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WATER ASSESSMENT REPORT ONTARIO REGULATION 359/09
prepared for
GENIVAR Inc.
on behalf of
NEXTERA ENERGY
DECEMBER 2010 LGL PROJECT TA4914-04
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WATER ASSESSMENT REPORT ONTARIO REGULATION 359/09
prepared by:
prepared by:
Digital signature Digital signature J. Arnel Fausto Allison Featherstone Senior Ecologist, Vice President Planning Ecologist
LGL Limited environmental research associates 3365 Harvester Road Burlington, Ontario L7N 3N2 Tel: 905-333-1667 Fax: 905-333-2660 Email: [email protected] URL: www.lgl.com
DECEMBER 2010 LGL PROJECT TA4914-04
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION ...... 1
1.1 CURRENT LAND USE ...... 2 2.0 RECORDS REVIEW ...... 9
2.1 RECORDS RELATED TO WATER BODIES ...... 9 2.1.1 Ministry of Natural Resources Records ...... 9 2.1.1.1 Ministry of Natural Resources ...... 9 2.1.2 Conservation Authority Records ...... 10 2.1.2.1 Grand River Information Network (GRIN) Interactive Mapping ...... 10 2.1.2.2 Lake Erie Source Protection Characterization Report ...... 10 2.1.2.3 Fish Collection Records ...... 10 2.1.3 Upper Tier Municipality Records ...... 11 2.1.4 Lower Tier Municipality Records ...... 11 2.1.5 Planning Board Records ...... 11 2.1.6 Municipal Planning Authority Records ...... 11 2.1.7 Local Roads Board Records ...... 11 2.1.8 Local Services Board Records ...... 11 2.1.9 Niagara Escarpment Plan Records ...... 12 2.2 KEY FINDINGS OF THE RECORDS REVIEW ...... 12 3.0 SITE INVESTIGATION ...... 13
3.1 PHYSIOGRAPHY ...... 13 3.2 AQUATIC HABITATS AND COMMUNITIES ...... 15 3.3 LAND AND WATERCOURSE INVESTIGATIONS ...... 16 3.4 SUMMARY OF CORRECTIONS BASED ON SITE INVESTIGATIONS ...... 27 4.0 WATER BODIES ASSESSMENT ...... 27 5.0 CONCLUSION...... 31 6.0 REFERENCES...... 32
LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix A MNR Letter Dated May 25, 2010 Appendix B Genivar Field Notes Aquatic Habitat Assessment LGL Field Notes on ELC and Aquatic Habitat Appendix C GRCA Mapping Used in Valleylands Analysis Appendix D Summary of Qualifications
Definitions
Study area – general location of the wind energy project, is bounded by Highway 6 to the north, Sideroad 18 to the east, 14th Line to the south and Sideroad 16 to the west.
Project area – areas within 120m of project components (sees Figure 1 of this report for a mapped image of the project components and project area).
Project location – part of a land and all or part of any building or structure in, or, over which a person is engaging in or proposed to engage in the project and includes air space. The location includes all components of the renewable energy facility such as wind turbines, lay down areas, access roads, crane assembly areas, walking paths, hydro lines/corridors, transformer stations, fencing, lighting, and construction yards.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
NextEra Energy Canada, ULC is proposing a single Class 4 Wind Facility consisting of nine 2.3 MW wind turbines and one 2.21 MW turbine for a nameplate capacity of 22.91 MW in the area of Arthur, Ontario to convert wind energy into electricity to be fed into the Hydro One transmission grid. The defined study area, presented as Figure 1, covers approximately 2400 ha south of Arthur and west of Alma.
The major components of the projects are as follows:
Nine Siemens SWT 2.3-101 wind turbines One Siemens SWT 2.21-101 Wind Turbines Pad mount 690 v/ 34.5 kV step up transformers located at or near the base of each turbine Buried and overhead 34.5 kV electrical collector system, and ancillaries A 44 kV electrical line A transformer substation to connect to the Hydro One distribution system Turbine access roads Temporary staging areas for erection of wind turbines 1 meteorological tower
The turbine layout, along with associated wind power facility components are shown in Figure 1.
In May 2009, the Ontario Green Energy Act, aimed at expanding clean and renewable sources of energy, came into effect (MOE, 2010). As a result, renewable energy projects are subject to a regulatory approval process.
The Environmental Approvals Act: Ontario Regulations 359/09 Renewable Energy Approvals under Part IV of the Act, Section 29-31 indicates that a water assessment is required for renewable energy projects. This assessment involves:
A records review (Sec.30); Site investigation (Sec.31); A summary of corrections to the records review and the determinations made as a result of conducting the site investigation; and Information relating to each water body identified in the records review along with mapping information.
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LGL Limited was retained by Genivar Inc. and NextEra Energy Resources to complete the water assessment for this proposed wind farm. The proposed wind farm study area is bounded by Highway 6 to the north, Sideroad 18 to the east, 14th Line to the south and Sideroad 16 to the west. Refer to Figure 1 for the study area.
1.1 CURRENT LAND USE
The study area is subjected to frequent disturbance as the predominant land use is active agriculture (i.e. corn, soy beans and alfalfa). The natural features identified within this study area include hedgerows, forest, and wetland units, as well as minor tributaries of the Conestogo River.
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2.0 RECORDS REVIEW 2.1 RECORDS RELATED TO WATER BODIES 2.1.1 Ministry of Natural Resources Records The records associated with the MNR are outlined in the following sections. This review included correspondence with the MNR Staff in June 2007 (A. Timmerman, Area Biologist) as well as searching the:
Natural Heritage Information Centre/Biodiversity Database; Lands Information Ontario Online Mapping; Natural Resources and Values Information (NRVIS) Centre Mapping; and Available fish records for the study area.
2.1.1.1 Ministry of Natural Resources Consultation was completed in June 2007 with Area Biologist, Art Timmerman, regarding aquatic habitat and communities in the study area. Mr. Timmerman identified the potential for Pike spawning habitat to occur in the limits of the study area.
The MNR- Guelph District was contacted on May 12, 2010 with regards to natural features located within the study area. Information on wetlands, aquatic habitat and species at risk was provided in writing on May 25, 2010. A copy of this letter is provided in Appendix A.
Aquatic Habitat The MNR has identified that there are several tributaries to the Conestogo River located within the study area. These tributaries are known to provide fish habitat. Although Northern pike spawning and nursery habitat has been identified to the south of the study area, MNR expects that some tributaries that extend within the study area may provide a similar function.
Fish Collection Records Fish information records were requested by LGL Limited from the Guelph MNR in 2007 for project location and study area, and involved examination of fish records for the Conestogo subwatershed and the Upper Grand River subwatershed. A variety of warm and coolwater species are found within the Conestogo River and its tributaries, and these species are described in Section 3.2. Records review also revealed northern pike (Esox lucius) spawning areas in some tributary reaches. Although locations of pike spawning areas have not been directly identified within the study area, they have been found within a tributary of Brandy Creek, north of Highway 6 and Sideroad 12, as well as in tributaries south of the study area.
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2.1.2 Conservation Authority Records The study area is located within the Grand River Conservation Authority’s (GRCA) jurisdiction. The records reviewed included:
GRCA Interactive Mapping;
Lake Erie Source Protection Characterization Report; and
Fish Collection Records
2.1.2.1 Grand River Information Network (GRIN) Interactive Mapping Through the Grand River Information Network (GRIN) interactive mapping site information on surface water bodies in relation to the project location was provided. The interactive mapping revealed that there are agricultural drains and tributaries of the Conestogo River (a major tributary to the Grand River) within the project location. This mapping and drain classification layers indicates that the majority of these watercourses have been classified as ‘unknown’ in terms of the fish habitat regime (coldwater, coolwater or warmwater) that they support. A tributary of Brandy Creek east of Arthur, within the northern portion of the study area, has been identified as a warmwater fishery. These tributaries as well as identified wetlands are regulated by GRCA under Ontario Regulation 150/06.
2.1.2.2 Lake Erie Source Protection Characterization Report The Lake Erie Source Protection Region was formed as a result of the Clean Water Act passed by the Province in 2007. This Region has prepared a characterization report for the Grand River Watershed. The study area and project location is located within the Grand River Watershed and is part of the Conestogo River Subwatershed. This subwatershed drains an approximate area of 820 km2 and is a runoff dominated system (Lake Erie Source Protection, 2008).
2.1.2.3 Fish Collection Records Fish records obtained from GRCA indicate a variety of species have been found within the Conestogo River. Based on fish records obtained from GRCA, one (1) watercourse has been sampled within the study area.
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2.1.3 Upper Tier Municipality Records The project area is located within the rural portion of the County of Wellington, which is the upper tier municipality for the area. The County of Wellington has identified a ‘Greenlands’ system which is comprised of wetlands, environmentally sensitive areas (ESAs), streams and valley lands, ponds and reservoirs, ANSIs, woodlands, habitat for fish, wildlife and plants, floodplains and hazardous lands, and threatened or endangered species (County of Wellington, 2010).
2.1.4 Lower Tier Municipality Records Township of Mapleton The project area is located within the lower tier municipality of the Township of Mapleton. The Township of Mapleton has adopted the County of Wellington’s Official Plan and surface water features have been identified within this plan (Township of Mapleton, 2010).
Township of Wellington North The northern portion of the project area located south of Arthur has been identified as being located within the Township of Wellington North. Like the Township of Mapleton, the Township of Wellington North has adopted the County of Wellington’s Official Plan. Surface water features are identified in the County of Wellington Official Plan.
2.1.5 Planning Board Records There are no related planning board records of water bodies other those cited in Section 2.1.3 within this study area.
2.1.6 Municipal Planning Authority Records There are no related planning authority records of water bodies other those cited in Section 2.1.3 within this study area.
2.1.7 Local Roads Board Records This parameter is not applicable to the study area.
2.1.8 Local Services Board Records This parameter is not applicable to the study area.
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2.1.9 Niagara Escarpment Plan Records This parameter is not applicable to the study area. The study area is outside of the Niagara Escarpment Plan.
2.2 KEY FINDINGS OF THE RECORDS REVIEW
A Records Review was completed for the Conestogo Wind Farm as a condition under Ontario Regulation 359/09 Section 30. The key findings are identified in Table 1.
Table 1: Water Bodies Identified in Project Location through Records Review.
Feature Results of Records Review Water Body Hardcopy maps (OBM) containing water body locations were provided by A. Timmerman at the MNR office for review. Records from NRVIS and LIO interactive mapping were used for reference. Water body information was also obtained from the GRCA GRIN and was used to generate customized printouts of the study area. Unmapped and unevaluated wetland units were identified by MNR (May 25, 2010 correspondence), and through the GRCA GRIN Mapping. Within 120 metres of the average annual high water not identified in study area and project location mark of a lake, other than a lake trout lake that is at or above development capacity Within 300 metres of the average annual high water not identified in study area and project location mark of a lake trout lake that is at or above development capacity. Within 120 metres of the average annual high water Hardcopy maps (OBM) containing permanent and mark of a permanent or intermittent stream intermittent locations were provided by A. Timmerman at the MNR office for review. Records from NRVIS and LIO interactive mapping were used for reference. Water body information was also obtained from the GRCA GRIN and was used to generate customized printouts of the study area. Unmapped and unevaluated wetland units were identified by MNR (May 25, 2010 correspondence), and through the GRCA GRIN Mapping. Within 120 metres of a seepage area no known seepage areas were identified in study area or the project location from information layers provided by MNR, the C.A, and local Municipalities
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3.0 SITE INVESTIGATION
Site investigations were completed for water bodies that were identified within 120m of project location. Figure 1 displays the project location, limits of existing water bodies as determined through site investigations, and property parcels where land access was permitted. Water bodies are enumerated in this figure for ease of discussion. It is noted that other supporting sub-consultants to Genivar may have referenced features in relation to proximity to turbines.
To complete the site investigations, a physical investigation of the land and water within 120m of the project location was completed where access to property was permitted. Where access to property was not obtained roadside/ fence line surveys were completed and supported with back ground information and ortho-imagery analysis. Figure 1 shows the areas where property access was obtained.
Various sub-consultants to Genivar participated in the site investigations and they are summarized in Table 2. The following list summarizes the project team members, dates, time and methodologies for numerous site investigations to characterize and inventory existing conditions.
The following sections detail the findings of the site investigations, characterization for water bodies identified in Figure 1.
3.1 PHYSIOGRAPHY
The study area is located within the Stratford Till Plain physiographic region. The Stratford Till Plain is located south of the Dundalk Till Plain physiographic region and includes parts of Dufferin, Wellington and Perth Counties and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. This physiographic region is undrumlinized, characterized by having a faint knoll and sag relief (Chapman and Putnam, 1984). The northern portion of this region is drained by the Conestogo and Nith Rivers. The Conestogo River arises on the Till Plain north of Arthur as small streams following shallow spillways (Chapman and Putnam, 1984). Conestogo, Irvine and Grand River valleys cut deeply through the till plain and only a small portion of the area remains as woodlots, marsh or rough pasture (Lake Erie Source Protection, 2008).
The Soil Survey of Wellington County (Hoffman et al., 1963) indicates that there are five different soil types identified within this study area. The majority of the area is either covered with Perth loam, which exhibits imperfect drainage or Huron loam, which exhibits good drainage. Brookston loam (poor drainage), Listowel loam (imperfect drainage) and bottomlands (variable drainage) are also found within the study area. These soils are either stonefree or slightly stony and are found in areas of smooth sloping topography. The Brookston and Perth soils require artificial drains in order to be used for agriculture (Chapman and Putnam, 1984).
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Table 2: Summary of Site Investigations for the Project Team
Duration Dates and and # of Purpose Investigators Weather Location Summary of Methods Qualifications Field notes Times Field Hours Preliminary Arnel Fausto, LGL Limited August 25, 9:30 AM Sunny, 18C Inside and Water bodies – comparison of data layers and Appendix J of Appendix B Investigation of Michael Ewaschuk, Genivar 2009 to 3:30 3 to 5 on outside of 120m existing orthophotography with features in-field; Natural Heritage water bodies PM Beaufort from project Characterization of aquatic habitat. Evaluation and 5 hours components Records Review
Water bodies identified through the site investigation are shown on Figures 1 to 6 and discussed in Section 3.3 of the Site Investigation Report.
Investigation of Jen Noel, LGL Limited; April 27, 2010 9am to Daily high of 7.7, Within 120m of ELC- Ecological Land Classification for Southern Appendix J of Appendix B land and water Allison Featherstone, LGL Limited 3:59pm 0 precipitation. project Ontario (Lee et al. 1998). Natural Heritage bodies as part of 14 hours (www.theweather components Evaluation and field work network.com) Visual searches of aquatic features and terrestrial Records Review associated with features with potential basking sites with binoculars project during appropriate weather conditions
Comparison of data layers and existing orthophotography with features in-field; Characterization of aquatic habitat Detailed in- Michael Ewaschuk July 6, 2010 10am to Sunny, 27C Inside and Ontario Stream Assessment Protocol to characterize Appendix J of Appendix B stream 6:00 pm outside of 120m channel morphology and substrate Natural Heritage investigations 8 hours from project Evaluation and (physical) components Records Review
Investigation of A. Featherstone, LGL Limited; June 18, 2010 5:30am, Daily high 25C, Within 120m of Visual searches of aquatic features and terrestrial Appendix J of Appendix B land and water Rob Nisbet, LGL Limited 4:30pm 0 precipitation project features with potential basking sites with binoculars Natural Heritage bodies as part of 20 hours (www.theweather components during appropriate weather conditions, overturning Evaluation and field work network.com) potential cover (woody debris, tin, bark). Records Review associated with project
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3.2 AQUATIC HABITATS AND COMMUNITIES
Although the majority of the proposed turbine locations are not located directly adjacent to watercourses it is important to recognize that the turbines are located within the Conestogo River subwatershed, and that project components (overhead and underground transmission cables, crane paths, and/or access roads) are proposed to cross these watercourses. This subwatershed drains an approximate area of 820 km2 and is a runoff dominated system (Lake Erie Source Protection, 2008) comprised of Tavistock Till Plain (till overlying silt and clay that causes slope failures along the Conestogo River) (MNR, 2009). Fish records obtained from GRCA indicate a variety of species have been found within the Conestogo River. These species include blacknose dace (Rhinichthys atratulus), blackside darter (Percina maculata), bluntnose minnow (Pimephales notatus), brassy minnow (Hybognathus hankinsoni), common shiner (Luxilus cornutus), common white sucker (Catostomus commersoni), creek chub (Semotilus atromaculatus), emerald shiner (Notropis atherinoides), fantail darter (Etheostoma flabellare), hornyhead chub (Nocomis biguttatus), Johnny darter (Etheostoma nigrum), longnose dace (Rhinichthys cataractae), northern hog sucker (Hypentelium nigricans), rainbow darter (Etheostoma caeruleum), redhorse sucker (Moxostoma sp.), river chub (Nocomis micropogon), rock bass (Ambloplites rupestris), rosyface shiner (Notropis rubellus), smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu, northern pike (Exox lucius) and striped shiner (Luxilus chrysocephalus).
Within the study area, there are a number of tributaries and drains that are part of the Upper Conestogo River sub-catchment. Results of the site visits conducted on August 25, 2009, April 27, 2010, June 18, July 6, 2010 can be found in Appendix B.
Based on fish records obtained from GRCA, one (1) watercourse has been sampled within the study area. This watercourse is located on 6 Sideroad west of Sixteenth Line. The fish observed at this location include brook stickleback (Culea inconstans), creek chub and unknown bass. Photos 1 and 2 provide a photographic representation of the watercourses found within the study area. The majority of watercourses within the study area have been identified as ‘unknown’ habitat according to GRCA records. However one tributary north of Fourteenth Line and west of 15 Sideroad has been designated as coldwater habitat. This tributary is not located within 120m of the project location.
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Photo 1: watercourse on 6 Sideroad west of 16th Line Photo 2: watercourse on 12th Sideroad west of 16th Line
The Upper Grand River subwatershed comprised of Irvine Creek and Carroll Creek sub-catchments is also located within the study area. Tributaries associated with Irvine Creek and Carroll Creek have been identified as cool water fish habitat; however turbines are not proposed in or adjacent to these areas.
Although the project location intersects a number of first order watercourses, they are not associated with a defined top-of-bank and stream corridor. The GRCA GIS (accessed November 17, 2010) reveals the presence of tributaries containing regulation lines, and these have been defined as having valleyland characteristics such as flooding hazard and meander belt. The GRCA GIS custom map generated for the general project area is provided in Appendix C.
3.3 LAND AND WATERCOURSE INVESTIGATIONS
Field investigation of vegetation communities and watercourses was conducted by Allison Featherstone (Planning Ecologist) and Jennifer Noël (Botanist) on April 27, 2010. A subsequent site visit was conducted by J. Noel on November 16, 2010. Details of this site investigation are summarized in Table 3.
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Table 3: Summary of Land and Watercourse Investigation
Location Description Terrestrial Features Aquatic Features Site Photos South of Turbine 1, Agricultural drain located The proposed turbine site is located in a corn field. On June 18, 2010 this feature was a dry, ploughed-through rill at the low permanent access road. in the middle of a corn lying point in the field, not providing direct fish habitat. field.
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Proposed Turbine 1 location.
Facing south towards drainage feature identified in watercourse layers, the
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Location Description Terrestrial Features Aquatic Features Site Photos location of drainage rill indicated in orange. Location C, north of Crossing is located within A tributary is located within the northern portion of the property, greater than This tributary is characterized with a 5 m open concrete box culvert. The Turbine 2 and Turbine a wheat field 120m from turbine components. However, overhead, underground and a water clarity observed was clear to brown and flow was approximately 2 to 3, and atpermanent transformer are proposed to be installed in close proximity and across this 3 L/s. The substrate was dominated by silt with cobble (10%). A distinct access road. watercourse. The riparian vegetation along the tributary is comprised of channel is found within the vegetation, although it is heavily obscured by goldenrod, blue vervain, and Queen Anne’s lace. vegetation along the road right-of-way
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Proposed Turbine 4 location
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Location Description Terrestrial Features Aquatic Features Site Photos
Proposed Turbine 5 location
Tributary B in the southern portion of the property
Watercourse located at the northern property boundary on 6 Sideroad west of 16th Line
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Location Description Terrestrial Features Aquatic Features Site Photos
Location B, just north This tributary traverses The majority of the reach is open and crosses croplands The crane path crosses the tributary of the Conestogo River. The reach is of proposed Turbine 7 a soy bean field. generally clear and contains baitfish and 8 The crane path crosses the meadow marsh community. The meadow marsh is heavily grazed and cattle access is evident.
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Proposed Turbine 7 location
Proposed Turbine 8 location
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Location Description Terrestrial Features Aquatic Features Site Photos
Facing east at Sideroad 6.
Facing west at Sideroad 6.
Location A Agricultural drain within a Within an existing corn field Drainage areas are identified as extending south and forking into the corn field. agricultural areas. In these areas the features are not visible at surface but believed to be drain through tiles to the creek channel where drains emerge from rock piles.
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Location Description Terrestrial Features Aquatic Features Site Photos
Proposed Turbine 9 location
Proposed Turbine 10 location
Proposed crane path crossing location.
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Location Description Terrestrial Features Aquatic Features Site Photos Location D Creek crossing of overhead Agricultural pasture lands with cattle access. Downstream has instream cover from a row of willows on either side. electrical lines at Sixteenth Water is dark brown stained and substrate is difficult to determine. Line Roadsides are steep on either side of the concrete span. Wetted width is approximately 7m. Upstream side has little instream shading.
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Facing downstream (north).
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Location Description Terrestrial Features Aquatic Features Site Photos
Agricultural drains Active agriculture There is a pool at the outfall downstream of the culvert at location E. Location E and F crossing Sideroad 12 Location F is drain that leads into a roadside ditch. Several drains flow into the ditch. A 60cm CSP conveys flow beneath road. The ditches are grassed and the downstream is channelized with moderate Substrate consists of sand/silt/rubble. flow 30 to 60cm wetted width.
Facing upstream (east).
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Location Description Terrestrial Features Aquatic Features Site Photos
Facing downstream (west)
ELC 10- MAS2- The marsh is located This small feature is a depression within a farm field that is permanently Springs present; Mineral Shallow Marsh within an agricultural field inundated. The wetland is bermed, as the land is not useful for agriculture. Provides habitat for local and resident wildlife species. Ecosite north of Fourteenth Line A spring supplies water to this feature. Meadow species such as reed canary and west of Hwy 12. grass, soft stem bullrush and narrow leaved cattail dominate the community. Chimney crayfish holes were observed around the pond.
Thumbnail of ELC10 location
Agricultural drains Active agricultural drain This crossing is within a grassed ditch that holds water, and is a 60cm CSP Location G crossing Sideroad 12 with no flow observed. An ill defined drainage area was noted in the up and downstream sides. A single row of cedars run parallel to the road near the culvert on the west side.
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Location Description Terrestrial Features Aquatic Features Site Photos
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Facing downstream (west).
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3.4 SUMMARY OF CORRECTIONS BASED ON SITE INVESTIGATIONS
At the completion of the site investigations and records review, it is found that the results of the records review match the water bodies verified through site investigations. In order to satisfy the requirement of the Section 31 (b), a review of the water bodies against the available data layers was completed. This comparison resulted in the discovery of new seepage area (ELC Unit 10) that was not shown in available mapping. These findings resulted in the correction of the water bodies mapping completed as a result of the site investigation.
Based on the records review and site investigation, the following water bodies were identified within 120m of the project location:
A – located west of Turbine 9;
B- Conestogo River Tributary near Turbine 8 and 9 and permanent access road of 6 Sideroad;
C- Conestogo River Tributary near permanent access road and electrical transmission line of 6 Sideroad, between ELC Units 19 and 0;
D- - Conestogo River Tributary north of Sixteenth Line, associated with a crossing of a 44kV Overhead Electrical Line (this tributary extends to ELC Units 16, 17, and 18);
E- Intermittent drain at Sideroad 12;
F- - Intermittent drain at Sideroad 12;
G- - Intermittent drain at Sideroad 12; and
ELC 10- MAS2- Mineral Shallow Marsh Ecosite, identified as a seepage area.
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4.0 WATER BODIES ASSESSMENT
Since initial study was undertaken in 2007, the Conestogo Wind Farm project component and turbine locations have undergone various refinements for various setback and technical reasons, and the final turbine and electrical line layout presented in this report represents the best configuration possible for minimizing effects on water bodies as required in the Ontario Reg. 359/09 under the Environmental Protection Act. As such, every effort was made to develop a turbine layout and electrical connections that avoid intrusion into remnant woodlots and wetlands, and to minimize the need for crossing of drains and tributaries.
Based on the desktop review and site investigation, Table 4 provides information on the water bodies within 120m of the project location
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Table 4: Summary of Water Bodies within 120m of Project Location
Riparian and Aquatic Plant Water Body Type Fish and Aquatic Fauna Observations Surrounding Ecosystem Observations A Subsurface Drain None- agricultural None- agricultural Subsurface drain is not visible on the surface, but emerges through rock piles into the creek channel to the north. Surrounding areas are in active cultivation.
B Warm water creek Flows to agricultural pasture lands, Baitfish (Creek Chub) noted in the stream. Flows through active agricultural lands permanent exhibiting degradation due to uncontrolled cattle access. Channel is 0.85 m wide and 24.5 cm deep, permanent flow.
C Warm water creek, This tributary is characterized with a Baitfish observed. Flows through active agricultural lands; areas within the road right-of-way are the permanent 5 m open concrete box culvert. only places where riparian vegetation is thick. The water clarity observed was clear to brown and flow was approximately Riparian vegetation contains thick 2 to 3 L/s. The substrate was dominated by silt with cobble (10%). growth of Reed Canary Grass and Hawthorns.
Potamogeton observed in creek
D Warm water creek, Riparian vegetation contains Reed Downstream has instream cover from a row of willows on either side. Water Flows through active agricultural lands; cattle access evident. permanent Canary Grass and willows. Water is is dark brown stained and substrate is difficult to determine. Roadsides are stained steep on either side of the concrete span. Wetted width is approximately 7m. Upstream side has little instream shading.
Warm water creek, 1.15 m wide and 15 cm deep. Direct fish habitat and a baitfish (Creek Chub and Brook Stickleback) community
E Intermittent Riparian vegetation contains Reed Several drains flow into the ditch. A 60cm CSP conveys flow beneath road. Flows through active agricultural lands Canary Grass The ditches are grasses and the downstream is channelized with moderate flow 30 to 60cm wetted width.
There is a pool at the outfall downstream of the culvert. Substrate consists of sand/silt/rubble.
F Intermittent Riparian vegetation contains Reed The ditches are grasses and the downstream is channelized Flows through active agricultural lands Canary Grass G Intermittent Riparian vegetation contains Reed This crossing is within a grassed ditch that holds water, and is a 60cm CSP Flows through active agricultural lands Canary Grass with no flow observed. An ill defined drainage area was noted in the up and downstream sides. A single row of cedars run parallel to the road near the culvert on the west side ELC 10 Marsh This small feature is a depression Springs present; The marsh is located within an agricultural field north of Fourteenth Line and west of within a farm field that is Hwy 12. Mineral Shallow permanently inundated. The Provides habitat for local and resident wildlife species. Marsh Ecosite wetland is bermed, as the land is not useful for agriculture. A spring supplies water to this feature. Meadow species such as Chimney crayfish holes were observed around the pond. reed canary grass, soft stem bullrush and narrow leaved cattail dominate the community.
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5.0 CONCLUSION
The Conestogo Wind Farm, located within Wellington County, northwest of the village of Alma, Ontario and south of Arthur, Ontario has been proposed as a Class 4 Wind Facility. Within this Facility, a total of 10 turbines have been planned with a nameplate capacity of 22.9MW. In May 2009, the Ontario Green Energy Act, aimed at expanding clean and renewable sources of energy, came into effect (MOE, 2010). As a result, renewable energy projects are subject to a regulatory approval process.
This Water Report was prepared to address The Environmental Approvals Act: Ontario Regulations 359/09 Renewable Energy Approvals under Part IV of the Act, Section 29-31:
A records review (Sec.30);
Site investigation (Sec.31);
A summary of corrections to the records review and the determinations made as a result of conducting the site investigation; and
Information relating to each water body identified in the records review along with mapping information.
The study area for the Conestogo Wind Farm consists of active agricultural lands that are subject to frequent disturbance. The water bodies indentified in the project location include warm water creeks, intermittent drains, and a seepage area. Maps and field notes, as well as site photos confirm the existence of these water features as part of the REA submission.
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6.0 REFERENCES
County of Wellington (2010). Wellington County Official Plan: May 6, 1999 with current revisions. Accessed on May 12, 2010 from website http://www.wellington.ca/community_section.aspx?id=65
Government of Ontario (2009). Environmental Protection Act: Ontario 359/09 Renewable Energy Approvals Under Part V.0.1 of the Act. Accessed on May 12, 2010 from e-laws website www.search.e-laws.gov.on.ca/en/isysquery/132a7e1e-9b7e-450c-9551- b958ac36b5cb/1/doc/?search=browserstatutues&context=#hit1
Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) (2010). Grand River Information Network Interactive Mapping Application. Accessed on May 12, 2010 from website http://grims.grandriver.ca/imf/imf.jsp?site=grca_viewer&ddsid=9fd3b
Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) (2009). Grand River Conservation Authority Policies for Administration of Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourse Regulation: Ontario Regulation 150/06. Accessed on May 12, 2010 from website www.grandriver.ca/PolicyPlanningRegulations/GRCA_Policies.pdf
Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) (2004). A Watershed Forest Plan for the Grand River. Accessed on May 14, 2010 from website www.grandriver.ca/forestry/ForestPlan_complete.pdf
Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) (2003). Grand River Conservation Authority Wetlands Policy. Accessed on May 12, 2010 from website www.grandriver.ca/PolicyPlanningRegulations/Wetlands_policy.pdf
Lake Erie Source Protection Regional Technical Team (Jan. 2008). Grand River Characterization Report. Accessed on May 12, 2010 from website www.sourcewater.ca/swp_watersheds_grand/Characterization_Grand.pdf
Hoffman, D.W., Matthews, B.C, Wicklund, R.E (1963). Soil Survey of Wellington Country Ontario Report No. 35 of the Ontario Soil Society. Guelph, Ontario.
Ministry of the Environment (MOE) (2010). The New Renewable Energy Approval. Accessed on May 12, 2010 from website http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/en/business/green-energy/proponents.php
Ontario Freshwater Fishes Life History Database. http://www.fishdb.ca/
Township of Mapleton (2010). Township of Mapleton Website. Accessed on May 12, 2010 from website www.mapleton.ca/mapleton/detail.aspx?app=119&cat1=480&tp=2=lk=no&title=clerk
LGL Limited environmental research associates Page 31 NumID ELC Communities 0 CUT1 Mineral Cultural Thicket Ecosite 1 FOD5 Dry-Fresh Sugar Maple Deciduous Forest Ecosite LEGEND CATHERINE ST Dry-Fresh Sugar Maple - Black Cherry Deciduous Forest 2 FOD5-8 Turbine Layout (2010-12-13) Type Blade Sweep Area (101m diameter, 3 FOD4-2 Dry-Fresh White Ash Deciduous Forest Type Fresh-Moist Lowland Deciduous Forest Ecosite / Mineral 2010-12-15) 410 SIDERD FOD7/CUT1 W Cultural Thicket Ecosite Permament Access Road (2010-12-13) 5 SWD4 Mineral Deciduous Swamp Ecosite 6 FOD4 Dry-Fresh Deciduous Forest Ecosite Permanent Access Road with UG 7 FOD7 Fresh-Moist Lowland Deciduous Forest Ecosite Electric Collector (2010-12-13) 8 FOD4-2 Dry-Fresh White Ash Deciduous Forest Type 44 kV Overhead Electric Line 9 SWD4-1 Willow Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type WELLINGTON 109 RD HWY 6 (2010-12-13) 10 MAS2 Mineral Shallow Marsh Ecosite 34 kV Overhead Electric Line 11 MAM2 Mineral Meadow Marsh Ecosite (2010-12-13) Mineral Meadow Marsh Ecosite 12 MAM2 EIGHTEENTH LINE Proposed 34_5kV Underground Electrical 13 SWD4-1 Willow Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type 14 CUM1-1 Dry-Moist Old Field Meadow Type Collector (2010-12-13) 15 MAM2 Mineral Meadow Marsh Ecosite Transformer Substation Site Plan 1 Acre 16 CUM1-1 Dry-Moist Old Field Meadow Type (2010-12-13) 17 MAS2 Mineral Shallow Marsh Ecosite EIGHTEENTH LINE 120 m Buffer around Project Components 18 SWD4-1 Mineral Deciduous Swamp Ecosite 19 MAM2 Mineral Meadow Marsh Ecosite 13 Participating Lots 20 CUP3 Coniferous Plantation ELC Communities 14 2 ELC Unit Identifier G kj 15 1 Turbine Number
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1 LEGEND Turbine Layout (2010-12-13) Blade Sweep Area (101m diameter, 2010-12-15) Permament Access Road (2010-12-13) Permanent Access Road with UG Electric Collector (2010-12-13) 44 kV Overhead Electric Line (2010-12-13) 34 kV Overhead Electric Line 2 (2010-12-13) Proposed 34_5kV Underground Electrical Collector (2010-12-13) 3 Transformer Substation Site Plan 1 Acre 6 SIDERD 6 (2010-12-13) 120 m Buffer around Project Components 1 Participating Lots 198 m Wooded Area (LIO 2010-11-18) Wetland (Genivar 2010-11-15) 49 m ELC Communities Boundary
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F Watercourse Crossing Identifier 260 m 368 m kj Watercourse Crossing 4 Watercourse (LIO 2010-11-18) Floodplain (GRCA 2010-11-19)
37 m kj 12 B 0 m 11 8 88 m
8 Conestogo Wind Farm 155 m REA Review Project Components
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Participating Lots 368 m Wooded Area (LIO 2010-11-18) Wetland (Genivar 2010-11-15)
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3 LEGEND Turbine Layout (2010-12-13) Blade Sweep Area (101m diameter, 2010-12-15) Permament Access Road (2010-12-13) Permanent Access Road with UG Electric Collector (2010-12-13) 44 kV Overhead Electric Line (2010-12-13) 34 kV Overhead Electric Line 97 m (2010-12-13) Proposed 34_5kV Underground Electrical Collector (2010-12-13) Transformer Substation Site Plan 1 Acre A 4 (2010-12-13) 120 m Buffer around Project Components 0 m kj 9 Participating Lots Wooded Area (LIO 2010-11-18)
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Project TA4914 Figure 4 7 ± Date December, 2010 Prepared By: KC Meters Scale 1:5,000 Verified By: JAF 030 60 120 180 240 LEGEND Turbine Layout (2010-12-13) Blade Sweep Area (101m diameter, 2010-12-15) Permament Access Road (2010-12-13) Permanent Access Road with UG Electric Collector (2010-12-13) 44 kV Overhead Electric Line (2010-12-13) 34 kV Overhead Electric Line (2010-12-13) Proposed 34_5kV Underground Electrical Collector (2010-12-13) Transformer Substation Site Plan 1 Acre (2010-12-13) 120 m Buffer around Project Components
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Participating Lots
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Wetland (Genivar 2010-11-15)
ELC Communities Boundary
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Date December, 2010 Prepared By: KC 0 m ± Meters Scale 1:5,000 Verified By: JAF 030 60 120 180 240 LEGEND EIGHTEENTH LINE Turbine Layout (2010-12-13) Blade Sweep Area (101m diameter, 2010-12-15) Permament Access Road (2010-12-13) Permanent Access Road with UG Electric Collector (2010-12-13) 44 kV Overhead Electric Line (2010-12-13) 34 kV Overhead Electric Line (2010-12-13) Proposed 34_5kV Underground Electrical Collector (2010-12-13) Transformer Substation Site Plan 1 Acre (2010-12-13) 120 m Buffer around Project Components
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APPENDIX A MNR LETTER DATED MAY 25, 2010
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APPENDIX B GENIVAR FIELD NOTES AQUATIC HABITAT ASSESSMENT
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The following comprises LGL Limited (A. Featherstone) raw field notes as recorded using Trimble Outdoors on a Blackberry Curve 8900. GPS resolution is typically to 3m sensitivity during data collection. The data is uploaded via Trimble servers and the following data tables were formatted in excel.
April 27, 2010, Field Notes, AHF, JCN 8:30am to 5:30pm wpt 0073 Facing NW small channel in field. POI 17T 0538038E 4850499N Ploughed through. wpt 0074 Pics 798_80 POI 17T 0537802E 4849973N wpt 0075 Csp approx 1m. Flow 30cm channel. POI 17T 0537281E 4849013N Clear. Sm amt flow. No fish obs. Ploughed through in field. No rip veg. wpt 0076 Several drains feed into ditch and to 60cm POI 17T 0537183E 4848840N csp. Dwn str. Channelized. Grassed ditches. Mod flow. 30 to 60 cm width wetted. Pool at dwn end of culvert. No fish obs. Grasses. Sand/silt. Rubble. wpt 0077 Road parallels watercourse POI 17T 0536572E 4848400N wpt 0078 Watercourse. Cows graze through. Bank POI 17T 0536578E 4848398N undercutting evident. Wetted approx 2- 3m. Fence across. Shrub and thicket across fence. Approx 30m from road edge wpt 0079 Open pond. Cattail and red osier along POI 17T 0536407E 4848499N margins. Rwbb. Cago. Just above bank from the creek wpt 0080 Difficult to determine flow direction due POI 17T 0535799E 4848855N to wind. Appears to be ponding or backwater on less vegetated side. Colour brown and poor visibility. Appears to be silt substrate wetted width approx 7m. Concrete bridge span approx 6m. Some boulders pla wpt 0081 Steep roadsides. Ditches grassed and dry. POI 17T 0535794E 4848842N wpt 0082 On culvert POI 17T 0535076E 4848811N wpt 0083 Pics. 810. 8m concrete span over channel. POI 17T 0534837E 4848415N Recently cleared. Flow clear. No fish obs. Small step down approx 30cm. Barrier to fish. Silt rubble cobble subst on down str side wpt 0084 Pic 811. No open chan in field. Ditch and POI 17T 0534852E 4848419N drain input. Grassed. Stagnant. Small pools
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April 27, 2010, Field Notes, AHF, JCN 8:30am to 5:30pm wpt 0085 Sm wetted area. 6m x 8m. Leaf subst. POI 17T 0534437E 4847979N 10cm deep approx. No eggs obs wpt 0086 Creek POI 17T 0534239E 4847354N wpt 0087 Channel widens POI 17T 0534234E 4847370N wpt 0088 Downcutting POI 17T 0534227E 4847399N wpt 0089 Lg pool. No fish obs. POI 17T 0534187E 4847427N wpt 0090 Correction. Cypridids obs in pool. POI 17T 0534188E 4847429N wpt 0091 Used for paint ball POI 17T 0534147E 4847464N wpt 0092 Raccoon tx POI 17T 0534054E 4847599N wpt 0093 Sensitive Species POI wpt 0094 Top of bank POI 17T 0533967E 4847718N wpt 0095 Channel braided thru cattails. Minor POI 17T 0533855E 4847910N valley potentially. wpt 0096 Wetted area inside forest edge. Approx 6 POI 17T 0533921E 4848326N x 6m. 10m from prop line wpt 0097 Another wetted area. 20x15m approx. POI 17T 0533905E 4848334N Red osier and other debris within. Obs from prop line only. wpt 0098 3 sm wet pockets. V shallow less than POI 17T 0533844E 4848365N 5cm. Leaf litter subst wpt 0099 Wet n saturated soils. Red osier cedar POI 17T 0533749E 4847443N poplar ash lots of dead trees wpt 0100 Stick nest in poplar POI 17T 0533794E 4847497N wpt 0101 Rock pile. Pot drain outfall? POI 17T 0533674E 4848122N wpt 0102 Meadow vole POI 17T 0533672E 4848124N wpt 0103 30 to 120cm wetted width. Silt sunst. POI 17T 0533674E 4848121N Grasses. Scattered boulder. No fish obs. But fish habitat upstr of here. Marsh marigold. wpt 0104 Groundhog POI 17T 0532617E 4849043N wpt 0105 Following a deer trail POI 17T 0532559E 4849065N wpt 0106 Open drain. Tiled to woodlot edge POI 17T 0532504E 4849104N wpt 0107 Fish obs. POI 17T 0533570E 4849819N wpt 0108 Dwnstr. Silt cobble gravel boulder clear POI 17T 0533590E 4849928N mod flow. Approx 1.5m wetted depth 10- 30cm. Deep under box culvert. Meader pattern. Grasses. wpt 0109 Upstr. Parallel to road. Some meander. POI 17T 0533597E 4849916N Fish obs. Lg pool at culvert. Upstr wetted width 1-1.5m. Mainly silt. Some boulder. wpt 0110 Drainage tile to culvert under driveway. POI 17T 0532122E 4848242N
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April 27, 2010, Field Notes, AHF, JCN 8:30am to 5:30pm wpt 0111 Channelized drain. Grasses. Wet pockets. POI 17T 0532111E 4848251N No fish obs. Csp 60cm approx. IMG00467-20100427-0853.jpg Photo 17T 0538325E 4850785N IMG00466-20100427-0853.jpg Photo 17T 0538325E 4850782N IMG00468-20100427-0855.jpg Photo 17T 0538039E 4850499N IMG00469-20100427-0856.jpg Photo 17T 0538040E 4850496N IMG00470-20100427-0857.jpg Photo 17T 0537927E 4850190N IMG00471-20100427-0859.jpg Photo 17T 0537812E 4849980N IMG00472-20100427-0913.jpg Photo 17T 0537648E 4849686N IMG00474-20100427-0916.jpg Photo 17T 0537313E 4849082N IMG00473-20100427-0916.jpg Photo 17T 0537312E 4849081N IMG00475-20100427-0917.jpg Photo 17T 0537274E 4849017N IMG00476-20100427-0918.jpg Photo 17T 0537280E 4849013N IMG00477-20100427-0921.jpg Photo 17T 0537178E 4848843N IMG00479-20100427-0921.jpg Photo 17T 0537186E 4848844N IMG00478-20100427-0921.jpg Photo 17T 0537183E 4848841N IMG00480-20100427-0924.jpg Photo 17T 0537177E 4848844N IMG00483-20100427-0927.jpg Photo 17T 0536828E 4848260N IMG00482-20100427-0927.jpg Photo 17T 0536830E 4848262N IMG00484-20100427-0928.jpg Photo 17T 0536648E 4848365N IMG00481-20100427-0926.jpg Photo 17T 0536893E 4848328N IMG00485-20100427-0930.jpg Photo 17T 0536573E 4848400N IMG00486-20100427-0930.jpg Photo 17T 0536575E 4848393N IMG00489-20100427-0935.jpg Photo 17T 0536425E 4848490N IMG00488-20100427-0935.jpg Photo 17T 0536425E 4848491N IMG00487-20100427-0934.jpg Photo 17T 0536522E 4848436N IMG00493-20100427-0938.jpg Photo 17T 0535984E 4848744N IMG00492-20100427-0938.jpg Photo 17T 0536066E 4848694N IMG00496-20100427-0940.jpg Photo 17T 0535788E 4848848N IMG00495-20100427-0940.jpg Photo 17T 0535800E 4848849N IMG00494-20100427-0940.jpg Photo 17T 0535800E 4848847N IMG00490-20100427-0937.jpg Photo 17T 0536314E 4848554N IMG00491-20100427-0937.jpg Photo 17T 0536304E 4848559N IMG00497-20100427-0941.jpg Photo 17T 0535795E 4848854N IMG00498-20100427-0944.jpg Photo 17T 0535797E 4848843N IMG00499-20100427-0944.jpg Photo 17T 0535792E 4848845N IMG00500-20100427-0950.jpg Photo 17T 0535066E 4848826N apt 0000 General voixe notes dwnst side Photo 17T 0535058E 4848826N IMG00502-20100427-0952.jpg Photo 17T 0535059E 4848827N
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April 27, 2010, Field Notes, AHF, JCN 8:30am to 5:30pm IMG00501-20100427-0951.jpg Photo 17T 0535059E 4848827N IMG00503-20100427-0952.jpg Photo 17T 0535073E 4848818N apt 0001 Upstr voice notes Photo 17T 0535078E 4848811N IMG00505-20100427-0954.jpg Photo 17T 0535076E 4848816N IMG00504-20100427-0954.jpg Photo 17T 0535079E 4848816N IMG00506-20100427-0954.jpg Photo 17T 0535076E 4848816N IMG00508-20100427-1000.jpg Photo 17T 0534850E 4848417N IMG00507-20100427-1000.jpg Photo 17T 0534853E 4848420N IMG00509-20100427-1000.jpg Photo 17T 0534843E 4848419N IMG00510-20100427-1011.jpg Photo 17T 0534520E 4847894N IMG00511-20100427-1012.jpg Photo 17T 0534502E 4847912N IMG00513-20100427-1017.jpg Photo 17T 0534447E 4847945N IMG00512-20100427-1017.jpg Photo 17T 0534454E 4847939N IMG00514-20100427-1020.jpg Photo 17T 0534441E 4847978N IMG00515-20100427-1022.jpg Photo 17T 0534442E 4847982N IMG00516-20100427-1101.jpg Photo 17T 0534230E 4847350N IMG00517-20100427-1101.jpg Photo 17T 0534238E 4847355N IMG00518-20100427-1105.jpg Photo 17T 0534235E 4847368N IMG00519-20100427-1106.jpg Photo 17T 0534237E 4847374N IMG00520-20100427-1108.jpg Photo 17T 0534225E 4847403N IMG00521-20100427-1110.jpg Photo 17T 0534216E 4847405N IMG00526-20100427-1112.jpg Photo 17T 0534189E 4847424N IMG00524-20100427-1111.jpg Photo 17T 0534197E 4847415N IMG00525-20100427-1112.jpg Photo 17T 0534188E 4847418N IMG00523-20100427-1110.jpg Photo 17T 0534219E 4847401N IMG00522-20100427-1110.jpg Photo 17T 0534221E 4847400N IMG00527-20100427-1113.jpg Photo 17T 0534185E 4847440N IMG00528-20100427-1118.jpg Photo 17T 0534093E 4847527N IMG00529-20100427-1130.jpg Photo 17T 0533959E 4847717N IMG00531-20100427-1131.jpg Photo 17T 0533939E 4847732N IMG00535-20100427-1134.jpg Photo 17T 0533899E 4847721N IMG00536-20100427-1134.jpg Photo 17T 0533908E 4847744N IMG00532-20100427-1132.jpg Photo 17T 0533919E 4847718N IMG00530-20100427-1130.jpg POI 17T 0533953E 4847720N IMG00534-20100427-1133.jpg Photo 17T 0533916E 4847714N IMG00533-20100427-1133.jpg Photo 17T 0533918E 4847715N IMG00538-20100427-1141.jpg Photo 17T 0533855E 4847911N IMG00537-20100427-1135.jpg Photo 17T 0533887E 4847755N IMG00542-20100427-1145.jpg Photo 17T 0533876E 4847952N
Conestogo Wind Farm Ontario Regulation 359/09 Natural Heritage Records Review Project No. TA4914-02
April 27, 2010, Field Notes, AHF, JCN 8:30am to 5:30pm IMG00539-20100427-1144.jpg Photo 17T 0533874E 4847924N IMG00541-20100427-1145.jpg Photo 17T 0533874E 4847933N IMG00540-20100427-1144.jpg Photo 17T 0533874E 4847924N IMG00545-20100427-1153.jpg Photo 17T 0533940E 4848317N IMG00544-20100427-1151.jpg Photo 17T 0534002E 4848260N IMG00543-20100427-1151.jpg Photo 17T 0534002E 4848259N IMG00546-20100427-1154.jpg POI 17T 0533923E 4848328N IMG00547-20100427-1155.jpg Photo 17T 0533904E 4848332N IMG00548-20100427-1158.jpg Photo 17T 0533854E 4848361N IMG00549-20100427-1158.jpg Photo 17T 0533844E 4848366N IMG00550-20100427-1203.jpg Photo 17T 0533807E 4848448N IMG00552-20100427-1206.jpg Photo 17T 0533859E 4848562N IMG00551-20100427-1206.jpg Photo 17T 0533858E 4848553N IMG00553-20100427-1206.jpg Photo 17T 0533857E 4848570N IMG00556-20100427-1218.jpg Photo 17T 0533724E 4848522N IMG00554-20100427-1210.jpg Photo 17T 0533812E 4848546N IMG00555-20100427-1217.jpg Photo 17T 0533728E 4848523N IMG00557-20100427-1221.jpg Photo 17T 0533712E 4848444N IMG00563-20100427-1244.jpg Photo 17T 0534284E 4847431N IMG00570-20100427-1315.jpg Photo 17T 0533745E 4847440N IMG00562-20100427-1240.jpg Photo 17T 0534251E 4847723N IMG00559-20100427-1239.jpg Photo 17T 0534244E 4847728N IMG00571-20100427-1315.jpg Photo 17T 0533746E 4847441N IMG00561-20100427-1240.jpg Photo 17T 0534245E 4847727N IMG00569-20100427-1313.jpg Photo 17T 0533709E 4847410N IMG00568-20100427-1313.jpg Photo 17T 0533674E 4847392N IMG00566-20100427-1305.jpg Photo 17T 0533383E 4847074N IMG00565-20100427-1305.jpg Photo 17T 0533388E 4847074N IMG00560-20100427-1240.jpg Photo 17T 0534245E 4847727N IMG00567-20100427-1312.jpg Photo 17T 0533623E 4847373N IMG00558-20100427-1233.jpg Photo 17T 0534081E 4847916N IMG00564-20100427-1305.jpg Photo 17T 0533389E 4847074N IMG00573-20100427-1321.jpg Photo 17T 0533831E 4847482N IMG00574-20100427-1322.jpg Photo 17T 0533808E 4847513N IMG00572-20100427-1320.jpg Photo 17T 0533832E 4847475N IMG00575-20100427-1331.jpg Photo 17T 0533779E 4847872N IMG00576-20100427-1332.jpg Photo 17T 0533756E 4847948N IMG00579-20100427-1336.jpg Photo 17T 0533676E 4848127N IMG00578-20100427-1334.jpg Photo 17T 0533701E 4848026N
Conestogo Wind Farm Ontario Regulation 359/09 Natural Heritage Records Review Project No. TA4914-02
April 27, 2010, Field Notes, AHF, JCN 8:30am to 5:30pm IMG00577-20100427-1332.jpg Photo 17T 0533752E 4847950N IMG00581-20100427-1339.jpg Photo 17T 0533676E 4848122N IMG00580-20100427-1339.jpg Photo 17T 0533676E 4848122N IMG00582-20100427-1341.jpg Photo 17T 0533676E 4848121N IMG00588-20100427-1437.jpg Photo 17T 0532991E 4848843N IMG00586-20100427-1434.jpg Photo 17T 0532860E 4848610N IMG00585-20100427-1432.jpg Photo 17T 0532698E 4848319N IMG00587-20100427-1437.jpg Photo 17T 0532992E 4848843N IMG00584-20100427-1432.jpg Photo 17T 0532646E 4848225N IMG00583-20100427-1432.jpg Photo 17T 0532646E 4848225N IMG00590-20100427-1444.jpg Photo 17T 0532961E 4848864N IMG00592-20100427-1449.jpg Photo 17T 0532644E 4849035N IMG00589-20100427-1442.jpg Photo 17T 0532984E 4848842N IMG00594-20100427-1449.jpg Photo 17T 0532643E 4849038N IMG00593-20100427-1449.jpg Photo 17T 0532642E 4849037N IMG00591-20100427-1444.jpg Photo 17T 0532941E 4848874N IMG00595-20100427-1452.jpg Photo 17T 0532585E 4849050N IMG00598-20100427-1456.jpg Photo 17T 0532511E 4849110N IMG00597-20100427-1456.jpg Photo 17T 0532514E 4849111N IMG00596-20100427-1455.jpg Photo 17T 0532528E 4849096N IMG00599-20100427-1514.jpg Photo 17T 0533542E 4849818N IMG00615-20100427-1555.jpg Photo 17T 0533582E 4849443N IMG00606-20100427-1522.jpg Photo 17T 0533536E 4849811N IMG00610-20100427-1539.jpg Photo 17T 0533672E 4849268N IMG00600-20100427-1518.jpg Photo 17T 0533571E 4849817N IMG00608-20100427-1530.jpg Photo 17T 0533466E 4849470N IMG00605-20100427-1522.jpg Photo 17T 0533536E 4849811N IMG00613-20100427-1551.jpg Photo 17T 0533847E 4849267N IMG00609-20100427-1538.jpg Photo 17T 0533667E 4849274N IMG00607-20100427-1530.jpg Photo 17T 0533466E 4849472N IMG00614-20100427-1553.jpg Photo 17T 0533753E 4849363N IMG00603-20100427-1519.jpg Photo 17T 0533586E 4849791N IMG00604-20100427-1522.jpg Photo 17T 0533541E 4849818N IMG00612-20100427-1551.jpg Photo 17T 0533845E 4849266N IMG00611-20100427-1546.jpg Photo 17T 0533763E 4849227N IMG00602-20100427-1518.jpg Photo 17T 0533577E 4849807N IMG00601-20100427-1518.jpg Photo 17T 0533571E 4849816N IMG00616-20100427-1603.jpg Photo 17T 0533592E 4849932N IMG00617-20100427-1603.jpg Photo 17T 0533592E 4849931N
Conestogo Wind Farm Ontario Regulation 359/09 Natural Heritage Records Review Project No. TA4914-02
April 27, 2010, Field Notes, AHF, JCN 8:30am to 5:30pm IMG00619-20100427-1605.jpg Photo 17T 0533600E 4849922N IMG00618-20100427-1605.jpg Photo 17T 0533592E 4849920N IMG00621-20100427-1607.jpg Photo 17T 0533600E 4849926N IMG00620-20100427-1606.jpg Photo 17T 0533599E 4849916N IMG00622-20100427-1608.jpg Photo 17T 0533598E 4850082N IMG00623-20100427-1622.jpg Photo 17T 0532119E 4848244N IMG00625-20100427-1623.jpg Photo 17T 0532111E 4848249N IMG00624-20100427-1623.jpg Photo 17T 0532108E 4848247N
June 18, 2010 Field Notes AHF RN 6am - 5pm wpt 0222 Road kill am goldfinch POI 17T 0531342E 4848207N wpt 0223 Green frog calling 2 POI 17T 0533226E 4847155N wpt 0224 Pond outlet POI 17T 0533202E 4847186N wpt 0225 Culvert POI 17T 0533175E 4847187N wpt 0226 Springs 2. Flowing. POI 17T 0533746E 4847020N wpt 0227 Another spring POI 17T 0533756E 4847042N wpt 0228 Hairy woodpecker. Gr crested flycatcher. Pewee. POI 17T 0533758E 4847480N House wren. Redstart. wpt 0229 Deer bed. Approx 4. POI 17T 0533733E 4847443N wpt 0230 Approx 45cm snag. POI 17T 0533726E 4847431N wpt 0231 Slightly higher elevation cattails and impatience. POI 17T 0533710E 4847413N wpt 0232 Culvert POI 17T 0534032E 4847620N wpt 0233 Electric fence. Marked line between grazed and POI 17T 0534042E 4847619N ungrazed. wpt 0234 Creek. Yoy obs. Fish obs. POI 17T 0533882E 4847799N wpt 0235 Crows. Abundant rwbb POI 17T 0533886E 4847796N wpt 0236 Lrg dbh maple with numerous cavities. POI 17T 0533860E 4847924N wpt 0237 Lg dbh maple with some cavities POI 17T 0533809E 4847977N wpt 0238 Small short snag on opposite side of creek POI 17T 0533681E 4848183N wpt 0239 20cm snag. POI 17T 0533704E 4848468N wpt 0240 V sm fresh snag POI 17T 0533747E 4848542N wpt 0241 Red eyed vireo POI 17T 0533751E 4848542N wpt 0242 Raccoon scat POI 17T 0533809E 4848583N wpt 0243 Turkey feathers POI 17T 0533822E 4848577N wpt 0244 Sm snag w hairy woodpecker excavation POI 17T 0533832E 4848580N wpt 0245 Best area obs for potential bat monitoring in this POI 17T 0533836E 4848573N small wooded area.
Conestogo Wind Farm Ontario Regulation 359/09 Natural Heritage Records Review Project No. TA4914-02
June 18, 2010 Field Notes AHF RN 6am - 5pm wpt 0246 Snag at edge POI 17T 0533907E 4848329N wpt 0247 Chimney POI 17T 0533923E 4848312N wpt 0248 Sensitive Species POI wpt 0249 Dry ploughed through POI 17T 0533590E 4849341N wpt 0250 Coyote tracks POI 17T 0533581E 4849445N wpt 0251 3 good size snags with peeling bark POI 17T 0533721E 4849340N wpt 0252 Snags w cavoities and peeling bark in this area POI 17T 0533691E 4849301N wpt 0253 Snag w peeling bark POI 17T 0533661E 4849334N wpt 0254 Deer lay down turkey feather POI 17T 0533722E 4849310N wpt 0255 Cheery tree w potential cavity POI 17T 0533720E 4849302N wpt 0256 Raccoon scat POI 17T 0533727E 4849225N wpt 0257 Fish obs POI 17T 0533906E 4849405N wpt 0258 Leop frog x2 POI 17T 0533865E 4849391N wpt 0259 Several deer laydown areas POI 17T 0533626E 4849545N wpt 0260 Numerous fish at pool large blue crayfish x7. Cliff POI 17T 0533599E 4849918N swallows. Leop fro wpt 0261 Green frog. Brown thrasher rwbb. Fish obs. POI 17T 0532995E 4848840N wpt 0262 Ploughed and planted through. Dry. No evidence of POI 17T 0532429E 4849435N surface drainage channel wpt 0263 Painted turtle visually obs. Not a lot of areas to pul POI 17T 0535146E 4849206N out or bask wpt 0264 Cattail rimmed pond. Horses and donkey in field. POI 17T 0536430E 4848482N Some areas to pull out. Nothing visible from road. wpt 0265 Lots of standing water. Mod flow on upstr side. POI 17T 0537178E 4848844N Clear. wpt 0266 No open water area visible from road. POI 17T 0537836E 4850020N wpt 0267 Water in roadside ditch POI 17T 0537722E 4849827N wpt 0268 Leop frog. Rwbb. POI 17T 0537722E 4849827N wpt 0269 Approx 60cm culvert. No flow. POI 17T 0537696E 4849788N IMG01027-20100618-0619.jpg Photo 17T 0531337E 4848213N IMG01028-20100618-0619.jpg Photo 17T 0531345E 4848210N IMG01029-20100618-0621.jpg Photo 17T 0533208E 4847161N IMG01034-20100618-0751.jpg Photo 17T 0533221E 4847285N IMG01032-20100618-0748.jpg Photo 17T 0533285E 4847346N IMG01031-20100618-0748.jpg Photo 17T 0533266E 4847364N IMG01037-20100618-0754.jpg Photo 17T 0533228E 4847188N IMG01035-20100618-0752.jpg Photo 17T 0533215E 4847269N IMG01033-20100618-0750.jpg Photo 17T 0533260E 4847322N IMG01030-20100618-0745.jpg Photo 17T 0533255E 4847391N IMG01036-20100618-0753.jpg Photo 17T 0533230E 4847193N
Conestogo Wind Farm Ontario Regulation 359/09 Natural Heritage Records Review Project No. TA4914-02
June 18, 2010 Field Notes AHF RN 6am - 5pm IMG01038-20100618-0758.jpg Photo 17T 0533233E 4847186N IMG01040-20100618-0800.jpg Photo 17T 0533178E 4847188N IMG01039-20100618-0800.jpg Photo 17T 0533201E 4847196N IMG01042-20100618-0802.jpg Photo 17T 0533220E 4847160N IMG01044-20100618-0815.jpg Photo 17T 0533750E 4846997N IMG01043-20100618-0813.jpg Photo 17T 0533768E 4847006N IMG01041-20100618-0801.jpg Photo 17T 0533216E 4847159N IMG01045-20100618-0819.jpg Photo 17T 0533758E 4847042N IMG01046-20100618-0821.jpg Photo 17T 0533778E 4847033N IMG01047-20100618-0835.jpg Photo 17T 0533801E 4847420N IMG01048-20100618-0844.jpg Photo 17T 0533741E 4847447N IMG01049-20100618-0846.jpg Photo 17T 0533728E 4847432N IMG01050-20100618-0847.jpg Photo 17T 0533727E 4847428N IMG01054-20100618-0926.jpg Photo 17T 0534047E 4847610N IMG01053-20100618-0924.jpg Photo 17T 0534054E 4847607N IMG01052-20100618-0924.jpg Photo 17T 0534053E 4847602N IMG01051-20100618-0853.jpg Photo 17T 0533729E 4847370N IMG01057-20100618-0930.jpg Photo 17T 0534042E 4847622N IMG01056-20100618-0930.jpg Photo 17T 0534042E 4847623N IMG01055-20100618-0929.jpg Photo 17T 0534033E 4847620N IMG01058-20100618-0951.jpg Photo 17T 0533885E 4847796N IMG01059-20100618-0954.jpg Photo 17T 0533890E 4847767N IMG01060-20100618-1001.jpg Photo 17T 0533869E 4847925N IMG01061-20100618-1004.jpg Photo 17T 0533875E 4847955N IMG01062-20100618-1006.jpg Photo 17T 0533811E 4847987N IMG01067-20100618-1014.jpg Photo 17T 0533681E 4848182N IMG01065-20100618-1012.jpg Photo 17T 0533696E 4848178N IMG01063-20100618-1010.jpg Photo 17T 0533724E 4848075N IMG01068-20100618-1015.jpg Photo 17T 0533682E 4848184N IMG01066-20100618-1013.jpg Photo 17T 0533687E 4848178N IMG01064-20100618-1011.jpg Photo 17T 0533700E 4848138N IMG01069-20100618-1018.jpg Photo 17T 0533688E 4848233N IMG01070-20100618-1033.jpg Photo 17T 0533708E 4848477N IMG01071-20100618-1039.jpg Photo 17T 0533748E 4848552N IMG01072-20100618-1051.jpg Photo 17T 0533838E 4848577N IMG01073-20100618-1057.jpg Photo 17T 0533800E 4848447N IMG01074-20100618-1102.jpg Photo 17T 0533904E 4848332N IMG01075-20100618-1105.jpg Photo 17T 0534018E 4848265N IMG01077-20100618-1106.jpg Photo 17T 0534063E 4848232N
Conestogo Wind Farm Ontario Regulation 359/09 Natural Heritage Records Review Project No. TA4914-02
June 18, 2010 Field Notes AHF RN 6am - 5pm IMG01079-20100618-1151.jpg Photo 17T 0533593E 4849343N IMG01078-20100618-1151.jpg Photo 17T 0533589E 4849344N IMG01080-20100618-1154.jpg Photo 17T 0533588E 4849387N IMG01081-20100618-1157.jpg Photo 17T 0533582E 4849447N IMG01082-20100618-1202.jpg Photo 17T 0533721E 4849338N IMG01084-20100618-1206.jpg Photo 17T 0533725E 4849317N IMG01083-20100618-1206.jpg Photo 17T 0533723E 4849320N IMG01086-20100618-1209.jpg Photo 17T 0533691E 4849299N IMG01085-20100618-1209.jpg Photo 17T 0533692E 4849300N IMG01089-20100618-1213.jpg Photo 17T 0533678E 4849325N IMG01087-20100618-1213.jpg Photo 17T 0533682E 4849330N IMG01088-20100618-1213.jpg Photo 17T 0533678E 4849327N IMG01090-20100618-1214.jpg Photo 17T 0533680E 4849325N IMG01091-20100618-1217.jpg Photo 17T 0533662E 4849329N IMG01092-20100618-1222.jpg Photo 17T 0533710E 4849309N IMG01093-20100618-1224.jpg Photo 17T 0533721E 4849309N IMG01094-20100618-1229.jpg Photo 17T 0533725E 4849294N IMG01095-20100618-1229.jpg Photo 17T 0533724E 4849301N IMG01100-20100618-1239.jpg Photo 17T 0533823E 4849215N IMG01098-20100618-1236.jpg Photo 17T 0533769E 4849227N IMG01096-20100618-1233.jpg Photo 17T 0533735E 4849213N IMG01099-20100618-1238.jpg Photo 17T 0533813E 4849210N IMG01097-20100618-1234.jpg Photo 17T 0533750E 4849213N IMG01101-20100618-1249.jpg Photo 17T 0533922E 4849389N IMG01102-20100618-1251.jpg Photo 17T 0533908E 4849409N IMG01103-20100618-1253.jpg Photo 17T 0533883E 4849396N IMG01104-20100618-1256.jpg Photo 17T 0533792E 4849378N IMG01107-20100618-1304.jpg Photo 17T 0533684E 4849474N IMG01105-20100618-1300.jpg Photo 17T 0533775E 4849426N IMG01106-20100618-1300.jpg Photo 17T 0533773E 4849426N IMG01110-20100618-1314.jpg Photo 17T 0533564E 4849639N IMG01109-20100618-1311.jpg Photo 17T 0533593E 4849579N IMG01108-20100618-1311.jpg Photo 17T 0533591E 4849575N IMG01111-20100618-1316.jpg Photo 17T 0533544E 4849667N IMG01115-20100618-1325.jpg Photo 17T 0533600E 4849918N IMG01113-20100618-1321.jpg Photo 17T 0533487E 4849730N IMG01114-20100618-1324.jpg Photo 17T 0533599E 4849918N IMG01112-20100618-1320.jpg Photo 17T 0533488E 4849732N IMG01118-20100618-1330.jpg Photo 17T 0533594E 4849919N
Conestogo Wind Farm Ontario Regulation 359/09 Natural Heritage Records Review Project No. TA4914-02
June 18, 2010 Field Notes AHF RN 6am - 5pm IMG01117-20100618-1329.jpg Photo 17T 0533599E 4849919N IMG01116-20100618-1329.jpg Photo 17T 0533599E 4849918N IMG01121-20100618-1344.jpg Photo 17T 0532989E 4848843N IMG01119-20100618-1343.jpg Photo 17T 0532991E 4848841N IMG01122-20100618-1344.jpg Photo 17T 0532983E 4848845N IMG01120-20100618-1343.jpg Photo 17T 0532994E 4848838N IMG01123-20100618-1405.jpg Photo 17T 0532557E 4849658N IMG01124-20100618-1408.jpg Photo 17T 0532449E 4849474N IMG01125-20100618-1409.jpg Photo 17T 0532430E 4849436N IMG01126-20100618-1410.jpg Photo 17T 0532430E 4849436N IMG01127-20100618-1451.jpg Photo 17T 0535164E 4849203N IMG01129-20100618-1455.jpg Photo 17T 0535799E 4848848N IMG01128-20100618-1455.jpg Photo 17T 0535794E 4848843N IMG01130-20100618-1458.jpg Photo 17T 0536415E 4848492N IMG01132-20100618-1503.jpg Photo 17T 0537177E 4848846N IMG01131-20100618-1503.jpg Photo 17T 0537184E 4848841N IMG01135-20100618-1509.jpg Photo 17T 0537697E 4849782N IMG01134-20100618-1509.jpg Photo 17T 0537692E 4849773N IMG01133-20100618-1506.jpg Photo 17T 0537827E 4850009N IMG01136-20100618-1510.jpg Photo 17T 0537708E 4849805N IMG01138-20100618-1514.jpg Photo 17T 0537698E 4849789N IMG01137-20100618-1514.jpg Photo 17T 0537709E 4849784N
June 24, 2010, Field Notes, AHF 9am to 2pm wpt 0275 Potential laydown area east of dead road POI 17T 0533087E 4849020N wpt 0276 Rock pile and berm? POI 17T 0533259E 4848879N wpt 0277 Hedgerow dominated by basswood. Occ ash. POI 17T 0533588E 4848670N wpt 0278 Lg ash. In. Good shape. Approx 40cm POI 17T 0533575E 4848645N wpt 0279 Lg ash. 3 trunk. 30 - 50 cm approx POI 17T 0533555E 4848608N wpt 0280 Approx 45cm maple POI 17T 0533529E 4848558N wpt 0281 Understory of rasp and old field veg. Hawthorn an buckthorn POI 17T 0533529E 4848557N wpt 0282 Green frog on haul out. POI 17T 0533227E 4847188N wpt 0283 Mouse nest under tin POI 17T 0533325E 4847318N wpt 0284 Monarch obs. Barn swallows. POI 17T 0533339E 4847326N IMG01158-20100624-0938.jpg Photo 17T 0533089E 4849022N IMG01157-20100624-0938.jpg Photo 17T 0533090E 4849021N IMG01159-20100624-0946.jpg Photo 17T 0533217E 4848946N
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From: Michael Ewaschuk [[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 5:12 PM To: Arnel Fausto Subject: Alma wind farms
Hi Arnie.
I left one sheet in your truck that will list some of the 'old meadow' species in riparian zones. Here are the notes from Tuesday:
Turbine 17: ‐ 30 cm dbh white ash along hedgerow, pole‐size elm, corn on either side, generally seperated by treed hedgerow ‐ 18 sideroad (mislabeled on map as 12 Sideroad) is a gravel lane suitable for one vehicle passage ‐ nearby woodlot is dominated by aspen but also sugar maple, basswood…dry mature deciduous woods
Turbine 15: ‐ elm, apple, and white ash in hedgerow ‐ adjacent drainage is an agricultural swale, clear flow, ephemeral, flow about 1‐2 L/s, wetted width = o.3 m, avg depth = 3 cm, old meadow riparian veg (blue verbane, goldenrod, *see LGL field sheet*), substrate dominated by silt…some cobble about 10%
Turbine 16: ‐ ash dominated hedgerow, single row, some crab apple, flanked by corn on either side
Trib on 17 Sideroad (labelled as '6 Sideroad' on Genivar map): ‐ riparian…see LGL field form (goldenrod, blue verbane, invasive ground cover with yellow flower, some Queen Anne's Lace) ‐ 5 m open concrete box culvert ‐ flow about 2‐3 L/s, clear/brown water colour/clarity, other characteristics same as for notes at Turbine 15
Turbines 9,10,11: ‐ all located in alphalpha fields
Turbines 8, 7: ‐ located in soy fields
Turbines 1,2,3: ‐ located in corn fields ‐ the swale shown on the map is cultivated over, with no significant change in topography
Turbine 4, and Alt. 1: ‐ located in wheat field
Turbine 5 and 6: ‐ 5 is located in millet field ‐ 6 is located in a corn field ‐ the woodlot at 5 is a mature dry hardwood decidous woodlot with mixed species
Trib at 18 Sideroad (mislabeled on Genivar map as ' 12 Sideroad')**the one adjacent to sixteenth line:
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‐ conducts large volumes of runoff indicated by active erosion ‐wetted widths avg = 1.2 m ‐ riffle‐pool sequence but dominated by pool ‐ heavy algal growth but clear water ‐ slumped banks due to cattle access, lack of veg/erosion ‐ apple thicket riparian on one side with goldenrod and joe pye weed…other side also has some goldenrod and joe‐pye weed and corn/pine plantation further upland ‐ exposed boulder and cobble 70%, fines 30% ‐ baitfish habitat…great blue heron observed ‐ no significant evidance of groundwater
Let me know if you need anything else. How'd you make out fishing?
Mike
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APPENDIX C GRCA MAPPING USED IN VALLEYLANDS ANALYSIS
LGL Limited environmental research associates Grand River Conservation Authority Map created: November 17, 2010
Conestogo Valleylands LEGEND
GRCA Disclaimer This map is for illustrative purposes only. Information contained hereon is not a substitute for professional review or a site survey and is subject to change without notice. The Grand River Conservation Authority takes no responsibility for, nor guarantees, the accuracy of the information contained on this map. Any interpretations or conclusions drawn from this map are the sole responsibility of the user.
The source for each data layer is shown in parentheses in the map legend. For a complete listing of sources and citations go to:
http://grims.grandriver.ca/docs/SourcesCitations2.htm 0 600 1200 1800 2400 m.
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APPENDIX D SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
LGL Limited environmental research associates ALLISON FEATHERSTONE, (HONS.) B.Sc. Planning Ecologist
EDUCATION
1997 Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario – Honours Specialization in Marine Biology.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
June 2003 to Planning Ecologist, LGL Limited, Burlington, Ontario present
2001 Biologist and Consultant - Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia
1998 - 2001 Zoologist - Greater Vancouver Zoo, Aldergrove, British Columbia
1997 Biologist - United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Homestead, Florida
1995 - 1997 Biologist and Naturalist – Halton Region Conservation Authority, Campbellville, Ontario
1996 - 1997 Biologist and Naturalist - NEST Inc., Eden Mills, Ontario
1994 - 1996 Biologist and Junior Naturalist Coordinator - The Arboretum, Guelph, Ontario
1991-1994 Biologist – University of Guelph Marine Annex
1990 - 1991 Environmental Technician - Conestoga Rovers and Associates Ltd., Waterloo, Ontario
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE February 2006 to present Ecological and Environmental Advisory Committee, Region of Waterloo
PROFILE
Since joining LGL in June 2003, she has been involved with natural heritage investigations in support of Environmental Assessments for sewer, water and transportation projects, Renewable Energy Projects, Comprehensive Broad Scale Environmental Studies and Environmental Impact Statements. She has participated in benthic and fisheries collections, wildlife monitoring, tree surveys and wildlife habitat assessments for amphibians including Jefferson salamander. She has coordinated one of the largest Jefferson salamander studies to date in the Province and possibly the range of the species, in order to address the requirements of the Endangered Species Act, 2007. Ms. Featherstone’s role is to work as the project ecologist/biologist to provide a consolidated view of environmental sensitivities for a project and to work through project issues with the project team and approval agencies. Her experience as project manager and as part of a natural science team includes planning, investigating and preparing environmental impact studies, natural sciences reports, management plans, tree preservation plans and environmental inspection reports, permitting issues, including the determination of environmental constraints, development of monitoring strategies, recommendation of mitigation measures and attendance at public consultation centres for many projects.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Environmental Assessments (Highlighted Projects) Project Biologist for Burloak Water Purification Plant Class EA and Gore Bay Water Treatment Plant Class EA, involving assessment of fisheries habitats and terrestrial constraints for siting of water treatment plants and intake pipes into Lake Ontario and Lake Huron respectively.
Project Biologist for Permit to Take Water 16th Avenue Trunk Sewer Phase 2 involving a detailed natural heritage environmental assessment based on secondary information, field investigations, and environmental monitoring of fisheries and terrestrial impacts.
Project Biologist for Duffins Creek WPCP Upgrade EA, assessing the expansion of the plant.
Project Biologist for the Oshawa WTP Upgrade and Expansion, involving the assessment of the expansion on the terrestrial and wetland features.
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ALLISON FEATHERSTONE, (HONS.) B.Sc. Planning Ecologist
Project Biologist for the 16th Ave Yong to McCowan Class EA, involving assessing the impacts relating to road improvements.
Project Biologist for the South Kitchener Transportation Study Class EA, involving the assessment of transportation options, including detailed amphibian surveys.
Project Biologist for Etobicoke Creek Sanitary Sewer Replacement, involving assessment of a sewermain replacement within the Etobicoke Creek floodplain.
Project Biologist for Proprietary Wind Farm Project, involving screening of Natural Heritage Features at a broad environmental scale as well as a Bat Screening Assessment for determination of field efforts for pre-construction monitoring.
Project Biologist for the Guelph Waste Water Treatment Plant involving a comprehensive benthic invertebrate investigation, which included the collection of benthic invertebrates, habitat information and detailed assessment of outfall, including the collection of data to satisfy the Ontario Benthos Biomonitoring Network protocol.
Project Biologist for the Corner Brook Water Treatment Plant Upgrade EA and CEAA screening, involving a detailed desktop investigation of Natural Heritage Features.
Project Biologist for a 4th Propriety Wind Farm Project, involving the completion of the Natural Heritage Review, field investigations, public and first nation’s consultation to satisfy the new Green Energy Act and other project requirements.
Project Biologist for the Grand and Nith River Water Quality Monitoring Program participating in the extensive benthic invertebrate sampling and water quality sampling portion of the project.
Project Biologist for the River Road Extension Class EA, a transportation corridor project involving a complex Species at Risk permitting application under the Endangered Species Act, 2007.
Project Biologist and coordinator for the Toronto Basement Flooding project, which is a large and complex project that involves assessing various flooding salutations at a large scale and small scale within a large geographic area.
Project Biologist and coordinator for the Zone 1 and Zone 3 Burlington Oakville Interconnecting Watermains EAs (two separate EAs) involving a detailed and extensive program in support of the potential watermain crossing of Bronte Creek.
Comprehensive Environmental Studies, Environmental Impact Studies and Detailed Design (Highlighted Projects)
Project Biologist for the Rockfort Quarry, proposed quarry application by James Dick Construction, involving detailed amphibian surveys.
Project Biologist for Old Major Mackenzie Drive Fill Violation involving the preparation, approval, and implementation of a restoration plan as a result of a fill violation of TRCA policies along the Humber River valley.
Project Biologist for the Etobicoke Creek Trunk Sewer Detailed Design which involved a detailed tree and vegetation survey and coordination with TRCA regarding their Habitat Implementation Programs for restoration of natural areas.
Project Biologist and Project Manager for the Conestoga College Master Plan Environmental Impact Study for the new Cambridge Campus location.
Project Biologist for the Credit Valley Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Detailed Design involving the detailed assessment of impacts to natural heritage features within the Credit Valley River corridor.
Project Biologist and Project Manager for the Brampton Christian School Natural Heritage Evaluation in support of the school expansion on table land adjacent the Etobicoke Creek valley in Brampton.
CERTIFICATIONS
2009 First Aid, Level I 1993 Sport SCUBA Diver – ACUC and NAUI Certification
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J. ARNEL FAUSTO, M.Sc. Vice President and Senior Ecologist
EDUCATION 1991 Master of Science (M.Sc.), Watershed Ecosystems, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario. Ontario Graduate Scholar and Recipient of Entomological Society of Canada Postgraduate Scholarship Award for Outstanding Achievement
1987 Honours Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Present Vice President and Senior Ecologist 2005-2008 Manager, Burlington Area Office and Senior Ecologist 2000- 2005 Senior Project Manager and Senior Ecologist, LGL Limited, Burlington, Ontario 1996-2000 Environmental Biologist (Associate Scientist) Canadian Region, CH2M Hill Canada Limited, Consulting Engineers, Waterloo, Ontario. 1995-96 Biologist and Environmental Planner, Gore and Storrie Limited, Consulting Engineers and Scientists, Cambridge, Ontario. 1994-95 Environmental Technician and Agricultural Specialist, Department of Policy, Planning, and Resource Management, Environmental Services Division, Grand River Conservation Authority. 1991-94 Biologist, Conservation Services Advisor, Water Quality Program Specialist and Facilitator Provincial Clean Up Rural Beaches Program, Ontario Ministry of Environment and Energy and the Long Point Region Conservation Authority. 1990 Senior Laboratory and Field Instructor, Faculty of Biological Services, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario. . 1985-87 Teaching Assistant and Botanical Herbarium Curator, Department of Biology, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario.
PROFILE
Mr. Fausto is a Vice President and Senior Ecologist in LGL’s Burlington office with over 20 years of experience specialising in multidisciplinary projects involving impact assessment, water quality monitoring, environmental planning, facility siting, biomonitoring, fisheries, wetlands, benthic and botanical studies in Canada and the United States. He has been a consultant for many Class Environmental Assessments, Watershed Studies, Lake and Stream Corridor Remediation and Restoration Projects, Biodiversity Studies, Environmental Impact Assessments, Fisheries Studies, Pipeline Corridor Assessments, and has also served as a Planner and Construction Inspector for numerous municipal infrastructure projects. He has performed numerous aquatic and terrestrial investigations at large industrial facilities, power utilities, water intake plants, and nuclear generating stations affected by various degrees and types of pollution, and have been qualified as an expert witness in Ontario Provincial Court. He has directed and conducted studies of the impacts of various agricultural land use practices from his involvement with provincial government environmental programs in Ontario. Mr. Fausto career experience also includes technical and permitting support for wide range of projects in the U.S., where he has prepared Environmental Assessment Documentation for submission under NEPA and the Clean Water Act, and is familiar with protocols used by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Mr. Fausto specialises in the assessment of potential ecological impacts to aquatic and terrestrial habitats resulting from past industrial activities. Mr. Fausto is currently a Senior Advisor to many of the large engineering firms undertaking water quality, water supply, wastewater, and effluent plume studies throughout the Great Lakes Region and Greater Toronto Area.
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RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Environmental Assessments of Water and Wastewater Mr. Fausto served as the LGL Project Manager (Lead Natural Heritage Specialist) for the following municipal Class EAs: Amherstburg Water Pollution Control Plant, Town of Amherstburg; Corner Brook Water Supply Project, City of Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador; Burlington to Oakville Interconnecting Watermains, Regional Municipality of Halton; Skyway Waste Water Treatment Plant Expansion, Regional Municipality of Halton Market Drive Sanitary Sewer, Regional Municipality of Halton; Halton Zone 5 Reservoir (Milton 5L), Regional Municipality of Halton; Burlington Water Treatment Plant, New Intake, Regional Municipality of Halton; Yonge Street Watermains, Regional Municipality of York; Schomberg Water Supply, Regional Municipality of York; Brampton East Corridor Feedermains, Regional Municipality of Peel; Etobicoke Creek Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation, Regional Municipality of Peel; Watermains in Dixie and Goreway Drive, Regional Municipality of Peel; Chinguacousy Forcemain, Regional Municipality of Peel; Lakeview Water Treatment Plant Expansion, Regional Municipality of Peel; Palgrave Watermain, Regional Municipality of Peel; East Mall Queensway Trunk Watermain, City of Toronto; Lornewood Creek Emergency Works and Trunk Sewer, Regional Municipality of Peel West Trunk Sewer Class EA, Regional Municipality of Peel; Kennedy Pumping Station to Major MacKenzie Watermains, City of Toronto Brantford Southwest Watermains, City of Brantford; Rosehill Pumping Station to Bayview and Eglinton Avenue Watermains, City of Toronto; Avenue Road to Duplex Watermains, City of Toronto; Glendarling to Bearwood Watermains, City of Toronto Horgan to Ellesmere Trunk Watermain, City of Toronto; F.J. Horgan Water Treatment Plant, City of Toronto Oakfield Drive Sanitary Sewer, City of Toronto Rennie Park Sanitary Sewer Replacement, City of Toronto; North Toronto Treatment Plant Expansion, City of Toronto Coatsworth Cut CSO and Stormwater Outfall Control, City of Toronto Duffins Creek Water Pollution Control Plant Upgrade, Region of York and Durham; Aurora Newmarket Water Supply, Regional Municipality of York Design/Build Project; York/Peel Water Feedermain, Regional Municipality of York; Markham Pressure District 6 Water Supply, Regional Municipality of York Design/Build Project; Stouffville-York Water System Watermains , Regional Municipality of York; Stouffville Water Supply, Regional Municipality of York; Guelph Waste Water Treatment Plant Effluent Plume Biomonitoring, City of Guelph; Burloak Water Purification Plant and New Water Intake, for the Regional Municipality of Halton; Gore Bay Water Purification Plant and New Water Intake, Town of Gore Bay; Leslie Street Lower Trunk Sewer and 19th Avenue Interceptor Sewer, Regional Municipality of York; Vaughan Pressure District 7 Watermains, City of Vaughan; Lakeview Water Treatment Plant Expansion, Regional Municipality of Peel;
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16th Avenue York Durham Sewage System Phases 1 and 2, Regional Municipality of York; Parry Sound Water Intake, Town of Parry Sound; Little Current Water Treatment Plant, Town of Little Current; Timmins Water Treatment Plant, Town of Timmins
CERTIFICATIONS Certified Fisheries Assessment Specialist, Ministry of Transportation, 2006 Certified in Stream Assessment Protocol for the Province of Ontario, Ministry of Natural Resources, 1995 Certified Wetland Evaluator, Ministry of Natural Resources, 1995 Certified Electrofishing Crew Leader, 2nd Class Backpack Ministry of Natural Resources, 1994 Certified NAUI Scuba Diver
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Fisheries Society North American Lake Management Society Ecological and Environmental Advisory Committee Member (1995-1998), Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario. Reappointed 1998-2001
SELECTED TECHNICAL PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS Clean Up Rural Beaches (CURB) Plan for the Lake Erie Beaches of Port Burwell and Sandhills Park Regions. Prepared for the Science and Technology Branch, Ontario Ministry of Environment and Energy. 1992. Devil’s Creek Watershed Enhancement Study, A Case Study of Watershed Restoration. Proceedings of the First Annual Ecological Engineering Conference, Bangkok, Thailand. 1997. Seasonal movements of the burrowing mayfly, Hexagenia limbata (Ephemeroptera: Ephemeridae) in stratified lakes. M.Sc. dissertation, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario. 1991. Seasonal movements of the burrowing mayfly, Hexagenia limbata (Ephemeroptera: Ephemeridae) in stratified lakes. Ontario Ecology and Ethology Colloquium. Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario. 1990. With F. Bandoni. Pioneering Ecologically Acceptable Methods for Sewer Construction: The Devil’s Creek Trunk Sewer Construction Project. Proceedings of the First Annual Ecological Engineering Conference, Bangkok, Thailand. 1997. With J.H. Pries, D. Crichton, and E. Pastrik. 1998. Pilot Stormwater Treatment Wetland for High Park, Toronto. WEAO Conference, Toronto, Ontario. With M. Berrill. Distribution patterns of the burrowing mayfly, Hexagenia limbata (Ephemeroptera: Ephemeridae) in stratified lakes. Presented at Ninth Annual Conference of the Society of Canadian Limnologists, Ottawa. 1990. With S.A. Black. 1999. Biomonitoring Impacts of Spray Irrigation at Nottawasaga Inn Golf Courses. Environmental Science and Engineering, August/ September 1999. Vol. 12:4 ISSN-0835-605X. With S.D. Finucan. Clean Up Rural Beaches Plan for the Hay and Dedrich Creek Watersheds. Prepared for the Provincial Rural Beaches Planning and Advisory Committee, Ontario Ministry of Environment and Energy. 1992. With S.K. Mainguy and E. Pastrik. 1998. Mitigating Impacts of Sewer Construction through Wetland Restoration and Habitat Creation: The Devil’s Creek Trunk Sewer Project. Reclamation and Restoration of Settled Landscapes: Proceedings of Society of Ecological Restoration, Ontario Chapter, Markham, Ontario. With W.G. Clarke and S. Eaton. Mohawk Lake Sediment Management Assessment: A case study of urban lake rehabilitation. Presented at the North American Lake Management Society 15th International Symposium on Lake, Reservoir and Watershed Management, Toronto. 1995.
3 of 3 JENNIFER NOEL, M.Sc., B.Sc. (Hons.) Botanist EDUCATION 2004 Master of Science (M.Sc.), Watershed Ecosystem Graduate Program, Environmental Science, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario
2000 Bachelor of Science Honours Conservation and Restoration Ecology Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario
2000 Certificate in Environmental Biology Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Present Botanist, LGL Limited, Burlington, Ontario
2006 Ecologist, Watershed Management Ecology, Milton, Ontario
2005 Terrestrial Monitoring Assistant, Credit Valley Conservation, Mississauga, Ontario
2005 Data Manager, Ontario Soybean Growers, Guelph, Ontario
2004 Class Two Electrofishing Instructor, MRN Nipigon, Ontario
2004 Fisheries Research Technician, Trout Unlimited, Guelph, Ontario
2001-04 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario
2001 Biological Science Technician (Botany), USGS, Corvallis, Oregon
2001 Biology Research Assistant, MNR Fish Co-op Unit Sudbury, Ontario
1998-2001 Biology Research Assistant, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario
1997 Field Technician, Ecological Service Group for Planning, Timmins
PROFILE Jennifer Noël joined LGL’s Burlington Office in 2006, after 10 years of experience working for various stakeholders which include educational institutions, government agencies, conservation authorities, non profit organizations and the private sector. She has participated in a variety of projects including due diligence surveys, environmental impact studies, class environmental assessments, species at risk surveys, wetland identification and delineation, biodiversity assessments and natural heritage investigations. Ms. Noël has extensive experience in field sampling and analysis of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems using a wide range of sampling gear such as seine nets, electrofishing gear, flow gauge, pH meters, conductivity meter and various plot sampling devices. Ms. Noël is certified in electrofishing, ecological monitoring and land classification (ELC), Ontario Wetland Evaluation System (OWES) and is familiar with the identification of aquatic and terrestrial plant, fish, and amphibians in Ontario. Ms. Noël has experience with project management, design and monitoring. She is fluent in both English and French.
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JENNIFER NOEL, M.Sc., B.Sc. (Hons.) Botanist REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
Highway 11 Bridge Replacement – Frederick House and Kendall River, District of Cochrane and District of Temiskaming – Group “B” Class EA Highway 11 Bridge Replacement - Blanche, White Clay and North Wicklow River Bridges, District of Cochrane Preliminary and Detail Design, Group “B” Class EA Detroit River International Crossing – Natural heritage evaluation for Route Planning Study Detroit River International Crossing – Species at Risk Survey Detroit River International Crossing – Significant Wetland Investigation Improvements to Highway 40 in Sarnia - Preliminary Design, Schedule “C’ Class EA Milton Phase III Natural Heritage Evaluation – Vegetation and community characterization, natural heritage feature constraint analysis, wetland investigation Evergreen Community EIS – Natural heritage evaluation and constraint analysis Food Chain and Vegetation Stress Study of Belledune Smelter, New Brunswick. Biodiversity Assessment of Xstrata’s Mines 12 and 6. New Brunswick Vegetation Stress Analysis using NDVI of Xstrata’s Mine 12. New Brunswick Rennie Park Sewer Replacement in the City of Toronto – Assessment Schedule “B” Class EA Coatsworth Cut CSO and Stormwater Outfalls Control in the City of Toronto– Preliminary Assessment Schedule “C” Class EA Watermain improvements EIS Meadowvale Pumping Station to Mill Creek Drive Mississauga - Natural Heritage Report Mimico Creek Watermain Replacement, City of Toronto Vegetation assessment and route selection analysis Etobicoke Creek Trunk Sewer. City of Toronto, vegetation analysis and route selection analysis – Schedule “C” Class EA. LFTA TC Meaford Deer survey – field crew 16th Avenue PWWT, York Region, Fish habitat and community assessment. Fisheries investigation Highway 11 Frederick House and Kendal River Bridge –Cochrane. Species at Risk Surveys – Kitchener, salamander surveys Rockfort Quarry wetland monitoring – Credit Valley Watershed Pine Ridge wetland photo monitoring – Milton Conservation Estates photo monitoring - Guelph Dolphin wetland impact and restoration – Georgina Shaver Road wetland delineation – Ancaster
MEMBERSHIPS/CERTIFICATES Ontario Wetland Evaluation System Certificate Ecological Land Classification Certificate MNR Designated Butternut Health Assessor MNR Electrofishing Crew Leader (Class 1) International Society of Arboriculture – Ontario Member CPR certification (Annually renewed)
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J. ROBERT NISBET, B.Sc. Wildlife Specialist
PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
• Project Management • Peer Review and Expert Consultation • Wildlife Population and Habitat Surveys • Wildlife Information Assessment and Evaluation
EDUCATION
1975 B. Sc. Geography, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
PRESENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for project management and field investigations, provision of terrestrial wildlife biology expertise as a participant in projects, and provision of peer review services on behalf of private and public sector clients.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1998 Project Manager/Wildlife Surveys, LGL Limited to present
1989-1997 Project Manager/Resource Planning Consultant, Bird and Hale Limited
PROFILE
Mr. Nisbet is experienced in the assessment of natural heritage conditions, specializing in wildlife species and wildlife habitat evaluation. He has a strong working knowledge of the Ontario wildlife resource, and is well known for his work by government and non-government organizations. He has many years of experience in gathering and interpreting data on wildlife populations and wildlife habitat. Mr. Nisbet has presented to municipal and regional councils, municipal planning committees, and before the Ontario Municipal Board, and he has a sound working knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures. Federal legislation (Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994), and provincial legislation (Endangered Species Act, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act and Policy 2.3 of the Provincial Policy Statement are of particular interest to Mr. Nisbet in this regard. In addition, Mr. Nisbet has a long history of involvement with non-government organizations, including advisory committees and special interest groups.
Wildlife habitat assessment and evaluation is Mr. Nisbet's principle area of expertise, particularly within the settled environment. He has considerable experience in the field of habitat assessment and the evaluation of wildlife habitat capability, including the assessment of a range of landscape types to confirm wildlife corridor and linkage functions. In addition to his professional work in this regard, Mr. Nisbet has been involved in a wide range of volunteer based wildlife survey and monitoring initiatives, including atlasing programs, bird banding, seasonal bird counts, migration monitoring, breeding bird surveys, marsh monitoring and bird of prey surveys, and has contributed numerous wildlife specimens and observations to the Royal Ontario Museum Life Science Collections and database.
Wildlife occupation and use of natural and man-made corridors comprise a field of avocational and professional interest for Mr. Nisbet. Road casualty data is collected routinely by Mr. Nisbet as a part of the field information acquisition phase of natural heritage assessments.
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Mr. Nisbet possesses a strong working knowledge of southern Ontario wildlife populations with particular emphasis on species of conservation concern. He is experienced in assessing and evaluating wildlife information in the context of government regulations, policies and guidelines, and maintains contact with the professional and academic communities, as well as avocational experts, to stay abreast of state of the art research results respecting natural heritage management issues.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Natural Heritage Planning Studies: Project Manager and participant in Secondary Plan and Community Plan level municipal studies involving terrestrial and aquatic environment assessment and evaluation, the identification of key wildlife features and functions, and the provision of recommendations for wildlife related land use strategies;
Watershed and Subwatershed Studies: Participant in numerous studies responsible for the documentation of terrestrial wildlife habitat and populations, evaluation of wildlife species and related features and functions, input to constraint analysis exercises, and recommendations for wildlife management;
Environmental Impact Studies: Project Manager and participant in numerous environmental impact studies for variable scale rural and urban developments, environmental impact statements prepared in regard for potential development affects on valued natural heritage, including plant and animal species of conservation concern, environmentally sensitive/significant areas, areas of natural and scientific interest, wetlands, the Oak Ridges Moraine, and the Niagara Escarpment;
Provincial and Municipal Road Projects: Participant in such projects in the documentation and evaluation of terrestrial habitat, wildlife presence and use of transportation corridor conditions, and in mitigation design;
Bird Hazards to Aircraft: Participant in studies assessing and evaluating the bird hazard risks to aircraft through the collection and assessment of bird population and bird behaviour information;
Landfill Impact Studies: Participant in studies of existing and proposed sanitary waste disposal sites through documentation of terrestrial wildlife habitat and populations, and monitoring of key species;
Wildlife Surveys: Project Manager and Participant in surveys and field inventories of terrestrial wildlife species and populations, including species of conservation concern and species of management interest;
Wildlife Management Studies: Project Manager and Participant in studies respecting documentation, assessment, and evaluation of wildlife data and preparation of management plans for wildlife, in situations as varied as airport land management strategies, urban nuisance wildlife conflicts, and conveyance of wildlife across transportation corridors.
Page 2 of 2 KAREN CHUNG, B.Sc.(Hons.), G.I.S. Cert. GIS Analyst
EDUCATION
2007-2008 Postgraduate Certificate in GIS – Applications Specialist, Sir Sanford Fleming College
2003-2007 B.Sc.(Honours) in Biology, Queen’s University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2008-present GIS Analyst LGL Limited, Burlington, Ontario
Mapping and Geospatial Data Processing Provides mapping for reports and field programs for a variety of projects. Routine tasks include: . georeferencing and mosiacing air photo . digitizing . ELC mapping . constraints mapping . mapping and processing Land Information Warehouse (LIO) warehouse data and MNR data . mapping and processing Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC) natural heritage areas and at risk species data . mapping and processing Forest Resource Inventory (FRI) data . deriving secondary attributes from data . area and length calculations for spatial features . querying and classification of spatial data
GIS Analysis Grand & Nith Rivers Surface Water Quality Monitoring Program, Region of Waterloo . subwatershed delineation using Digital Elevation Model (DEM) Gowganda Surface Water Sampling, BacTech Mining Corp . subwatershed delineation using Digital Elevation Model (DEM) . habitat screening for selected at risk species Xstrata Little River Surface Water Aquatic Assessment, Task A 2009 Field Work, Xstrata Zinc Canada . subwatershed delineation using Digital Elevation Model (DEM) . land cover and vegetation analysis Xstrata Biodiversity Assessment, Xstrata Zinc Canada . derived Normalized Difference Vegetative Index (NDVI) with Landsat imagery . involved with development of a model to assess biodiversity based on forest habitat structure and composition around mine sites . created a workflow for the model in ArcGIS model builder . created raster surfaces of benthic invertebrate diversity by interpolating values at sampling stations
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Database Design and Management Grand & Nith Rivers Surface Water Quality Monitoring Program, Region of Waterloo . designed database structure . processed field sampling data for input into database Cobalt – Chemical & Biological Study to Assess the Receiving Waters, Ministry of Northern Development and Mines . designed database structure . processed historical data for input into database Xstrata Little River Surface Water Aquatic Assessment, Task A 2009 Field Work, Xstrata Zinc Canada . designed database structure . processed historical data for input into database Xstrata Biodiversity Assessment, Xstrata Zinc Canada . designed six databases to store biodiversity data for six mine sites across Canada . processed historical data for input into databases . programmed customized functions in the databases with VBA
Programming and Customization Routinely creates scripts and codes to perform customized functions and to simplify workflow for mapping and querying . linear interpolation tool with ArcObjects for interpolating parameter values between sampling stations. This tool was also used in several projects involving water quality sampling.
CERTIFICATES
ESRI Virtual Campus Training Aug 2009 Creating and Integrating Data for Natural Resource Applicationsl Jul 2009 Learning ArcGIS 3D Analyst Jun 2009 Georeferencing Rasters in ArcGIS Dec 2008 Customizing ArcGIS Desktop (for ArcGIS 9.0-9.1) Oct 2008 Learning ArcGIS Spatial Analyst (for ArcGIS Spatial Analyst 9.0-9.1) Jul 2008 Creating, Editing, and Managing Geodatabases for ArcGIS Desktop Jul 2008 Using CASE Tools (for ArcEditor and ArcInfo) Feb 2008 Geoprocessing with ArcGIS Desktop (for ArcGIS 9.0-9.1) Feb 2008 Introduction to ArcGIS 9 Geostatistical Analyst Feb 2008 Learning ArcGIS Desktop (for ArcGIS 9.0-9.1) Jan 2008 Understanding Map Projections and Coordinate Systems Oct 2007 Basics of the Geodatabase Data Model
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MICHAEL J. EWASCHUK, Honours B.Sc. AQUATIC AND TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGIST, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
AREAS OF PRACTICE PROFILE Environmental Michael Ewaschuk is an Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecologist with 10 years of Management – Aquatic experience specializing in fisheries and fish habitat inventories, impact and Terrestrial Ecology assessments, and developing mitigation and compensation plans for Fisheries Act Authorizations. In addition, Mr. Ewaschuk has utilized his Terrestrial Ecology skills in characterization of riparian habitat, wildlife habitat assessments and inventories, and vegetation surveys and protection plans in project pre-design phases. His expertise comes from working with agencies and consultants involved with all aspects of fish habitat management, and components of terrestrial habitat management. Working with a variety of government agencies and private consultants has exposed Michael to a broad range of both management agendas and diverse ecosystems. His experience and educational background provide him with insight and knowledge valuable to a wide variety of projects.
EDUCATION
Honours Bachelor’s of Science, Marine and Freshwater Biology, 2002 University of Guelph Agricultural Sciences (one semester), University of Guelph 2000 Fish and Wildlife Technician Diploma, Sir Sanford Fleming 1997 College
ADDITIONAL TRAINING Ontario Waterpower Association – Power of Water Conference 2009 Class 2 Backpack Crew Leader Electrofishing Course 2009 Ontario Stream Assessment Protocol Training Course 2009 RAQS certified – Fisheries Assessment Specialist 2009 Gartner Lee Limited - Fisheries Training Workshop 2008 Gartner Lee Limited - Air Photo Interpretation Training 2008 Latornell Conference 2007 GLL Ecological Risk Management Training 2007 MTO/DFO/OMNR Protocol – Fisheries Specialist Training 2006 Course American Fisheries Society Conference 2006 Gartner Lee Limited - Surface Water/Groundwater Interactions 2006 Workshops DFO Advanced Fish Habitat Training Workshop 2005 Bay of Quinte Science Conference 2004 IJC - State of the Lakes Conference 2003 constructive people MICHAEL J. EWASCHUK, Honours B.Sc.
IAGLR Science Conference 1998 CCIW - Boat Electrofishing Training 1998 Sir Sanford Fleming College - Backpack Electrofishing Training 1997
CAREER
Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecologist, GENIVAR 2009 - Present Aquatic Ecologist, Gartner Lee Limited/AECOM, Markham, ON 2006 - 2008 Aquatic Ecologist, Niblett Environmental Associates Inc. 2004 - 2005 Fish Habitat Management Plan Coordinator, Bay of Quinte 2002 - 2004 Remedial Action Plan Geomorphology Technician, Credit Valley Conservation 2002 Stream Rehabilitation Crew Leader, Credit Valley Conservation 2000 - 2002 Aquatic Ecologist, Tarandus Associates Limited 1999 Fisheries Technician, Hamilton Harbour Remedial Action Plan 1998 - 1999
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Environmental Approvals Letter of Intent, Open Water Disposal in Lake Ontario (2009): Completed a Letter of Intent for approval under the Fisheries Act (Letter of Advice) for the open water disposal of sediments within an inactive intake pipe, scheduled for re-commissioning. This work involved developing methodology for the acquisition and testing of sediments within the intake pipe, which were used to gain approval from the Ministry of the Environment. Applications were also submitted for a work-permit through the Conservation Authority, as well as a work permit under the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act (Ministry of Natural Resources). Fish Screen Design Calculations, Toronto Beaches (2009): Completed the design calculations for a screen servicing a water-exchange system used to combat turbidity in a new lakeshore swimming area. The work involved use of Fisheries and Oceans guidelines, and development of a simple regression equation to be applied on a larger intake. Screen velocities were developed considering the smallest possible fish species inhabiting the nearshore during the intended use of the water-exchange system. Letter of Advice, Development Lands, Halton Region (2008): Completed a Letter of Intent and procured a Letter of Advice, which included a self- compensating workplan for the direct loss of habitat in Hayes Pond. Fisheries Act Authorization, (2008): Completed a Letter of Intent and procured a Fisheries Act Authorization for a culvert extension on a coldwater stream in the upper east Don River. This work included background and field inventory, developing a mitigation and compensation plan, internal consultation with a Hydrologist and Geomorphologist, and consultation with the client and TRCA. Client: Valdor Engineering Letter of Advice, (2008): Completed a Letter of Intent and procured a Letter of Advice for shoreline stabilization works on Lake Temiskaming. Client: Private Landowner
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Letter of Advice, MOE/ MNR Approval, City of Barrie (2007): Completed application/reporting requirements for Open Water Disposal in Lake Simcoe, through work with a team of consultants spanning a variety of disciplines. This method of disposal was one of several options, and necessary for the installation of a new Surface Water Intake Structure for the City of Barrie. Michael lead the fisheries and water quality components for the approval team, and proved that the Open Water Disposal would not impact the highly sensitive coldwater fishery in Lake Simcoe, on this high-profile contract. Fisheries Act Authorization, (2005): Completed a Letter of Intent and procured a Fisheries Act authorization for the expansion of a calcite quarry. Obtaining the authorization entailed a description of existing conditions, an impact assessment, and the negotiation and development of walleye-spawning habitat as off-site compensation. Client: Confidential Client Fisheries Act Authorization, (2005): Completed a Letter of Intent and procured a Fisheries Act Authorization for a large housing development in the City of Ottawa. The project involved the destruction of agricultural drains that provided important seasonal fish habitat. Compensation was accomplished through the completion of a preliminary design for a “Conceptual” fish habitat compensation plan, which is a long-term plan for the client’s area as well as other prospective development areas. This work involved consultation with Fisheries and Oceans. Client: Mattamy Homes Fisheries Act Authorization, (2005): Developed a compensation plan for the procurement of a Fisheries Act authorization and associated amendments, for the installation of a box culvert on Waterhouse Creek. Off-site compensation focused on increasing recruitment of young-of-the-year walleye in the York River by creating littoral-zone habitat accessible to walleye fry. Client: River’s Edge Golf Fisheries Act Authorization, (2004): Procured a Fisheries Act Authorization through extensive consultation with Fisheries and Oceans and the client on Balsam Lake, for the re-distribution of a crib dock used by spawning walleye, through project re-design. The project was heavily scrutinized due to declining walleye populations in Balsam Lake. Client: Private Landowner Impact Assessments, Mitigation and Compensation Plans Impact Assessment, Mitigation and Compensation Plan, (2008): Completed aquatic portion of an Environmental Impact Study for a large-scale development in Brampton. Drafting a suitable development plan involved work with a variety of disciplines including Environmental Planners, Terrestrial and Wetland Ecologists, Fisheries Biologists and Hydrogeologists. Client: Bramwest Landowners Group Impact Assessment, York Region (2008): Completed the aquatic portion of an impact assessment for the installation of a sanitary sewer crossing the Little Rouge Creek, Rouge River, Petticoat Creek, Pine Creek, and Duffins Creek watersheds. Completion of the impact assessment involved extensive corroboration with Hydrogeologists, for this de-watering project. Impact Assessment, (2008): Completed an impact assessment, including electrofishing inventories, for developments in the Midhurst area with the potential to affect a variety of stream habitats including sensitive coldwater brook trout streams. Client: Confidential Developers Compensation Proposal, (2008): Lead a team on a successful paid-proposal- bid for massive compensation works on the St. Lawrence River for the creation
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of new large bridges. The approved works involved were targeted to fish assemblages rather than specific species, and involved coastal marshes and creation of habitat by manipulation of water velocities. Client: Ministry of Transport Quebec – MTQ Impact Assessment, (2008): Completed an impact assessment for a contaminated site in the Cornwall area. The impact assessment involved analysis of water quality, toxicity, benthic invertebrate and fisheries sampling data. Several mitigation/compensation options were developed based on the impacts to the productive capacity of the fishery. Client: Confidential Client Impact Assessment, (2007): Completed an impact assessment for two mid- size housing developments in King City. Client: Private Developer Impact Assessment and Mitigations, (2006): Completed the aquatic impact assessment and mitigation recommendations for various erosion control structures with respect to fish passage, in Cooksville Creek. Client: Jones Consulting Impact Assessment and Mitigation Plans, (2005): Completed an impact assessment and mitigation plans for a housing development straddling the watershed boundaries of Bowmanville and Soper Creeks. Extensive mitigation was required to minimize thermal, chemical and physical impacts to the adjacent sensitive cold-water fisheries. Client: Private Developer Impact Assessment, City of Ottawa (2005): Analyzed and ranked fish habitat sensitivity for the East-West Light Rapid Transit project through the use of modified Index of Biotic Integrities. Impact Assessment, (2005): Completed an impact assessment for a hydro- electric project on the Mississippi River in the Town of Almonte. The assessment involved determining the significance of existing habitat with respect to the fish community, including the river redhorse, which is a Species at Risk. Development of preliminary compensation involved creating redhorse spawning and adult habitat. Client: Confidential Client Impact Assessment, (2005): Completed an impact assessment for a road widening project on Sharbot Lake, through pike spawning habitat. Client: Private Landowner Aquatic Studies Best Management Practices (BMP) for American Eel and Hydropower, (2009-ongoing): Project management of the BMP through collaboration with GENIVAR Quebec representatives, and a Steering Committee composed of representatives from OWA, MNR, DFO, OPG, and private hydropower operators. The development structure of the BMP is through an exhaustive literature review and summary, followed by the development of the best practices, and an industry engagement plan. The BMP will become an adaptive plan, which will be updated as research improves upon management practices. Client: Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) Monitoring of American Eel at a hydropower facility on the Magpie River, (2009): Participated in the deployment and collection of a trawl net in the tailrace to estimate eel turbine mortality. Participated in the set-up of the eel ladder capture device and the by-pass collection nets, as part of the on-going study required for the Fisheries Act Authorization for this new facility. Client: Hydropower Quebec
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Fishway Data Collection, (2008): Participated in electrofishing inventory studying the effectiveness of a step-pool fishway on fish-passage, using passive stationary sensory system. Client: Trout Unlimited Statistical Analysis, (2006-2008): Collected and analyzed three years of fisheries data in support of a colleague’s Master’s thesis studying the long-term effects of water-taking on a sensitive coldwater brook trout fishery. Client: Crystal Springs Fish Habitat Data Collection, (2002): Constructed a “seepage meter” used to quantify groundwater discharge rates from the streambed to examine the relationship between discharge and brook trout embryo survivorship. Client: Trout Unlimited Fish habitat data collection and entry, Bay of Quinte Remedial Action Plan (2002): Gathered fisheries data from local angling experts in the Bay of Quinte and compiled it into a GIS format. The data was used in conjunction with scientifically-developed fish habitat classifications to provide decision support for management. Fisheries Data Collection and Entry, Hamilton Harbour Remedial Action Plan (1998-1999): Conducted electrofishing inventories in the Cootes Paradise coastal wetland in support of a study monitoring the effects of carp-exclusion on habitat and the fish community. Collected weight and length data, and implanted pit tags, in support of growth rates studies on native fishes in response to carp-exclusion. Study Design and Implementation, Hamilton Harbour Remedial Action Plan (1998-1999): Designed and implemented mark-recapture studies to estimate carp populations in impacted wetlands. Fisheries Data Collection, (1998): Participated in electrofishing on Duffins and Bronte Creeks in support of a study comparing growth rates in Atlantic Salmon with and without competition from rainbow trout. Client: Ministry of Natural Resources Radio-telemetry, (1997): Utilized radio-telemetry to track mature Atlantic Salmon in the Credit River to determine spawning-run habitat-use, as well as specific spawning habitat characteristics. Client: Ministry of Natural Resources Fish Habitat Inspection/Construction Monitoring Highway 7 Construction Monitoring, Town of Markham (2009): Completed construction monitoring for the installation of a forcemain. Work involved the design of a discharge area that was effective in allowing deposition of sediment within a defined area prior to its drainage to the adjacent Rouge River. Construction Monitoring, City of Stouffville (2009): Completed pre- construction, active construction and post-construction monitoring, as per Fisheries Act Authorization requirements for a road-widening project. The work involved ensuring proper sediment and erosion control, and proper installation of restoration and compensation devices for the widening of a concrete box culvert, and the creation of a new channel and floodplain wetlands. Construction Monitoring, Peel Region (2009): Completed construction monitoring of the open-cut crossing of the Credit River, as well as all sites requiring de-watering. Work involved inspection of sediment and erosion control and advising the Environmental Inspector how to resolve these issues. Part of this work involved an overall summary of actions required for the restoration phase of the project.
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Construction Inspection, City of Barrie (2009): Completed a mitigation plan for the contractors upon identification of several sediment and erosion issues during construction inspection. Inspection/Monitoring, (2008): Completed fish habitat inspections for the replacement of a drop-inlet-spillway in Mayvon Pond, and the installation of compensation works at the outlet. Client: TRCA Frac-out Contingency Plan, York Region (2008): Completed an emergency response plan for potential frac-out for construction monitoring associated with directional drilling operations across two coldwater streams in King City. Inspection/Monitoring, (2006-2007): Completed daily inspections for open-cut crossing of the Credit River for the installation of a new trunk sewer. Inspection duties included directing the installation of all mitigation measures for all job phases and locations, completing daily memos, landowner consultation, overseeing restoration, completing fish salvages, mini-peizometer monitoring, wetted-perimeter monitoring. Client: MacViro Fish Habitat Inspection, (2005): Completed Fish Habitat Inspector duties for the 401 crossing of the Salmon River through the Tyendinagan Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Territory. The inspection was one of the first using the new protocol for MTO projects, designed by DFO Prescott. Inspection duties required daily reports and photos, and consultation with the Site Foreman and Environmental Inspector. Client: Ministry of Transportation Construction Management/Fish Salvages, (2005): Directed two stream diversions, habitat-compensation construction, and completed a fish-salvage on Sawmill Creek in the City of Ottawa. Client: Confidential Developer Construction Management/Fish Salvages, (2005): Completed fish-salvages and directed stream diversions for three separate projects on Lynde Creek. Client: Confidential Developers Environmental Monitoring Tree Inventory, City of Brampton (2009): Completed a tree inventory required for the permitting of construction of a new pumphouse and connections. Riparian Planting Survivorship Monitoring (2009): Completed spring and fall vegetation survivorship surveys for riparian tree and shrub plantings as part of the restoration plan for the open cut crossing of the Credit River, as part of the Fisheries Act monitoring requirements. Tree Inventory and Removal Permitting, City of Hamilton (2009): Completed a tree survey, submission of a Letter of Intent, and application of removal permits, for expansion of a pumphouse. Tree Inventory, City of Toronto (2009): Completed a tree survey as part of a tree removal application for the expansion of the Bermondsey Transfer Station in the City of Toronto. Baseline Monitoring, (2006-2008): Completed pre-construction surface water, hydrology, fisheries, fish habitat, and groundwater monitoring, for a large-scale housing development in Brampton. Client: Bramwest Developers Group Environmental Monitoring, Halton Region (2006-2008): Completed surface and groundwater monitoring for tributaries of Bronte and 16-Mile Creeks for dewatering work required for the installation of a new waste management cell. Environmental Monitoring, York Region (2006-2008): Completed active and post-construction monitoring of fish habitat, surface water, and groundwater for
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watersheds in the Markham area, for the de-watering work required for the installation of the York-Durham Trunk Sewer. Environmental Monitoring, York Region (2008): Completed pre-constructive investigative monitoring for a de-watering project related to the installation of the Southeast Collector trunk sewer. Investigations focused on identifying biological, and physical, evidence of groundwater discharge, and was completed in the field with collaboration from the Terrestrial/Wetland Biologist and the Geomorphologist/Geologist. Post-Construction Monitoring, York Region (2006): Completed the post- construction monitoring report for the widening of Elgin Mills Road across the Rouge River and tributaries. Post-Construction Monitoring, (2005): Completed post-construction monitoring duties and reports for; Timberlane Acres housing development, Lester Road culvert installation project, Woodland Acres housing development, Waterhouse Creek box culvert installation, Sawmill Creek box culvert installation and fish habitat compensation, and the Abott Street extension over Poole Creek. Client: Various Developers Post-Construction Monitoring, Region of Durham (2005): Responsible for all aspects of post-construction monitoring duties for the realignment of Bowmanville Creek. Monitoring components involved benthic invertebrate sampling, electrofishing, inspection of in-stream work, Salmonid spawning survey and habitat-use, and report submission. The goal of the monitoring was to assess works with respect to Salmonid use including juvenile rainbow trout catch-per-unit-effort, spawning sites, holding-water, food production and water quality (through benthic invertebrate analysis). Post-Construction Monitoring, City of Ottawa (2005): Analyzed differences in the fish community prior to and following landfill operations in the Moose Creek watershed near Casselman Ontario, as part of a long-term monitoring program. Post-Construction Monitoring, (2005): Completed a post-construction monitoring report for developments adjacent to Lynde Creek, a cold-water stream. The focus of the monitoring involved analysis of thermal regime, to determine if mitigation measures were working as intended. Client: Confidential Developer Riparian Planting Survivorship Monitoring, (2005): Completed vegetation survival monitoring as part of the Fisheries Act Authorization requirements for a housing development in Peterborough, and for a private landowner on the Tay River. Client: Landowners and Developers Fish Habitat Restoration Rehabilitation Plan Development, (2007): Created an emergency restoration plan for a sediment spill into a tributary of the upper Don River. Client: GEMS Environmental Services Rehabilitation Plan Development, Bay of Quinte Remedial Action Plan (2003-2004): Developed future restoration projects as part of the Bay of Quinte Fish Habitat Management Plan through consultation with senior scientists at the Canadian Centre for Inland Waters, DFO Fish Habitat Management, MNR’s Lake Ontario Management Unit, MNR Peterborough, marine contractors, local fishing clubs, and commercial fisherman. Rehabilitation Crew Leader, (2000-2002): Lead a stream rehabilitation crew for three field seasons for Credit Valley Conservation and Trout Unlimited.
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Developed novel rehabilitation structures and collected physical and biological information to help identify factors limiting brook trout populations, and to evaluate success of restoration efforts. Client: Credit Valley Conservation Stream Rehabilitation, (1998-2002): Participated with stream rehabilitation projects on Grindstone Creek and throughout the entire Credit River watershed. Client: Volunteer Fisheries/Habitat Inventories and Assessments Species at Risk Assessment, CFB Borden, Sudbury, Niagara Sewage Lagoons (2009): Completed a desktop review of species at risk at the CFB skeet range, a site in Sudbury, and sewage lagoons in Niagara, as part of the Phase 1 assessment for contaminated site clean-up. The work involved investigation of databases and general evaluation of the potential for species at risk impact via the proposed project work. The work on the Niagara project also involved submission of mitigation details to protect Species at Risk. Fisheries and Habitat Inventories, (2004-2009): Completed fisheries and habitat inventories throughout Ontario for projects ranging from culvert installations, to hydro-electric projects, to pit and quarry operations, to housing developments, to water-taking projects. Client: Various Clients Existing Conditions (MTO protocol), Niagara Region (2008): Completed existing condition report for the QEW widening through Niagara Falls. Fisheries and Habitat Inventory, (2008): Completed fisheries inventories in the Stratford area for the proposed Highway 7/8 extension. Client: Ministry of Transportation Fish Habitat Inventory, York Region (2008): Completed habitat assessments in the Black Creek watershed for a flooding and water quality improvement project. Inventory and Analysis, (2007): Completed fisheries and habitat inventories for a road widening project in Brighton. Client: Confidential Client Fisheries and Habitat Inventory, (2007): Completed extensive fisheries inventories in the Brantford area for the proposed Highway 24 extension. Client: Ministry of Transportation Fish Habitat Inventory, Region of Peel (2007): Completed fish habitat inventories for an erosion control project in Mimico Creek. Inventory and Analysis, (2006): Project Manager for the filling of an ephemeral water feature draining into Appleby Creek. Coordinated approach for Letter of Intent through consultation with the client, Halton Conservation, Terrestrial Ecologists and Hydrologist. Client: Walker Engineering Fisheries and Habitat Inventory, City of Peterborough (2005): Conducted extensive fisheries/habitat inventories for the Cavan-Millbrook water and sewer line required to service a future housing development. Fisheries and Habitat Inventory, City of Ottawa (2005): Conducted extensive fisheries/habitat inventories for a large housing development at the Jock and Rideau River confluence in the City of Ottawa. Fisheries Inventories, (2000-2002): Completed extensive multi-purpose fisheries inventories throughout the Credit River watershed for Credit Valley Conservation. The inventories were used to: delineate the range of various coldwater species within the watershed, to identify habitat-use during specific
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lifestages, and to evaluate the success of rehabilitation efforts. Client: Credit Valley Conservation Fisheries Inventory, (1998): Participated in extensive boat electrofishing in Hamilton Harbour as part of a study to quantify fish-production in littoral zones. Client: Fisheries and Oceans Fisheries and Habitat Inventories, (1999 & 2008): Conducted extensive fisheries/habitat inventories required for the planning of the east and west 407 Extension project, in 2008 and 1999 respectfully. Client: 407 ETR Peer Reviews Aquatic Component Peer Review, (2008): Completed a peer review for a land development project in Bracebridge. Client: Private Developer Aquatic Component Peer Review, (2005): Conducted peer reviews of the aquatic baseline monitoring and impact assessment reports for the Port Hope and Port Granby Low-Level Radioactive Waste Removal project, to the satisfaction of DFO and the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority. Client: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
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