Canadian Zinc Corporation
2009 RARE PLANT AND WILDLIFE SURVEY PRAIRIE CREEK MINE AREA AND WINTER ROAD, NT
Issued for Use October 2009
EBA File: Y22101123
Canadian Zinc Corporation
ISSUED FOR USE
2009 RARE PLANT AND WILDLIFE SURVEY PRAIRIE CREEK MINE AREA AND WINTER ROAD, NT
Y22101123
October 2009
EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd. p. 867.920.2287 • f. 867.873.3324 PO Box 2244 • 201, 4916 - 49 Street • Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 2P7 • CANADA Y22101123 October 2009 ISSUED FOR USE i
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Canadian Zinc Corporation (Canadian Zinc) contracted EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd. (EBA) in July 2009 to complete a rare plant and wildlife survey along the Prairie Creek Mine winter road and a proposed waste rock storage facility. EBA conducted these surveys from July 7 to 9, 2009. Two additional areas were surveyed and included the area in the vicinity of the camp and associated infrastructure, and the area surrounding the beaver pond to the south of camp. Two days of survey effort were conducted along the Prairie Creek Mine winter road; a half day effort was spent surveying the proposed waste rock storage facility; and a half day effort was spent surveying the area around camp and the beaver pond to the south. A total of 340 plant observations, representing 193 species and 44 families of vascular plants, were documented during the 2009 field survey. Wildlife observations included 1 species of amphibian, 28 species of birds and 13 species of mammals. Moose sign, including pellet groups, tracks, and browse were the most common observation throughout the rare species survey, while Dall’s sheep were the most common mammal species observed. No rare plant or wildlife species defined by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada and the federal Species At Risk Act (SARA) were observed in surveyed area. However, one plant species, Few Flower Meadow Rue (Thalictrum sparsiflorum) listed as being rare in McJannet et al. (1995) was documented along the Prairie Creek winter road and an adjacent wetland. Since 1995 this plant species has been documented in many locations and will likely be de-listed in the near future.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY...... i 1.0 INTRODUCTION...... 1 1.1 Objectives...... 1 2.0 METHODS ...... 1 3.0 RESULTS ...... 2 3.1 Rare Plant Survey...... 2 3.1.1 Approach ...... 2 3.1.2 Findings...... 3 3.2 Rare Wildlife Survey ...... 4 4.0 CONCLUSION...... 6 4.1 Rare Plant Survey...... 6 4.2 Rare Wildlife Survey ...... 6 5.0 LIMITATIONS OF REPORT ...... 6 6.0 CLOSURE...... 7 REFERENCES...... 8
TABLES
Table 1. Plant Species with Special Conservation Status in the Region of Prairie Creek Mine, NT Table 2. Summary of Wildlife Observations, Prairie Creek Mine, NT, July 2009
FIGURES
Figure 1. Site Location Figures 2a and 2b. Rare Plant Survey Route Figure 3a and 3b. Key Wildlife Observations
PHOTOGRAPHS
Photograph 1. Alpine plant communities have a high potential for rare plants and were thoroughly searched.
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Photograph 2. Wetlands, riparian areas and lake margins also have a high potential for rare plants and were carefully examined. Photograph 3. Present condition of the winter road between Prairie Creek camp and the Pass. Note very little vegetation growing on the roadway. Photograph 4. More than 75% of the roadway, from the Pass eastward, has some secondary growth on the road consisting on small shrubs such as Willows, as seen in this photograph. Photograph 5. One rare species, Few Flower Meadow Rue (Thalictrum sparsiflorumi), was found growing at many locations along the alpine portion of the winter road. Photograph 6. Although not a rare species, the Naked-stemmed Wallflower (Parrya nudicaulis) prefers alpine communities. Photograph 7. The Cream Vetchling (Lathyrus ochroleucus) status is Secure and was found growing in a mixed forest. Photograph 8. The Flat-top Whitlow-grass (Draba corymbosa) status is Secure. This specimen was found growing on an alpine talus slope. Photograph 9. This caribou track was one of few signs of caribou observed during this rare species survey. Photograph 10. Grizzly bear scat was observed near the proposed Waste Rock Storage Facility and along the winter road. Photograph 11. Moose sign was evident throughout the length of the winter road and within the proposed Waste Rock Storage Facility. Photograph 12. A group of Dall’s sheep commonly occupied cliffs near camp, as seen here.
APPENDICES
Appendix A Plant Species Observed During The Rare Plant Survey Appendix B EBA’s Services Agreement and General Conditions
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Canadian Zinc Corporation (Canadian Zinc) contracted EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd. (EBA) in July 2009 to complete a rare plant and wildlife survey along the Prairie Creek Mine winter road and a proposed waste rock storage facility. The170 kilometre (km) long winter road was constructed in 1980 to link the Prairie Creek Mine with the Liard Highway (Figure 1). Since 1982, transport along much of the winter road has ceased and the road has been allowed to naturally re-vegetate. With present intentions to re-open the winter road as a transport link for mineral concentrates and supplies to and from the Prairie Creek Mine, this rare plant and wildlife survey can be used as a basis in incorporating appropriate habitat and wildlife mitigation measures to reduce impacts on rare plant and wildlife species. Canadian Zinc proposes a waste rock storage facility located approximately 1 km northeast of the mine site in the Harrison Creek valley (Figure 2a). Results of the rare plant and wildlife survey will be used as applicable to address potential rare plant and wildlife impacts early on in the planning stage.
1.1 OBJECTIVES The primary objective of the rare plant and wildlife survey was to identify rare vegetation and wildlife that may have been present within the study areas at the time of the survey. A secondary objective was to document all species of plants and wildlife observed in the immediate area of the winter road and proposed waste rock storage facility.
2.0 METHODS
From July 7 to 9, 2009, Mr. Steve Moore of EBA conducted the rare plant survey and Ms. Karla Langlois of EBA conducted the Rare Wildlife Survey. Species designated with special conservation status1 by the Government of Northwest Territories Environment and Natural Resources (ENR), the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC), and the federal Species At Risk Act (SARA) were the main focus of this survey. Prior to conducting the fieldwork, relevant literature was reviewed to familiarize the study team with the plant species expected to occur in the vicinity of the proposed roadway. From the literature review a preliminary list of vascular plants, as well as rare species list, were developed for the study area. A species list was generated for plants based on range maps found in taxonomic guides and environmental reports. The list was created using Vascular Plants of Continental Northwest Territories (Porsild and Cody 1980), Rare Vascular Plants in the Northwest Territories (McJannet et al. 1995) and other reports
1 Species with special conservation status include those designated as May Be At Risk, At Risk, Special Concern, Threatened, and Endangered.
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including Beak Consultants Ltd. (1981) and Ker, Priestman and Associates Ltd. (1980). In addition, any plant species potentially occurring within 150 km of the corridor was included. The resulting list contained approximately 300 plants known to occur, or hypothetically occur, in the area. A species hypothetically occurring in the area includes plants whose distribution covers, or is adjacent to, the study area but has not yet been documented on site. The majority of vascular plants were identified on site. Representative samples were collected for select species that were difficult to identify in the field such as willows, sedges and grasses. These were later identified under magnification with the aid of taxonomic guides, including Aiken et al. (2008), Argus et al. (1999), Argus (2004a and 2004b), Argus (1973), Brayshaw (1976), Burt (2000), Cobb (1963), Cody (2000), Corns and Annas (1986), Courtenay and Zimmerman (1972), Douglas (1982, 1995), Hurd et al. (1998), Johnson et al. (1995), Ladyman (2005), Moss (1977), Porsild and Cody (1980), Scotter and Flygare (1986), and Trelawny (2003). The overall survey was conducted in the following manner:
• Foot transects were completed within the boundaries of the proposed waste rock storage facility and at various habitat types along the winter road;
• All terrain vehicles (ATV) were used to survey the winter road, where accessible. These transects were surveyed by driving a maximum of 10 km per hour and stopping/dismounting at each observation for further assessment. Figure 2a shows that portion of the winter road that was intensively surveyed by ATV and foot;
• Aerial survey using a Jet Ranger to access inaccessible areas of the winter road, landing at various locations. Survey speed of the Jet Ranger varied from 30 - 50 km per hour and flew at an altitude of approximately 50 m above ground level. Figure 2b shows that portion of the winter road that was surveyed via Jet Ranger; and
• Information recorded for each observation included GPS waypoint, species, number of observations, and habitat type.
3.0 RESULTS
3.1 RARE PLANT SURVEY
3.1.1 Approach EBA consulted the Species at Risk Act (SARA) database, Rare Vascular Plants in the Northwest Territories (McJannet et al. 1995) and ENR’s Infobase (2009) to determine the potential for rare vascular plants to occur along the Prairie Creek Mine winter road and a proposed waste rock storage facility. A total of 340 plant observations representing 193 species and 44 families of vascular plants were documented during the 2009 field survey (Appendix A).
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A list of potentially rare plant species observed is presented in Table 1. A total of 45 rare plants species were identified in the literature as having a potential to occur within the study area (Table 1). Plant species nomenclature follows current standards (Working Group on General Status of NWT Species 2009). In a few cases where plant names were not listed by ENR, the nomenclature followed Cody (2000) or Porsild and Cody (1980). A list of plant species observed is provided in Appendix A. A two day rare plant survey was conducted along portions of the winter road and a half day effort was spent surveying the proposed waste rock storage facility. The winter road could only be surveyed by ATV up to a washout; beyond that point a Jet Ranger was used to access selected sites. Figures 2a and 2b illustrate the route taken by the survey team along the winter road.
3.1.2 Findings None of the plant species occurring within the study area are listed under SARA or COSEWIC. However, one plant species, Few Flower Meadow Rue (Thalictrum sparsiflorum) is listed as being rare in McJannet et al. (1995) and was documented (n=10+ occurrences) as occurring along various sections of the Prairie Creek winter road and an adjacent wetland. Since the publication of McJannet (1995), this plant species has been recorded in numerous locations and, consequently, will likely be de-listed in the near future. It is important to note that Few Flower Meadow Rue (T. sparsiflorum) was frequently observed along the shoulder and edge of the road, at the interface between the disturbed and natural vegetated habitat. This species can be locally abundant in areas that are disturbed, as observed along the Prairie Creek Mine winter road, as well as, in another study along the Canol Trail in 2009. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) ranks Few Flower Meadow Rue (T. sparsiflorum) as “G5”, which has a global status that is abundant and demonstrably secure, with many occurrences around the globe (Working Group on General Status of NWT Species 2009). Re-establishment of the road is not a threat to Few Flower Meadow Rue’s local, national, or global population. A number of additional plant species documented during this survey have been ranked under ENR’s general status rank program and include the following:
• 2 vascular plant species ranked by ENR as May Be At Risk were recorded during the 2009 rare plant survey, Hornemann Willowherb (Epilobium hornemanni)(n=5) and Linear- leaved Willowherb (Epilobium leptophyllum) (n=1)(Table 1); and
• 6 vascular plant species ranked by ENR as Sensitive were documented during the rare plant survey, Alpine Anemone (Anemone drummondii)(n=1), Bog Birch (Betula pumila) (n=3), Lesser Black-scaled Sedge (Carex atrosquama) (n=1), One-Glume Spike Rush (Eleocharis uniglumis)(n=1), Alpine Goundsel (Packera paucifora)(n=1), and Yellow Mountain Heather (Phyllodoce glanduliflora)(n=1)(Table 1).
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These species have been ranked as either May Be At Risk or Sensitive since they are considered uncommon and there are few documented occurrences within the Northwest Territories (NWT). However, these species are secure or abundant throughout the rest of their range in Canada. ENR’s general status ranks have no federal or territorial legislation attached to it. Hornemann Willowherb (E. hornemanni) and Linear-leaved Willowherb (E. leptophyllum) are ranked by ENR as May Be At Risk because they have a restricted distribution with a small number of documented occurrences in the Northwest Territories. However, TNC ranks both species (Hornemann Willowherb and Linear-leaved Willowherb) as “G5”, which has a global status that is abundant and demonstrably secure, with many occurrences around the globe (Working Group on General Status of NWT Species 2009). Re-establishment of the winter road is not a threat to either Hornemann Willowherb’s or Linear-leaved Willowherb’s local, national, or global population. Alpine Anemone (A. drummondii), Bog Birch (B. pumila), Lesser Black-scaled Sedge (C. atrosquama), One-Glume Spike Rush (E. uniglumis), Alpine Goundsel (P. paucifora), and Yellow Mountain Heather (P. glanduliflora) have been ranked by ENR as Sensitive because they have a small regional distribution with a small number of documented occurrences in the NWT. For these species, TNC has ranked them either as G4 or G5; however, in some borderline cases they have been ascribed as a combined level (G4G5). TNC ranks Alpine Anemone (A. drummondii) as G4, which has a global status that is apparently secure with many occurrences around the globe. For Bog Birch (B. pumila) and One-Glume Spike Rush (E. uniglumis) TNC ranks both species as G5. For Alpine Goundsel (P. paucifora), Yellow Mountain Heather (P. glanduliflora), and Lesser Black-scaled Sedge (C. atrosquama) TNC ranks these three species as G4G5 (i.e. there is a level of uncertainty as to which category is more appropriate) (Working Group on General Status of NWT Species 2009). It is important to note that these six Sensitive ranked plant species were not growing within the winter road alignment but adjacent to it. In some instances, as in the case of Bog Birch (B. pumila), it was growing in patches extending up to 10 metres out from the road’s edge. Re-establishment of the road is not a threat to these six species’ local, national or global population.
3.2 RARE WILDLIFE SURVEY Two animal species with special conservation status were documented within the study area during the survey - northern woodland caribou (from the Lower Nahanni herd) and grizzly bear. Northern mountain caribou, including the Lower Nahanni herd, is listed by SARA as Special Concern and is ranked by ENR as Secure under the general status program. This conservation status is imparted upon species whose inherent characteristics (e.g. low reproductive rates) make them sensitive to human activities or natural events.
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The annual range of this herd straddles the Northwest Territories and Yukon (approximately 32,000 km2). Satellite collared caribou data indicates the herd generally occupies high alpine meadows in the southeast Yukon in the summer and fall, and migrate east into the Northwest Territories following rut (Parks Canada 2006; Weaver 2006). In the winter, the majority of the herd occupies much of the Nahanni National Park south and west of the Prairie Creek Mine. However, caribou do occupy the area near Prairie Creek Mine and the winter road during the winter (Weaver 2006). A total of five caribou fecal pellet groups, three tracks, and one trail were observed along the winter road near Prairie Creek during the rare species survey (Table 2). Figure 3a shows the location and number of caribou observations; this does not indicate the total count of sign or visuals at each point. Grizzly bears are not protected under SARA; however, they are ranked by ENR as Sensitive under the general status program and have been assessed by COSEWIC as Special Concern. Predicted grizzly bear densities near the Prairie Creek Mine and the portions of the winter road near Prairie Creek to Cat Camp are considered moderate (17 individuals per 1,000 km2) to very high (28 individuals per 1,000 km2) (Weaver 2006). Grizzly bear densities along the winter road further east and south of Cat camp are expected to be low (10 individuals per 1,000 km2) (Weaver 2006). Grizzly bears occupy a variety of habitat types annually that are found throughout the study area from low elevation valleys to high alpine tundra. A total of three grizzly bear scats that were likely deposited in the spring (as evidence from a large component of the scat consisting of Equisetum sp.; a favoured spring food resource) as well as four feeding areas (e.g. feeding logs) were observed along the winter road and within the proposed waste rock storage facility (Figure 3a) (Table 2). In total, 1 species of amphibian, 28 species of birds and 13 species of mammals were observed during the rare species survey along the winter road, near the Prairie Creek Mine, and within the proposed waste rock storage facility (Table 2). The majority of these species do not have special conservation status. Moose sign, including pellet groups, tracks, and browse were the most common observation throughout the rare species survey, and Dall’s sheep were the most common species observed. No moose were observed during the survey; however, their use of habitat within the camp and along the winter road was evident. A total of 86 moose pellet groups, 10 sets of tracks, and three antler sheds were observed. Figures 3a and 3b show the location and number of moose observations; however, multiple pellet groups or other sign were recorded at each observation point. Evidence of moose browsing on willows was observed along the majority of road. Predictably, evidence of moose browse in the high alpine areas, with limited browsing resources, was low to nil. Within creek floodplains throughout the winter road, as well as where the road has begun to naturally re-vegetate, moose browse was generally moderate to high.
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The Prairie Creek Mine camp and the following 30 km (approximately) along the winter road lie within known Dall’s sheep range. This was where the Dall’s sheep were sighted and their sign documented during the rare species survey (Figure 3a). A group of Dall’s sheep was consistently observed at camp each day during this survey. Dall’s sheep were also observed at a location between camp and the proposed waste rock storage facility and along the winter road (near Prairie Creek) (Figure 3a). The group of sheep at camp averaged 16 individuals during the survey period, including rams, ewes, and lambs. Weaver (2006) reports that Dall’s sheep also occupy karst features, including caves, in the Ram Plateau and further east. Although the winter road traverses across the Ram Plateau, no karst features including caves were observed adjacent to the winter road. No Dall’s sheep sign was documented along this area of the winter road during this rare species survey.
4.0 CONCLUSION
4.1 RARE PLANT SURVEY Up grades to the existing road should not be a concern for rare plants in the region; however, select plant communities should be protected as much as possible. In this region, sensitive plant communities, plant communities with higher potential for rare plants occurrence, including alpine communities, wetlands, riparian areas and lake margins, should be protected as much as possible by limiting activities to the existing winter road footprint.
4.2 RARE WILDLIFE SURVEY There are federal legislative constraints pertaining to clearing the forest during nesting season. Although no rare birds were observed, all migratory birds (including songbirds, shorebirds, and waterfowl) fall within the federal Migratory Birds Convention Act. As a result, any proposed clearing operations should occur outside the breeding season.
5.0 LIMITATIONS OF REPORT
This report and its contents are intended for the sole use of Canadian Zinc Corporation and their agents. EBA does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy of any of the data, the analysis or the recommendations contained or referenced in the report when the report is used or relied upon by any Party other than Canadian Zinc Corporation, or for any Project other than the proposed development at the subject site. Any such unauthorized use of this report is at the sole risk of the user. Use of this report is subject to the terms and conditions stated in EBA’s Services Agreement and in the General Conditions provided in Appendix B of this report.
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6.0 CLOSURE
We trust this report meets your present requirements. Should you have any questions or comments, please contact the undersigned at your convenience.
Sincerely, EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd.
Prepared by: Prepared by:
Karla Langlois, B.Sc., P.Biol. Steve Moore, B.E.S., B.A. Environmental Scientist Wildlife Biologist/Senior p. 867.920.2287 x104 Environmental Scientist e. [email protected] p. 867.766.3728 x123 e. [email protected]
Reviewed by:
Richard A.W. Hoos, M.Sc., R.P. Bio. Principal Consultant, Mining Practice p. 604.685.0275 x239 e. [email protected]
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TABLES
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TABLE 1. PLANT SPECIES WITH SPECIAL CONSERVATION STATUS IN THE REGION OF PRAIRIE CREEK MINE, NT Conservation Status Common Name Scientific Name COSEWIC McJannet Comments ENR / SARA et al. (1995) Plants Documented During the Rare Plant Survey within the Study Area Few Flower Meadow Thalictrum sparsiflorum Observed Rue May Be At Risk - Rare frequently along road shoulder Hornemann Willowherb Epilobium hornemannii Along Road – May Be At Risk - - Multiple plants at one location Linear-leaved Epilobium leptophyllum May Be At Risk - - Off Road Willowherb Few Flower Meadow Thalictrum sparsiflorum May Be At Risk - - Along Road Rue Alpine Anemone Anemone drummondii Sensitive - - Off Road Bog Birch Betula pumila Sensitive - - Off Road Lesser Black-scaled Carex atrosquama Sensitive - - Off Road Sedge One-Glume Spike Rush Eleocharis uniglumis Sensitive - - Off Road Alpine Goundsel Packera paucifora Sensitive - - Adjacent to Road Yellow Mountain Phyllodoce glanduliflora Sensitive - - Off Road Heather Rare Plants Potentially Occurring within a 150 km radius of the Study Area (McJannet et al. 1995) Musk-root Adoxa moschatellina May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Orange False Dandelion Agoseris aurantiaca May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Pearly Everlasting Anaphalis margaritacea May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Seaside Angelica Angelica lucida May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Indian Hemp Apocynum cannabinum May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 White Sagebrush Artemisia ludoviciana May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Asplenium trichomanes- Green Spleenwort May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 ramosum Canadian Milk-vetch Astragalus canadensis May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Mingan Moonwort Botrychium minganense May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Leathery Grape-fern Botrychium multifidum May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Goosegrass Sedge Carex eleusinoides May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Hood's Sedge Carex hoodii May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Mackenzie Sedge Carex mackenziei May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Alaska Parsley-fern Cryptogramma sitchensis May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Yellowstone Whitlow- Draba incerta May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 grass
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TABLE 1. PLANT SPECIES WITH SPECIAL CONSERVATION STATUS IN THE REGION OF PRAIRIE CREEK MINE, NT Conservation Status Common Name Scientific Name COSEWIC McJannet Comments ENR / SARA et al. (1995) Porsild's Whitlow-grass Draba porsildii May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Spinulose Wood-fern Dryopteris carthusiana May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Northern Wood-fern Dryopteris expansa May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Hornemann Willowherb Epilobium hornemanni May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Linear-leaved Epilobium leptophyllum May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Willowherb Yukon Fleabane Erigeron yukonensis May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 White-flowered Hieracium albiflorum May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Hawkweed Segmented Luetkea Luetkea pectinata May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Bog Adder's-mouth Malaxis paludosa May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Common Large Monkey Mimulus guttatus May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Flower Smooth Cliff-brake Pellaea glabella May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Choke Cherry Prunus virginiana May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Turner's Buttercup Ranunculus turneri May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Raup's Willow Raup's Willow May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Symphyotrichum Nahanni Aster May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 nahanniense Rolland's Bulrush Trichophorum pumilum May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Velvetleaf Blueberry Vaccinium myrtilloides May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Purslane Speedwell Veronica peregrine May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Canada Violet Viola canadensis May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Great-spurred Violet Viola selkirkii May Be At Risk - - Not Obs.1 Spike Bentgrass Agrostis exarata Sensitive - - Not Obs.1 Hudson Bay Sedge Carex heleonastes Sensitive - - Not Obs.1 Mountain Hare Sedge Carex phaeocephala Sensitive - - Not Obs.1 Poverty Wild Oat Grass Danthonia spicata Sensitive - - Not Obs.1 Canada Nodding Wild Elymus canadensis Sensitive - - Not Obs.1 Rye Northern Beech Fern Phegopteris connectilis Sensitive - - Not Obs.1 Wigeon-Grass Ruppia cirrhosa Sensitive - - Not Obs.1 Alpine Smelowskia Smelowskia calycina Sensitive - - Not Obs.1 Wood Valerian Valeriana dioica Sensitive - - Not Obs.1 1 Not Observed during the rare plant survey.
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TABLE 2. SUMMARY OF WILDLIFE OBSERVATIONS, PRAIRIE CREEK MINE, NT, JULY 2009 Conservation Status Common Name Scientific Name Comments ENR COSEWIC SARA Amphibians Wood Frog Lithobates sylvatica Secure - - 3 individuals sighted Birds Swan species Cygnus species * * - 2 pairs sighted near the road American Wigeon Anas americana Secure - - 1 individual sighted Mallard Anas platyrhynchos Secure - - 1 female with 7 chicks sighted Ring-necked Duck Aythya collaris Secure - - 6 pairs sighted Bufflehead Aythya collaris Secure - - 5 adults and 2 chicks sighted Rock Ptarmigan Lagopus muta Secure - - Pair sighted, plus a lone male Grouse/Ptarmigan - ** - - 7 pellet groups species American Kestrel Falco sparverius Secure - - 1 individual sighted in camp Merlin Falco columbarius Secure Not At Risk - 1 individual sighted along road 5 individuals sighted (including Spotted Sandpiper Actitis macularius Secure - - 2 pairs) near camp Undeter Solitary Sandpiper Tringa solitaria - - 2 individuals sighted along road mined 3 individuals sighted (including a pair) Lesser Yellowlegs Tringa flavip Sensitive - - along road 2 adults + 2 chicks + nest with Mew Gull Larus canus Secure - - unhatched egg near camp. American Three- 3 observations of nest holes along Picoides dorsalis Secure - - toed Woodpecker road Northern Flicker Colaptes auratus Secure - - 1 auditory call heard in camp Undeter 9 individuals sighted (including 3 Say’s Phoebe Sayornis saya - - mined pairs) + 3 nests in camp 4 individuals sighted (including 1 Gray Jay Perisoreus canadensis Secure - - pair) near the proposed waste rock storage facility and along the road Common Raven Corvus corax Secure - - 1 individual sighted 6 nests sighted inside storage shop in Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica Sensitive - - camp Townsend’s 1 auditory call near the proposed Myadestes townsendi Secure - - Solitaire waste rock storage facility 1 individual sighted and 1 heard Swainson’s Thrush Catharus ustulatus Secure - - along the road American Robin Turdus migratorius Secure - - 1 individual sighted along road American Pipit Anthus rubescens Sensitive - - Pair sighted along road Tennessee Warbler Vermivora peregrina Secure - - 1 individual heard along road Pair sighted + 4 heard along road and Yellow-rumped Dendroica coronata Secure - - near the proposed waste rock storage Warbler facility Blackpoll Warbler Dendroica striata Sensitive - - 1 individual heard along road
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TABLE 2. SUMMARY OF WILDLIFE OBSERVATIONS, PRAIRIE CREEK MINE, NT, JULY 2009 Conservation Status Common Name Scientific Name Comments ENR COSEWIC SARA 4 individuals sighted (including a pair) Chipping Sparrow Spizella passerina Secure - - + 1 heard Ammodramus Undeter Nelson’s Sparrow Not At Risk - 1 individual heard along road nelsoni mined White-crowned Zonotrichia 5 individuals sighted (including 2 Secure - - Sparrow leucophrys pairs) along road 5 individuals sighted (including 2 Dark-eyed Junco Junco hyemalis Secure - - pairs) + 2 heard along road and at proposed waste rock storage facility Mammals Snowshoe Hare Lepus americanus Secure - - 17 pellet groups along road Least Chipmunk Tamias minimus Secure - - 2 individuals sighted near camp Arctic Ground 3 individuals sighted + 6 dens along Spermophilus parryii Secure - - Squirrel road Tamiasciurus 5 observations of feeding areas, Red Squirrel Secure - - hudsonicus middens, and nest along road 1 individual sighted near camp, Beaver Castor Canadensis Secure - - including lodge + lodges and dams near the road Mice/Vole/Lemmin 4 observations of pellet groups and NA - - - g species holes along road 7 observations of scat and tracks Grey Wolf Canis lupus Secure Not At Risk - along road Red Fox Vulpes lagopus Secure - - 1 observation of tracks along road American Black 2 observations of scat and climbing Ursus americanus Secure Not At Risk - Bear tree along road Sensiti Special 3 observations of scat and 4 signs of Grizzly Bear Ursus arctos No Status ve Concern feeding (i.e. logs) American Marten or Martes Americana or Secure - - 4 observations of scat along road Ermine Mustela erminea Special 5 observations of pellet groups + 3 Northern Mountain Rangifer tarandus Special Secure Concern tracks + 1 trail along road near Caribou caribou Concern Schedule 1 Prairie Creek 86 observations of pellet groups + 10 Moose Alces americanus Secure - - tracks + 3 antler sheds + numerous browse Multiple visual observations at 3 Dall’s Sheep Ovis dalli dallii Secure - - locales at and near camp, and along the road + 3 tracks + trails - = Not Assessed
* = ENR lists the Tundra Swan as Secure and the Trumpeter Swan as Sensitive. COSEWIC designates the Trumpeter Swan as Not At Risk, but has not assessed the Tundra Swan.
** = ENR lists all grouse and ptarmigan species potentially within the study area as Secure, except the Dusky (or Blue) grouse and White-tailed Ptarmigan are considered Undetermined.
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Photograph 1 Alpine plant communities have a high potential for rare plants and were thoroughly searched.
Photograph 2 Wetlands, riparian areas and lake margins also have a high potential for rare plants and were carefully examined.
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Photograph 3 Present condition of the winter road between Prairie Creek camp and the Pass. Note very little vegetation growing on the roadway.
Photograph 4 More than 75% of the roadway, from the Pass eastward, has some secondary growth on the road consisting on small shrubs such as Willows, as seen in this photograph.
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Photograph 5 One rare species, Few Flower Meadow Rue (Thalictrum sparsiflorumi), was found growing at many locations along the alpine portion of the winter road.
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Photograph 7 The Cream Vetchling (Lathyrus ochroleucus) status is Secure and was found growing in a mixed forest.
Photograph 8 The Flat-top Whitlow-grass (Draba corymbosa) status is Secure. This specimen was found growing on a alpine talus slope.
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Photograph 1 This caribou track was one of few signs of caribou observed during this rare species survey.
Photograph 2 Grizzly bear scat was observed near the proposed Waste Rock Facility and along the winter road.
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Photograph 3 Moose sign was evident throught the length of the winter road and within the proposed Waste Rock Facility.
Photograph 4 A group of Dall’s sheep commonly occupied cliffs near camp, as seen here.
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APPENDIX A APPENDIX A PLANT SPECIES OBSERVED DURING THE RARE PLANT SURVEY
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APPENDIX A. PLANT SPECIES OBSERVED AT CANADIAN ZINC MINE, JULY 20091 NWT Family / Scientific Name1 Common Name COSEWIC / SARA Status GS Rank DRYOPTERIDACEAE 1 Cystopteris fragilis Fragile Fern Secure - Woodsia glabella Smooth Woodsia Secure -
EQUISETACEAE Equisetum arvense Field Horsetail Secure - Equisetum fluviatile Water Horsetail Secure - Equisetum scirpoides Dwarf Scouring Rush Secure - Equisetum variegatum Variegated Horsetail Secure -
LYCOPODIACEAE Diphasiastrum alpinum Alpine Clubmoss Secure - (Lycopodium alpinum) Diphasiastrum complanatum Ground-cedar Secure - (Lycopodium complanatum) Lycopodium annotinum Stiff Club Moss Secure - Lycopodium lagopus One-cone Clubmoss Undetermined - (Lycopodium clavatum)
CUPRESSACEAE 1 Common Juniper (ground Juniperus communis Secure - juniper) Juniperus horizontalis Creeping Juniper Secure -
PINACEAE Larix laricina American Larch (Tamarack) Secure - Picea mariana Black Spruce Secure - Picea glauca White Spruce Secure - Pinus banksiana Jack Pine Secure -
SPARGANIACEAE Sparganium angustifolium Narrow-leaf Bur-reed Secure -
POTAMOGETONACEAE Potamogeton richardsonii Richardson's pondweed Secure -
POACEAE Calamagrostis purpurascens Purple Reed Grass Secure - Elymus innovatus Wild Rye Secure - Hierochloe odorata Sweet Grass Secure - Hordeum jubatum Fox-Tail Barley Secure - Poa alpina Alpine Bluegrass Secure - Poa arctica (includes Poa brintnellii; Poa lanata; Poa Arctic Bluegrass Secure - williamsii) Trisetum spicatum Narrow False Oat Secure -
CYPERACEAE Carex aquatilis Water Sedge Secure -
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Carex atrosquama Lesser Black-scaled Sedge Sensitive - Carex capillaris Hair-like Sedge Secure - Carex canescens Silvery Sedge Secure - Carex concinna Beautiful sedge Secure - Carex diandra Lesser Panicled Sedge Secure - Carex disperma Softleaf Sedge Secure - Carex eburnea Bristle-leaved Sedge Secure - Carex glacialis Glacier Sedge Secure - Carex gynocrates Northern Bog Sedge Secure - Carex magellanica Boreal Bog Sedge Secure - Carex media Norvegian Carex Secure - Carex membranacea Fragile-seed Sedge Secure - Carex nardina Nard Sedge Secure - Carex rostrata Beaked Sedge Not Assessed - Carex saxatilis (Carex Russet Sedge Secure - physocarpa) Carex scirpoidea Bulrush Sedge Secure - Carex utriculata Northwest Territory Sedge Secure - Carex vaginata Sheathed Sedge Secure - Eleocharis palustris Creeping Spike Rush Secure - Eleocharis uniglumis One-Glume Spike Rush Sensitive - Eriophorum callitrix Sheathed Cotton-grass Secure - Eriophorum vaginatum Tussock Cotton Grass Secure - Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani (Scirpus Soft-stem Bulrush Undetermined - validus)
JUNCACEAE Juncus alpinoarticulatus (Juncus alpinus ssp. Northern Green (Bog) Rush Secure - nodulosus) Juncus arcticus (Juncus arcticus ssp. alaskanus; Arctic Rush Secure - Juncus balticus var. alaskanus) Juncus triglumis (ssp. albescens; Juncus Northern White Rush Secure - albescens) Triglochin palustris Slender Bog Arrow Grass Secure - (Triglochin palustre)
LILIACEAE Maianthemum canadense Wild Lily-of-the-Valley Undetermined - Tofieldia coccinea Northern False Asphodel Secure - Tofieldia pusilla (Tofieldia Scotch False Asphodel Secure - palustris) Zigadenus elegans Death-Camas Secure -
ORCHIDACEAE Corallorhiza trifida Early Coral Root Secure - Cypridedium parviflorum Small Yellow Lady's-slipper Secure - (Cypripedium calceolus) Small (Sparrow's-egg) Cypripedium passerinum Secure - Lady's-slipper
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Platanthera aquilonis (Habenaria hyperborea, Tall Northern Green Orchid Secure - Platanthera hyperborea) Platanthera obtusata Blunt-leaved Bog Orchid Secure - (Habenaria obtusata)
SALICACEAE Populus balsamifera Balsam Poplar Secure - Populus tremuloides Quaking Aspen Secure - Salix alaxensis (Salix Alaska Willow Secure - longistylis) Salix arbusculoides Littletree Willow Secure - Salix arctica (Salix anglorum, Salix crassijulis, Salix Arctic Willow Secure - hudsonensis) Salix glauca (cordiflora ssp callicarpea & glauca ssp Gray willow Secure - stenolepsis?) Salix myrtillifolia Myrtle-Leaf Willow Secure - Salix planifolia (incl Salix Diamond - leaved Willow Secure - tyrrellii) Salix pseudomonticola False Mountain Willow Secure - Salix reticulata Net-veined Willow Secure -
MYRICACEAE Myrica gale Sweet Gale Secure -
BETULACEAE Alnus incana (sp.tenuifolia) Speckled Alder Secure - Alnus viridis (incl Alnus Green Alder Secure - crispa) Betula nana (Betula glandulosa, Betula x Ground Birch (dwarf birch) Secure - eastwoodiae) Betula occidentalis (Betula fontinalis, Betula x Spring Birch Secure - eastwoodiae) Betula papyrifera (Betula Paper birch (white birch) Secure - papyrifera var. commutata) Betula pumila (Betula pumila Bog Birch Sensitive - var. glandulifera)
SANTALACEAE Geocaulon lividum Northern Comandra Secure -
POLYGONACEAE Bistorta vivipara (Persicaria vivipara, Polygonum Alpine Knotweed Secure - viviparum) Mountain Sorrel (Scurvey Oxyria digyna Secure - Grass)
CARYOPHYLLACEAE Silene acaulis Moss Campion Sensitive -
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Stellaria crassifolia Fleshy Stichwort Secure - Stellaria longipes (S. laeta, S. monantha, S. stricta, S. Long-stalked Stitchwort Secure - subvestita, S. edwardsii, S. ciliatosepala, S. crassipes)
NYMPHAEACEAE Nuphar variegata (Nuphar variegatum, Nuphar lutea Variegated Pond Lily Secure - ssp. variegata)
RANUNCULACEAE Anemone drummondii Alpine Anemone Sensitive - Anemone multifida Hudson Bay Anemone Secure - Anemone richardsonii Yellow Anemone Secure - Aquilegia brevistyla Small-Flower Columbine Secure - Delphinium glaucum Pale Larkspur Secure - Ranunculus gmelinii (incl. Small Yellow Water- Secure - Ranunculus purshii) buttercup Ranunculus lapponicus Lapland Buttercup Secure - Thalictrum sparsiflorum2 Few Flower Meadow Rue May Be At Risk -
BRASSICAEAE 1 Braya humilis Alpine Northern Rockcress Secure - Draba corymbosa Flat-top Whitlow-grass Secure - Draba glabella Rock Whitlow-grass Secure - Draba nivalis Yellow Arctic Whitlow-grass Secure - Parrya nudicaulis Naked-stemmed Wallflower Secure - Rorippa palustris (Rorippa Bog Yellowcress Secure - islandica)
SAXIFRAGACEAE Chrysosplenium tetrandrum Northern Golden-Carpet Secure - Mitella nuda Bare-stem Bishop's Cap Secure - Kotzebue's Grass-of- Parnassia kotzebuei Secure - parnassus Parnassia palustris (incl. P. Marsh Grass-of-parnassus Secure - palustris var. montanensis) Saxifraga oppositifolia Purple Mountain Saxifrage Secure - Saxifraga tricuspidata Prickly Saxifrage Secure -
GROSSULARIACEAE 1 Ribes hudsonianum Northern Black Currant Secure - Ribes lacustre Bristly Black Currant Secure - Ribes triste Swamp Red Currant Secure -
ROSACEAE Amelanchier alnifolia Saskatoon Serviceberry Secure - Comarum palustre (Potentilla Marsh Cinquefoil Secure - palustris) Dasiphora fruticosa Shrubby Cinquefoil Secure - (Potentilla fruticosa) Dryas drummondii Yellow Mountain Avens Secure -
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Dryas integrifolia (incl Dryas chamissonis, Dryas sylvatica, Mountain Avens Secure - Dryas crenulata) Fragaria virginiana Virginia Strawberry Secure - Geum aleppicum Yellow Avens Secure - Potentilla biflora Two-flowered Cinquefoil Secure - Rosa acicularis Prickly Rose Secure - Rosa woodsii Woods rose Secure - Rubus arcticus (incl. Rubus Arctic Raspberry Secure - acaulis and Rubus stellatus) Rubus chamaemorus Cloudberry Secure - Rubus pubescens var. Dwarf Red Raspberry Secure - pubescens
FABACEAE 1 Astragalus americanus American Milk-Vetch Secure - Astragalus australis (A.aboriginorum, A. Indian Milk-vetch Secure - richardsonii, A. linearis) Hedysarum alpinum Alpine Sweet-Vetch Secure - Hedysarum boreale (H. boreale ssp. mackenziei, Boreal Sweetvetch Secure - Hedysarum mackenziei) Lathyrus ochroleucus Cream Vetchling Secure - Oxytropis campestris (O. campestris var. varians, and var. roaldii, O. hyperborea, O. Field Locoweed Secure - jordalii, O. sericea var. spicata) Vicia americana American Purple Vetch Secure -
EMPETRACEAE Empetrum nigrum Black Crowberry Secure -
VIOLACEAE Viola sp. Violet sp. - -
ELAEAGNACEAE Shepherdia canadensis Canda Buffalo-Berry Secure -
ONAGRACEAE Chamerion angustifolium Fireweed Secure - (Epilobium angustifolium) Chamerion latifolium River Beauty Secure - (Epilobium latifolium) Epilobium leptophyllum Linear-leaved Willowherb May Be At Risk - Epilobium hornemannii Hornemann Willowherb May Be At Risk -
APIACEAE 1 Sium suave Water Parsnip Secure -
CORNACEAE Cornus canadensis Dwarf Dogwood Secure -
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Cornus sericea (Cornus Red Osier Dogwood Secure - stolonifera)
PYROLACEAE Orthilia secunda (Pyrola One-sided Wintergreen Secure - secunda) Pyrola chlorantha (Pyrola Greenish- Flowered Secure - virens) Wintergreen Pyrola grandiflora Arctic Wintergreen Secure -
ERICACEAE Andromeda polifolia Bog Rosemary Secure - Arctostaphylos rubra Red Bearberry Secure - Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Common Bearberry Secure - Cassiope tetragona Arctic White Heather Secure - Ledum groenlandicum Common Labrador Tea Secure - Phyllodoce glanduliflora Yellow Moutnain Heather Sensitive - Rhododendron lapponicum Lapland Azalea Not Assessed - Vaccinium uliginosum Alpine Blueberry Secure - Vaccinium vitis-idaea Mountain Cranberry Secure -
PRIMULACEAE Androsace chamaejasme Sweet-Flower Rock-Jasmine Secure - Primula mistassinica Lake Mistassini Primrose Secure - Primula stricta Stiff Primrose Secure -
GENTIANACEAE Gentiana amarelle Northern Gentian Secure - Gentianella propinqua (syn Gentiana propinqua & Four-parted Gentian Secure - Gentiana arctophila)
POLEMONIACEAE Polemonium acutiflorum Tall Jacob's Ladder Secure -
BORAGINACEAE Mertensia paniculata (Incl Northern Bluebell Secure - var. alaskana)
SCROPHULARIACEAE Castilleja raupii Ruap Indian-Paintbrush Secure - Pedicularis labradorica Labrador Lousewort Secure - Pedicularis lanata Woolly Lousewort Secure -
LENTIBULARIACEAE Pinguicula vulgaris Common Butterwort Secure -
RUBIACEAE Galium boreale Northern Bedstraw Secure - Galium trifidum Small Bedstraw Secure -
CAPRIFOLIACEAE Linnaea borealis Twinflower Secure -
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Squashberry (Low-bush Viburnum edule Secure - cranberry)
CAMPANULACEAE Campanula uniflora Arctic Harebell Secure -
ASTERACEAE Achillea millefolium (Includes Achillea lanulosa & Achillea Yarrow Secure - nigrescens) Achillea sibirica Siberian Yarrow Secure - Antennaria pulcherrima Handsome Pussytoes Secure - Antennaria rosea (incl alborosea & elegans & Everlasting Secure - incamata & isolepis & oxyphylla & subviscosa) Arnica angustifolia (Arnica Narrowleaf Arnica Secure - alpine var. tomentosa) Arnica lonchophylla Long-leaved Arnica Secure - Artemisia tilesii Tilesius Wormwood Secure - Crepis nana Dwarf Alpine Hawksbeard Secure - Erigeron acris Bitter Fleabane Secure - Eurybia sibirica (Aster Siberian Aster Secure - sibiricus) Leucanthemum integrifolium (Chrysanthemum Entire-leaf Daisy Secure - integrifolium) Packera indecora (Senecio Rayless Mountain Secure - indecorus) Groundsel Packera paucifora (Senecio Alpine Goundsel (Few- Sensitive - pauciflorus) Flower Ragwort) Packera paupercula (Senecio Balsam Groundsel Secure - pauperculus) Petasites frigidus (arcticus & hyperboreus & palmatus & Sweet Coltsfoot Secure - sagittatus & vitifolius) Senecio lugens Black-Tip Groundsel Secure - Solidago multiradiata Alpine Goldenrod Secure - Solidago simplex (var. nana = Sticky Goldenrod Secure - Solidago decumbens) Taraxacum lapponicum Dandelion Not Assessed - Taraxacum officinale Common Dandelion Secure - 1 Plants are grouped according to their respective family and arranged in phylogenetic order. Those families marked with a superscript "1" are families whose phylogenetic orders are being re-examined by taxonomists. However, their placement is a matter of best guess based on prior placement in a former classification (Porsild and Cody 1980). - Not Evaluated 2 Few Flower Meadow Rue (Thalictrum sparsiflorum) is listed as rare in McJannet et al. (1995).
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APPENDIX B APPENDIX B EBA’S SERVICES AGREEMENT AND GENERAL CONDITIONS
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P.O. Box 2244. #201 4916·49 Street, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 2P7. Tel: (867) 920-2287, Fax: (867) 873-3324
Project Name: Canlinc Rare Plant Survey Project Location: Canlinc Prairie Creek Mine Project Date: 2009/06/24 Client Name: Canlinc Corporation Contact Person: David Harpiey Phone: 6046882001 Fax: 6046882043 Suite 1710650 West Georgia St, Vancouver, Client Address: BRITISH COLUMBIA V6B 4N9 Email: [email protected]
Invoice To: Canlinc Corporation Purchase Order No.: EBA Services: Environmental (Environmental Assessments)
EBA Project Manager: Rick Haas Direct line: 604.685.0017 x239 EBA Project/Proposal No.: Y22101123 Phase No.: m Not Agreed Budget: Fees: tbd Other: $0.00 Total BUdget Ibd Disbursements: tbd GST: included
Thank you for your instructions in connection with this Project. EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as EBA) is proceeding with the work defined below upon the following terms and conditions. ARTICLE 1- BINDING AGREEMENT 1.1 The following conditions shall be binding upon, and shall govern the mutual rights and oblib~tions between you Olcrcinaftcr referred to as the CLlENl) and EBA in the provision of scn'iccs by EBA for this Project. ARTICLE 2- SCOPE OF SERVICES 2.1 The scope ofservices shall be as requested in CanZine's email to Rick Haas, dated June 19'h 2009, or, as requested by the CLIENT from timc to time 01creinnfter referretl to ns the Services). ARTICLE 3- TERMS OF PAYMENT 3.1 The CLIENT will pny EBA ns cOOi;ideration for the performance of the Services, in accordance with BBA's Arctic 2009 Schedule of Rates in effect at the time of signing this Services Agreement. 3.2 invoices will be issued monthly or as outlined in the proposal. InVOices arc payable within 30 days unless otherwise ngreed in writing. Interest of 1.5% per month, compounded monthly (19.56'10 annually), shall be paj'able on nil amounts not paid within 30 days. ARTICLE 4- EXTRA SERVICES 4.1 The CLIENT shnll have the right to reguest BBA to perform sen'ices in connection with the Project that arc in addition to the Scope of Sen'ices ("Extra Sen'ices'') anti EBA may, subject to agreement on the payment for such Extra Sen'ices, agree to perform such Extra Services, such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld. The CLIENT shall pay EBA for the performance of the Extra Services in accordance with EBA's schedule of rates in effect at that time. All other conditions within this Sen'ices Agreement shall apply to the provision of the Extra Services. ARTICLE 5- LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 5.1 In consideration of the provision of the Services, the CLIENT agrees that any and all claims which it has or hereafter may have against E13/\ in any way arising out of or related to EBNs duties and responsibilities pursuant to this Services Agreement, whether such claims arc in conrmcr, negligence or other tort, shall be limited to S_tbd . IIICfra,red liability li!IJil,r!IJqJ be Ilegolialed upolllbe CUENT's reqlle,rt ill coll,ridemliol/ q/w/ additiollalfie. 5.2 In no evellt shall EBA be linble for any Loss which is occasioned by a delay beyond the control ofE13A, or for any Loss which in any manner relates to a loss of earnings, profits or products, economic loss, delay, business interruption or which relates to special damages or consequential damages caused in anj' manner whatsoever, or any other damnb'Cs which arc nor direct damages flowing from a breach of EBNs standard of care. EBA shall not be liable for any pre-existing environmental site conditions and any such Loss incurred by E13A shall be for the CLIENT's account.
5.3 /\ny action or claim by the CLIENT against EBA in contract, negligence or other IOrr in connection, or arising out of the Sen'ices provided by EBA shall be commenced within and not later than two (2) years from the date of (a) EBA's last Invoice for the Project; (b) the Suspension Date as set out in Article 12j (c) the Certificate of Completion or Substantial Performance for the Projectj or (d) the termination of EBA's Services, whichever occurs first (the "Limitation Period',). The CLIENT further agrees that, following the expiration of the Limitation Period, EBA's liabilitj' for any claim brought by the CLIENT shall absolutely cease to exist and the CLIENT shall bring no legal proceedings against EBi\. Y22101123 Services Agreement . 2 lIE
5.4 The CLIENT expressly agrees that EBA's employees shall have no personal liability to the CLIENT in respeCt of this Project, whether in contract, negligence•or other tort and/or an}' other cause of action in law. Accordingly, the CLIENT expressly agrees that it will bring no legal proceedings against any of EllA's employees or principals in their personal capacity. 5.5 Where EBA retains independent contractors or subconsultanrs rC'Iuired to perform the Services provided by EllA under this Services Agreement, the CLIENT expressly agrees that those independent contractors or subconsultanrs arc retained for and on behalf of the CLIENT. EllA shall have no liability for any breach ofcontract, tort and/or any other cause of action in law caused or contributed to by any independent contractor or subconsultant. 5.6 The CLIENT recogni~es that property containing contaminants and ha~ardous wastes creates a high risk of claims brought by third parties arising out of the presence of those materials. In consideration of these risks, and in consideration of Ell1\ providing the Sen·ices requested, the CLIENT agrees that EllA has no liability with respect to any issues relating to contaminants or other hazardous wastes locflted on the subject site. 5.7 In further consideration of EllA providing the Services to the CLIENT in connection with the Project in which contaminants and ha~ardous wastes arc invoked, the CLIENT agrees that in connection with incidents and claims initiated by third parties involving contaminants and ha~ardous wastes, the CLIENT shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless EllA of and from any and all suits, actions, legal, administrative or arbitration proceedings, claims, demands, damages, penalties, fines, losses, costs and expenses of whatsoever kind ofcharacter, arising or alleged to arise out of the Sen'ices ofEBA or any claims against EllA arising or alleged to arise from the acts, omissions or work ofothers. Such indemnification shall apply to the fullest extent permitted by bw, regardless of fault or breach of contract by EllA and shall include the fees and charges of solicitors in defending or advising EBA as to such claims. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such indemnity extends to claims which arise out of the actual or threatened disbursal, discharge, escape, release or saturation (whether sudden or gradual) of any contaminant or ha~ardous waste in or into the atmosphere, or on, onto, upon, in or into the surface or subsurface soils, water or watercourses, persons, objects or any other tangible matter. 5.8 With respect to monitoring wells and all other installations that may have been installed by EllA, such devices arc the property of the CLIENT; the CLIENT agrees to therefore indemnify, defend and hold harmlelis EllA from and against an}' and all claim or claims, action or actions, demands, damages, penalties, fines, losses, costs and expenses of e\'ery nature and kind whatsoever, including solicitor COSts, arising or alleged to arise either in whole or in part out of Service:.: provided by EllA, whether the claim be brought against EllA for breach ofcontract, negligence or other tort. ARTICLE 6 -INSURANCE 6.1 If the CLIENT should obtain a course of construction insurance policy in connection with any construction project for which the Services arc provided, the CLIENT shaH cause EllA to be a Named Insurcd to that policy, and shall maintain and keep in force that policy during the construction period. ARTICLE 7- SAfETY 7.1 Ell1\ is only responsible for the activities of itli employees on the job site and is not responsible for the supervision of any other persons whatsoever. The presence of EllA emplo}'ees on site shall not be construed in any way to relieve the CLIENT or any other persons on site from their responsibility for job site safety. 7.2 The CLIENT undertakes to inform EBA of all hazardous conditions, or possible hazardous conditions, which are known to it. The CLIENT recogni~es that the activities of EllA may uncover previously unknown ha~ardous materials or conditions and that such discovery may result in the necessity to undertake emergency procedures to protect EllA employees, other persons and the environment. EB1\ shall, as soon as practical, report to the CLIENT the need to undertake emergency procedures. These procedures may involv{~ additional costs outside ofany budgets previousl}' agreed upon. The CLIENT a,!,lfees to pay EBA for any expenses incurred as a result of such discoveries and to compensate EllA through payment of 'ldditional fees and expenses for time spent br EllA to deal with the consequences ofsuch discoveries. ARTICLE 8- STANDARDS Of CARE AND WARRANTY 8.1 Tn the performance of professional Services, EllA will use the degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised under similar circumstances by other members of its profession practicing in the same or similar localities, based on the current state of practice. No other warmnt}' or guarantee expressed, implied or statutory is made or intended b}' this Sen'ices Agreement. 8.2 The CLIENT recognizes that conditions may vary from those encountered at the locations where tests, borings or samplings are made by EllA and that the data, interpretation and recommendations of EBA are based solely on the information available. There is no warranty expressed or implied b}' EllA, that any investigation can fully delineate all subsurface feamres and characteristics. 8.3 EBA is not responsible for the interpretation b}' others of the information developed under this Sen'ices Agreement. 8,4 The CLIENT shall be responsible for reporting the results of any investigation to the relevant regulatory agency if such reporting is required and the CLIENT acknowledges that EllA may be required by law to disclose information to regulatory agencies and hereby consents to such disclosure. ARTICLE 9- DISCLOSURE Of INfORMATION BY CLIENT 9.1 The CLIENT ab'Tees to fully cooperate with IlllA with respect to the provision of all available information pertinent 10 the Sen'ices being performed by EBA. The CLIENT acknowledges that in order for EllA to properly provide the service, EllA is relying upon the full disclosure and aCGUmcy of an}' such information. If the CLIENT becomes aware ofany information provided to EBA that is inaccurate or incomplete, the CLIENT shall forthwith notif}' EllA of an}' error in the pre\'ious information provided to Elli\. 9.2 Reports and other Sen'ices of Ell1\ shall be performed b}' EB1\ on the assumption that information provided by the CLIENT or bi' an}' person on behalf of or with instructions from the CLIENT is correct. EllA shall not be ~able to the CLIENT for any loss, damage or extra cost arising from an}' inaccurac}' of such information. 9.3 Ifany infonnation furnished by the CLIENT is determined by EllA to be inaccurate or incomplete, EllA shall notify the CLIENT and EBA shall be entitled to make any necessary changes in any reports, design documents or construction documents at the expense of the CLIENT. ARTICLE 10 - CONfiDENTIAL INfORMATION 10.1 EllA shall not disclose any confidential information of the CLIENT relating to the Project communicated to or flcquired by EllA in the course ofcarrying out the Services which, if known by others, would have a material and adverse effect on the business and operations of the CLIENT. EllA shall use such confidential information onl}' for purposes that rclart: to the performance of the Services and not for any other purpose without the consent of the CLIENT. Similarly, the CLIENT shall nor disclose an)' confidential information of EBA's communicated to or acquired by the CLIENT except flS may be required by others who arc performing work or Services in connection with the Project and who ha\'e entered into a Confidentiality Agreement satisfactory to EllA.
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10.2 Confidential information shall not Include any information which: (n) was at the time ofdisclosure or thereafter became part of the public domain through no act or omission orEBA or the CLIENT, or
(b) became available to EBA or the CLIENT from a third party who did not acquire such confidential information under an oblil"p,\tion of confidentiality either directly or indirectly from EBA or the CLIENT, or (c) was known to EB.A at the time ofdisclosure thereof by the CLIENT and vice versa, or (d) was reguired to be disclissed by law. 10.3 The provisions of this section shall be in force during the period the Services arc being performed and shall remain in force for a period of five >'cars from the date of EBA's last Invoice for the Project. ARTICLE 11-INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
t t.1 All concepts, products Of processes produced by or resulting from the Scn'lccs rendered by EllA in connection with the Project, or which are otherwise developed or first reduced to practice by EllA in the performance of Services, and which are patentable, capable of trademark, trade secret, industrial designs, proprietary information or know-how, or intellectual property (collectively "Intellectual Property"), shall be and remain the property of EllA, and other than as hereinafter set forth, the CLIENT shall not usc, infringe upon or appropriate such Intellectual Property without the express written agreement and remuneration orEBA
11.2 The CLIENT shall have a non-exclusive, worldwide royalty-free licence to usc Intellectual Property for the life of the Project, and for no other purposes or project. 11.3 Both the CLIEN'I' and EBj\ acknowledge that it may be mutually beneficial tD publish and disseminate the results of the Services as contributions to the scientific and professional communities and to other stakehDlders. The CLIENT and EllA shall inform each Dther ofany intent to publish or present information about the Services at least 60 days prior to the intended date of publicatiDn or presentation. In the case of professiDnal and scientific publications or presentations, the publication shall be by joint authDrship, except where either the CLIENT Dr EBA dDes not wish tD participate as author, but is willing to allow publication (or presentation). In tlus case, permissiDn tD publish under sDle authorship shall be requested, and such permissiDn shall not be unreasonably withheld, and the author shall acknowledge the other part}'. Either party shall make available to the Dther party, a draft paper or presentation at least ten (10) days before submission or presentation to allDw fDr review, comments, changes, additions or deletions ("Changes''). Changes shall be incorporated wherever reasonably possible and shall be transmitted tD the author at least five (5) working days prior to the intended publication or presentation date. ARTICLE 12 - SUSPENSION 12.1 If the Projecl- or any part thereof is suspended by the CLIENT for any reason, the CLIENT may suspend the performance of the Services in whole or in part on 45 days notice tD EI3A (such date being the "Suspension Date"). The CLIENT shall pay EI3A in accordance with the provisions for remuneration for Services performed or incurred up to and including the Suspension Date and for any additional time and expenses which are necessary or incidental tD the suspension of the Services wluch are expended or incurred subsequent to the Suspension Date or which arc requested by the CLIENT subsequent to the Suspension Date. ARTICLE 13 - TERMINATION 13.1 Either party heretD may, at its DptiDn, terminate this Services Agreement forthwith by written notice in the event the other party is adjudged bankrupt, or a receiver is appointed on account of its insolvency or it enters into an arrangement for the benefit ofits creditors. 13.2 Either part}' shall be entitled to terminate this Services Agreement on fifteen (15) days written notice to the other part}' in the event the other part}' is in substantial default of its obligations pun;uant to this Service;; J\greement and such default has not been corrected or reasonably eDmmenced tD be corrected within fifteen (15) days follDwing receipt of written notice of;;uch def.1.ult. ARTICLE 14 - UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES AND UTILITIES 14.1 It is the respDnsibility of the CLIENT to provide EBA with assistance in locating underground structures and utilities in the vicinity of any construction, exploration or invcstib'Ution. E8/\ shall also rely upon third.party sources in order to determinc the existence and approximate location of any underground structures and utilities ofany kind. The CLl ENT ncknowledges that EBA shall not be responsible for any damage or any consequential damage done to any such, subsurface structures or utilities. The CLlENT nb>!ees to accept all liabilities and COSts associated with the repair, replacement or restoratiDn of any damage caused by EBA Dr its independent cDntractDr(s) or ;;ubconsulmm(s) in the perfDrmance Df the Services. ARTICLE 15 - FORCE MAJEURE 15.1 If cither party is impacted in whole Dr in part by any event of force majeure including without limitation an}' act of GDd, war, riot, labour dispute, change in law, terrorism, civil unrest, flDDd, strike, flte, Dr any cause bcyond the control of such party (except for financial inability), then ;;uch party SD impacted shall be relieved of it;; obligations herein. Any party SD impacted in whDle Dr in part by force majeure shall promptly give the other party notice Df the force majeure event including rea;;Dnably full particulars in respect thereof. Any of the party so impacted shall also be entitled tD an equitable adjustment of the Services Agreement, which may include an increase in price, extensiDn of time or Dther equitable reliefas in good faith is reasonable, appropriate and supportable. ARTICLE 16 - REPORTS Use DfReports 16.1 The report pertains to n specific site, n specific develDpment and a specific scope ofsen'ice. It is not npplicable to any other sites nor should it be relied upon for types of development other than that to which it refers. Any variation from the site or development would necessitate a supplementary assessment. The report and the recDmmendations contained in it arc intcnded for thc sDle use of E13N;; CLIENT. EBA docs not accept any respDnsibility fDr the accuracy of any of the data, the analyses Dr the recommcndations contained or referenced in the report when the report is used Dr relied upDn by any party Dther than EBNs CLlENT unless otherwise authorized in writing by EBA. Any unauthorized usc of the repDrt is at the sole risk Df the user withDut recourse to EBA. 16.2 The report is subject tD copyright and shall not be reproduced either wholly or in part without priDr, written permission ofEBJ\. Additional copies of the repDrt, if required, may be obtained upon request.
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16.3 The repon is based solely 00 conditions which exist on site at the time of EBA's invcstig.uion. The CLIENT, and any other parties using the report with the express written consent of the CLIENT and EBi\, acknowledge that conditions affecting the assessment of the site can vary with time and that the conclusJons :'Iod recommendations set out in the report may be time sensitive. 16.4 The CLIENT, aod any other party using the report with the express written consent of the CLlENT and EBA, also acknowledges that the conclusions and recommendations set out in the report arc based on observations and testing 00 the subject site and that conditions may vary across the site which, in tum, could affect the conclusions and recommendations made. 16.5 The CLIENT acknowledges that EllA is neither qualified to, nor is it making, any recommendations with purchase, sale, investment, or development of the property, the decisions on which arc the sole responsibility of the CLIENT. Information Provided to EBA by Others 16.6 During the performance of the work and the preparation of the report, EBA may rely on information provided by persons other than the CLIENT. While Ell,\ endeavours to verify the accuracy of such information when instructed to do so by the CLIENT, EllA accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or the reliability ofsuch information which may affect the report. ARTICLE 17 - GENERAL 17.1 This Services Agrccment represents the entire integrated agreement between the parties with respect to thc subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotintions, represenmtions, understandings or agreements, either written or oral, made or exchanged between the parties. 17.2 The CLI ENT may not assign this Sen'ices Agreement except with the consent ofEBA, which consent shall not be reasonabl}' withheld. 17.3 This Services Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province or Territory in which EBA's contracting offices arc located without given effect to conflict oflaw considerations. l\ny action brought to enforce or interpret this Sen'ices Agreement may be brought and prosecuted only in the Courts of that province or in the appropriate Federal Court in that province. Before submitting a dispute to the Courts, the parties agree to submit such disputcs to senior management to attempt to resolve the dispute. 17.4 Nothing in this Sen'ices Agrecment shall create or shall be construed so as to create the relationship of principal and agent between the CLIENT and EBA, and for all purposes, EllA shall be an Independent Contractor in performing the Services. 17.5 No waiver by either party hcreto of an}' breach of any of the covcnants herein contained shall take effect or be binding upon that party unless the same bc expressed in writing and any waiver sO given shall extend only to the particular breach so waivcd and shall not limit or affect any rights with respcct to any othcr future breach. 17.6 Thc invalidity ofany provision or unenforceability thereof shall not affect the validity or enforceability of ~my other provisions hereof. 17,7 The provisions ofArticles 3, 5, 9, 10, 11 13, 16 and 17 shall sun'i\'e the suspension or termination of this Sen'ices Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed and entered into this SERVICES AGREEMENT the day and year ftrst above written. The Parties, intending to be legally bound, have made, accepted and executed this SERVICES AGREEMENT as of the Date noted above:
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1.0 USE OF REPORT AND OWNERSHIP 3.0 NOTIFICATION OF AUTHORITIES This report pertains to a specific site, a specific development, In certain instances, the discovery of hazardous substances or and a specific scope of work. It is not applicable to any other conditions and materials may require that regulatory agencies sites, nor should it be relied upon for types of development and other persons be informed and the client agrees that other than those to which it refers. Any variation from the site notification to such bodies or persons as required may be done or proposed development would necessitate a supplementary by EBA in its reasonably exercised discretion. investigation and assessment. This report and the assessments and recommendations contained in it are intended for the sole use of EBA’s client. EBA does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy of any of the data, the analysis or the recommendations contained or referenced in the report when the report is used or relied upon by any party other than EBA’s Client unless otherwise authorized in writing by EBA. Any unauthorized use of the report is at the sole risk of the user. This report is subject to copyright and shall not be reproduced either wholly or in part without the prior, written permission of EBA. Additional copies of the report, if required, may be obtained upon request.
2.0 ALTERNATE REPORT FORMAT Where EBA submits both electronic file and hard copy versions of reports, drawings and other project-related documents and deliverables (collectively termed EBA’s instruments of professional service), only the signed and/or sealed versions shall be considered final and legally binding. The original signed and/or sealed version archived by EBA shall be deemed to be the original for the Project. Both electronic file and hard copy versions of EBA’s instruments of professional service shall not, under any circumstances, no matter who owns or uses them, be altered by any party except EBA. The Client warrants that EBA’s instruments of professional service will be used only and exactly as submitted by EBA. Electronic files submitted by EBA have been prepared and submitted using specific software and hardware systems. EBA makes no representation about the compatibility of these files with the Client’s current or future software and hardware systems.
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