Ontario Municipal Board Hearing

In the Matter of Bronte Green Corporation: Proposed Plan of Subdivision – 24T-14004/1530 Proposed Plan of Condominium – 24CDM-14003/1530 Application to Amend Zoning By-Law Nos. 1984-63 and 2014-014 Application to Amend Livable Oakville Official Plan

OMB Case No. PL141318

Witness Statement of

Kim Barrett Coordinator, Ecological Services – Conservation Halton

For

Conservation Halton

August 27, 2015

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1. Qualifications

1.1. I am the Coordinator, Ecological Services in the Watershed Management Services Division of Conservation Halton, and have been employed by Conservation Halton since July 2003. In my current role, I supervise the work of 12 ecologists working in the fields of planning/permitting and monitoring. I provide technical reviews of planning and permitting applications in relation to potential impacts on terrestrial ecology matters.

Prior to coming to Conservation Halton, I was a Species at Risk Biologist with the Ministry of Natural Resources for about three years. I have also worked as a biologist on a number of contracts with non-government organizations, academia and the federal government. For additional details, please see my appended Curriculum Vitae (Appendix 1).

1.2. I hold both B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees from the University of Guelph. I was appointed to the provincial Species at Risk Program Advisory Committee in 2008. I have previously been qualified as an Ecologist and provided evidence before the Ontario Municipal Board and the Environmental Review Tribunal. I am certified in the application of the following methodologies: Ecological Land Classification, Ontario Wetland Evaluation System, Butternut Health Assessment.

1.3. A copy of Form 53, Acknowledgement of Expert’s Duty is appended to this Witness Statement (Appendix 2).

2. Issues To Be Addressed

In this witness statement I will be addressing the following issues. Agreed statements of fact, where applicable, have also been listed in italics.

 Issue #44 – Has the natural heritage system, including component features and functions, been appropriately identified, characterized, analyzed, and protected from the impacts of the proposed development in accordance with the PSS 2014 and other applicable planning instruments?

a) Have there been sufficient species surveys?

Agreed that species surveys for the following guilds of flora and fauna are “sufficient” for the purpose of the EIS inventory:

 Ecological Land Classification and Flora  Breeding Birds  Migratory and Wintering Birds  Terrestrial Insects (Odonata and Lepidoptera)  Amphibians Witness Statement – Kim Barrett 4

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b) Is the assessment of Vegetation Unit 12 appropriate with respect to ecological functions and its impacts of its proposed development on the adjacent Key Feature? c) Are the proposed buffers appropriate given the sensitivity of the Key Features, their relative isolation in the landscape and anticipated long term impacts of the proposed development? d) Should a systems-based approach, as opposed to a features-based approach, be applied to protecting the natural heritage features on the site? Agreed that a “systems-based” approach was applied.

Although the participants agreed that a systems-based approach was used, there was no agreement on the analysis and subsequent results. e) Is the characterization of the ponds on the site and adjacent lands adequate, particularly in light of them supporting turtle populations, one species of which is identified as a species at risk (Snapping Turtle)?

Agreed that Snapping Turtle has been documented in the ponds on the adjacent Deerfield Golf Course and that Midland Painted Turtle has been documented in the pond on the Saw-Whet Golf Course and in the ponds on the adjacent Deerfield Golf Course.

The participants disagreed as to whether Snapping Turtle occurs on the Saw-Whet lands. f) Has significant wildlife habitat (Eastern Milksnake, Snapping Turtle, Habitat for Species of Conservation Concern, etc.) been appropriately identified and protected for the site and adjacent lands? g) Are there sufficient enhancements and restoration areas identified on the site to ensure the long term protection of biodiversity and ecological functions of the natural heritage system? h) Given the proposed urban land uses, are the areas shown as being constrained for natural heritage reasons sufficient to ensure the long term protection of biodiversity and ecological functions of the natural heritage system? i) Have development impacts, including changes to water temperature and quality, been addressed with respect to fisheries, river and valley systems and species at risk? j) Has the application addressed the removal of sensitive and/or significant vegetation communities on the valley walls and the creek banks of Fourteen Mile Creek? Witness Statement – Kim Barrett 5

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Agreed that this issue relates to the proposed removal of vegetation as a result of the construction and ongoing maintenance requirements of stormwater outfall structures and that it also relates to: 1) potential impacts associated with proposed vegetation removal, 2) potential impacts associated with Redside Dace and other aquatic habitat, and 3) potential impacts associated with slope stability, erosion, etc.

k) Have the cumulative impacts of the proposed development with respect to aquatic and terrestrial habitat been fully considered and mitigated with respect to the 2014 Provincial Policy Statement?

 Issue #45 – a) Have baseline, during construction, and post construction monitoring requirements been articulated in sufficient detail to demonstrate that it will be able to provide meaningful information?

b) Is there an approved monitoring plan?

Agreed that there is no approved monitoring plan.

c) Has sufficient baseline monitoring been undertaken in accordance with an approved monitoring plan?

 Issue #46 – Has it been demonstrated that the proposed road crossing of tributary 14W-W1 of Fourteen Mile Creek will have no negative impacts on the form and function of the watercourse and the existing and anticipated biological life within the natural heritage system?

Agreed that if the proposed road crossing of tributary 14W-W1 incorporates appropriate eco-passage design considerations, negative impacts on the natural heritage system related to the maintenance of terrestrial connectivity in this area could be mitigated.

3. Conservation Halton’s Mandate

3.1. Pursuant to Ontario Regulation 162/06, Conservation Halton prohibits all development within and adjacent to the shoreline of the great lakes and large inland lakes, river and stream valleys, hazardous lands, watercourses, wetlands and areas that interfere with the hydrologic function of a wetland. Development may be permitted by the Conservation Authority, however, on the basis that control of flooding, erosion, dynamic beaches, pollution or the conservation of land will not be affected by the development. In accordance with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS, 2014) and Conservation Halton’s board approved policy document “Policies and Guidelines for the Administration of Ontario Regulation 162/06 and Land Use Planning and Policy Document” dated Revised August 11, 2011, Conservation Halton requires new lots and Witness Statement – Kim Barrett 6

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site development be maintained outside of the limits of the natural hazards and hazardous sites, wetlands and their associated vegetation protection zone, and other areas where development interferes with the hydrologic function of a wetland including the associated regulated allowances specified within the policy document. Hazard limits are determined in accordance with the technical guidelines established by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) in their Natural Hazards Technical Guides [including: River and Stream Systems: Flooding Hazard Limit (2002), and River and Stream Systems: Erosion Hazard Limit (2002), and Hazardous Sites Technical Guide (1996)].

3.2. Under a “Memorandum of Understanding on Procedures to Address Conservation Authority Delegated Responsibility” between the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Natural Resources and Conservation Ontario, Conservation Authorities are responsible for the review of planning applications with respect to the Natural Hazards Policies of the Provincial Policy Statement. These policies address the issues of public health and safety related to development in or adjacent to hazardous lands impacted by flooding and or erosion hazards. The Memorandum of Understanding will be provided within Conservation Halton’s Document Book.

3.3. Conservation Halton also provides peer review and technical clearance regarding planning application affecting the natural environment to the Town of Oakville as per the Halton Region Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (Integrated Halton Area Planning System, Memorandum of Understanding), dated February 12, 1999. The scope of Conservation Halton’s peer review and technical clearance responsibilities are per Schedule G of the MOU and include but are not limited to: flood hazards, flood plains and wetlands; lakes and rivers impacts; top of bank and erosion hazards; wildlife habitat; endangered and threatened species; fish habitat; and stormwater management. Conservation Halton comments on issues associated with stormwater management are pursuant to provincial direction to prevent aggravation of existing natural hazards or the creation of new natural hazards, as well as to support maintenance of appropriate hydrologic regimes for sensitive habitats.

3.4. In accordance with Section 20 & 21 of the Conservation Authorities Act, Conservation Authorities ae local watershed-based natural resource management agencies that develop programs that reflect local resources management needs within their jurisdiction.

3.5. Pursuant to the Planning Act, Conservation Authorities are ‘public commenting bodies’, and as such are to be notified of municipal policy document and planning and development applications. Conservation Authorities may comment as per their board approved policies as local resource management agencies to the municipality or planning approval authority on these documents and applications. Conservation Authorities are identified as commenting bodies under other acts and Provincial Plans. Conservation Halton’s board approved policies are documented in “Policies and Guidelines for the Administration of Ontario Regulation 162/06 and Land Use Planning Policy Document April 27, 2006 (Revised August 11, 2011)”

3.6. The Bronte Green lands associated with the application (Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By- Law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision, and draft plan of condominium) include lands that are regulated by Conservation Halton, specifically the following regulated features: Witness Statement – Kim Barrett 7

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o the regulated erosion hazard and regulated allowances associated with both the confined Fourteen Mile Creek valley associated with reaches 14W-M1 (R76), 14 Mile Creek West Branch (R75b, R75a, R74, and R74a), and 14W-W1 (SW1, SW2 and a portion of SW3), and the regulated erosion hazard associated with the unconfined valley associated with Fourteen Mile Creek Tributaries 14W-W1-3 (SWS1), 14W-W1-2 (SW4), and a portion of 14W-W1 (SW3) o the regulatory floodplain and regulated allowances associated with Fourteen Mile Creek Tributaries 14W-W1-3 (SWS1), 14W-W1-2 (SW4), and a portion of 14W-W1 (SW3) o regulated wetlands and their associated regulated vegetation protection zones and regulated areas impacting the hydrologic function of a wetland

Conservation Halton has an interest in ensuring achievement of development setbacks through the required official plan amendment, zoning amendment and plan of subdivision applications in accordance with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014), and the Conservation Halton Land Use Planning Policy Document.

3.7. The Enns lands associated with the application (Official Plan Amendment) include lands that are regulated by Conservation Halton, specifically the following regulated features: o the regulated erosion hazard and regulated allowances associated with the main branch of Bronte Creek. Conservation Halton has an interest in ensuring the appropriate limit of development through the official plan amendment in accordance with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014), and the Conservation Halton Land Use Planning Policy Document.

3.8. The proposed development will modify hydrologic processes occurring on the subject lands and impact downstream flow regimes. Therefore, Conservation Halton has an interest in the effectiveness of the stormwater management plan with respect to mitigating downstream impacts such as changes to flow rate, flow frequency, flow duration, water quality, and sediment transport. The effectiveness of the proposed stormwater management plan will dictate whether or not the development will aggravate existing downstream flooding and/or erosion hazards or impact wetland and significant habitat functions.

3.9. My role will be to offer evidence to the board demonstrating that: 3.9.1. The natural heritage system, including component features and functions, has not been appropriately identified, characterized, analyzed, and protected from the impacts of the proposed development in accordance with the PSS 2014 and other applicable planning instruments; 3.9.2. Terms of reference and establishment of baseline conditions for a monitoring program are incomplete and 3.9.3. Appropriate eco-passage design considerations will be required to mitigate negative impacts on the natural heritage system related to the maintenance of terrestrial connectivity through the proposed crossing of tributary 14W-W1.

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4. Materials Reviewed

4.1. Provincial Policy Statement (MMAH, 2014) 4.2. Natural Heritage Reference Manual (MNR, 2010) 4.3. Significant Wildlife Habitat Technical Guide (MNR, 2000) 4.4. Significant Wildlife Habitat Criteria Schedules for Ecoregion 7E (MNRF, 2015) 4.5. Significant Wildlife Habitat Mitigation Support Tool (MNRF, 2014) 4.6. Reports, correspondence and response matrices associated with the Merton Tertiary Planning Study and the Bronte Green applications

5. Technical Opinion

5.1. Issues #44, 44b, 44c, 44d, 44g, 44h, 44k.

 Sections 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 of the 2014 Provincial Policy Statement read, respectively, as follows:

“Natural features and areas shall be protected for the long term.”

“The diversity and connectivity of natural features in an area, and the long-term ecological function and biodiversity of natural heritage systems, should be maintained, restored or, where possible, improved, recognizing linkages between and among natural heritage features and areas, surface water features and ground water features.”

 It is my opinion that natural areas and features will not be protected for the long term because the proposals before the Board do not maintain, restore or improve the diversity and connectivity of natural features within the study area. The exclusion of Ecological Land Classification Unit #12 from the proposed Natural Heritage System is a notable example of this. This area is a clear candidate for restoration that would benefit the Natural Heritage System. Other examples are as follows:

o No scientific evidence is provided in support of the proposed buffer width for Significant Woodlands (10m), which is only one third of the buffer width recommended through the implementation process for Halton Region’s Natural Heritage System (30m). This is an essential component in demonstrating the adequacy of protection for the Natural Heritage System.

o Impacts of proposed trails have not yet been evaluated. Trails need to be integrated with other components of the transportation network such that impacts within sensitive areas can be minimized.

o Potential hydrologic and hydrogeologic impacts on wetlands do not appear to have been addressed. Further impact assessment is required in terms of water balance and impacts of the proposed crossing structure, including mitigation for salt inputs. Witness Statement – Kim Barrett 9

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o The EIS indicates that some elements (e.g. plantings and invasive species management) of the restoration/enhancement areas would be implemented with the support of Conservation Halton. Conservation Halton has not in fact committed to having any resources available to undertake implementation.

o Only one of the five proposed restoration/enhancement areas is on lands owned by the applicant. This is problematic in terms of assurances of achieving the desired outcome, and there has been no indication provided to date that this landowner a) has been consulted and b) will agree to allow restoration/enhancement measures to proceed in the manner described in the 2015 EIS.

o Preparation of an Environmental Management Plan (including an Amphibian and Reptile Protection Plan) at detailed design is recommended in the 2015 EIS. This has not been submitted to date and should have accompanied the draft plan of subdivision.

o No scientific evidence is provided to support the conclusion in the 2015 EIS that the residual impacts of the proposed development on wildlife species are neutral (for birds, reptiles, mammals, odonates and Lepidoptera.)

5.2 Issues #44a, 44e, 44f.

 Section 2.1.5 of the 2014 Provincial Policy Statement reads as follows:

“Development and site alteration shall not be permitted in… significant wildlife habitat… unless it has been demonstrated that there will be no negative impacts on the natural features or their ecological functions.”

 The Phase 2 Merton EIS Comments Response Matrix (prepared by the proponent) contains the following statement:

“It was agreed by all parties at the technical meeting on April 2 & 9, 2014 that irrespective of their origin, turtle habitat in the TPA would not constitute SWH.”

 We disagree with this statement. The fieldwork related to turtles has been insufficient to detect the full complement of species and habitat functions present within the study area. It is my opinion that both Snapping Turtle and Midland Painted Turtle are present within the Saw-Whet lands. The presence of overwintering and nesting habitat, in addition to the Special Concern status of Snapping Turtle, meets the criteria for designation as Significant Wildlife Habitat in accordance with the Provincial Policy Statement. This Significant Wildlife Habitat has not been acknowledged, nor has it been demonstrated that there will be no negative impacts on this habitat and its functions. Witness Statement – Kim Barrett 10

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 Eastern Milksnake is another species of Special Concern that was found on three occasions within ELC Unit 12 over the course of the Merton/Saw-Whet fieldwork. In accordance with the Significant Wildlife Habitat Criteria Schedules for Ecoregion 7E (MNRF, 2015), the finest ELC scale that protects the habitat form and function is Significant Wildlife Habitat.

5.3 Issue #44j.

 A storm sewer outfall is proposed within the Fourteen Mile Creek Valley to convey flows from the stormwater management facility. The assessment of the impacts of its construction have been entirely deferred to the detailed design phase. In my opinion, there is high potential for the construction and ongoing maintenance requirements (e.g. access road) of this outfall to have substantial impacts on the valley and the Natural Heritage System, and the Saw-Whet EIS would be the appropriate document/stage at which to evaluate impacts.

5.4 Issues #45, 45a, 45b.

 The proposed monitoring terms of reference provided to date are incomplete and require further development. There are many gaps that remain to be addressed in terms of location and number of plots/stations, analytical methods, acceptable limits of change, etc. Rigorous design of the monitoring program upfront is critical to the ability to generate meaningful results. This is a key component of the EIS that must be fully articulated and approved prior to the approval of the subdivision and condominium applications. Baseline conditions must also be established prior to any earthworks taking place in order to provide a reference condition from which any potential impacts of the proposed development would be measured.

5.5 Issue #46

 Tributary 14W-W1 is an important ecological linkage connecting the Fourteen Mile and Bronte Creek systems, including Bronte Creek Provincial Park. As such, any proposed road crossing has the potential to disrupt or even prevent the movement of wildlife along its length. Appropriate eco-passage design considerations will be required to mitigate impacts on terrestrial connectivity. The crossing also has the potential to negatively impact the wetland associated with this feature.

6. Summary

Significant features and functions have not been fully identified on the subject lands, and the proposed configuration of the Natural Heritage System is insufficient to protect these values in accordance with the requirements of the PPS. Terms of reference for the monitoring program are incomplete and baseline conditions have not yet been established. As such, it is my opinion that approval of the draft plan and Zoning By-law are premature. Witness Statement – Kim Barrett 11

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This witness statement has been prepared based on information listed above. If new with prejudice information is provided prior to the hearing, modifications to this statement may be necessary.

Respectfully Submitted,

Kim Barrett Coordinator, Ecological Services KIMBERLY A. (SMITH) BARRETT M.Sc. Zoology 2596 Britannia Road Burlington, ON L7P 0G3 (905) 336-1158, X2229 [email protected]

EDUCATION

M.Sc. Zoology , University of Guelph - 2002 • Demography and Spatial Ecology of Wood Turtles ( Clemmys insculpta ) in Algonquin Provincial Park • Recipient of Registrar’s Entrance Award (1998) and University Graduate Scholarship (2000)

Honours B.Sc. Wildlife Biology , University of Guelph - 1996

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Coordinator, Ecological Services Halton Region Conservation Authority (Conservation Halton), Lowville ON – May 2015-present • Hiring, supervision, training, development and performance review of employees assigned to the Ecological Services Program • Coordinate development, renewal, implementation and reporting of the aquatic and terrestrial monitoring programs • Coordinate and provide technical review of planning and permit applications in accordance with municipal Memoranda of Agreement and Ontario Regulation 162/06 • Assist in development of policies, procedures and long-range strategies for the delivery of the Authority's Ecological Planning and Monitoring Programs

Senior Ecologist/ Senior Terrestrial Ecologist Halton Region Conservation Authority (Conservation Halton), Lowville ON – July 2003-May 2015 • Ecological review of planning and permit applications with respect to natural heritage features (species at risk, wetlands, woodlands, etc.) • Oversee terrestrial components of Long-term Environmental Monitoring Program and watershed studies • Field work, including Marsh Monitoring Program, Forest Bird Monitoring Program, wetland boundary delineation • Staff supervision, performance reviews

Species at Risk Biologist Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Vineland ON – October 2000-July 2003 • Worked on all aspects of species at risk monitoring, research, evaluation, protection and recovery • Establishment of partnerships with municipalities, non-government and conservation organizations • Development and presentation of species at risk resource materials (GIS mapping, A/V presentations, displays) for municipalities, schools, landowners, general public • Responsible for project development and contract management

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Species at Risk Biologist Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Burlington ON – January-April 2002 and January-March 2003 • Updated the Recovery Strategy for Fish Species at Risk in the Grand River; reformatted to include legal requirements under the federal Species at Risk Act (SARA) • Incorporated review comments from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Recovery of Nationally Endangered Wildlife (RENEW) • Examined specimens from a reference collection to increase familiarity with identification of Ontario fish species

Teaching Assistant University of Guelph, Guelph ON – September 1998-October 2000 • Weekly lab instruction for fourth year Mammalogy • Conducted seminars three times/ week for third year Population Ecology • Conducted seminars three times/ week for third year Community Ecology • Assisted with grading for Humans in the Natural Environment

Consulting Biologist Canadian Wildlife Service, Burlington ON - December 1997-March 1998 and January-April 2000 • Generation of GIS maps and data entry for province-wide amphibian monitoring program • Assistance with editing and generation of figures for journal publications and book chapters • Office organization, maintenance of reference database and responding to public inquiries • Assistance with field work (raptor blood sampling, mink track boards)

Consulting Biologist Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Peterborough ON - May 1999 • Established guidelines for mapping wood turtle habitat for the purposes of the Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program • Involved extensive research into the current and historic distribution of wood turtles in Ontario, and a thorough knowledge of wood turtle habitat requirements

Research Technician Ducks Unlimited Canada, Restoule ON - May-August 1998 • Assisted with field work in a study that manipulated beaver activity to create productive wetland habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife • Duties required wetland and habitat evaluation, orienteering, air photo interpretation, aquatic vegetation and waterfowl identification and data entry

Research Technician Ducks Unlimited Canada, Institute for Wetland and Waterfowl Research, Portland ON - March-May 1998 • Assisted with field work in a study on the differential nesting success of mallards in various habitat types • Duties included habitat evaluation, trapping, banding and radio tracking mallards, nest searching and waterfowl surveys

Wildlife Technician Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, London ON - April-November 1997 • Conducted field work on the eastern spiny softshell turtle and queen snake KIMBERLY A. (SMITH) BARRETT M.Sc. Zoology Page 3 of 6

• Collected field data regarding species’ status, range and habitat requirements • Activities included habitat enhancement, searching for nests and radio tracking

Aquaculture Technician University of New Brunswick, St. Andrews NB - September 1996-March 1997 • Daily maintenance of winter flounder, including cleaning and feeding • Monitored water quality in both flow-through and recirculating systems • Responsible for administration of antibiotics and other medications

Research Assistant University of Guelph, St. Andrews NB - April-September 1996 • Assisted in a study on the effect of predation by common eiders on the invertebrate community • Identified marine intertidal invertebrates • Observed eider duckling behaviour using scan sampling

Environmental Youth Corps Specialist Township of Cornwall, Long Sault ON – summer 1995 • Conducted environmental surveys of Township-owned residential and agricultural properties and recommended restoration or changes in land use as appropriate • Collected surface water and residential well samples

Technical Assistant Raisin Region Conservation Authority, Martintown ON - May-September 1994 • Investigated problems relating to water quality and erosion in a seasonal residential community • Ongoing public relations and research regarding sewage systems and placement of wells and septic beds

Treeplanter Forefront Forestry, Elliot Lake ON – summer 1993 • Planted bare-root and container stock seedlings

SUMMARY OF PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Invited presentations on species at risk (2000-2003):

• Grade 3 & 4 class at Gray Gables School, St. • Brant Field Naturalists Catharines • Guelph Field Naturalists • Guelph District Ontario Ministry of Natural • Owen Sound Field Naturalists Resources enforcement staff • Huron Stewardship Network • Niagara Region planning staff • Ontario Turtle and Tortoise Society • Westwind Forestry Conference • Lunch n' Learn at the Government Information • Hamilton Naturalists' Club (HNC) monthly Centre (GIC) in St. Catharines meeting • HNC “Nature in Your Neighbourhood” series

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Barrett, K. and J. Lawrence. 2015. Planning for Nature. Presentation to Hamilton Naturalists’ Club, January 12, 2015.

Barrett, K. (various dates). Why Did the Salamander Cross the Road? Presented at Road Ecology: A National Agenda for Canada (Ottawa, Ontario, November 27, 2014); Halton Region Ecological and Environmental Advisory Committee (Oakville, Ontario, November 13, 2013); Oakville Municipal Road Ecology Symposium (Oakville, Ontario, October 9, 2013); A.D. Latornell Symposium (Alliston, Ontario, November 12, 2012); Hamilton Harbour Watershed Remedial Action Plan Workshop (Lowville, Ontario, April 4, 2012).

Barrett, K. 2014. Biodiversity Offsetting. Ontario Nature Biodiversity Offsetting Workshop. Toronto, Ontario, July 21, 2014.

Barrett, K. 2013. Habitat Conservation. Evidence given before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. Via video link to Ottawa, Ontario, April 25, 2013.

Barrett, K. 2013. A Conservation Authority Perspective on the ESA. Ontario Endangered Species Act Conference. Toronto, Ontario, April 8, 2013.

Barrett, K. 2009. Conservation Halton Involvement with Species at Risk. Presentation to the Committee on the Status of Species at Risk in Ontario. Toronto, Ontario, November 3, 2009.

Barrett, K. 2007. Lake Ontario and Bird Migration: A Significant Wildlife Habitat Case Study. A.D. Latornell Symposium, Alliston, Ontario, November 15, 2007.

Barrett, K. 2007. Queen snake, northern ribbonsnake and timber rattlesnake status accounts. In Ecology, Conservation, and Status of Reptiles in Canada. Seburn, C.N.L and C.A. Bishop, (Editors), Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles and Canadian Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Network. 246 pp.

Dwyer, J., B.K. Axon, P. Attack and K.A. Barrett (Eds.) 2006. The Mammals of Halton Region, Ontario. In Halton Natural Areas Inventory Volume 2: Species Checklists. Dwyer, J. (Editor), Halton/North Peel, South Peel and Hamilton Naturalists’ Club, Halton Region and Conservation Halton.184 pp.

Wills, D. and K. Barrett. 2006. Prothonotary Warbler Conservation in the Hamilton Study Area. In Birds of Hamilton and Surrounding Areas. Hamilton Naturalists’ Club, Hamilton, Ontario. 647 pp.

Portt, C, G. Coker and K. Barrett. 2006. Recovery Strategy for Fish Species at Risk in the Grand River in Canada [Proposed]. In Species at Risk Recovery Strategy Series. Ottawa: Fisheries and Oceans Canada. 104 pp.

Barrett, K. 2004. Monitoring in the Grindstone Creek Watershed. Hamilton Harbour Watershed Monitoring and Research Workshop. Hamilton, Ontario, November 26, 2004.

Barrett, K. 2003. Ecological Attributes of Halton’s Forests. Halton-Peel Woodlands and Wildlife Stewardship Council. Lowville, Ontario, November 29, 2003.

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Barrett, K.A. and R.J. Brooks. 2003. Demography and spatial ecology of wood turtles, Clemmys insculpta , in Algonquin Provincial Park. Canadian Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Network Annual Meeting and Pelee Island Endangered Species Festival, Pelee Island, Ontario, September 2003.

Mallany, S., M. Thompson and K.A. Barrett. 2002. Implementation of the Southcentral Region Natural Heritage Strategy. A.D. Latornell Symposium, Alliston, Ontario, November 2002.

Smith, K. 2002. Demography and spatial ecology of wood turtles ( Clemmys insculpta ) in Algonquin Provincial Park. M.Sc. thesis, University of Guelph. 88 pp.

Smith, K. 2002. COSEWIC status report on the eastern ribbonsnake Thamnophis sauritus in Canada, in COSEWIC assessment and status report on the eastern ribbonsnake Thamnophis sauritus in Canada. Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Ottawa. 1-24 pp.

Smith, K. 2000. COSEWIC status report on the timber rattlesnake Crotalus horridus in Canada. Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Ottawa. 1-25 pp.

Smith, K. 2000. Ecology of the Wood Turtle in Algonquin Park. Forest-Wildlife Research in Algonquin Park- the ‘90’s. A symposium in Cooperation with the Parks Research Forum of Ontario, December 13-14, 2000.

Smith, K. and R.J. Brooks. 1999. Demography and home ranges of Wood Turtles, C. insculpta , in Algonquin Park, Ontario. Canadian Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Network Annual Meeting, Quebec City, October 15-18, 1999.

Smith, K. 1999. COSEWIC status report on the queen snake Regina septemvittata in Canada, in COSEWIC assessment and status report on the queen snake Regina septemvittata in Canada. Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Ottawa. 1-28 pp.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Appointment by Order in Council to Species at Risk Program Advisory Committee (2008- present) • Previously qualified as an expert witness (Ecologist) before the Ontario Municipal Board and the Environmental Review Tribunal • Butternut Health Assessor- certified 2009 • Ecological Land Classification (ELC)- certified 2003 • Ontario Wetland Evaluation System- certified 2003 • Class 2 Backpack Electrofishing- certified 2003 • Member of Jefferson Salamander Recovery Team; past chair and current associate of Wood Turtle Recovery Team

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND TRAINING

• How to Excel at Managing and Supervising People- 2015 • Unlocking Your Leadership Potential- 2012 KIMBERLY A. (SMITH) BARRETT M.Sc. Zoology Page 6 of 6

• Water Management and Wetland Restoration Training Course- 2012 • The Planner at the Ontario Municipal Board Seminar- 2011 • Environment Canada Species at Risk Public Engagement Training Workshop- 2007 • Royal Ontario Museum Fish Identification Workshop- 2004 • Department of Fisheries and Oceans Advanced Fish Habitat- 2004 • Department of Fisheries and Oceans Mussel Identification Workshop- 2004 • Department of Fisheries and Oceans Basic Fluvial Geomorphology- 2003 • Natural Heritage Information Centre data sensitivity training • Conflict resolution and time management seminars • Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas, Marsh Monitoring Program and Forest Bird Monitoring Program participant • Volunteer experience banding passerines and owls at the Long Point Bird Observatory