environmental Specialist, provided technical support on the review of materials for this potential lead-zinc mine in the Northwest Territories.
2012 – 2013: Decar Nickel Project, Caracle Creek International Consulting, Fort St. James, B.C. As Discipline Manager, assisted client with baseline surveys for wildlife components. Specific surveys were conducted for ungulates, carnivores, birds, and amphibians.
2011 – 2012: Pine Point Project, Deninu Kue First Nation, Fort Resolution, N.W.T. As an Environmental Specialist, provided technical support on the review of the water license renewal application for the project. Prepared presentation materials for and participated in public hearings.
2011: Harper Creek Project, Yellowhead Mining Inc., Vavenby, B.C. As Project Biologist, conducted snow track surveys within the proposed development area of the project. Duties included the completion of field surveys, data analysis, and reporting of results.
2005 – 2007: Prosperity Copper Gold Project, Taseko Mines, Williams Lake, B.C. As Discipline Manager, conducted the effects assessments on avifauna and amphibian species for a copper gold mine in the Chilcotin region of British Columbia. Project components included the mine/mill site, 10 km access road, plus a 125 km transmission line. Assessment was completed under CEAA/BCEAA.
2004: Mary River Iron Ore Deposit, BHP Billiton, Yellowknife, N.W.T. As Project Biologist, conducted a desktop biophysical assessment of the project site and region to identify potential issues of concern related to wildlife and terrestrial resources.
2003: Gahcho Kue Mining Project, DeBeers Exploration Inc, Kennedy Lake, N.W.T. As Project Biologist, conducted helicopter surveys of caribou to monitor distribution, movement, and home ranges in the Gahcho Kue (Kennedy Lake) area of the Northwest Territories.
Marc V. d’Entremont, LGL Limited – Résumé Page 8 2003: Giant Mine Remediation Project, Indian and Northern Affairs, Yellowknife, N.W.T. As Project Manager, conducted muskrat utilization surveys and ecological investigations within the Baker Creek watershed on the Giant Mine surface lease area in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
2003: Hope Bay/Doris North Mining Project, Kitikmeot Inuit Association, Cambridge Bay, N.W.T. As Project Biologist, participated in the environmental assessment review of the Hope Bay/Doris North project on behalf of the Kitikmeot Inuit Association. Attention was focused on concerns and issues regarding barren-ground caribou, wolverines, grizzly bears, and nesting raptors.
2002: Diavik Diamond Mine, Lac de Gras, N.W.T. As the Supervising Biologist, participated in the fish salvage within the A418 dike during the construction phase of the project. Wildlife Inventories and Monitoring 2015 – 2017: Traditional Knowledge Study – Boreal Caribou, Fort Resolution, N.W.T. As Project Biologist, developed habitat suitability mapping on winter and calving habitat for boreal caribou in the South Slave Region of the Northwest Territories. Information on boreal caribou presence and use was compiled from traditional ecological knowledge through hunter surveys and community workshops. 2009 – 2012: Avian Radar Surveys, Chetwynd, B.C. As Project Biologist, implemented nocturnal avian radar surveys during the spring and fall migration periods.
2011 – 2012: Validation Procedures for Habitat Models in the Oil Sands Region, Cumulative Environmental Management Association, Fort McMurray, Alta. As Project Biologist, conducted the review of habitat suitability models used in environmental assessments for operating projects in the oil sands region. Provided advice on best available models and data collection protocols to be used in validation procedures.
1996 – 2003: Wolverine Abundance in the Central Barrens, Resource, Wildlife and Economic Development, N.W.T. As Field Biologist conducting radio telemetry of wolverine and hair snagging for DNA analysis in the arctic.
2001: Four-toed Salamander Surveys, Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre, Sackville, N.B. As Field Coordinator, performed species searches for the Four-toed Salamander in southern New Brunswick. The Four-toed Salamander is ranked S1 (extremely rare) in the province.
2001: Freshwater Mussel Surveys, Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre, Sackville, N.B. As Field Project Manager, performed freshwater mussel inventories on parts of the Lower Saint John River system and the St. Croix River in southern New Brunswick.
Marc V. d’Entremont, LGL Limited – Résumé Page 9 1996 – 1997: Spatial Organization of a Lynx Population, Department of Renewable Resources, N.W.T. As Field Biologist responsible for capture, radio telemetry and analysis of a lynx population in the arctic.
1998 – 2000: North American Breeding Bird Survey, New Brunswick and Northwest Territories, Yellowknife, N.W.T. As Route Leader, conducted and participated in breeding bird surveys in New Brunswick and the Northwest Territories.
1997: Bathurst Caribou Response to Fencing, Lupin Mine, N.W.T. As Field Biologist, observed behaviour of barren-ground caribou in response to the presence of fencing and plastic deflectors.
1997: Ancient Murrelet Monitoring, Laskeek Bay Conservation Society, B.C. As a member of the field crew responsible for monitoring Ancient Murrelet nests and other seabirds on the Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia.
1996: Arctic Geese Nest Success, Resource, Wildlife and Economic Development, N.W.T. As Field Biologist conducting surveys of nesting behaviour for Canada Geese and Greater White- fronted Geese at the Walker Bay Field Station on the Kent Peninsula south of Cambridge Bay, N.W.T.
1996: Shorebird Nesting Surveys, Canadian Wildlife Service, Creswell Bay, Nunavut As Field Biologist conducting shorebird nesting surveys at Creswell Bay on Somerset Island south of Resolute, N.W.T.
1988 – 1993: Ecological Monitoring, City of Moncton, Moncton, N.B. As Field Project Manager responsible for conducting muskrat, bird, nest, small mammal and vegetation inventories in salt-water marsh ecosystems along the Peticodiac River in Moncton, New Brunswick.
1990 – 1992: Eider Nest Success Surveys, Department of Natural Resources, Sheet Harbour, N.S. As part of the field crew, conducted Common Eider nest success surveys and Double-crested Cormorant surveys on coastal islands off Nova Scotia. Conducted helicopter surveys for waterfowl broods in coastal Nova Scotia.
1992: Leach’s Storm Petrel Monitoring, Department of Natural Resources, Bon Portage Island, N.S. As Field Biologist, participated in the mist netting and banding on Leach’s Storm Petrels. Ecological Assessments 2002: Watershed Delineation, Deh Cho Land Use Planning Committee, Yellowknife, N.W.T. As Project Manager for a pilot project to determine the feasibility of developing digital mapping of watersheds in the Deh Cho territory at a 1:250,000 scale using geographic information systems (GIS) to develop a watershed-mapping model and process.
Marc V. d’Entremont, LGL Limited – Résumé Page 10 2001: Landscape Analysis of Priority Sites for Field Investigation, Maine Natural Areas Program, Sackville, N.B. As Project Manager, conducted landscape analysis for potential sites that could support rare species and natural communities near the Maine-New Brunswick border using GIS. Prepared composite maps and a report.
1998 – 1999: Nunavut General Monitoring Program, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Yellowknife, N.W.T. As Project Manager responsible for initiating and coordinating Nunavut General Monitoring Program which identifies changes in the long-term state and health of the Nunavut Settlement Area. The monitoring program acts as an ‘early-warning’ system for changes in the environment.
1997: Tundra Ecosystem Research Station, Daring Lake, N.W.T. As Camp Manager, provided assistance with the International Tundra Experiment (ITEX), wolverine and wolf monitoring, and the Tundra Science Camp for high school students.
1992: Delineation of Old Growth Forests, Department of Natural Resources Nova Scotia Windsor, N.S. As Project Leader responsible for delineating areas of old growth forests in Hants County, Nova Scotia, using forest stand maps, aerial photographs, helicopter surveys, and ground-truthing. Data and Information Management and Reporting
2003: Species at Risk Information, Enbridge Pipelines, Edmonton, Alta. As a British Columbia Coordinator responsible for compilation and reporting on species at risk data and information for a pipeline company in northern and western Canada.
2002: Coordination of Environmental Assessment Review Process, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Yellowknife, N.W.T. As Project Manager responsible for updating regulatory framework for the Mackenzie Valley Resources Management Area with respect to a potential mineral development in the North Slave Region of the Northwest Territories.
1999 – 2002: Compilation of Biodiversity Information, Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Systems, Sackville, N.B. As Assistant Data Manager, compiled georeferenced occurrence records for rare and uncommon faunal species throughout Atlantic Canada. Prepared reports on the biodiversity information for Atlantic Canada.
1999 – 2002: General Status of Wildlife Species, Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre, Sackville, N.B. As Assistant Zoologist, assisted with the development of status ranks for faunal species for five jurisdictions in Atlantic Canada.
Marc V. d’Entremont, LGL Limited – Résumé Page 11 1999 – 2002: Database Requirements for Species at Risk, Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre, Sackville, N.B. As Assistant Zoologist, managed relational and spatial databases for rare and uncommon species in Atlantic Canada.
1996: Document Preparation, West Kitikmeot/Slave Study Society, Yellowknife, N.W.T. As Environmental Coordinator, drafted and revised policy documents and guidelines for the West Kitikmeot/Slave Study Society.
1995: Waterfowl Spring Harvest in the Mackenzie Delta, Department of Renewable Resources NWT, Yellowknife, N.W.T. As Project Biologist, conducted quantitative data analysis and report preparation on information collected from the waterfowl spring harvest in the Mackenzie Delta, Northwest Territories from 1992 – 1994. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 2011 – present: Senior Wildlife Biologist / Project Manager, LGL Limited environmental research associates, Sidney, B.C. Project management including: client liaison, staff management, budget management, report preparation, and delivery. Providing senior support on projects in the N.W.T., Alberta, B.C., Ontario, and Alaska. Conducting field studies and related project operations in various locations throughout Canada and the U.S.A.
2011: Senior Wildlife Biologist, Dillon Consulting, Richmond, B.C. Project Manager, Senior Wildlife Biologist Program Coordinator for a biophysical assessment, covering vegetated communities, wetlands, and wildlife habitat, for a six quarter section site in southern Alberta. Conducted winter wildlife ground-based surveys in the Thompson-Okanagan region of British Columbia. Conducted reconnaissance level surveys for western painted turtle in the Shuswap region of British Columbia.
2004 – 2011: Senior Wildlife Biologist, Stantec Consulting, Burnaby, B.C. Group Leader, Senior Wildlife Biologist, and Project Manager in charge of a team of up to 13 wildlife biologists and vegetation ecologists. Co-authored and senior reviewed several technical reports related to the environment effects of project development on wildlife, biodiversity and terrestrial resources. Managed small to large environmental assessment projects within the mining, oil and gas, and wind energy sectors. Specialized in modeling wildlife habitat suitability for various species (woodland caribou, moose, mule deer, black bear, grizzly bear, American marten, Marbled Murrelet, Northern Goshawk, song bird communities) in several regions of British Columbia.
Marc V. d’Entremont, LGL Limited – Résumé Page 12 2002 – 2004: Wildlife Biologist, Jacques Whitford Limited, Yellowknife, N.W.T. Managed and participated in several wildlife monitoring surveys including ecological investigations at the Giant Mine, baseline surveys of barren-ground caribou, and the collection of wolverine DNA samples in the central barrenlands of the Northwest Territories. Managed and conducted bird hazard risk assessments for two remote community airports (Gameti and Deline, Northwest Territories).
1999 – 2002: Assistant Zoologist / Assistant Data Manager, Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Center, Sackville, N.B. Managed data related to species of conservation concern in Atlantic Canada and contributed to general status ranks for all species. Conducted research on the distribution of freshwater mussels in the Lower Saint John River system and the St. Croix River, and the presence of the endangered four-toed salamander in southern New Brunswick. Completed a landscape analysis for potential sites that could support rare species and natural communities near the Maine-New Brunswick border using GIS; prepared composite maps and a report.
1998 – 1999: Environmental Scientist, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Yellowknife, N.W.T. Designed and implemented a general monitoring program for Nunavut Territory and participated in land use planning workshops for several regions on Nunavut. Provided guidance and input into the Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program for the Mackenzie Valley.
1995 – 1997: Wildlife Technician, Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Yellowknife, N.W.T. Participated in nesting success surveys of Canada Geese and Greater White-fronted Geese on the Kent Peninsula. Completed data analyses on nest timing and success ratios using ANOVA, regression, and logistic regression. Completed data analysis and report writing on the waterfowl spring harvest for the Mackenzie Delta. Conducted research on lynx home ranges in the Mackenzie Bison Sanctuary. Field data techniques included: capture of lynx, attaching radio transmitters, using ground and aerial radio telemetry, re-sighting marked individuals, measuring spatial habitat usage. Conducted research on wolverine home ranges and abundance in the central barrenlands of the Northwest Territories. Field data techniques included: ground and aerial radio telemetry, re- sighting marked individuals, measuring spatial habitat usage, collection of hair samples for DNA analysis. Completed post-mortem necropsies on harvested lynx and marten to provide information on the general health of animals.
1992 – 1994: Wildlife Technician, Seasonal, Department of Natural Resources, Waverly, N.S. Conducted surveys on nesting success of Common Eiders along the eastern shore of Nova Scotia.
Marc V. d’Entremont, LGL Limited – Résumé Page 13 Delineated areas of old growth forests in Hants County, Nova Scotia, using forest stand maps, aerial photographs, helicopter surveys and ground-truthing. Completed shoreline aerial surveys for waterfowl broods along the eastern shore of Nova Scotia. Banded Leach’s Storm Petrels on Bon Portage Island.
1988 – 1993: Wildlife Biologist, Seasonal, Greater Moncton Pest Control Commission, Moncton, N.B. Collected data on muskrat populations and bird nesting habits in wetlands in the Greater Moncton area. Supervised summer staff involved in the mosquito control program. TEACHING EXPERIENCE 2008, 2009 Seabird Survey Trainer, Kavik-AXYS Ltd, Inuvik, N.W.T. 1995 – 1999 Natural History Interpreter, Ecology North, Yellowknife, N.W.T. 1991 Natural History Interpreter, Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, Halifax, N.S. 1989 Teaching Assistant, Biology Department, Acadia University, Wolfville, N.S. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 2009 – 2015: Ph.D. Candidate, Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, B.C. The goal of my research is to measure movement patterns and habitat use by birds in relation to wind energy developments through meeting the following objectives: o To develop affordable high performance Radar Tracking Systems – to test digitization software being used to capture data from small marine radars during periods of high intensity bird movement and plot the trajectories of individual targets. A repeatability analysis will be used to measure the error of the data captured by the software compared to manually recorded data. o To understand/predict bird movements at wind farm sites in British Columbia. Data is collected from baseline and monitoring studies from to investigate how factors such as ridge elevation, year, season, average temperature, and wind or weather patterns affect passage rates of migrating birds. The influence of these variables on bird movements will be analyzed using logistic regression. o To assess avoidance behavior of birds in relation to wind turbines – marine radar units are used to monitor the proximity of flight paths to individual turbines and whether these individual tracks end at turbines (potential collisions) or avoid turbines during the migration periods. Avoidance behaviour is assessed during various weather conditions to determine if weather conditions affect the bird’s ability to visually detect and avoid turbines.
2002 – 2004: Masters Student, Department of Environment and Sustainability, Royal Roads University, Victoria, B.C. Investigated how cumulative effects on wildlife and wildlife habitat are being addressed on various projects in the Northwest Territories.
Marc V. d’Entremont, LGL Limited – Résumé Page 14 Collaborated with the federal government to apply a science-based approach for the management of cumulative effects.
1989: Undergraduate Student, Biology Department, Acadia University, Wolfville, N.S. Spatial utilization of Red Squirrels (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) in fall and winter – investigated the variation in seasonal home range use in response to weather variables (e.g., temperature, precipitation). Field data techniques included: capture of Red Squirrels, attaching radio transmitters and colored collars, using radio telemetry, re-sighting marked individuals, measuring spatial habitat usage. TECHNICAL REPORTS AND PUBLICATIONS d’Entremont, M.V. 2015. Movement patterns of nocturnal avian migrants at a wind energy project in northeast British Columbia. PhD Thesis, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, B.C. 135 pp. Otter, K.A., M.I. Hartley, M. d’Entremont, N.N. Johnston, D. Walsh, J. Bradley, M. Willie and A.C. Pomeroy. 2014. Avian movement at the Dokie I Wind Energy Project 2008-2012: analysis of potential conflict between wind development and avian migration in the northern Rocky Mountains. Natural Resources & Environmental Studies Institute (NRESi) Technical Report #1. University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, B.C. d’Entremont, M.V. 2014. The presence of muskrats (Ondatra zibethicus) in a highly contaminated watershed near Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Northwestern Naturalist (in press). d’Entremont, M.V., K.A. Otter, and I. Hartley. 2014. Analytical protocols for the detection and auto- extraction of aerial vertebrate targets from digital radar signals at a wind energy project. http://www.unbc.ca/ken-otter/avian-movement. Zimmerling, J.R., A. Pomeroy, M.V. d’Entremont, and C.M. Francis. 2013. Canadian estimate of bird mortality due to collision and direct habitat loss associated with wind turbine development. Avian Conservation and Ecology. Avian Conservation and Ecology 8(2):10. http://dx.doi.org/10.5751/ACE-00609-080210 Muir, J.E., M. d’Entremont, J. Gatten, L. Ainsworth, and D. Robichaud. 2012. Validation procedures for habitat models in the Oil Sands Region. LGL Report EA3354. Unpublished report for the Cumulative Environmental Management Association (CEMA) – The Reclamation Working Group (RWG), Fort McMurray, Alta., by LGL Limited, Sidney, B.C. 89 pp + Appendices. d’Entremont, M. 2008. Noteworthy spring concentrations of Surf Scoters on the north mainland coast of British Columbia. Wildlife Afield. 4(2):280–282. Pomeroy, A.C., J. Preston, N. Johnston, C. Bryden, M. d'Entremont, and K.A. Otter. 2008. Wildlife monitoring report for Dokie and Wartenbe Wind Energy projects. Report prepared for EarthFirst Energy Ltd. Pomeroy, A.C., P. Thomas, C. Morcos, A. Labrosse, J. Preston, C. Bryden, M. d'Entremont, and K.A. Otter. 2007. Wildlife monitoring report for Dokie and Wartenbe Wind Energy projects. Report prepared for EarthFirst Energy Ltd. d'Entremont, M.V. 2004. Guidance for addressing the cumulative effects assessment on wildlife and wildlife habitat from pipeline developments in the NWT. M.Sc. Thesis, Royal Roads University, Victoria, B.C. 50 pp.
Marc V. d’Entremont, LGL Limited – Résumé Page 15 d’Entremont, M.V. 2002. Priority sites for field biology investigations: a landscape analysis of the Aroostook hills and lowlands on the New Brunswick side of the Canada – USA Border. Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre, Sackville, N.B. 28 pp. Bredin, K., S. Blaney, M. d’Entremont, S. Gerriets, and C. Spicer. 2001. Biodiversity Conservation Data for New Brunswick, Progress of the Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre October 1997 – March 2001. Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre, Sackville, N.B. 84 pp. Rainer, R. and M.V. d’Entremont. 2000. Report to Dalhousie University, School for Resources and Environmental Studies for the project toward completing a protected areas network in Nova Scotia. R005-2000 Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre, Sackville, N.B. 12 pp. Bromley, R.G. and M.V. d’Entremont. 1995. Characteristics and management implications of the waterfowl spring harvest in the Mackenzie Delta, Northwest Territories, 1992–1994. GNWT Department of Renewable Resources, Yellowknife, N.W.T. PRESENTATIONS AND POSTERS d’Entremont, M.V. and Otter, K.A. 2015. Movement response of nocturnal migrants to variation in artificial lighting around wind turbines. AFO / SCO-SOC / WOS 2015 Conference, Wolfville, N.S. (Spoken Paper) d’Entremont, M., K. Otter and M.I. Hartley. 2014. Nocturnal bird movements at a wind energy project in response to rain. International Society for Behavior Ecology 2014 Conference, New York, N.Y. (Poster) d’Entremont, M., K. Otter, and I. Hartley. 2012. Development of analytical protocols for bird migration data collected by radar – tools and techniques. North American Ornithological Conference, August 2012, Vancouver, B.C. (Spoken Paper) d’Entremont, M., K. Otter, J. Brzustowski, and S. Loots. 2011. Detection of birds by radar: correlating echo signatures to taxonomic orders. Society of Canadian Ornithologists Annual Meeting, August 2011, Moncton, N.B. (Spoken Paper) Pomeroy, A.C., M. d’Entremont, and C.M. Francis. 2011. Estimated impacts on birds of direct habitat loss and mortality due to collisions associated with wind turbine developments in Canada. Society of Canadian Ornithologists Annual Meeting, August 2011, Moncton, N.B. (Poster) d’Entremont, M.V., A.C. Pomeroy, N. Johnson, and K. Otter. 2010. How does the accuracy of data on avian movement vary with radar methodology? Wind Wildlife Research Meeting VIII, National Wind Coordinating Collaborative, Denver, Colo. (Spoken Paper) d'Entremont, M.V. 2008. Wildlife survey protocols for wind energy developments: dealing with regional and national issues. 24th Annual Canadian Wind Energy Association Conference. October 2008. Vancouver, B.C. (Spoken Paper) d'Entremont, M.V. 2007. Assessment business risk and environmental concerns through adaptive management. 23rd Annual Canadian Wind Energy Association Conference. October 2007. Québec City, Qué. (Spoken Paper) d'Entremont, M.V. 2006. Environmental assessment as a planning tool. 22nd Annual Canadian Wind Energy Association Conference. October 2006. Winnipeg, Man. (Spoken Paper) d'Entremont, M.V. 2005. Community planning and airport operations – what community planners should know. Bird Strike 2005 Conference. September 2005. Vancouver, B.C. (Spoken Paper)
Marc V. d’Entremont, LGL Limited – Résumé Page 16 d'Entremont, M.V. and N. Lawson. 2003. Access management for seismic operations – impacts and techniques. Western and Northern Affiliate of the International Association for Impact Assessment Conference. March 6–7, 2003. Yellowknife, N.W.T. (Spoken Paper) Mulders, R., D. Paetkan, M. d'Entremont, R. Gau, and D. Cluff. 2003. A new approach to indexing wolverine abundance on the central barrens. GeoScience Forum, November 19–21, 2003, Yellowknife, N.W.T. (Poster) AWARDS
UNBC Research Project Award, 2012 UNBC Graduate Research Award, 2009 & 2010 Northern Scientific Training Program (AANDC), 2010 NSERC Industrial Postgraduate Scholarship, 2009 Stantec Technical Leadership Achievement Stipend, 2008 Jacques Whitford Publication Stipend, 2008 Science Horizons Internship, Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre, 1999 AFFILIATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY
College of Applied Biology, 2005 – present CAB Audit and Practice Review Committee Member, 2006 – present Pacific Seabird Group, 2008 – present Society of Canadian Ornithologists, 2011 – present Association of Professional Biologists of British Columbia, 2005 – 2012 Association of Professional Biologists of Alberta, 2003 – 2012 International Association of Impact Assessment, 2003 – 2009 North American Breeding Bird Survey, Co-coordinator of the survey in the N.W.T., 1997 – 1999; survey participant in N.B., 2000 – 2001 Ecology North, Director, 1995 – 1998; Treasurer, 1998 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES
Supervisor Safety Management, 2016 Wild Safe BC – Bear Safety Training Module, 2015 First Aid Level 1, St. John Ambulance, 2013 Transportation Endorsement, St. John Ambulance, 2013 Coldwater HUET Training, 2012 Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC), 2012 MICA Professional Development Training, 2008 H2S Alive, Enform, 2008 Jacques Whitford Environmental Assessment Course, 2007 Coaching for High Performance, MICA, 2007 Effectiveness in Working with People, 2007 WHMIS Training, Jacques Whitford, 2007 ATV Safety Training, BCIT, 2004
Marc V. d’Entremont, LGL Limited – Résumé Page 17 Project Management Course, Jacques Whitford, 2004 Canadian Firearms Safety Course, Department of Justice Canada, 2003 Mine Safety Supervisor Certificate Level I, WCB-NWT, 2002 Restricted Radio Operator Certificate Last revision: January 2016
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BARRY ZAJDLIK, PRINCIPAL
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1991- present Zajdlik & Associates Inc. Rockwood, Ont.
Principal • Project management, contract acquisition. • Environmetrician, report writing.
1992- present Pollutech EnviroQuatics Pt. Edward, Ont.
Research Associate • Statistical consultation on experimental design, analysis and interpretation. • Project manager.
1989- 1990 Department of Population Medicine Guelph, Ont. Statistician • Guidance in statistical design, analysis and interpretation to faculty and staff in biomedical statistics. • Responsible for providing SAS seminars, computer support, (servicing, installation and purchasing), and custom Fortran and SAS programming.
1990-current Professional Activities
External Program/Project Manager • Managed international CIDA program, manage projects for other consulting firms. Lecturer • An invited lecturer at various universities, governmental agencies, and professional societies with topics falling under the general umbrella of statistics and environmental science. Panel Member • An invited panel member at the federal (since 1993) and provincial (since 2000) governmental levels, on issues related to the application of statistics and environmental science. Peer Reviewer • Review papers published in the primary literature, book chapters and governmental documents, in the areas of environmental toxicology and statistics. Legal • Acted as expert witness, and provide reviews for legal proceedings.
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE: SELECTED RESEARCH • Statistical Assumptions for Defensible Estimation of Toxicity Test Endpoints. Weighting (Poisson and inverse variance), transform both sides, and combinations thereof, were assessed for their ability to remedy heteroskedasticity and non-normality in the context of nonlinear regression. The effect of these remedies on bias and confidence interval coverage for ICp estimates was assessed. Environment Canada, Melhods Development and Application Unit. 2015. • Assess Protectiveness of Safety Factors. The level of protection afforded by safety factors was shown to vary by sample size, degree of variation and underlying statistical distribution. The level of protection varies wildly and has implications for environmental management. Mining Association of British Columbia. 2014-2015. • Investigate Standardization Methods to Derive Zn CCME Water Quality Guideline. There is a desire to modify Zn water quality guidelines on the basis of known toxicity modifying factors. This project explored statistical adjustments of Zn toxicity in order to estimate site-specific Zn water quality guidelines. National Guidelines and Standards Office. 2013. • Develop a Tier II Site-Specific Remedial Objectives Paradigm. Soil quality guidelines for PHCs in Canada are primarily driven by the soil contact pathway. Although there is a provision to modify Tier II SSROs there is no method to do so. This project investigates a new paradigm for doing so. PERO, CAPP, Stantec 2012 Research Fund. 2013. • Estimate Background Concentrations of Soil Analytes in Ontario. Background concentrations underpin many of the regulations associated with soil use in Ontario. This project seeks to improve the current background estimation paradigm. 2007-ongoing. • Develop Soil Sampling Protocols for Cryosols. Cryosols cover a vast area of Canada and to date no systematic soil sampling protocol has been developed. Such a protocol is necessary to assess potential development effects in the Canadian North. 1NAC: 2009. • Applying SSD Concepts to Bimodal Distributions. This project involved extending the current CCME paradigm for generating water quality guideJines to substances that exhibit target-specific effects and non-target effects. Environment Canada: 2007. • Investigate Spatio-Temporal Variability in Arctic Lakes. Oil and gas exploration and development along the Mackenzie Valley corridor may lead to requirements for monitoring of lake water quality. The drivers of tundra lake water quality are not currently understood and are under investigation. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada: 2006-2008.
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE: SELECTED RESEARCH • Incorporate Toxicity Modifying Factors in the SSD Approach to Estimating Canadian Water Quality Guidelines. The current water quality guidelines in Canada are generic and suffer from several shortcomings. New methods have been developed for use in Canada that obviate these shortcomings (work conducted by Zajdlik & Associates, Inc.). These new methods are still generic though. This project provides recommendations on how to make the new Canadian approach to generating water quality guidelines site-specific at least with respect to the principal toxicity modifying factors. CCME: February-April 2006. • Toxicity Modifying Factors in Ammonia Toxicity to D. mag11a. This project involves optimizing an experimental design to assess the simultaneous effects of pH and acclimation temperature on ammonia toxicity for Daphnia magna. The results will be used to improve the applicability of Canadian Water Quality Guidelines for ammonia. Ontario Ministry of Environment: 2006. • Identify Statistical Models to Describe Species Sensitivity Distributions. This project involved assessing the statistical and ecotoxicological and regulatory literature to determine what statistical models have been used globally to describe species sensitivity distributions. Then, 7 species sensitivity distributions were examined to generate a suite of statistical models that could potentially describe all species sensitivity distributions for derivation of water quality guidelines within Canada. Ontario Ministry of Environment I CCME: March-October, 2005.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE: SELECTED EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN • Soil Sampling Protocols for Toxicity Testing. Provide guidance and direct input to newly developed protocol. Environment Canada: 2009-2010. • Review of BHP Billiton Ekati Diamond Mine aquatic effects monitoring program. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada: 2007 • Design of environmental monitoring program to assess potential human and ecological effects of the Munitions Environmental Test Centre activities within the St. Laurence River and interpretation of results. Department of National Defense: 2004-2007 • Design of experiments to compare the hepatocyte toxicity test with the Environment Canada regulatory rainbow trout toxicity test. Ontario Ministry of Environment: 2003 • Redesign and interpretation of ongoing monitoring program to assess the potential cumulative ecological effects of uranium mines in northern Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Environment: 2002 - 2004 • Design of fish consumption survey to determine age-specific consumption rates in a First-Nations community. GlobalTox Environmental Inc. 2004. • Review of sampling plans to identify unexploded ordnance, Port Albert. • Design of experiment to evaluate the relative sensitivity of trout hepatocyte and gill cell lines and the 96-hour acute lethality rainbow trout test, to spiked industrial effluents to evaluate utility as an Environment Canada test method. • Design of experiments to assess the efficacy of Hg separators for dental amalgams
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE: SELECTED EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN and creation of a federal guidance document for technology verification. Ontario Centre for Environmental Technology Advancement: 2002 • Design of experiments to determine the efficacy of As mitigation technologies in Bangladesh. Over 1, 000, 000 wells are contaminated with As. The WHO and Government of Bangladesh are using Canadian expertise in verifying environmental technologies to design a series of field and laboratory verification experiments that will be implemented by the British Geological survey. Ontario Centre for Environmental Technology Advancement: 2001 -2002 • Design of in situ bivalve bioaccumulation study to assess potential movement of PCB congeners from an industrial site. Confidential. • Design of adaptive soil sampling plans designed to reduce sampling costs and quantify the risk of undetected hot spots. The contaminants of concern were PAHs that had been stockpiled in a mixture containi ng highly and slightly contaminated soils. Confidential. • Design of experiments to estimate relative sensitivity of a sublethal, flagellate bioassay to mining effluents. This research contract was awarded through CANMET. • Design of numerous benthic community surveys to delineate spatial and temporal changes in areas, potentially impacted by heavy metals, PAHs, chlorinated organic compounds and insecticides.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE: SELECTED ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION • Modelling effects of contaminant releases from dikes. Department of Fisheries and Oceans. 2012. • Modelling Crop Yields and Prediction of Effect Concentrations. Stantec Consulting. 2012. • Modelling Temporal Trends in Slave River Water Quality Analytes. Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada: 2010-201 I. • Analysis and Interpretation of Soil Toxicity Data. Stantec Consulting. 2011. • Historical Review of Sarnia Lambton Environmental Associations Sediment Quality Surveys. Pollutech EnviroQuatics. 2011. • Geostatistical analyses of eutrophication indicators. Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. 2009. • Geostatistical analyses of sediment quality indices. Department of National Defense. 2007. • Estimate thresholds for remediation using 26 types of soil toxicity tests conducted on 49 soil samples. Stantec Consulting Ltd. 2007. • Assessed effects of mine tailings on plant growth in both field and laboratory experiments and assessed congruence between same. Ontario Ministry of Environment. 2004. • Determined probabilistic intervention criteria for soil B(a)P in the Ivy Avenue area of Toronto, based upon a human health risk-based intervention criterion. Ontario Ministry of Environment. 2004.
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE: SELECTED ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION • Predicted financial liabilities to the DFO due to ownership of contaminated sites across Canada. Department of Fisheries and Oceans 2002-2005. • Nonlinear calibrations to determine probable time to failure for groundwater As mitigation devices. Ontario Centre for Environmental Technology Advancement: 2005. • Interpreted multivariate data to independently confirm conclusions regarding potential human health effects of the Sydney tar ponds. Nova Scotia Department of Health: 2003. • Managed a risk assessment of the capability of marshland to retard movement of radionuclides. Pollutech EnviroQuatics: 2002. • Validation of toxicity test endpoint calculations conducted under GLP . • Determined probabilistic intervention criteria for soil Ni in the Rodney St. Area of Port Colborne, based upon a human health risk-based intervention criterion. Ontario Ministry of Environment: 2002. • Determined exposure of Walpole Island First Nation residents to contaminants in fish . GlobalTox: 2003. • Estimation of endpoints from problematic data generated by OECD method 20 I . • An evaluation of methods used to interpret the Vibrio fischeri solid-phase luminescence test. Environment Canada, Waste at Sea is considering using the Vibrio fischeri test in determining the suitability of dredged materials for disposal at sea. Environment Canada: 2000. • Developed the statistical component of the Canadian Environmental Technology Verification program. ETV Canada: 2000. • Analysis and interpretation of TEQ emission rates used to determine the impact of wood stove combustion on dioxins and furan loadings. Environment Canada, Environmental Technology Centre: 2000. • Analysis and interpretation of data generated by Cycle 11 EEM pulp and paper compliance monitoring programs (2 locations). • Design and interpretation of a contaminated harbour assessment on the St. Lawrence River, using a sediment quality triad approach. Pollutech EnviroQuatics: 2000. • Monte Carlo analysis of soil contaminant, volume estimates in an environment subject to tidal influences. Imperial Oil: 1999. • Managed an ecological risk assessment to investigate the risks of remediation of contaminated sediments in the St. Clair River. Samia Lambton Environmental Association: I999-200 I. • Determining the relationship between sediment, and porewater metal levels of lead in various forms to Amphiporeia virginiana following a spill of materials. Pollutech EnviroQuatics: I 999. • A commentary on the statistical implications of compliance biological test design and interpretation. • Estimation of limits of quantification used in setting criteria for the virtual elimination of PCBs and PCDDs in Canada. Environment Canada (Analysis and Methods Division). • Interpretive guidance for bioassays using pollution gradient studies. The performance
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE: SELECTED ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION of sediment bioassays along a gradient of PAH and PCB contamination was examined. Concomitant sediment chemistry and benthic macroinvertebrate abundance data was used to link toxicity test responses with environmental measurements and effects using the sediment quality triad paradigm. Recommendations for the assessment of dredged materials in Canada prior to ocean disposal were given. Environment Canada, Ocean Disposal: J999-2000 . • Analysis of round-robin data used to explore new methods for hydrocarbon analyses. BC MELP. • Estimation of spatial extent of toxicant contamination in marine sediments following a spill event. • Assessment of the correlation between metal contaminants in soil and crop yields and growth. • Analysis of experiments to refine the standard operating procedure for an experimental biological test used to assess water quality of mining effluents. CANMET Research Grant. • Analysis of air quality discontinuities resulting from process control changes in a chemical manufacturing plant. • Consultation on sampling design for routine monitoring of dredged material disposal sites. Environment Canada. • Predicting process control parameters in pilot effluent remediation studies to ensure effluent compliance. • Estimation of "Safe Levels" of food additives using structural class to conform to a defined risk. "Safe levels," were estimated using the 5th percentile of NOECs, and by an empirical bootstrapping method developed by Zajdlik & Associates. The effects of using various types on endpoints (mortality, blood, liver, gonadal, kidney. etc.). and stratifying factors such as sex, species tested, and structural class. • Triad analysis of industrial, municipal and agricultural inputs to a fluvial system. This multi-year study compared sediment chemistry, sediment toxicity tests and benthic macroinvertebrate community structure using the sediment quality triad paradigm. Samia Lambton Environmental Association • Consultation on survey design for estimating daily nutrient intakes in Canada. • Incidence of mammary gland tumours in ACK treated rats. The dose-response between level of ACK and incidence of tumours in rat was estimated, stratifying by tumour type. • Determining the probability of detecting occasionally non-compliant industrial effluent under various sampling regimes. • Interpretative Guidance for Bioassays using Pollution Gradient Studies. The performance of sediment bioassays along a gradient of metal contamination was examined. Concomitant sediment chemistry and benthic macroinvertebrate abundance data was used to link toxicity test responses with environmental measurements and effects using the sediment quality triad paradigm. Environment Canada (Waste at Sea). • Geoslatistical analysis of background levels of sediment associated metals. This contract explored the utility of existing background metals data sets in estimating background levels of metals in potential disposal sites. Environment Canada (Waste at Sea).
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE: SELECTED ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION • Conducted a statistical comparison of various micro and kit toxicity tests to the standard rainbow trout and Daplmia magna for the Canadian mining industry on behalf of Natural Resources Canada (CANMET). Tests were compared in part, on the basis of sensitivity to an effluent and the specificity of a response to toxicant levels within an effluent. • Participated in the development and validation of a rapid aggregation toxicity test for mining effluents. This is a sublethal, micro-scale flagellate bioassay that may be used to explore a hitherto, unexamined trophic level. Conducted through a research grant from CANMET. • Analysis of sediment quality triad data. Over 20 distinct projects. • Analysis of toxicity test responses and water chemistry variables to identify potential sources of toxicity. This type of analysis is routinely done. In one instance, an analysis of egg toxicity in a flow through situation resulted in a reassessment of culpability. • Analysis of multiple aquatic toxicity test types to determine most sensitive test. • Analysis of pharmacokinetic data using compartment models. • Analysis of non-quanta! toxicity test data using threshold models. • Statistical modelling of the distribution of the combustion by-products of transformer fires containing PCB's. This predictive atmospheric disturbance model is used to determine evacuation areas downwind of PCB fires. Ontario Hydro.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE: CUSTOM PROGRAMMING • Custom software for international technology verification. Ontario Centre for Environmental Technology Advancement: 2003 • Custom Excel macros to address statistical requirements of Environment Canada toxicity test methods. Private Sector Laboratories: 2002 - ongoing. • Creation of statistical worksheets for the Canadian Environmental Technology Verification program. Ontario Centre for Environmental Technology Advancement: 200 I • Writing software capable of predicting the dispersion of combustion by products of PCB transformer fires. Ontario Hydro • Writing custom software to analyze captured video images consisting of arising from gel electrophoresis studies. University of Guelph
PROJECT EXPERIENCE: SOFTWARE VALIDATION • Validation of selected CETIS toxicity test analyses. Environment Canada, Methods Development and Application Unit. 2015. • Validation of algorithmic stability and implementation of statistical theory underlying the analysis of quantal response data using the "Stephan" program circulated by Environment Canada. ESG International.
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE: PROJECT MANAGEMENT • Managed projects within Zajdlik & Associates Inc. since company inception. • Managed CIDA funded program in Bangladesh, April 2003. • Provide external project management on an as-needed basis to Pollutech EnviroQuatics.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE: SELECTED LEGAL/ PEER REVIEW/GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS • Expert Witness and Hearings • Fortune Minerals Water License Hearing, Behchoko, 2014. • Prairie Creek EA Hearing, Fort Simpson, 2013. • BHP Billiton AEMP Hearing, Yellowknife, 2009, Behchoko, 2013. • Diavik Diamond Mine AEMP Hearing, Rae Edzo, 2007. • Diavik Diamond Mine Technical Hearings. Yellowknife, 2005. • Crown vs. Hay Bay Genetics, Napanee, 2001 • Crown vs. Provincial Papers, Thunder Bay, 2000 • Selected Guidance Documents • Contributor to: Environment Canada, 20 12. Guidance Document on the Sampling and Preparation of Contaminated Soil for Use in Biological Testing. Science and Technology Branch, Ottawa, February 2012. • Contributor to: Biological Test Method: Fertilization Assay Using Echinoids. EPS l/RM/27, Environment Canada. 2011. • Terri plan Consultants, C. Burn and B. Zajdlik. 20 IO. A Shared Path to Understanding the Land, NWT CIMP Guidelines and Principles for Monitoring Discussion Paper, March 3 l. Submitted to: M. Lange, Environmen1 & Conservation, INAC, Yellowknife. • Contributor to: Guidelines for designing and implementing aquatic effects monitoring programs for development projects in the Northwest Territories. Indian and Northern Affairs, Canada: 2008-2009. • Contributor to: CCME. 2007. A Protocol for the Derivatio n of Water Quality Guidelines for the Protection o f Aquatic Life - Draft. July, 2007. • Contributor to: Statistical Methods for Environmental Toxicity Tests. EPS 1/RM/46. Environment Canada. 2005. • Author of: Guidance on Evaluating Environmental Monitoring Programs for Diamond Mines in the Canadian Arctic. Environment Canada. 2004. • Selected Peer Reviews: • Fortune-NICO Environmental Assessment and Water License Submissions- Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. 2012; 2014, respectively. • Canadian Zinc Environmental Assessment and Water License Submissions· Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. 2011; 2013, respectively. • Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program Baseline - Diavik Diamond Mine.
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE: SELECTED LEGAL/ PEER REVIEW/GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. 2006. • Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program - Ekati Diamond Mine. Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Independent Environmental Monitoring Agency, Environment Canada. 2004. • Cumulative Effects Monitoring Program - Review of ongoing monitoring program to assess the potential cumulative ecological effects of uranium mines in northern Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Environment. 2002 - 2004. • Urinary As Study for the Greater Sudbury Area. Ontario Ministry of Environment. 2004. • Test for Measuring Emergence and Growth of Terrestrial Plants Exposed to Contaminants in Soil. Environment Canada. 2004. • Human Health Risk Assessment. Designated expert reviewer for Ontario Ministry of Environment. 2003. • Ecological Risk Assessment Designated expert reviewer for Ontario Ministry of Environment. 2003. • CCME. 1996. A Protocol for the Derivation of Environmental and Human Health Soil Quality Guidelines. 2003. • Statistical Guidance for Environment Canada Test Methods, Environment Canada, 2001- 2003. • Part A: MOE Report Soil Investigation and Human Health Assessment for the Rodney Street Community: Port Colbome, Ontario Ministry of Environment, 2001. • Background Environmental Concentrations for the Sydney Tar Ponds, Nova Scotia Department of Health, 2001. • EPA. 1999. Emission test evaluation of a crematory at Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, N.Y. Volume I of Ill. Office of Air Quality, Planning and Standards. EPA-454/R-99-049. For, Ontario Ministry of Environment, 2001.
OPINION PAPERS • Potential Statistical Models for Describing Species Sensitivity Distributions. Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment. 2006. • New Statistical Paradigms for Two-sample Toxicity Tests. U.S. EPA. 2005. • Guidance on Evaluating Environmental Monitoring Programs for Diamond Mines in the Canadian Arctic. Environment Canada, 2005. • Statistical Inference and the Species Sensitivity Distribution Approach to Deriving Water Quality Guidelines, Ontario Ministry of Environment, Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment. 2004-2005.
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SHORT COURSES • I'm Gonna Make You Love Me: Discover That You Love Stats and Stats Loves You Back. • Topics: 1. Analysis of Field Toxicity Test Data when a Reference Site is Unavailable Slides 2. Power Analysis - Theoretical Underpinnings 3. Why Statistical Assumptions Matter • Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, Ottawa, 2015. 30 participants. • Statistics for Environmental Scientists • SETAC Laurentian, - 30 participants, 1 day. July 2014, Guelph. • Environment Canada, Edmonton - 25 participants, 1.5 days, March 2012/13, Yellowknife - 20 participants, 3 days, January 2006. • Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development - approximately 10 participants, 3 days, March 2005 • Bruce Nuclear - approximately 15 participants, 2 days, February 2005. • Ontario Ministry of Environment, - over 70 participants, 5 days, February 2004. • Graphical Presentation of Statistical Data, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Foods, approximately 30 participants, 1 hour, September 2013. • Principal Components Analysis, Agriculture and Agrifoods Canada - approximately 15 participants, 3 days, March 2013. • Working with Large Datasets, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Yellowknife - approximately IO participants, 3 days, January 2008. • Introduction to the ANOVA Table, Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, Waterloo, 7 participants. October 2005. • Applied Environmental Statistics, Nonlinear Regression as Applied to Environment Canada Test Methods for Measuring Survival and Growth in Soil Using Terrestrial Plants. Environment Canada, Method Development and Technology Section, Charlottetown approximately I 0 participants, October 2004. • What 10 Look for and How to Interpret a Benthic Invertebrate Report: From Bugs to Statistics. Zaranko and Zajdlik, Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, Onawa, approximately to participants, October 2003. • An Introduction to Statistical Methods for Chronic Biological Testing, Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, Quebec, approximately 7 participants, October 1998. • Statistical Issues in Toxicology, Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, Calgary, Alberta, approximately 20 participants, October 1996. • Statistical Methods and Software for Toxicological Data Analysis", Society of Environmental Toxicologists and Chemists, Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado, 50 participants, November 1994.
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND COMMITTEES • Member of SSWQO Derivation Committee: Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, 2012. • Member of Scientific Advisory Committee: "Development of an Environment Canada Test Method for Measuring Survival and Growth in Soil Using Terrestrial Plants. Environment Canada, Method Development and Technology Section, 2001-2003. • Member of the Cumulative Effects Monitoring, working group for northern Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Environment. (2001-2004) • Member of the "Advisory Committee on Statistics and Programs for Biological Tests" sponsored by the Technology Development Branch of Environment Canada. 1993-present. • Panel Member, "The Statistics Workshop for Toxicological Testing'', 1999 and 200 I. Invitational Meeting under auspices of Environment Canada, Method Development and Application Section. Vancouver, British Columbia. • Statistical Workshop Chairperson, 1995 Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, St. Andrews, New Brunswick. This workshop addressed the topic of "Statistical Issues in Toxicity Testing." • Member of the 1995, SETAC U.K. discussion group entitled "Ecotoxicological Statistics: Asking the right questions," Egham, Surrey, U.K. • Chairperson, 1994 Aquatic Toxicity Workshops session entitled "Toxicological Statistics," Sarnia, Ontario.
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PUBLICATIONS
Greenberg, M., I. Schoeters, R. Wentsel, D. Charters, I. Mitchell, I. and B. Zajdlik. 2014. Regulatory Considerations for the Potential Development and Application of Metal Cleanup Values. Int. Env. Ass. Man. In Press
Renoux, A.Y., B. Zajdlik, G.L. Stephenson, and L.J. Moulins. 2013. Risk-Based management of site soils contaminated with a mixture of hazardous substances: methodological approach and case study. Hum. Ecol. Risk. Asses. 19:1127- 1146.
Cott, P.A., B.A. Zajdlik, K. J. Bourassa, M. Lange, and A. M. Gordon. 2010. Effects of forest fire on young of-the-year Northern P.ike, Esox lucius in the Northwest Territories. Canadian Field-Naturalist 124(2): 104-11 2.
Zajdlik, B.A., D.G. Dixon and G. Stephenson. 2009. Estimating Water Quality Guidelines for Environmental Contaminants Using Multi-Modal Species Sensitivity Distributions: A Case Study with Atrazine. Human. Ecol. Risk Assess. 15(3):554 - 564.
Kokelj S.V., B. Zajdlik and M.S. Thompson. 2009. The impacts of thawing permafrost on the chemistry of lakes across the subarctic boreal-tundra transition, Mackenzie Delta region, Canada. Permafrost and Periglacial Processes. Permafrost and Periglac. Process. 20: 1-15.
Zajdlik, B.A. 2008. Scoping of Approaches Used to Deal wi th Bimodal Distributions of Pesticides in Aquatic Ecosystems. National Agri-Environmental Standards Initiative Technical Series Report No. 4-43. 90 p.
Macdonald, D. and B. Zajdlik. 2008. Guidelines for Designing and Implementing Aquatic Effects Monitoring Programs for Development Projects in the Northwest Territories. Prepared for Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Northwest Territories.
ESG International and B. Zajdlik & Associates. 2002. Guidance Document for Acute Lethality Testing of Metal Mining Effluents. Prepared for Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Toronto, ON.
Zajdlik, B., G. Gilron, P. Riebel and G. Atkinson. 2001. The $500,000.00 fish. SETAC Globe, 2(1 ):28-30.
Jonczyk, E., G. Gilron and B. Zajdlik. Sea urchin fertilization assay: An evaluation of assumptions related to sample salinity adjustment and use of natural and synthetic marine waters for testing. Env. Tox. Chem. 20(4): 804-809.
Zajdlik, B.A., K. G. Doe and L. M. Porebski. 2000. Report on biological toxicity tests using biological gradients: Sydney Harbour. EPS/3/AT/2.
Zajdlik, B. and P. Riebel. 2000. The cost-benefit of EEM study design. Pulp & Paper Canada. 10 1(5): 46-48.
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PUBLICATIONS Porebski, L. M., K. G. Doe, B. A. Zajdlik, D. Lee, P. Pocklington, and J. Osborne. J999. Evaluating the techniques for a tiered testing approach to dredged sediment assessment- a study over a metal concentration gradient. Env. Tox. Chem. 18:2600- 2610.
Porebski, L., K. Doe, B. Zajdlik, D. Lee, P. Pocklington, G. Atkinson and J. Osborne. 1998. Interpretive guidance for bioassays using pollution gradient studies - Belledune, New Brunswick. WM-20.
Gilron, G., D. Lynn and B. A. Zajdlik. 1998. Further development and validation of a sublethal protozoan bioassay for mining effluents. Prepared for Public Works and Government Services on behalfof the National Biotechnology Strategy Program "Biotechnology for the mining environment".
Moran, T. S., and B. A. Zajdlik. 1995. Comparison of results from alternate toxicity tests with the acute Rainbow Trout bioassay for select mine effluents. Proc. Aquatics Effects Technology Evaluation First Annual Review, Nov. 1, 1995. Ottawa, Ontario.
Zajdlik, B. A. 1990. Analysis of irregularly spaced time series. MSc. Thesis University of Guelph.
Smith, I. R. and B. A. Zajdlik. 1989. Spontaneous regression of epidermal papillomas in white suckers, Catastomus commersonii from Lake Ontario. J. Fish Diseases.
R R #I •Rockwood, Ontario NOB 2KO ·Phone (519) 856·9HO Fax (519) 856·9-146 • E·mail bmjdhk PAPERS PRESENTED Zajdlik, B.A. Considerations when estimating ambient water quality concentrations in the Canadian North. Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, Ottawa, 2015. Zajdl ik, B.A. and G.L. Stephenson. 2013. Alternative Tier II SSROs that Acknowledge Non-Contaminant Effects. PTAC's Soil and Groundwater Forum, Calgary, 2013 . Zajdlik, B.A .• J. Velicogna, N. Feisthauer and R. Scroggins. 2010. Statistical Sampling Designs for the Biological Assessment of Contaminaled Soils. Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, Toronto, Oct. 2010. Zajdlik, B.A., A. Renoux, G. L. Stephenson and L. J. Moulins. 2010. Methodological Framework for Establishing Toxicity-based Site-specific Remedial Objectives For Contaminated Soils. Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, Toronto, Oct. 2010. Poirier, D. and B. Zajdlik. 2008. The Effects of low temperatures and low pH on the toxicity of ammonia to Daplmia magna. Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, Saskatoon, Oct. 2008. Zajdlik, B.A. and D.D. MacDonald. Key Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program Concepts. Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program Guidelines Workshop. Oct. 21- 22, 2008. Zajdlik, B.A. 2008. Integrating Traditional Knowledge into the Testable Hypothesis. Science in the Changing North. Yellowknife. Zajdlik, B.A., D.G. Dixon and G. Stephenson. 2007. Estimating Water Quality Guidelines For Atrazine and Diquat Usi ng Multi-Modal Species Sensitivity Distributions. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Milwaukee. Zajdlik, B.A., l.J. Young, J. Rebinczak, S. Barrett, B. Brady, P-Y Robidoux, G. Sunahara and H. Fanous. 2007. Integrating Sediment Quality Metrics to Prioritize UXO Clearance in an Aquatic Ecosystem. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Milwaukee. Zajdlik, B.A. 2007. Choosing Environmental Quality Guidelines for the North. Science in the Changing North. Yellowknife. Zajdlik, B.A., S. Kokelj and M. Thompson. 2007. Regional Variability in Water Quality of Tundra Lakes in the Mackenzie Delta. Environmental Studies across the Treeline. Yellowknife. Scroggins, R., L. Taylor, Leana Van der Vliet and B. Zajdlik. 2007 Statistical Software Development Project. Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, Halifax, Nova Scotia. R R. ~ I • Roel wood, Ontario NOB 2KO • Phone: (51 9) 856·9-l-IO fax (5 19) 856·9-l-16 • E·mail bzajdlik@sc:ntc:x nel ZAJDLIK & ASSOCIATES INC. Zajdlik, B.A. 2006. Key Elements of Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program in the North. Invitational: A workshop on "Guidelines for Aquatic Monitoring and Assessment of Development Projects in the NWT", sponsored by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and Environment Canada, Yellowknife, April l lth-12'h. Zajdlik, B. A. 2006. Aquatic thresholds - conceptual and developmental challenges. Invitational: A workshop on "Thresholds: From Theory to Practice'', co-sponsored by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and Environment Canada, Yellowknife, March 13 111-14d'. Zajdlik, B., G. Gilron, P. Riebel and G. Atkinson. 2000. The $500,000.00 fish. 27th Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, St. John's, Newfoundland. Zajdlik, B. A. L. M. Porebski, K. G. Doe and J. M. Osborne. 1999. Making inferences from a suite of biological tests. 26th Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, Edmonton Porebski, B. A. Zajdlik, K. G. Doe and J.M. Osborne. 1999. Taking it to the creek using an organic pollution gradient to evaluate techniques for dredged sediment assessment. 26th Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, Edmonton. Zajdlik, B. A. and P. Riebel. 1999. The cost-benefit of EEM study design. 85th Annual Meeting of the Pulp and Paper Technical Association. Montreal. Jonczyk, E. G. Gilron and B. Zajdlik. 1998. Comparison of sea urchin fertilization test results using natural and synthetic marine water. 25th Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, Quebec City. Zajdlik, B. A., T. S. Moran and S. Munro. 1997. Assessing spatial extent of impacted areas in the St. Clair River using the sediment quality triad. 24th Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, Niagara Falls. Zajdlik, B. A. 1997. Defining the word "replicate" in the context of sampling benthic macroinvertebrate communities. 24th Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, Niagara Falls. Jonczyk, E.G. Gilron and B. Zajdlik. 1997. Sample salinity adjustment for culturing and testing sea urchins. 24111 Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, Niagara Falls. Gilron, G. L., D. H. Lynn, B. Zajdlik, J. Schroeder and C. Krawczyk. 1997. Development of a sublethal behavioural bioassay for mining effluents using the heterotrophic flagellate, Polytomella a. 24•h Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, Niagara Falls. Zajdlik, B. A. Statistics: Why Bother? A Presentation to SETAC Laurentian Members, 1996. Guelph, Ontario. Zajdlik, B. A. An introduction to threshold modelling of non-quantal bioassay data. 1995 Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, St. Andrews, New Brunswick. R. R # l • Rockwood. Ontario NOB 2KO • Phone (S l 9) 856·94~0 Fax (519) 8S6-9.U6 •E-mail bz:[email protected] ZAJDLIK & AS SOCIA TES INC. Zajdlik. B. A. A review of the ICp method. 1995 Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, St. Andrews, New Brunswick. Zajdlik, B. A •• and D. G. Dixon. 1994. Statistical considerations in the design and analysis of experiments using a first-order single compartment model. 15th Annual Meeting of the Society of Environmental Toxicologists and Chemists. Zajdlik, B. A., T. S. Moran and S. Munro. 1994. Survival analysis of Rainbow trout Oncorylmclms mykiss egg hatchability data and environmental decision-making. 21st Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, Sarnia. Dutton, M. D., B. A. Zajdlik, D. G. Dixon and J. F. Klaverkamp. 1994. Reassessing interactions between bioenergetics and cadmium bioaccumulation in Rainbow trout. 21st Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, Sarnia. Zajdlik, B. A. 1993. Statistical Software and the Analysis of Toxicological Data. 20th Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, Quebec City. Smith, I. R., B. A. Zajdlik, H. W. Ferguson and M.A. Hayes. 1987. Alterations in serum chemistry in rainbow trout Sa/mo gairdneri with liver degeneration after partial hepatectomy or treatment with carbon tetrachloride or alpha-naphthyliso thiocyanate. 14•h Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, Toronto R. R 11 1 •Rockwood, Onurio NOB :?KO• Phone (51 91856·9.J.IO Fax (S 19) 856·9-146 • E·ma1l bzaJdhk@: scntcx net ZAJDLIK & ASSOCIATES INC. EDUCATION 1991- 1995 University of Waterloo Waterloo, Ont. • Ph.D., Statistical Derivation of Environmental Quality Guidelines" • Resumed, Spring 2006. 1987- 1990 University of Guelph Guelph, Ont. • MSc., Applied Statistics, Project Title "Analysis of Irregularly Spaced Time Series" 1982- 1987 University of Guelph Guelph, Ont. • BSc., Major: Aquatic Biology, Minor: Statistics SCHOLARSHIPS AND A WARDS • 2006 Ontario Ministry of Environment Strategic Partnership Grant • 1994 University of Waterloo Graduate Scholarship • 1992-1993 National Sciences and Engineering Research Scholarship • 1991-1992 National Sciences and Engineering Research Scholarship • 1989-1990 Ontario Graduate Scholarship • 1988 University of Guelph Graduate Scholarship • 1987 University ofGuelph Graduate Scholarship R R # I • Ro~kwood , Onlllrio NOB 2KO • Phone (519) 856-9440 Fax (519) 856·9446 • E-mail bujdlikrgscntcx net Jamie Van Gulck, Ph.D., P.Eng. organization. Jamie’s roles include contributing to the strategic, business and financial operations Principal of the organizations, as well as, lead technical Ph: 867 446 4129 x18; Fax: 1 866 475 1147 resource and project management. E-mail: [email protected] Jamie has eighteen years of experience in the following areas: geotechnical and environmental EDUCATION engineering; mining; hydrogeology; northern infrastructure development; policy and regulatory Ph.D., Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental review and development; land and environment Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, management, and research and development. Queen’s University He has authored and co-authored numerous B.E.Sc., Civil and Environmental Engineering technical papers in various refereed journals and University of Western Ontario conferences. Additionally, he has contributed to the development of regulations and guidance EMPLOYMENT HISTORY documents for Government and Aboriginal organizations in the sectors of mining and ARKTIS Solutions Inc., Principal (08/2007 to municipal infrastructure. present) Jamie specializes in cross-disciplinary design ARKTIS Piusitippaa Inc., Chief Technical and analysis which has led to fluid collaborations Officer (04/2010 to present) with multi-disciplinary and multi-sector teams. He VGQ Consulting Inc., Director (04/2004 to has acted as an expert technical reviewer of: present) northern mining and site remediation projects; University of Manitoba, Department of Civil contaminated site clean up projects; and Engineering, Adjunct Professor (08/2007 to municipal infrastructure design and construction 08/2010) projects. Additionally, Jamie has been: a lead designer and project manager for municipal University of Manitoba, Department of Civil infrastructure projects; and, instructor for drinking Engineering, Assistant Professor (05/2003 to water treatment, waste water treatment and solid 08/2007) waste management courses for community Queen’s University, Research Assistant operators. (09/2000 to 04/2003) Geotechnical Research Centre, University of Western Ontario, Research Contractor (04/1997 to 07/2000) PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES Member, Association of Professional Engineers, Geologist & Geophysicists of NWT & Nunavut Member, Professional Engineers Ontario SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE Prior to being a co-founder for Arktis Solutions Inc., Jamie worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Manitoba. Jamie left academia to become a private consultant to link business and research opportunity to the science and engineering sectors and resulted in the development of VGQ Consulting Inc. Jamie is a Principal and founding partner with Arktis Solutions Inc. and lead engineer within the 1 PROJECTS BY SECTOR MINING Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (NT) – Expert technical reviewer of the Tyhee Gold Project environmental impact assessment. Review focused on geotechnical and hydrogeological aspects of the project, as well as, water quality and quantity of surface water and groundwater from the mine site and tailings containment facility. Assisted in the development of information requests for submission to Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board. Government of the Northwest Territories (NT) – Expert technical reviewer of Dominion Diamond Corporation’s Ekati Diamond Mine Jay-Pipe Environmental Assessment report and Water Licence application. Review focused on geotechnical design of the open pit and surrounding dykes and hydrogeology. Assisted in the development of information requests and the intervention for submission to Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board (2015) and Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board (2016). Expert witness at the public hearing. Government of the Northwest Territories (NT) – Expert geotechnical technical reviewer of Dominion Diamond Corporation’s Diavik Diamond Mine A-21 Pit Dyke engineering design and construction specifications. Government of the Northwest Territories (NT) – Expert technical reviewer of Avalon Rare Metals Inc.’s Nechalacho Rare Earth Metals Project Type A Water Licence application. Review focused on tailings management, tailings pond design, geochemistry, closure and reclamation and financial security. Assisted in the development of information requests and the intervention for submission to Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board. Government of the Northwest Territories (NT) – Expert technical reviewer of North American Tungsten Corporation’s Cantung Mine Type A Water Licence amendment application. Review focused on tailings management, tailings pond design and geochemistry. Assisted in the development of information requests and the intervention for submission to Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board. Expert witness at the public hearing. Qikiqtani Inuit Association (NU) – Project lead in the development of the annual financial security assessment (2013 to 2016) for the Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation Mary River project on behalf of the land owner. Expert technical lead in regulatory and lease negotiations and workshops pertaining to financial security. Qikiqtani Inuit Association (NU) – Technical resource and lead in the completion of an annual environmental inspection and audit (2009 to 2016) of the Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation Mary River project. Development of a site inspection protocol to evaluate site conditions in relation to environmental and lease requirements. Qikiqtani Inuit Association (NU) – Environmental impact assessment and regulatory expert technical reviewer for the Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation proposed iron mine (2011 to 2013). Project manager of the Environmental Assessment team in the topics of socio-economics, terrestrial, marine, aquatic resources, engineering and regulatory. Assisted in the development of information requests and the intervention for submission to Nunavut Impact Review Board. Expert witness at the public hearing. Qikiqtani Inuit Association (NU) – Expert technical reviewer of the abandonment and restoration plan and security estimate for Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation Marry River Bulk Sampling Program. Development of the 2010 financial security estimate for the landowner. Qikiqtani Inuit Association (NU) – Expert technical and regulatory review of the Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation Type A and Type B water licence applications (2008 to 2015). Assisted in the development of information requests and the intervention for submission to Nunavut Water Board. Expert witness at the public hearing. Qikiqtani Inuit Association (NU) – Expert technical and regulatory review of the Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program, Interim Closure and Reclamation Plan, Annual 2 Report, Annual Work Plan and Quarry/Borrow Management Plans. Reviews submitted to the Nunavut Water Board (2013 to 2016). Qikiqtani Inuit Association (NU) – Project manager and technical lead in the development of the annual Quarry Concession Report (2014 and 2016) that determines the royalty payments associated with borrow and quarry material used by Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation. Assessment of material usage and methodology for quantification on behalf of the land owner. Qikiqtani Inuit Association (NU) – Project manager and technical lead in the development of an Operations Guide that is used by the Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation to ensure fulfillment of their obligations under the Commercial Production Lease with the Qikiqatni Inuit Association. Parks Canada Agency (NT) – Expert technical reviewer of the Canadian Zinc Corporation, Prairie Creek environmental impact assessment. In 2011, the review focused on winter road construction and geotechnical stability, spill contingency and risk, geochemistry of tailings predictions, and mine water management and treatment. Assisted in the development of information requests on behalf of Parks Canada Agency for submission to Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board. Parks Canada Agency (NT) – Expert technical reviewer of the Canadian Zinc Corporation, Prairie Creek environmental impact assessment addendum. In 2015/16, the review focused on the all-weather road construction and geotechnical stability, spill contingency and risk, and quarry/borrow source management. Assisted in the development of information requests on behalf of Parks Canada Agency for submission to Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board. Parks Canada Agency (NT) – Contracted to complete an expert technical reviewer of Selwyn Chihong’s environmental impact assessment for the Howard’s Pass Access Road Upgrade Project. The review is to focus on the all-weather road construction and geotechnical stability, spill contingency and risk, and quarry/borrow source management. DeBeers Canada (NT) – Engineering lead in the development of a closure and reclamation plan (2011, 2013, and 2016) for the Snap Lake mine in Northwest Territories. Expert witness at the water licence public hearing. Organized and facilitated community engagement workshops regarding mine closure planning. DeBeers Canada (NT) – Engineering lead in the development of mine closure financial liability estimate (2011, 2013, 2016) for the Snap Lake mine in the Northwest Territories. Expert witness at the water licence public hearing. DeBeers Canada (NT) – Research and development engineering lead associated with closure and reclamation of the Snap Lake mine in Northwest Territories (2010 to 2016). Focus of research and development is associated with cover performance for the waste rock/tailings pile, progressive reclamation of impacted land, revegetation and contaminated site investigations and reclamation action plans. DeBeers Canada (NT) – Project manager and technical resource in the completion of various environmental agreement and water licence annual reports, including: Annual Closure and Reclamation Plan Progress Report (2011 to 2015); Air Quality and Emissions Reporting (2015); Vegetation Monitoring (2015), Geotechnical Instrumentation Monitoring Data Report (2015); Seepage Survey Report (2015); Acid Rock Drainage and Geochemical Characterization Report (2015); Hydrology Report (2015); and Environmental Agreement Annual Report (2015). DeBeers Canada (NT) – Project manager for the 2013 implementation assessment of the four separate impact benefit agreements in place between De Beers and the local First Nations for the Snap Lake mine. DeBeers Canada (NT) – Project manager and design engineer for the development of a new hazardous material containment facility and the expansion of an existing hazardous material containment facility at the Snap Lake mine. DeBeers Canada (NT) – Project manager and technical resource to complete a dam feasibility study, and the engineering design and construction tender documents for two water retention dams at the Snap Lake mine. 3 DeBeers Canada (NT) – Project manager and technical lead for the preliminary design of a quarry and water retention sump, as well as, a water balance and chemical load balance model for the sump at the Snap Lake mine. DeBeers Canada (NT) – Project manager for the development of emergency preparedness and emergency response plans for two dams at the Snap Lake mine. DeBeers Canada (NT) – Closure and reclamation workshop facilitator for the Gahcho Kue mine. Workshop participants included various government, regulatory and Aboriginal stakeholders. DeBeers Canada (NT) – Closure and reclamation development plan for the Gahcho Kue mine. DeBeers Canada (NT) – Project manager and technical resource for the development of the Gahcho Kue mine’s Interim Closure and Reclamation Plan, Reclamation Research Plan and Annual Closure and Reclamation Report for submittal to the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board. Organized and facilitated community engagement workshops regarding mine closure planning. Huckleberry Mines Ltd (BC) – Project manager in the evaluation of mine water quality and sources of nutrients in mine water. Yellowknives Dene First Nation (NT) – Expert technical reviewer in the evaluation of the Giant mine’s environmental impact assessment. Technical review focused on water quality, waste management, and site closure conditions. Assisted in the development of information requests and the intervention for submission to Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board. Yellowknives Dene First Nation (NT) – Expert technical reviewer for the Bullmoose Area Mine Sites, NWT Remedial Action Plan. Yellowknives Dene First Nation (NT) – Expert technical reviewer for the Seven Mines Sites, NWT Remedial Action Plan. Yellowknives Dene First Nation (NT) – Expert technical reviewer for the Great Slave Lake Mines, NWT Remedial Action Plan. Participated in community engagement workshop regarding mine closure planning. Yellowknives Dene First Nation (NT) – Expert technical reviewer for the Tundra Mine, NWT Remedial Action Plan. Yellowknives Dene First Nation (NT) – Expert technical reviewer for the Hidden Lake Mine, NWT Remedial Action Plan. Tlicho Government (NT) – Technical resource development consultant and contributed to the regulatory and technical review of Proponent information in their advancement towards entering into an environmental assessment. Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board (NT) – Expert technical reviewer for the Phase II Remedial Action Plan for the Tundra Mine Site that included reclamation and closure of: tailing containment area for ARD/ML tailings and waste rock, site water management and treatment, petroleum hydrocarbon contaminated soil and rock. Lead engineer in technical/regulator meetings with proponent and participant in the public hearing. Assisted in the development of the water licence. Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board (NT) – Expert technical reviewer for the Miramar Northern Mining Ltd. Con Mine closure plans for backfill and cover of the tailings containment ponds and hazardous waste areas. Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board (NT) – Project manager for a team of scientist and engineers in the water licence review of the North American Tungsten Corporation mine in the NWT. Technical lead in the review of surface infrastructure, hydrologic, hydrogeologic, geochemistry, abandonment and reclamation, and security components. Lead engineer in technical/regulator meetings with proponent and participant in the public hearing. Assisted in the development of the water licence. Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board (NT) – Expert technical reviewer of the following De Beer’s Snap Lake mine engineering documents pertaining to the waste rock, ore storage and tailings management. 4 Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation (NT) – Expert technical reviewer for following BHP Billiton Diamonds Inc. – EKATI diamond mine engineering documents pertaining to adaptive management, closure and reclamation, financial security, waste rock and tailings management. Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation (NT) – Expert technical reviewer for the following Diavik Diamond Mine Inc. – management documents pertaining to hazardous materials and spill contingency. Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation (NT) – Participated in Deze Energy Corporation Taltson Hydroelectic Expansion Project, Environmental Impact Assessment technical sessions organized by the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board. Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board (NT) - Project manager for the socio- economic review of the proposed Gahcho Kué diamond mine in the NWT. Saskatchewan Environment Resource Management (SK) – Expert technical reviewer of groundwater and brine migration model predictions below the Cory, Mosaic, Mosaic K1, Mosaic K2, and Patience Lake, Saskatchewan potash mines during operation and post-closure. Nunavut Water Board (NU) – Expert technical reviewer and licence compliance assessor for the Miramar Hope Bay Limited Windy Lake and Boston Exploration Camps, specifically, the water monitoring program, QA/QC plan, annual reporting, and abandonment and restoration plan. Nunavut Water Board (NU) –Technical reviewer of the following Tahara Diamond Corporation- Jericho Diamond Mine application documents for water licence consideration. Nunavut Water Board (NU) - Technical reviewer of the following Miramar Hope Bay Limited- Doris North Gold Mine application documents for water licence consideration. UMA Engineering Ltd. (MB) - Chemical treatment of mine water effluent at the closed Fox Lake, Manitoba. INCO LTD. (MB) - Contributed to the characterization and trial revegetation of mine tailings at INCO Ltd., Thompson, Manitoba. INCO LTD., Manitoba Sustainable Development Innovation Fund, and University of Manitoba (MB) - Field and laboratory measurement of unconsolidated and cemented (hard-pan) tailings hydraulic properties and implications on metal leachate and acid mine drainage. Manitoba Mines Branch, Manitoba Sustainable Development Innovation Fund, and University of Manitoba (MB) - Assessment of attenuation and potential mobility of arsenic at the abandoned New Britannia Mine, Manitoba. Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil and University of Manitoba (MB and Brazil) – Project manager and engineering advisor in the assessment of contaminant transport properties through compacted soil liners subjected to acid mine drainage percolation. Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil and University of Manitoba (MB and Brazil) - Project manager and engineering advisor in the measurement of geotechnical strength characteristics of residual soils, with and without cement additives, subjected to acid mine drainage percolation. OIL AND GAS Government of the Northwest Territories (NT) – Expert technical reviewer of Imperial Oil Limited’s Norman Wells Production Facility Interim Closure and Reclamation Plan. Government of the Northwest Territories (NT) – Expert technical reviewer of Imperial Oil Limited’s Norman Wells Production Facility security estimate. Expert advisor regarding financial security and closure and reclamation of the facility. Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (NT) – Review and update of the existing RECLAIM model used in the NWT for estimating reclamation liabilities at oil & gas sites through to oil & gas production sites. Inuvialuit Water Board (NT) – Expert technical and regulatory assessment of Imperial Oil Limited’s Type B water licence application pertaining to the reclamation of Bar-C in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region. 5 Inuvialuit Water Board (NT) – Expert technical and regulatory assessment of Shell Canada’s Closure and Reclamation Plan for the Camp Farewell site. Government of Northwest Territories – Environment and Natural Resources (NT) – Expert technical reviewer of Oil & Gas Drilling Waste Disposal Practices for the Proposed Type A Water Licence in the Cameron Hills, NWT Region. Expert technical witness during the water licence public hearing. Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board (NT) – Expert technical reviewer for Paramount Resources Ltd. water licence and land use permit application materials to support their Cameron Hills extension project. Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (NT) – Technical and regulatory reviewer for the Paramount Resources Ltd. Cameron Hills Type ‘B’ Water Licence Application that included aspect to evaluate impacts on surface water quality and quantity. Northwest Territories Water Board (NT) - Preliminary technical review of Shell Canada Ltd. Camp Farewell, NT Environmental Site Assessment. Northwest Territories Water Board (NT) - Preliminary technical review of MGM Energy Corporation 2D, 3D, and seismic drilling operations and review of draft water licence conditions. REGULATORY Government of the Northwest Territories (NT) – Completed a state of knowledge report for groundwater resources within the transboundary reaches of the NWT to support the bi-lateral water agreements with the Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. Government of the Northwest Territories (NT) – Expert technical reviewer of the draft solid waste facility design and operation guidelines developed by the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board. DeBeers Canada (NT) – For the Gahcho Kue mine, provided expert technical reviewer of the draft guidelines for closure and reclamation cost estimates for mines developed by the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board. Northwest Territories Water Board (NT) – Expert technical reviewer for the Inuvik to Tuktoyuktuk all- weather highway project. Acted as regulatory officer throughout the licensing process, and prime expert witness during the water licence public hearing. Post hearing activities involved review of the Type A water licence submittals. Wek’eezhii Land and Water Board (NT) – Project manager in the jurisdictional review of land and water use permits in Saskatchewan, Yukon, Alberta, Alaska, British Columbia, and Ontario. Focus of review was focused on the following resource sector activities: waste disposal sumps, diamond drilling on land and ice, camp waste management, on-land seismic activities, and winter road activities on land and ice. Qikiqtani Inuit Association (NU) – Contributed to the development of a lands resource security policy in conjunction with this landowner. Plan Review Process & Guideline Working Group – Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Boards (NT) – Lead engineer and technical resource consultant in the completion of a guideline for waste management practices that proponents seeking a water licence can use to ensure that their plans and designs capture elements necessary to understand waste management and the expectations that the Water Boards within the Mackenzie Valley. The guideline is applicable to the mining, oil and gas, exploration, industrial, and municipal sectors, and includes all sources of waste ranging from tailings, construction & demolition waste, hazardous waste, contaminated soil, and municipal refuse. Environment Canada (YK, NT, NU) – Project manager and lead engineer to evaluate the legal obligations (e.g., permitting, compliance promotion, and enforcement) and authorities of governments and Boards within the Canadian North responsible for environmental legislation and protection. Also, evaluated the potential implementation issues for the new CEPA Storage Tank regulation in the North and the proposed federal Clean Air Regulatory Agenda for the Northern Oil and Gas Sector. 6 South Australia Environmental Protection Authority (Australia) - Contributed to the development of the landfill standards, specifically, barrier system design and contaminant transport, test methods for organic mater and calcium content for leachate collection drainage materials, leachate collection system design and service life predictions, and expert review of draft standards. Nunavut Water Board (NU) – Lead engineer responsible for the development of draft guidance document for northern waste and water containment facilities, specifically, landfills, landfarms, lagoons, and water retention structures. Document provides proponents involved in these facilities of the hydrology, hydrogeologic, geotechnical, design, operation, monitoring, and maintenance issues that may be considered and detailed in an application for the purposes of obtaining a water licence. Nunavut Water Board (NU) - Contributed to the development of application guidelines for Miramar Hope Bay Ltd.- Doris North Gold Mine and Cumberland Resources Ltd.- Meadowbank Gold Mine. Nunavut Water Board (NU) - Technical review and licence compliance assessment for monitoring program, QA/QC plan, annual reporting, and abandonment and restoration plan for the following Distant Early Warning (DEW) line sites: DYE-M- Cape Dyer; CAM-2- Gladman Point; FOX-2- Longstaff Bluff; FOX-5- Qikiqtarjuaq; BAF-5- Resolution Island; and, CAM-1- Jenny Lind Island. Ontario Ministry of Environment (ON) - Contributed to the review of state-of-the-art of landfill design, specifically pertaining to leachate characteristics for municipal solid waste landfills, leachate collection system design, and geosynethics use in leachate collection system and cover applications. MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE City of Iqaluit (NU) – Project manager for the construction administration of the city’s solid waste and wastewater treatment facility. Inuvialuit Water Board (NT) – Expert technical review of the Hamlet of Aklavik’s water licence application materials. Environment Canada (YK, NT, NU) – Expert technical reviewer of draft guidance document “Solid Waste Facilities in Northern Climate”. Environment Canada (YK, NT, NU) – Expert technical support for the development of the document “Modern Municipal Solid Waste Facilities in Northern Climate”. Performed consultation activities between Environment Canada and various Territorial Government departments. Environment Canada (YK, NT, NU) – Project lead in the development of a foundation report for a technical document on municipal solid waste landfills in northern conditions: engineering design, costing, construction, and operation. Environment Canada (YK, NT, NU) – Project lead in the review of the state of waste management practices for community solid waste within the three territories. The focus of the study was on regulatory requirements, territory wide solid waste profiles and challenges, as well as, community scale operations and challenges. Government of Nunavut (NU) – Project manager and technical lead in the completion of best management practices for landfills in Nunavut. Analysis includes strategic planning, options analysis, and cost-benefit analysis. Government of Nunavut, Hamlet of Sanikiluaq (NU) – Technical resource in the design, construction, and costing of the community’s wastewater lagoon expansion cell. Evaluation of the existing lagoon and wetland treatment capabilities and design of modifications to the current system to achieved effluent water quality criteria. Government of Nunavut, Hamlet of Igloolik (NU) – Technical resource in the design and construction of a new drinking water containment structure and associated infrastructure / piping for water treatment/delivery. Government of Nunavut, Hamlet of Resolute Bay (NU) – Project lead and engineer in the development of a new solid waste facility and decommission of the existing solid waste site (municipal landfill, recycling area, and bulky metals site) in Resolute Bay, Nunavut. Core activities included: siting and design of a new solid waste disposal facility; waste audit and development of waste management 7 plan for the new disposal facility; construction costing; closure and reclamation plan; and, provision of tendering services upon acceptance of design including tender documents, construction specifications and QA/QC plan, drawings, and contract administration during construction. Government of Nunavut, Hamlet of Grise Fiord (NU) – Technical resource in the development of a new solid waste facility and decommission of the existing solid waste site (municipal landfill, recycling area, and bulky metals site) in Grise Fiord, Nunavut. Core activities included: siting and design of a new solid waste disposal facility; construction costing; closure and reclamation plan; and, provision of tendering services upon acceptance of design including tender documents, construction specifications and QA/QC plan, drawings, and contract administration during construction. Government of Nunavut, Hamlet of Pangnirtung (NU) – Lead environmental and geotechnical designer and engineer in the optimization of the hamlet’s water supply facility and completion of a Comprehensive Performance Evaluation report. Activities include: assessment and repair of water retention structure and associated infrastructure; geotechnical and geothermal modelling of the water reservoir slopes; and, design of an improved water supply facility to meet current and future community needs. Government of Nunavut, Hamlet of Arviat (NU) – Lead geotechnical designer in the geothermal modelling of the water retention structure slopes and foundation. Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board (NT) – Project manager for a technical team to technically review the City of Yellowknife’s water licence application and supporting documents. Topics covered included review of the proponent’s landfilling and wastewater treatment practices and future expansion plans. Participant in technical /regulatory meetings with the proponent. Assisted in the development of the water licence. Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board (NT) – Technical reviewer of the Town of Hay River’s water licence application and supporting documents. Topics covered included review of the proponent’s landfilling and wastewater treatment practices and future expansion plans. Participant in technical /regulatory meetings with the proponent. Assisted in the development of the water licence. Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (NT) – Lead geotechnical engineer in the completion of a desktop study for a leased land in Ft. Simpson, NT that is proposed for two storage facilities. Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (NT) – Project manager and geotechnical engineer in the completion of a geotechnical field investigation for a leased land in Ft. Simpson, NT that is proposed for two storage facilities. Wekweeti Community Government – Tlicho (NT) – Project manager for a community energy audit. Gameti Community Government – Tlicho (NT) – Project manager for a community energy audit. Infrastructure Canada- Knowledge-building, Outreach, and Awareness Program (Canada) - Assessment of national incidence of water well infrastructure deterioration in Canada, life-cycle cost analysis of groundwater extraction wells with consideration given to operations and maintenance, and characterization of water quality, hydrogeology, and well design and operation impacts on water well deterioration. Grudfos Management A/S (Denmark) – Grundfos is the world leader in the manufacturing of pumps. Acted as an expert participant in a workshop in Denmark to review mechanisms and process leading to biological, chemical, and physical clogging mechanisms and process for groundwater wells and pumps. Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada Water Supply and Expansion Program and City of North Battleford (SK) – Project lead and engineer to complete a groundwater capture zone study. The capture zone objectives were to: establish the causes of well and water quality deterioration and formulate methods of predicting long term well performance and service life. Nunavut Water Board (NU) – Expert technical reviewer of the geotechnical, construction specifications, containment function, and water quality impact, for the following: 8 o Hamlet of Qikiqtarjuaq- lagoon, landfill, landfarm hazardous waste storage area, and water reservoir o Hamlet of Kugluktuk- lagoon, landfill, and landfarm o Hamlet of Kugaaruk- lagoon o Hamlet of Taloyoak- landfarm Deline Land Corporation (NT) - Lead geotechnical engineer in the investigation of the Grey Goose Lodge foundation evaluation and repair. UMA Engineering Ltd. (MB) – Field engineer to completed aquifer pump tests at Keewatin and PTH 59 North locations. City of Winnipeg, Manitoba Waste Reduction and Pollution Prevention (MB) – Project manager and engineering advisor for the field measurement of refuse hydraulic properties and efficiency of leachate extraction wells to reduce leachate levels in municipal solid waste landfills. City of Winnipeg, Manitoba Waste Reduction and Pollution Prevention (MB) – Engineering advisor for the bench top assessment of submerged membrane bioreactor to aerobically treat landfill leachate. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS AND SITE REMEDIATION Public Works and Government Services Canada (NU) – Project manager and construction contract administrator for the demolition and reclamation of a building in Baker Lake, NU. Environmental engineer responsible for soil and water reclamation requirements. Inuvialuit Water Board (NT) – Expert opinion on water licence sampling and reporting with regards to the Prince Patrick Island reclamation project. Wekweeti Community Government – Tlicho (NT) – Environmental engineer responsible to complete a fuel spill investigation that occurred adjacent to a community building in Wekweeti, NT. In addition to an assessment of the physical site characteristics, soil samples were collected and analyzed for total petroleum hydrocarbon levels. General recommendations for site restoration were provided. Smiths Landing First Nation (AB) – Lead engineer to compete a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment of a transfer land from the Crown to the Band through the provisions set in the Treaty Lands Entitlement framework. Smith Landing First Nation (AB) – Expert review the findings of Hay Camp, Wood Buffalo Park Phase 1, 2, and 3 Environmental Site Assessment, and remediation action plan, to understand environmental and human health risk for the First Nation. Participant in technical meetings with consultant and government organizations regarding clean up strategies and proposed remedial action. Smith Landing First Nation (AB) – Expert technical and regulatory support pertaining to risk management and remedial actions associated with uranium and radiation contamination on Reserve lands. Participant in technical discussions on behalf of First Nation with various government organizations with regards action plans. Government of Northwest Territories – Transportation: Policy, Planning, and Environment (NT) – Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment of leased land within the First Simpson, NT airport. AGRICULTURAL Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Association- Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada (Canada) - Clogging of agricultural tile drains, impacts on performance, and field crop revenue loss. Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Association- Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada (Canada) - Review of impressed current systems to mitigate biofouling clogging effects in groundwater extraction wells. Manitoba Conservation and University of Manitoba (MB) - Measurement of contaminant and nutrient migration below earthen manure storage lagoons in southern Manitoba. Evaluation of contaminant transport parameters for inorganic and nutrient constituents in various aquitards below manure lagoons. EDUCATION AND TRAINING 9 Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment (SK) – Developed and delivered a workshop to the Ministry of Environment on the topics of: groundwater flow and contaminant transport, site remediation, and porous media flow and transport modelling. Tlicho Government (NT) – Developed and delivered a workshop to the Tlicho Assembly on the proposed NICO mine development. Nunavut Arctic College (NU) - Developed and instructed a five day course for municipal operators and foremen in the areas of drinking water treatment, wastewater treatment, and solid waste management. The course was held in Rankin Inlet, NU in January, 2014. Nunavut Municipal Training Organization (NU) – Developed and instructed a translation workshop to assist translators in communicating scientific and construction terms, common in municipal infrastructure activities, from English to Inuktitut. Nunavut Municipal Training Organization (NU) – Developed and instructed a five day course for municipal operators and foremen in the areas of drinking water treatment, wastewater treatment, and solid waste management. The course was held in Iqaluit, NU and Rankin Inlet, NU in May, 2009, and in Iqaluit, NU in October, 2009. Building Environmental Aboriginal Human Resources –BEAHR (Canada) – Developed student manual, instructor manual, and instructor presentation materials for a solid waste coordinator course. Curriculum materials are to be licenced by BEAHR to instructors to train Aboriginals in topics relevant to operate and manage a solid waste facility. Environmental Monitoring Advisory Board – EMAB (NT) – Developed and facilitated a mining closure and reclamation workshop in Yellowknife, NT. EMAB is a consensus board of ensuring the protection of Lac De Gras environment where the Diavik Diamond Mines is located. Workshop participants included members of Aboriginal communities and regulators who ensure compliance with licences and leases, and Diavik personnel. Government of Northwest Territories – Municipal and Community Affairs – Managed, developed, and instructed an eight day Introduction to Environmental Management course in Inuvik, NT in 2008 and 2011. Course topics included: general environmental awareness; roles and responsibilities of regulators and legislation that helps protect the environment; Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and associated Boards; Inuvialuit Land Administration; challenges of waste disposal and community infrastructure such as sanitary landfills and wastewater lagoons; contaminants in the North and their effects; site inspection; remediation technologies; and understanding of Government of Northwest Territories and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada programs. Government of Northwest Territories – Municipal and Community Affairs (NT) – Managed, developed, and instructed a five day Class 1 Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operator course in Inuvik, NT in 2008. Hay River, NT in 2010, and Inuvik, NT in 2011. Government of Northwest Territories – Municipal and Community Affairs (NT) – Managed, developed, and instructed a five day Class 2 Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operator course in Norman Wells, NT in 2010 and Fort Smith, NT in 2010. University of Manitoba – Department of Civil Engineering (MB) – Managed, trained, and operated an independently funded research program to support the completion of 2 Ph.D, 6 M.Sc., and 2 B.Sc. student theses. University of Manitoba – Department of Civil Engineering (MB) – Developed curriculum and instructed the following undergraduate and graduate student courses: o Groundwater hydrology o Hazardous waste management o Fluid mechanics o Groundwater contamination o Solid waste engineering o Physical and chemical hydrogeology o Geoenvironmental engineering 10 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Long term geochemical characterization of mine effluent waters. Evaluation of biological, chemical, and physical clogging mechanisms, and rates of clogging, in drainage stone used in landfill leachate collection systems and leachate transmission pipes used in landfills and bioreactors. Geochemical and hydrologic interactions in mine tailings exposed to atmospheric conditions. Development of design tables for the design and operation of liquid injection systems in bioreactor landfills. Prediction of the interactions of pipe hydraulics and unsaturated/saturated refuse hydraulic properties on liquid injection system design and operation. Review of geotechnical strength parameters and saturated/unsaturated hydraulic properties of municipal solid waste. PUBLICATIONS BOOK CHAPTERS 1. VanGulck, J. and Rowe, R.K. 2010. Landfilling: Geotechnology. Chapter 10, Solid Waste Technology and Management, eds. Christensen, Wiley-Blackwell. 2. Clark, R., Koda, E., Lipinski, M., Wolski. W., Rowe, R.K., and VanGulck, J. 2005. Environmental Geotechnics- Chapter 1: Design Basics and Performance Criteria. Report for International Technical Committee No. 5 (ITC5) on Environmental Geotechnics of the International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE). ARTICLES IN REFEREED PUBLICATIONS 3. Lozecznik, S., Oleszkiewicz, J., Clark, S., Sparling, R., and VanGulck, J. 2012. Effects of Turbulence and Temperature on Leachate Chemistry. Journal of Environmental Engineering, 138(5): 562-569. 4. Lozecznik, S., Sparling, R., Clark, S.P., VanGulck, J.F., and Oleszkiewicz, J.A. 2012. Acetate and propionate impact on the methanogenesis of landfill leachate and the reduction of clogging components. Bioresource Technology, 104: 37-43. 5. Sherriff, B.L., Etcheverry, D.J., Sidenko, N.V., and VanGulck, J. 2011. Spatial and temporal evolution of Cu-Zn tailings during dewatering. Applied Geochemistry, 26(11): 1832-1842. 6. Simpson, S., Sherriff, B.L. VanGulck, J., Khozhina, E., Londry, K., and Sidenko, N. 2011. Source, attenuation and potential mobility of arsenic at New Britannia Mine, Snow Lake, Manitoba. Applied Geochemistry, 26(11): 1843-1854. 7. Lozecznik, S., Sparling, R., Oleszkiewicz, J.A., Clark, S., and VanGulck, J.F. 2010. Leachate treatment before injection into a bioreactor landfill: clogging potential reduction and benefits of using methanogenesis. Waste Management, 30(11): 2030-2036. 8. Lozecznik, S. and VanGulck, J.F. 2009. Full-scale laboratory study into clogging of pipes permeated with landfill leachate. ASCE Practice Periodical of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste Management, 13(4): 261-269. 9. VanGulck, J., Lozecznik, S., and Murdock, J. 2009. Hydraulic design tables for horizontal liquid injection systems in bioreactor landfills. ASCE Practice Periodical of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste Management (special edition), 13(3): 147-155. 10. Sherriff, B.L., Ferguson, I., Gupton, M.W., VanGulck, J.F., Sidenko, N., Priscu, C. 2009. A Geophysical and geotechnical study to determine the hydrological regime of the Central Manitoba gold mine tailings deposit. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 46: 1-12. 11. Knop, A., VanGulck, J., Heineck, K.S., and Consoli, N. 2008. Transport of contaminants through a compacted soil liner subjected to acid mine drainage (AMD) percolation. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 155(1): 269-276. 11 12. VanGulck, J.F. and Rowe, R.K. 2008. Parameter estimation for modeling clogging of granular medium permeated with leachate. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 45(6): 812-823. 13. Sadri, S., Cicek, N., and VanGulck, J. 2008. Aerobic treatment of landfill leachate using a submerged membrane bioreactor – prospects for on-site use. Environmental Technology, 29: 889-907. 14. Sherriff, B., Salzsauler, K.A., Simpson, S., Sidenko, N.V., and VanGulck, J. 2008. Arsenic mobility from arsenopyrite-rich gold mine waste in Snow Lake, Manitoba, Canada. Chinese Journal of Geochemistry, 25(1): 29-30. 15. Cooke, A.J., Rowe, R.K., VanGulck, J.F. and Rittmann, B.E. 2005. Application of the BioClog model for landfill leachate clogging of gravel-packed columns, Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 42: 1600- 1614. 16. VanGulck, J.F., Rowe, R.K. 2004. Influence of landfill leachate suspended solids on clog (biorock) formation. Waste Management, 24: 723-738. 17. VanGulck, J.F. and Rowe, R.K. 2004. Evolution of clog formation with time in columns permeated with synthetic landfill leachate. Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 75: 115-139. 18. VanGulck, J.F., Rowe, R.K., Rittmann, B.E., and Cooke, A.J. 2003. Biogeochemical calcium precipitation in landfill leachate collection systems. Biodegradation, 14: 331-346. 19. Rowe, R.K., VanGulck, J.F. and Millward, S.C. 2002. Biologically induced clogging of a granular medium permeated with synthetic leachate. Canadian Journal of Environmental Engineering and Science, 1(2): 135-156. 20. Cooke, A.J., Rowe, R.K., Rittmann, B.E., VanGulck, J.F. and Millward, S.C. 2001. Biofilm growth and mineral precipitation in synthetic leachate columns. ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 127(10): 949-856. CONTRIBUTIONS TO INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 21. VanGulck, J.F. and Dwyer, R. 2012. Solid waste survey in the territories. Journal of the Northern Territories Water and Waste Association. 22. Sherriff, B., Hozhina, E., Sidenko, N., and VanGulck, J.F. 2006. The characterization and trial revegetation of mine tailings at Inco Ltd., Thompson, Manitoba. Report submitted to Inco Ltd. 107 pages. 23. VanGulck, J.F. 2005. Landfill barrier system contaminant fate and transport modeling. Report submitted to South Australia Environmental Protection Authority. 27 pages. 24. VanGulck, J.F. 2005. Review of test methods for organic mater and calcium carbonate content in soil. Report submitted to South Australia Environmental Protection Authority. 11 pages. 25. VanGulck, J.F. 2005. Sensitivity analysis of leachate collection system design and service life. Report submitted to South Australia Environmental Protection Authority. 16 pages. 26. VanGulck, J.F. 2005. Implications of leachate collection system clogging to the South Australia draft landfill standards. Report submitted to South Australia Environmental Protection Authority. 18 pages. 27. VanGulck, J.F. 2005. Review of impressed current systems to mitigate the clogging effects of biofouling in water wells. Report submitted to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada-PFRA. 28 pages. 28. VanGulck, J.F. and Novy, L. 2005. Clogging of agricultural tile drains due to iron ochre. Report submitted to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada-PRFA. 68 pages. 29. Hettiaratchi, J.P.A., Perera, M.D.N., Richards, N., and VanGulck, J.F. 2004. Methane emissions from landfills: opportunities and challenges. CSCE Magazine, Summer 21.3. 30. Rowe, R.K., Southen, J., VanGulck, J.F., Moore, I.D., Sangam, H.P. and Krol, M. 2001. Review of the state-of-the-art of landfill design. Report submitted to Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Waste Management Policy Branch. 533 pages. 12 Lara Fletcher, MASc, PEng Phone: (250) 751-3755 [email protected] Geotechnical engineer with fourteen years of experience providing site characterization, subsurface investigations, slope stability assessments, and construction inspections. Experienced in review and preparation of closure and reclamation plans and liability estimates for proposed and operating mines. Clients include regulators, mining companies, and first nation governments. Professional Experience 2009 - present: Brodie Consulting Ltd. Providing technical support to GNWT-ENR with review of closure plans, reclamation progress reports, mine waste management plans and security estimates for Cantung mine, Con mine, Ekati mine, Diavik mine, Snap Lake mine, Gahcho Kue project, and Fortune NICO project Technical support to INAC for Care and Maintenance of Cantung mine, NWT Preparation of Interim Closure Plan and technical support through provincial review Bralorne mine, BC - Avino Silver and Gold Mines Ltd. Preparation of Conceptual Closure Plan for EA and support through YESAB review process Casino project, YK - Casino Mining Corporation Review of Closure Plan and Dam Safety Review for Detour Lake mine, ON - Moose Cree FN Completed reclamation security estimate for reclamation of Prairie Creek mine access road through Nahanni National Park - Parks Canada Review of Interim Care and Maintenance Plan for Cantung mine - GNWT-ENR Updated RECLAIM model and manual Development of Dam Safety Management System for INAC Contaminated Sites Program Review of BC Mines Act Permit and Security for Kitsault Mine - Nisga’a Lisims Government Michael Cullen Geotechnical Ltd. Rock core drilling, packer testing and core logging for Akie project, BC. Assessment of potential for retrogression of large landslide to impact access road - Canadian Zinc Metals Quality assurance inspections for run-of-river hydroelectric development. Geotechnical engineering included foundation inspections, rock slope stability assessment and installation of rock dowels, installation and testing of rock anchors and construction of GRS wall -Canoe Creek Hydro Ltd. Geotechnical core logging, Wapati mine, Tumbler Ridge. Packer testing as part of assessment for proposed coal mine expansion, Quinsam mine, BC. Construction inspection of GRS retaining wall, Holberg, BC - Department of National Defense. Slope stability assessments for residential developments including recommending setbacks from crest or toe of slope, Powell River and Cortes Island. Landslide hazard assessment of ocean side bluffs Comox - Department of National Defense ______Brodie Consulting Ltd. BGC Engineering Inc. Updating state of knowledge for Attachie and Cache Creek landslides, as well as literature review of other landslides in glaciolacustrine sediments for input into BC Hydro Site C reservoir studies. Monitoring and interpretation of landslide movement at Pueblo Viejo mine, Dominican Republic. 2002 - 2006: EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd. Assessment and design of stabilization measures for rock slopes and tunnels in numerous locations for Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Environment, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, BC Ferries and Parks Canada. Provided recommendations and budget for stabilization measures. Inspected stabilization construction programs including scaling, bolting, blasting and fence construction. Preliminary foundation investigation for proposed wind towers located on remote rock ridges including mapping and bedrock characterization, Chetwynd BC. Assisted with detailed design of rock cuts and tunnel excavation for run-of-river hydroelectric project near Stewart, BC. Completed preliminary assessment of geohazards for a number of other proposed run-of-river hydro projects in BC. Project manager for detailed hazard assessment of large rockslide, Highway 1 Glacier National Park. Provided hazard rating as well as range of mitigative options to prevent highway closure. Preliminary site characterization and subsurface investigations to assess foundation requirements for proposed residential developments, some with underground coal workings. Drilling to delineate location of bedrock and underground workings, Nanaimo. Assisted in rockfall catchment research project to develop design guidelines for conceptual phase widening Highway 99 for BC Ministry of Transportation. Completed a cost/benefit analysis of stabilization of rock slope versus excavation of increased ditch widths for prevention and/or containment of rockfall. Debris flow assessment for BC Transportation Financing Authority, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, and Lax Kw’Alaams Band for a highway upgrade to Tuck Inlet. Performed a risk management analysis including the implementation of a rainfall warning system. 2001 - 2002: Canadian Pacific Railway/Natural Resources Canada/UBC Research assistant. Participated in research project for the development and testing of a rock fall hazard rating system for Canadian Pacific Railway. Developed field form and manual and created database for collection of rock slope characterization parameters. 2000 - 2001: Natural Resources Canada, Terrain Sciences Division Research assistant. Compiled data on the geometrical characteristics, geology and climate of recent rock avalanches onto glaciers to investigate catastrophic response to glacier ice loss in the Canadian Cordillera. 1995 - 1997: Terra Environmental Engineering Ltd. Carried out watershed restoration projects that involved prescriptions for road deactivation, gully and landslide assessments, and sediment source surveys along forestry roads. Carried out contaminated site investigations ranging from preliminary site characterization, to drilling and sampling, to remediation. Education 2000 MASc Geological Engineering, University of British Columbia 1994 BASc Chemical Engineering, University of British Columbia ______Brodie Consulting Ltd. M. John Brodie, P.Eng. (B.C, Yukon & NWT/NU) Education B.A.Sc. Geological Engineering, University of British Columbia, 1982 Experience Jan '95 - Geotechnical Engineer, Brodie Consulting Ltd. Brodie Consulting has provided geotechnical and environmental services relating to mine activities on numerous sites in Canada and Mexico. This work has included: • Mine waste management and water balance design/review for numerous proposed and operating mines, • Evaluation of closure plans and reclamation liability for new and existing mines, • Review of mine closure plans for abandoned mines, • Technical management of abandoned mines under government control, • Preparation of guidelines on mine closure planning and reclamation standards, • Risk characterization of mine closure hazards. Since mid-1990’s I have prepared mine closure reviews and reclamation cost estiamtes for the Federal Government for nearly every mine in Northern Canada. I am currently lead engineer for closure planning for the proposed Casino Mine in Yukon. EA documents were submitted in Jan. 2014. Working with RGC, I am the lead engineer for closure planning for 3 Anglo-American sites in Chile. This project involves development of new closure plans to comply with the recently amended closure regulations in Chile. I have been involved in the mine closure planning for the abandoned Faro Mine in Yukon since 2004. Work on this project has involved: technical lead – engineering studies, chief engineer for care and maintenance (2009/10), senior reviewer of closure. I have been involved in the mine closure planning for the Giant Mine in NWT since 1998. Work on this project has involved: review of technical closure studies, key resource on site risk assessment, lead engineer for design and construction of bulkheads and B2 dam construction, ongoing oversight of mine closure design. Other current and recent projects include: design modifications for 4 tailings dams at Rofomex Mine, Mexico, design modifications for 2 tailings dams at La Negra Mine, Mexico, concept development of water management plans for Gibraltar Mine, pre-feasibility design of tailings dams in Texas and New Brunswick, design team and lead field engineer for reconstruction of B2 Dam in Yellowknife. July '93 - Jan. '95 Manager of Engineering, Reclamation Management Limited (RML) 1987 - 1993 Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Steffen Robertson And Kirsten Inc. (SRK) 1983 - 1986 Mine Geotechnical Engineer, Westmin Resources Ltd., Campbell River, B.C. ______Brodie Consulting Ltd. Relevant and Recent Key Project Experience AANDC/GNWT, NWT • Jericho Mine, Doris North Mine, Meadowbank Mine, review of closure plans and closure security • Snap Lake project, geotechnical review for Environmental Assessment, • Estimation of mine closure costs for Diavik, Ekati, Cantung, Colomac, Giant & Ptarmigan mines. • Training government staff in method of estimating mine closure liability. • Project manager/technical advisor for water management and site maintenance of the Colomac Mine. AANDC, Ottawa • Design engineer partner and lead field engineer for re-construction of the B2 Dam in Yellowknife • Ongoing Peer Review of Giant Mine remediation planning process Indian & Northern Affairs Canada, Yukon • Pre-feasibility closure plan development, Mt. Nansen Mine, • Estimation of mine closure costs on Brewery Creek, Mt. Nansen, Western Copper & Dublin Gulch mines. • Preparation of guidelines on mine closure and discussion paper on reclamation security issues. Public Works & Government Services • Giant Mine, ongoing engineering relating arsenic storage bulkheads and chamber water management • Design and construction supervision of bulkhead 14A for containment of arsenic waste • Discovery Mine, review of sediment management options for clay borrow pit. Rofomex – phosphate mine, La Paz Mexico • Design of repairs to 2 major tailings dams and modifications to tailings management strategy • Design of new tailings areas for future production. Casino Mining Corporation • Lead engineer for closure planning for Casino Project, Yukon Chieftain Metals Corp. • Input to waste & water management aspects of feasibility study update, Tulsequah Mine project, B.C. Faro Mine Closure Planning Office • Technical manager for ongoing closure planning studies. • Chief Engineer for ongoing care & maintenance of the Faro site (2009/10) Aurcana Resources Inc. • Design of drainage systems and dam raising methodology for 2 dams in central Mexico, • Pre-feasibility design of tailings dam and impoundment liner for silver mine in Texas. Silver-Mex Resources Inc. • Conceptual design of expanded tailings facility near Mazatlan Mexico, Geodex Resources Inc. • Pre-feasibility design of tailings and waste management plan for Sisson Brook mine in New Brunswick, NovaGold Resources Inc. • Preparation of mine closure plan and reclamation security for submission to B.C. government. Canada Environmental Assessment ______Brodie Consulting Ltd. • Conceptual design and costing of alternative mine waste disposal strageties for the Kemess North Mine for consideration by the CEAA Panel and stakeholders Vannessa Ventures Ltd. • Preparation of mine closure plan – Las Crucitas Project, Costa Rica CIDA – PERCAN • Preparation of mine reclamation costing methodology for Peru Ministry of Mines • Technical training sessions on mine reclamation costing for Peruvian industry and government engineers. Publications Brodie, Considerations in Mine Reclamatin Costing, BC Mine Reclamation Symposium, Sept 2013 Brodie, Rykaart, Cronk, Mitchell, Reconstruction of B2 Dam, Yellowknife, Canadian Dam Association Conference, 2010 Brodie, M. J., Issues & Methods In Mine Reclamation Costing, Canadian Institute, Vancouver, 2005. Brodie, M. J and Cronk, M. Management of Arsenic Confining Bulkheads at Giant Mine, 2003, Assessment and Remediation of Contaminated Sites in Arctic and Cold Climates, Edmonton, Alta. Brodie, M. J. and Milburn, D. (2001), The “RECLAIM” Model; Northern Latitudes Mining Reclamation Workshop, Whitehorse, Yukon Brodie, M. J. and Thompson, N. (2001), Colomac Mine Site Maintenance & Closure Planning of an Orphaned Site; Assessment and Remediation of Contaminated Sites in Arctic and Cold Climates, Edmonton, Alta. Brodie, M. J. (1998): "Acquisitions and Mine Closure Liability". Canadian Mining Journal, Aug.1998. Brodie, M. J. (1994): "Corporate Considerations In Mine Decommissioning". Proceedings of District 6 Canadian Institute of Mining Annual General Meeting, Vancouver, B.C., October 11 - 15. Brodie, M. J. and Chapman, J. T. (1993): “Development of Rehabilitation Plans For Acid Rock Drainage Control at Two Closed Underground Mines”. Proceedings of the Seventeenth Annual British Columbia Mine Reclamation Symposium, Port Hardy, B.C., May 4 - 6. Brodie, M. J. and Healey, P.M. (1993): “Design and Installation of a Lined Mill-Effluent Containment Facility”. Geosynthetics ‘93 Conference, Vancouver, B.C., March, 1993. Brodie, M. J., Robertson, A. MacG. and Gadsby, J.W. (1992): “Cost Effective Closure Plan Management for Metal Mines”. Proceedings of the Sixteenth Annual British Columbia Mine Reclamation Symposium, Smithers, B.C., June 15 - 18. Brodie, M. J. and Healey, P.M. (1992): The Design and Installation of an Effluent Containment Facility”. Geotechnical Fabrics Report , Volume 10 Number 3, April. Brodie, M. J., Broughton, L. M. and Robertson, A. MacG. (1991): “A Conceptual Rock Classification System for Waste Management and a Laboratory Method for ARD Prediction from Rock Piles”. Second International Conference on the Abatement of Acidic Drainage, Montreal. Chance, A.V. and Brodie, M. J. (1987): “Rock Mechanics at the Westmin HW Mine”. CIM Convention. ______Brodie Consulting Ltd.