Appendix
Qualifications
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Jillian deMan, H. BSc. Terrestrial and Wetland Ecologist Education
Training and Certifications
Training and Certifications
Professional Development
Honors Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences and Earth Sciences, Brock University, 2003
Amphibian and Reptile Survey Techniques, Nature Conservancy Canada/Ministry of Natural Resources, 2013
Class 1 Electrofishing Certification Course, Watershed Science Centre, 2004
First Aid Certification, St. John’s Ambulance, 2015
Wetlands Evaluation Course, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, 2004
Hazard Communication/ WHMIS (2015)
Years of Experience With AECOM: 19 With Other Firms: 0
Butternut Health Assessor, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, 2011; re-cert: 2014 Temperate Wetlands Restoration Training Course, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, 2005
Ecological Land Classification for Southern Ontario Training Course, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, 2003. Animal Care and Use, Brock University, 2002
Safety Orientation (11/2015)
Basics of Fall Protection (01/2010) Defensive Driving Awareness Training (2015) Field Safety 4 Hour (2015) Office Ergonomics Training (2015) Hearing Protection (03/2010) General Excavation Safety Training (04/2009)
Summary Jillian deMan is a terrestrial ecologist with AECOM’s Environmental Division based out of Kitchener, Ontario. With the company for almost 20 years, her expertise has a wide range of scope within the environmental field enabling her to be involved with numerous projects across Canada that incorporate natural heritage issues/planning and restoration. She provides senior review and has experience in small to large-scale natural heritage baseline, environmental assessment, impact analysis, peer review, monitoring and restoration work where she co-ordinates multi-disciplinary teams for projects across Canada. She also has considerable experience in facilitation of project approvals with respect to the Endangered Species Act, Species at Risk Act and Conservation Authorities Act. Her technical skills include; wetland and woodland systems assessment, evaluation, delineation and restoration; Species at Risk habitat assessment and species inventories; amphibian and reptile surveys; multi-scale floral inventories; vegetation community delineation; soils analysis and identification; air-photo interpretation and biomass fish sampling through seine net, minnow trap or electrofishing methods.
Project Experience Renewable Energy Projects Henvey Inlet Wind LP, Henvey Inlet Wind Energy Centre (HIWEC), Parry Sound District, Ontario. Lead co-ordination and conducted fieldwork for terrestrial site investigations including ELC, vascular plant inventories, bat cavity tree surveys, turtle and snake basking turtles, vernal pool assessments, breeding bird surveys, old growth tree assessments and rare plant surveys in the project Study Area. Collected data with respect to vegetation delineation and old growth assessments. Lead the completion of four separate wetland evaluations. Reviewed survey data and other sections relating to wildlife/terrestrial habitat for the NHA and EIS. Prepared mitigation sections in Volume A: HIWEC EA. Species at Risk associated with project include: Blanding’s Turtle, Eastern Musk Turtle, Eastern Whip-poor-will, Canada Warbler, Common Nighthawk, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Kirtland’s Warbler, Little Brown Bat, Northern Myotis, Tri-coloured Bat, Massasauga Rattlesnake, Eastern Foxsnake, and Hognose Snake [ongoing]. NextEra Energy Canada, Solar Energy Projects, numerous municipalities, Ontario. Completed natural heritage constraints analysis and prepared relevant sections of reports for five proposed solar wind energy projects in Ontario. NextEra Energy Canada, Summerhaven Wind Energy Centre, Haldimand County, Ontario. Assisted in conducting wetland Surveys using methods as per the MNRF protocols in the Summerhaven Wind Energy Centre. Species at Risk associated with project include: Bobolink. NextEra Energy Canada, Bluewater and Goshen Wind Energy Centre, Haldimand County, Ontario. Completed detailed tree inventories in road right-of-ways and on private property. Prepared report summarizing and analyzing the results of the tree inventory to be used for a replanting plan. Species at Risk associated with project include: Butternut, Bobolink, Barn Swallow, Little Brown Bat, Northern Myotis, and American Badger.
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NextEra Energy Canada, Goshen Wind Energy Centre, Huron County, Ontario. Managed and analyzed ecological data in preparation of the Natural Heritage Assessment (NHA) and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) Report. Prepared a woodland compensation plan with respect to removal/replanting of Butternut specimens. Species at Risk associated with project include: Butternut, Bobolink, Barn Swallow, Little Brown Bat, Northern Myotis, and American Badger.
Wetland Projects Sydney Tar Ponds Agency, Peer Review of “Remediation of Sydney Tar Ponds and Coke Ovens Sites Environmental Impact Study”, Sydney, Nova Scotia. Reviewed the terrestrial/wetland component of a 642 page Environmental Impact Study document for the clean-up of coal-based contaminants/sludge from a tidal estuary at the mouth of Muggah Creek. A comprehensive team was organized for the review including the completion of status reports and a presentation to the client. Wetland Evaluation System Review, New Brunswick. Provided technical review for New Brunswick’s provincial wetland evaluation system. Jillian provided recommendations for overall improvement of the system. DEVCO, Baseline and Affects Assessment, Nova Scotia. Conducted baseline data collection for several closed coal mines. Determined potential effects of stockpiled coal fines on the ability of the surrounding environment to naturally re-establish. Current literature was research and reviewed, and vegetation/soils analyses were conducted for the completion of this project. Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, Fish Habitat and Wetland Enhancement Strategy, St. Catharines, Ontario. Aided in the completion of a Fish Habitat and Wetland Enhancement Strategy for two old oxbows along Twelve Mile Creek. The general goal for this Strategy was to facilitate an economically feasible, self sustaining wetland and recreational fishery (panfish and smallmouth bass) within the Glenridge and Riverview Ponds. Specific tasks included aiding in the creation of three remedial design options for a new bathymetric profile and new outlet structure and/or retrofit of the existing structures for both of the ponds, development of a cost analysis for each design option and recommending appropriate wetland plantings within a detailed planting plan. Hamilton Port Authority, Randle Reef Risk Assessment, Hamilton Harbour, Ontario. Determined the potential associated risks for the confinement of Randle Reef, an underwater coal tar deposit of 630,000 cubic metres. As part of this task, the surrounding fisheries, wetlands, forests and Species at Risk were assessed and described including conditions of Cootes Paradise. Through this assessment, it was determined how these features could be potentially affected through the confinement of Randle Reef. A cumulative impact assessment was also conducted in accordance with the “Cumulative Effects Practitioners Guide.” Species at Risk associated with project include: Peregrine Falcon, Map Turtle, Blanding’s Turtle, and Eastern Musk Turtle. City of Sudbury, Frobisher Works Yard Wetland Evaluation, City of Sudbury, Ontario. Lead and completed a wetland evaluation of a portion of a wetland surrounding the City of Sudbury Works Yard. Wetland community boundaries were delineated and a vegetation survey was completed using the Ministry of Natural Resources Wetland Evaluation System (Northern Edition). Tasks included: wetland community mapping, vegetation inventories, background review and documentation, completion of wetland evaluation score sheet and consultation with the City of Sudbury, Ministry of Natural Resources and Nickel District Conservation Authority. Airport Road Phase 3 & 4 Environmental Impact Study and Wetland Evaluations, London, Ontario. Aided in the completion of two Environmetnal Impact Studies and two wetland evaluations for terrestrial and wetland communities along Airport Road within Phases 3 & 4 of Innovation Industrial Park. Tasks include: 1) agency consultation, 2) background data collection, 3) field investigations comprised of floral and faunal inventories, 3) assessment of significance of habitat and identified species, 4) development of constraints and opportunities mapping and 5) development of an environmental management plan including buffer recommendations. Tributary “C” Wetland Evaluation, City of London, Ontario. As part of an overall Environmental Assessment and Environmental Impact Study, Jillian conducted a wetland evaluation for wetland communities found along Tributary “C” in the City of London, Ontario. The wetland evaluation was accepted by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources as Provincially Significant due to a high level of biodiversity, presence of regionally and provincially rare plants and occurrence of brook trout spawning grounds. Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, Duffin Property Wetland Rehabilitation Plan, Welland, Ontario. Lead the completion of a wetland rehabilitation plan for a portion of the Singer’s Drain and Niagara Street -Cataract Road Provincially Significant Wetland Complex that had been illegally cleared. The approach to developing the rehabilitation plan was to recommend the most ecologically and economically feasible plan to return the site back to a functioning slough-prairie wetland community. Tasks included the completion of an; excavation plan, planting plan, cost estimate and implementation recommendations. Special regard had to be taken for the surrounding communities within the remaining PSW and for project scheduling since the project had to be complete at a specific time as a condition of a court order.
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Wetland Effects Assessments, Delineation and Evaluation City of Kitchener, Blockline Road Extension, Kitchener, Ontario (in progress). Jillian led the completion of an Environmental Impact Study considering the preferred design of the Blockline Road extension and its effects to the natural environment. She ensured that existing aquatic and terrestrial conditions within the study area were collected in a comprehensive manner and that design measures integrated aspects of the natural system. Windsor Essex Parkway Wetlands Review, Ministry of Transportation, Windsor, Ontario. As one of AECOM’s wetlands specialists, Jillian is responsible for reviewing wetlands related documentation for the Windsor Essex Parkway extension on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation. This includes documents pertaining to wetlands delineation, evaluation and compensation. Improvements to Victoria Street, Region of Durham. Jillian has successfully negotiated approvals with the Ministry of Natural Resouces and Forestry, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority and Department of Fisheries and Oceans for the widening of Victoria Street within the Region of Durham. Approvals are required due to the presence of Eastern Pondmussel and Lynde Creek Marsh Provincially Significant Wetland. Permits were acquired for the undertaking of Ontario’s first mussel relocation program within marsh habitats. Jillian co-ordinated required documentation between the agencies, project engineers, aquatic experts and the Region of Durham. She also lead the development of the mussel relocation protocols as the current protocols written by Mackie et al. are focused on riverine habitats. Additional mitigation includes a series of relocation plans for potential plants and fish specimens and wetland restoration/creation. Overall the project will improve wildlife connectivity across the road thereby resulting in a significant reduction of wildlife road mortality. Schedule B Class EA / Detailed Design study for the Kitchener WWTP Phase 3 Upgrades, Ontario. An overall benefit permit is currently underway with MNRF for Wavy-rayed Lampmussel, Black Redhorse and Silver Shiner for the installation of a new outfall. Part of this has been the development and co-ordination of mussel relocation activities. Mussel relocation works st will begin this July 1 , 2016. Jillian will be responsible for ensuring these activities are in accordance with the Overall Benefit permit.
Natural Heritage Studies and Impact Analysis Schedule B Class EA / Detailed Design study for the Kitchener WWTP Phase 3 Upgrades, Ontario. Jillian led the completion of the natural heritage component of the Schedule B Class EA and Detailed Design components. This included the successful completion of a comprehensive Environmental Impact Study accepted by both GRCA and MNRF. An overall benefit permit is currently underway with MNRF for Wavy-rayed Lampmussel, Black Redhorse and Silver Shiner for the installation of a new outfall. Upper Hannon Creek Master Drainage and Servicing Study, City of Hamilton, Ontario. Jillian is currently leading the completion of the aquatic and terrestrial studies in order to finalize reach management recommendations for the headwaters of Upper Hannon Creek. Investigations undertaken included breeding bird, amphibian call, refinement of Ecological Land Classification, aquatic assessment and electrofishing surveys. Species at Risk associated with project include: Barn Swallow and American Badger. Probe Mines, Terrestrial Baseline, Chapleau, Ontario. Lead the completion of the aquatic, wildlife and terrestrial baseline reports to be incorporated into an overall Environmental Impact Study. Field investigations included vegetation community delineation, botanical surveys, basal area calculations, aquatic assessments, fish community determination through electrofishing /netting and wildlife inventories including breeding bird surveys, amphibian surveys and large mammal surveys, soil profile analysis and air-photo interpretation. Labrador Iron Mines, Terrestrial Baseline for Twelve Properties, Schefferville, Quebec and Labrador. Lead the completion of the aquatic, wildlife and terrestrial baseline reports to be incorporated into an overall Environmental Impact Study for twelve potential iron mine sites. Field investigations included vegetation community delineation, botanical surveys, basal area calculations, aquatic assessments, fish community determination through electrofishing /netting and wildlife inventories including breeding bird surveys, amphibian surveys and large mammal surveys with a focus on caribou habitat, soil profile analysis and air-photo interpretation. Traditional knowledge was also obtained from members of the local Cree and Inu communities. Species at Risk include: Woodland Caribou. Labrador Iron Mines, Terrestrial Baseline for Redmond, James and Silveryards Properties, Schefferville, Quebec and Labrador. Lead the completion of the terrestrial baseline report to be incorporated into an overall Environmental Impact Study for the re-opening of an iron ore open pit mining operation. Field investigations focused on identifying vegetation communities within three proposed sites and included botanical surveys, basal area calculations, soil profile analysis and air-photo interpretation. Traditional knowledge was also obtained from members of the local Cree and Inu communities. Species at Risk include: Woodland Caribou.
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Public Works Canada, Bear Island Vegetation Assessment, Nunavut. Completed an assessment of the natural features on Bear Island in James Bay, Nunavut. This was required to determine the impacts of a proposed landfill to be located on the Island. Tasks include: vegetation species inventories, wildlife habitat assessments and vegetation community delineation. Traditional knowledge was obtained from members of the local Cree community. Species at Risk associated with project include: Polar Bear and Arctic Fox. City of Sudbury, Frobisher Works Yard Wetland Evaluation, City of Sudbury, Ontario. Lead and completed a wetland evaluation of a portion of a wetland surrounding the City of Sudbury Works Yard. Wetland community boundaries were delineated and a vegetation survey was completed using the Ministry of Natural Resources Wetland Evaluation System (Northern Edition). Tasks included: wetland community mapping, vegetation inventories, background review and documentation, completion of wetland evaluation score sheet and consultation with the City of Sudbury, Ministry of Natural Resources and Nickel District Conservation Authority. Ottawa 174/ Prescott-Russell County Road 17 Environmental Assessment Natural Environment Report. Jillian led the completion of the natural environment report which documented existing aquatic, terrestrial and wildlife conditions along alternative routes. Fieldwork encompassed aquatic habitat assessments, vegetation community delineation, identification of wetland areas, turtle basking surveys and auditory amphibian surveys. Effects to aquatic habitat, wetland, woodland, Species at Risk habitat, Significant Wildlife Habitat and natural corridors were determined for each alternative. Species at Risk associated with project: Blanding’s Turtle. Rehabilitation of Muskoka Road 169 Underpass (42-139), Hawk Rock Creek Culvert (42-203/C) and two Kahshe River Culverts (42-105/C, 42-197/C) in Huntsville Area, Ministry of Transportation, Ontario. Provided senior review for the completion of the Terrestrial Ecosystems Existing Conditions and Impact Assessment Report. Tasks included guidance and oversite of fieldwork, review of the report and determination of appropriate mitigation measures with respect to Species at Risk. City of London, Kiwanis Pedestrian Path Environmental Impact Study, London, Ontario. Led the completion of an impact analysis for a new pedestrian path through Kiwanis Park and over CN Rail tracks. Studies included breeding birds, amphibian call surveys, aquatic habitat assessments and floral species inventories, a wetland evaluation, Environmental Significant Area evaluation and species specific surveys within a remnant prairie. Sifton Properties, Development Assessment Report, Middlesex Centre, Ontario. Completed an evaluation of existing natural heritage features and net effects assessment for a single residential development along the Thames River within Middlesex Centre. City of London, Southwest Area Plan, London, Ontario. Aided in the completion of the Southwest Area Plan for the City of London. Main tasks completed comprised of the development of a Natural Heritage Strategy for the natural features within the study area. City of London, Area Plan, London, Ontario. Aided in the completion of an ecological resources and natural heritage study. This Ecological Resources Background Report was prepared as background technical support for the London W12A Landfill Area Plan. The Ecological Resources Background Report and its Natural Heritage Strategy provided the framework for environmentally sound planning decisions and reasoned management of the natural resources for the area. The Ecological Resources Study and Natural Heritage Strategy report provided: a description of the existing natural heritage features, an assessment of ecosystem function, evaluation of significant features, recommendations regarding development constraints and opportunities and an outline of the requirements for more detailed environmental impact studies. City of Welland, Northwest Area Master Servicing Plan, Welland, Ontario. Aided in the preparation of an environmental impact study for an area within Welland. Conducted vascular plant inventories, assessed potential fish habitat along a watercourse, defined specific vegetation communities using ELC codes, and provided recommendations with regards to possible impacts to these vegetation communities County/City of Peterborough, Peterborough County/City Waste Management Facility Final North Fill Area Site Design, Peterborough, Ontario. Updated the EIS for the final design of the north fill area. Conducted plant and bird surveys, defined vegetation communities into ELC units and consulted with various ministry officials. DLN Group, Huron Shores Estates, Environmental Impact Study, Lambton County, Ontario. Aided in the preparation of an EIS for a property, located along the shores of Lake Huron, that contained provincially significant wetland elements and old growth dune forest stands. A detailed environmental management plan was prepared for the EIS to ensure that all the sensitive elements of this property were protected. Z Group, Uplands North Residential Development. Constraints and Opportunities Report, London, Ontario. Aided in the preparation of the report for a property that contained a locally significant wetland and a locally significant woodland and bordered a woodland designated as an environmentally significant area. prepared a detailed account of existing constraints, recommending areas for development and areas for protection and restoration.
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Sifton Properties Ltd., Wickerson Road Environmental Impact Study, London, Ontario. Conducted an EIS to determine potential impacts from a proposed residential strip along a woodlot with wetland pockets. Delineated vegetation communities into ELC units, conducted plant and amphibian surveys, located on-site drainage routes, and provided construction recommendations to mitigate potential impacts. D&B Development/Green Lane Environmental Group Ltd., Environmental Investigations, St. Thomas, Ontario. Aided in the preparation of a constraints and opportunities report for a proposed residential area. Conducted vascular plant surveys, defined vegetation communities into suitable ELC units, provided an assessment of the significance of environmental features and functions of the site and provided recommendations with regards to possible impacts to the vegetation. Sifton Properties Ltd., River Bend Community Phases 1 & 2, Environmental Impact Study, London, Ontario. Participated in a study to determine potential impacts from an adjacent housing and golf course community and stormwater management pond to invertebrate communities in the Thames River. Aided in collecting invertebrate samples along the Thames River and adjoining tributaries. Municipality of West Nipissing, Aquatic Impact Assessment, Field, Ontario. Participated in a study to determine potential impacts of a culvert to the aquatic community of Sturgeon Creek. Conducted fish and aquatic invertebrate and benthic sediment sampling of the creek.
Transportation Region of Waterloo Rapid Transit System Natural Heritage Approvals. Jillian was responsible and successful in the acquirement of all natural heritage approvals required for the construction of the Region’s new Rapid Transit System. This involved consultation with Grand River Conservation Authority, Ministry of Natural Resources, Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Environment Canada; provision of comprehensive Environmental Impact Studies specific to certain areas where natural features were affected along the route; presentation of data to the agencies at various project meetings and coordination of construction monitoring related to breeding birds, fisheries and tree preservation. Region of Waterloo, Rapid Transit Initiative Environmental Impact Study. Lead the completion of an environmental impact study for the proposed light rail transit route from Conestoga Mall to Fairview Mall in Waterloo and Kitchener respectively. Baseline ecological data was collected and consisted of fish composition studies, floral species surveys, vegetation community classification, wildlife surveys and fish habitat assessments. Valley Inn Wildlife Monitoring, CN Rail, Burlington, Ontario. Jillian has been co-ordinating and undertaking wildlife monitoring for CN’s Valley Inn site in Burlington, Ontario where rail improvements are currently underway. This site is immediately adjacent to Carroll’s Bay, which contains one of the largest Map Turtle populations in Canada. To isolate the site, a series of turtle barrier fencing was installed and monitored over the nesting period from June to July. Jillian kept in contact with staff from Royal Botanical Gardens as well as the contractor to ensure turtles were kept safe and off the project site during construction. City of Ottawa Light Rail Transit System. To determine a preferred route and mitigation strategy, Jillian co-ordinated the collection of natural heritage baseline data including vegetation community delineation, fish habitat assessment, floral species inventories and incidental wildlife. City of Kitchener, Blockline Road Extension, Kitchener, Ontario. Jillian led the completion of an Environmental Impact Study considering the preferred design of the Blockline Road extension and its effects to the natural environment. She ensured that existing aquatic and terrestrial conditions within the study area were collected in a comprehensive manner and that design measures integrated aspects of the natural system. Maltby Road Improvements, City of Guelph, Ontario. Co-ordinated natural heritage work for the improvement of Maltby Road in the City of Guelph, Ontario. Natural heritage work comprised of wetland delineation surveys, providing input to wildlife crossings for Jefferson Salamander (a species considered Endangered under the Endangered Species Act) and tree surveys. Considering the occurrence of Jefferson Salamander, there was a high degree of agency consultation to ensure the project mitigated all potential negative effects towards the species. Region of Waterloo, Rapid Transit Initiative EA Environmental Impact Study. Lead the completion of an environmental impact study for the proposed light rail transit route from Conestoga Mall to Fairview Mall in Waterloo and Kitchener respectively. Baseline ecological data was collected and consisted of fish composition studies, floral species surveys, vegetation community classification, wildlife surveys and fish habitat assessments. Wetland features within proximity to the Transit alignment were delineated and an effects assessment was completed. City of Hamilton, Culvert Replacement Master Plan Class EA, Hamilton, Ontario. Participated in a master plan Class EA for four culverts and two bridges including Valens Road-Spencer Creek, Mud Street - Three Mile Creek, Guyatt Road - Twenty Mile Creek, Studimon Road - Fairchild Creek, and Alberton Road - Big Creek. Assisted in a study of consolidation of culverts, sizing and impacts to aquatic resources. Participated in biomass surveys involving back pack electrofishing.
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Highway 401 Road Widening between Credit River and 403/410 Interchange, Ministry of Transportation, Ontario. Coordinated and conducted terrestrial assessments for the widening of Highway 401. Fieldwork included botanical surveys, vegetation community delineation, wetland assessment, bird surveys and amphibian habitat assessments. Determined overall constraints and provided recommendations for mitigation. Currently negotiating approvals with MNRF due to the presence of Jefferson Salamander and Redside Dace. GO Transit Wetland Creation, Eastern Rail Maintenance Facility, Whitby, Ontario. Provided technical review for a wetland creation project for GO Transit in Whitby, Ontario. Reviewed wetland bathymetric profile, recommended plantings and implementation sequence. Bracebridge Transportation EA. Jillian led and co-ordinated the collection of baseline data along alternative routes for a new inner-city highway system for the Town of Bracebridge. Fieldwork comprised of woodland and wetland assessment, vegetation community delineation, refinement of deer wintering yards through fieldwork and consultation with MNRF and fish habitat assessment. Windsor Essex Parkway Wetlands Review, Ministry of Transportation, Windsor, Ontario. As one of AECOM’s wetlands specialists, Jillian is responsible for reviewing wetlands related documentation for the Windsor Essex Parkway extension on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation. This includes documents pertaining to wetlands delineation, evaluation and compensation. CP Rail, Spring Investigations for a Full Environmental Impact Study, Woodstock, Ontario. Completed a spring inventory of existing vegetation within communities along a proposed alignment of a new rail spur. Undertook detailed vegetation surveys within each delineated ELC unit. Rehabilitation of Muskoka Road 169 Underpass (42-139), Hawk Rock Creek Culvert (42-203/C) and two Kahshe River Culverts (42-105/C, 42-197/C) in Huntsville Area, Ministry of Transportation, Ontario. Provided senior review for the completion of the Terrestrial Ecosystems Existing Conditions and Impact Assessment Report. Tasks included guidance and oversite of fieldwork, review of the report and determination of appropriate mitigation measures with respect to Species at Risk. Ottawa 174/ Prescott-Russell County Road 17 Environmental Assessment Natural Environment Report. Jillian led the completion of the natural environment report which documented existing aquatic, terrestrial and wildlife conditions along alternative routes. Fieldwork encompassed aquatic habitat assessments, vegetation community delineation, identification of wetland areas, turtle basking surveys and auditory amphibian surveys. Effects to aquatic habitat, wetland, woodland, Species at Risk habitat, Significant Wildlife Habitat and natural corridors were determined for each alternative. Private Client, Russ Road Extension Class Environmental Assessment, Grimsby, Ontario. Collected terrestrial habitat information along a proposed road extension extending to two private residences. Environmental issues included the occurrence of a protected wetland to the south of the proposed road extension. Detailed terrestrial information was collected for areas within 30 metres of either side of the road extension documenting hedgerows, residential trees and potential occurrence of species at risk. County of Peterborough/ City of Peterborough, Parkhill Road and Sherbrooke Street Road Widening Class EA, Peterborough, Ontario. Completed a terrestrial inventory of street trees, woodlands and hedgerows along Parkhill Road and Sherbrooke Street. Provided recommendations for the protection of street trees. No significant woodlands/wetlands occurred within the immediate study area of both road widening EAs.
Tree Preservation Plans and Inventories City of Kitchener, Rothsay Park Enhancements, Kitchener, Ontario. Lead the completion of a tree inventory and assessment for the siting of a trail and wetland enhancements. Region of Waterloo Rapid Transit System Tree Inventory and Assessment. Jillian lead the completion of a full tree inventory for the entire LRT alignment. Trees were surveyd, tagged, identified to species assessed for health conditions. This informed the team with respect to affects to adjacent private trees, removal efforts for trees within the ROW as well as replacement recommendations. NextEra Energy Canada, Bluewater and Goshen Wind Energy Centre, Haldimand County, Ontario. Completed detailed tree inventories in road right-of-ways and on private property. Prepared report summarizing and analyzing the results of the tree inventory to be used for a replanting plan. City of London, Kiwanis Park Pedestrian Path, Ontario. Conducted a tree inventory to inform the project team location of a new pedestrian path. Documented tree species, health and location.
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Sifton Properties, Riverbend Heights Phase 1, London. Prepared a tree preservation plan according to the City of London’s Tree Preservation Guidelines for a Plan of Subdivision adjacent to Warbler Woods. Trees were geo-referenced, identified to species with health assessed. City of Guelph, Maltby Road Reconstruction, Ontario. Conducted a tree inventory for the reconstruction of Maltby Road. Documented tree species, health, location and recommendation for removal/replacement. Sifton Properties, Hopedale Tree Preservation Plan, London, Ontario. Prepared a tree preservation plan according to City of London’s Tree Preservation Guidelines for a Plan of Subdivision adjacent to significant woodland patch no. 07041. Ninetythree trees within and adjacent to the development envelope were surveyed, identified, assessed and measured to provide rationale for preservation recommendations. Z Group, Glasgow Tree Preservation Plan, Kitchener, Ontario. Prepared a tree preservation plan according to City of Kitchener’s Tree Preservation Guidelines for a Plan of Subdivision along Glasgow Street. A total of three hundred trees were flagged, surveyed, identified, measured and assessed in terms of their health. Future Streets, Future Streets Tree Preservation Plan, London, Ontario. Prepared a tree preservation plan according to City of London’s Tree Preservation Guidelines for a Plan of Subdivision adjacent to natural features. A total of forty trees were assessed.
Peer Reviews Métis Nation of Ontario, Peer Review of “Hydro One’s Draft Environmental Assessment Report of a Transmission Reinforcement Project from Bruce to Milton”, Ontario. Reviewed the terrestrial component of the Draft Environmental Assessment Report for a Transmission Reinforcement Project from Bruce to Milton. The review focused on how the MNO’s harvesting rights and species of concern would be affected by the proposed transmission reinforcement. Kettle Creek Conservation Authority, Peer Review of “Dalewood Meadows Environmental Impact Study”, St. Thomas, Ontario. Lead the completion of a peer review of an Environmental Impact Study completed for lands adjacent to a significant valleyland and Kettle Creek Woods Provincially Significant Wetland owned by Kettle Creek Conservation Authority. Peer review methods were based on Environmental Impact Study guidelines developed by the KCCA, City of St. Thomas and the Provincial Policy Statement. To keep an unbiased opinion, reconnaissance terrestrial and aquatic investigations were completed prior to reviewing the EIS document. Proponents from the City, conservation authority, Ministry of Natural Resources, developer and the consultant who prepared the original EIS were also contacted. Region of Peel, Peer Review of YDSS Interceptor Sewer (19th Avenue-Leslie Street) Design, Peel, Ontario. Reviewed the terrestrial component of natural environment reports/maps for the design of a sewer alignment along 19th Avenue and Leslie Street. The intent of this review was to ensure that mitigation recommendations were carried forward to the final design. City of Woodstock, Peer Review of “Sally Creek Development Environmental Impact Study”, Woodstock, Ontario. Lead the completion of a peer review of an Environmental Impact Study completed for lands adjacent to a provincially significant wetland owned by Upper Thames River Conservation Authority. Peer review methods were based on Environmental Impact Study guidelines developed by UTRCA, the City of Woodstock and the Provincial Policy Statement. To keep an unbiased opinion, reconnaissance terrestrial and aquatic investigations were completed prior to reviewing the EIS document. Proponents from the City, conservation authority, Ministry of Natural Resources, developer and the consultant who prepared the original EIS were also contacted. Z Group, Peer Review of “Parker Jackson Lands Environmental Impact Study”, London, Ontario. Lead the completion of a peer review of an Environmental Impact Study completed for lands containing a woodland and headwaters of Dingman Creek. Peer review methods were based on Environmental Impact Study guidelines developed by Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, City of London and the Provincial Policy Statement. Prior to reviewing the document, reconnaissance terrestrial and aquatic investigations were completed prior to reviewing the EIS document.
Publications Digital analysis of lichen abundance testing EMAN’s Lichen Monitoring Protocol Leading Edge: The Working Biosphere, 2004.
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Julie Ellis, B.Sc. (Hons) Terrestrial Ecologist Education
Areas of Expertise
Training and Certifications
B.Sc.(Hons), Ecology Specialist, University of Toronto, 2011
Natural Heritage Assessment, Renewable Energy Act, Endangered Species Act, Restoration and Field Coordination.
Ecological Land Classification
Environmental Technician, Fleming College, 2006 Years of Experience With AECOM: 2.5 With Other Firms: 2.0
Ontario Benthos Biomonitoring Network Participant
Licenses/Registrations Butternut Health Assessor Electrofishing Class 2
Summary Ms. Ellis is a terrestrial ecologist with knowledge of Natural Heritage Assessment (NHA) requirements under the Renewable Energy Approval (REA) process, as described in Ontario Regulation 359/09 (O.Reg. 359/09) under the Environmental Protection Act. While at AECOM, Ms. Ellis has contributed to many renewable energy projects and Environmental Assessments in Ontario. Her involvement in these projects has included terrestrial fieldwork, field work coordination, data analysis and report writing. She has contributed the writing of Natural Heritage Assessment (NHA) reports and Addendums, Pre-construction Reports, Environmental Assessments, Impact assessments, post-construction environmental effects monitoring plans and habitat compensation plans. Ms. Ellis also performs ecological land classification field work, wildlife habitat surveys, tree inventories, benthic macroinvertebrate sampling, herptofaunal survey, avian and species at risk surveys and species at risk relocations.
Project Experience Renewable Energy Projects Henvey Inlet Wind LP, Henvey Inlet Wind Energy Centre and Transmission Line Routes A and B, Henvey Inlet First Nation Reserve No. 2, Ontario. Involved in project coordination including field protocol development, equipment management and logistics coordination. Participated in field coordination including assigning staff daily tasks, tracking field progress and data management. Conducted Ecological Land Classification, Significant Wildlife Habitat assessment and species at risk surveys within the Project Study Area. Prepared the Route A and B Transmission Line Study Area Background reviews, the NHA Site Investigation Report and technical memos appended to Environmental Assessment. Contributed to the writing of the Route A and B Transmission Line Environmental Baseline Reports and the NHA Environmental Impact Study Report. [10/01/2014 - ongoing]
NextEra Energy Canada, Bluewater Wind Energy Centre, Huron County, Ontario. Conducted a tree inventory within the Project Study Area. Prepared the Second Bluewater Pre-construction Assessment and Determination of Significance Report, Bluewater Wind Energy Centre Tree Replanting Plan, and assisted in production of the NHA and EIS Amendment Report. Also assisted in developing the Bluewater Post-construction Monitoring Plan in accordance with the most recent Ministry of Natural Resources guidelines.
As an Environmental Monitor responsible for environmental inspection of sediment and erosion control measures, dewatering activities, directional drilling activities. Also oversee construction activities in close proximity to natural features to ensure all applicable mitigation measures are adhered to. Conduct nest search surveys during the breeding bird season. Prepare a weekly Construction Monitoring Report.
Preform post-construction mortality monitoring for birds and bats at turbine locations. Conducted site inspection of frac out
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location, assessed vegetation health and prepared a Year One Revegetation Assessment Report. [06/24/2013 – 11/17/2016] NextEra Energy Canada, Goshen Wind Energy Centre, Huron County, Ontario. Conducted a tree inventory within the Project Study Area. Prepared the Second Goshen Pre-construction Assessment and Determination of Significance Report, Goshen Transmission Line Tree Inventory Memo, and assisted with production of NHA and EIS Amendment Reports. Also assisted in developing the Goshen Post-construction Monitoring Plan in accordance with the most recent Ministry of Natural Resources guidelines.
As an Environmental Monitor responsible for environmental inspection of sediment and erosion control measures, dewatering activities, directional drilling activities. Also oversee construction activities in close proximity to natural features to ensure all applicable mitigation measures are adhered to. Prepare a weekly Construction Monitoring Report. [06/24/2013- 11/17/2106] NextEra Energy Canada, Jericho Wind Energy Centre, Lambton and Middlesex County, Ontario. Conducted a tree inventory within the Project Study Area. Prepared the Second Jericho Pre-construction Assessment and Determination of Significance Report, Tree Removal Timing Letter and assisted with production of NHA and EIS Amendment Reports. Also assisted in developing Jericho Post-construction Monitoring Plan in accordance with the most recent Ministry of Natural Resources guidelines.
As an Environmental Monitor responsible for environmental inspection of sediment and erosion control measures, dewatering activities, directional drilling activities. Also oversee construction activities in close proximity to natural features to ensure all applicable mitigation measures are adhered to. Conduct nest search surveys during the breeding bird season. Prepare a weekly Construction Monitoring Report. [06/24/2013- 11/17/2016] Environmental Assessment Wellington-Clair Feedermain Class Environmental Assessment – Natural Environmental Existing Conditions Conducted background data review of natural heritage data, corresponded with the Ministry of Natural Resources, prepared Species at Risk habitat assessment and prepared the terrestrial sections of the Existing Conditions Report for this project. [08/31/2014] Natural Sciences Existing Conditions and Impact Assessment Report: Rehabilitation of Muskoka Road 169 Underpass, Hawk Rock Creek Culvert, and two Kahshe River Culverts in the Huntsville Area Conducted background data review of Species at Risk data, prepared Species at Risk habitat assessment and assisted writing the Existing Conditions Report for this project. [08/01/2014] Other Category
City of Markham, Birchmount Road Bridge, Compliance Conditions AU-C-026-11. Prepared the Year One Report Compliance Conditions AU-C-026-11. Lead benthic sampling and fish habitat surveys and assisted with electrofishing surveys to fulfill the Overall Benefit conditions for Redside Dace as described in Permit AU-C-026-11. [02/01/2014 – ongoing] Metrolinx, Lakeshore East Expansion GTA, Ontario. Conducted background data review of natural heritage data, assisted with breeding bird surveys and lead Ecological Land Classification surveys in support of the upcoming Environmental Assessment for this project. [06/01/2014 – ongoing]
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Metrolinx, Stoufville Corridor Rail Service Expansion, Scarborough, Ontario. Conducted Amphibian breeding surveys throughout the study area. Prepared the Stouffville Corridor Rail Service Expansion, Amphibian Survey Memo to be included in the upcoming Environmental Assessment for this project. [05/20/2014 – ongoing] Ministry of Transportation, Barn Swallow Mitigation and Restoration Record, Northumberland County, Ontario. Prepared the Barn Swallow Mitigation and Restoration Record in advance of the submission of a Notice of Activity for this project. [05/25/2014] Victoria Street Widening, Durham Region, Ontario. Assisted with terrestrial investigations, which included classifying vegetation communities using Ecological Land Classification (ELC) techniques. Also assisted with breeding bird surveys and Species at Risk surveys for Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilisi) and Blanding’s Turtle (Emydoidea blandingii).Conducted background research, assisted with Species at Risk permitting and assisted with the development of the Victoria Street Reconstruction: Wetland Compensation Conceptual Options Memo. [06/28/2013 – 02/26/2014] Southeast Collector, York Region, Ontario. Assist with mini-piezometer and geomorphology monitoring, spawning surveys, wetland assessments, benthic sampling, and preparation of a bi-monthly environmental monitoring report. Assisted with 24/7 environmental monitoring of a 3 metre diameter earth pressure balanced tunnel boring machine crossing a watercourse at shallow depth. Monitored ground surface and watercourse for frac outs within Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regulated floodplain. Responsible for frac out notification, water quality sampling and documentation during frac out event. [08/05/2013-ongoing] Regional Municipality of York, Upper York Sewage Solutions, York Region, Ontario. Assisted with preparation of Upper York Sewage Solutions Natural Environment Impact Assessment Report though the preparation of appendices and references. [06/25/2013 – 12/31/2013] Previous Employment Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Environmental Technologist. Devolved, budgeted, planned and coordinated the spring 2016 riparian restoration planting projects, valued at greater than $500,000. Interviewed, hired, trained and coordinated seasonal staff, was responsible for overseeing and providing work for 15 staff members. Liaison with municipalities, cities and private land owners in order to achieve project approval, acquire relevant permits and confirm access permission. Assist project managers with project development and project cost controls. [11/17/2015-05/6/2016] Conestoga Rovers and Associates, Database Analysis. Managed and utilized multiple project databases which housed analytical data. Preformed quality assurance checks on incoming data. Also prepared tables, graphs and technical reports for internal and client use. [02/01/2012-06/21/2013]
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, Summer Water Resources Technician. Assisted in water resources management programs; primary responsibilities included collecting surface water quality samples and flow rates. Conducted land survey measurements using surveying equipment. [05/01/2008-08/30/2008]
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Adam McClelland, B.Sc. Ecologist Education
Training and Certifications
B.Sc., Biological Sciences, Brock University, 2012
Standard First Aid & CPR A, March 2016
Graduate Certificate, Ecosystem Restoration, Niagara College, 2013 Years of Experience With AECOM: 1 With Other Firms: 0
Summary Mr. McClelland is an ecologist with a particular interest in reptiles, amphibians, and insects. He has been involved in a variety of projects, including wind energy projects in central Ontario and public utility projects in several municipalities. Mr. McClelland’s focus is on conducting wildlife and vegetation surveys targeting species at risk, significant wildlife habitat, and rare vegetation communities, as defined by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (OMNRF) protocols. He has also assisted in the analysis of the resulting data and the preparation of environmental assessments. Additionally, Mr. McClelland has been involved in several urban tree inventory and preservation projects within the cities of Toronto and London in Ontario. He has assisted in assessing trees for preservation or removal, and is familiar with municipal and regional bylaws governing tree removal.
Project Experience Henvey Inlet First Nation, Henvey Inlet First Nation - Wind Energy Centre Environmental Assessment, Parry Sound, Ontario: Conducted a variety of field investigations in a remote environment. Field work included snake and turtle basking surveys, characterizing vegetation communities according to OMNRF Ecological Land Classification protocols, searching for potential bat roosting sites, operating acoustic monitoring equipment, and extracting tree core samples. Assisted in preparation of several reports following field investigations. Municipality of Central Elgin, Old Lynhurst Road Improvements, St. Thomas, Ontario: Characterized vegetation communities at several stormwater outlet sites according to Ecological Land Classification protocols. Incidental observations of flora and fauna, including species at risk (SAR), were also recorded. Conducted a background review prior to field investigations, which included creation of a SAR screening document, as well as review of Natural Heritage Information Centre data and the municipality official plan. Metrolinx, Stouffville Rail Corridor Expansion - Second Track - Scarborough Junction to Union, Scarborough, Ontario: Assisted with preparation of a tree preservation report documenting trees to be preserved or removed prior to construction. Assessment was based on tree condition and location, as well as possible protection under city bylaws. Metrolinx, Agincourt Station Improvement, Toronto, Ontario: Prepared tree preservation report documenting trees to be preserved/removed prior to start of construction. Assessment was based on tree condition and location, as well as possible protection under city bylaws. City of London, Vauxhall-Pottersburg Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, London, Ontario: Conducted a review of background information on natural heritage features within the project study area. Review included information on city official plan designations and bylaws, as well as conservation authority regulation limits and screening for potential habitat for species at risk. City of London, Vauxhall-Pottersburg Environmental Impact Study, London, Ontario: Conducted Ecological Land Classification surveys, snake coverboard surveys, turtle basking surveys, and evening amphibian calling surveys. Sifton Properties Ltd., London, Ontario: Conducted snake coverboard surveys and evening amphibian calling surveys at multiple sites as part of Environmental Impact Studies.
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Jessica Mendoza, M.Sc. Ecologist Education
Areas of Expertise
Professional Affiliations
Years of Experience
Masters of Science, Biology, University of Waterloo, 2016
Aquatic Ecology
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
With AECOM:
Honours Bachelor of Environment, Geography and Environmental Management, 2012
Ecological Restoration and Rehabilitation
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Trout Unlimited Canada
Environmental Toxicology
Jessica is a highly qualified professional with Ontarian- and Canadian-specific training and experience in diverse aquatic ecosystems. Summary Jessica is an Ecologist on AECOM’s Water & Natural Resources Team of the Midwest Environment Business Line and is based in the Guelph, Ontario office. Her previous work consisted of quantifying anthropogenic impacts on the natural environment by means of a variety of sampling techniques for fish, benthic invertebrates, plankton, water and sediment. Through a combination of education, training and work experience, Jessica has developed a speciality in aquatic biology and toxicology to become a qualified candidate well versed in environmental permitting, ecological monitoring, aquatic habitat assessments, environmental effects monitoring, environmental impact assessments, baseline studies, and ecological restoration.
Project Experience Renewable Energy Approval Permitting Otter Creek Wind Farm Limited Partnership, Otter Creek Wind Farm, Wallaceburg: Conducted records review from multiple agencies, site investigations, and reported aquatic habitat conditions for the Water Body Assessment Report. Summarized the findings of the Water Body Report to discuss the potential impacts from the proposed wind farm activities and recommended mitigation measures to decrease the risk of harm to watercourses within the project boundary.
DFO Self-Assessment Permitting Private Client, Bennett Creek Realignment, Clarington: Assessed the pathway of effects and recommended mitigation measures for the realignment of Bennett Creek. Metrolinx, East Rail Maintenance Facility, Whitby: Assessed the pathway of effects and recommended mitigation measures for the construction of turnouts adjacent to Pringle Creek tributaries and Corbett Creek. City of Pickering, Michell Bridge Repairs, Pickering: Assessed the pathway of effects and recommended mitigation measures for the repair of Michell Bridge over Reesor Creek. Loyalist Township, Amherst Island Shore Road Improvements, Odessa: Conducted a background review on natural heritage features, assessed the pathway of effects and recommended mitigation measures for the repair of Front Road, adjacent to Lake Ontario.
Construction Monitoring: Ontario Ministry of Transportation, Highway 410 High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes, Brampton: Inspection of stormwater retention ponds installed along Highway 410 in Brampton, Ontario.
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Ontario Ministry of Transportation, Highway 401 Milton, Milton: Biweekly inspection of environmental mitigation measures and inspection after significant rainfall events at 5 overpass Highway 401 locations, including a reach with the species at risk, Redside Dace.
Aquatic Habitat Assessments: City of Mississauga, Torbram Road, Mississauga: Assessed aquatic habitat assessment upstream and downstream of bridge repair at Rena Road. City of Greater Sudbury, Crean Hill, Sudbury: Assessed aquatic habitat at watercourses within the project area. Ontario Ministry of Transportation, Highway 427 Expansion and Extension, Toronto: Assessed and reported aquatic habitat at watercourses within the project area. Henvey Inlet First Nation, Wind Energy Centre Environmental Assessment, Parry Sound: Assessed and reported aquatic for watercourses for the wind energy centre and transmission line.
Amphibian Surveys: Holcim Inc., Butler Pit Monitoring, Cambridge: conducted three amphibian surveys as per the Marsh Monitoring Program. Union Gas, Beachville Expansion Phase 1, Tavistock: conducted a preliminary ecological land classification and two amphibian surveys as per the Marsh Monitoring Program.
Other Projects: Region of Durham, Victoria Street Reconstruction and Widening, Whitby: Searched for Eastern Pond Mussel in Lynde Creek with the potential for relocation as per the Protocol for the Detection and Relocation of Freshwater Mussel Species at Risk in Ontario-Great Lakes Area (OGLA) by Mackie et al., 2008, before construction of road widening. Municipality of Clarington, Lake Road Extension, Bowmanville: evaluated alternative designs for Bennett Creek realignment at the Lake Road extension. Metrolinx, Humber River Rehabilitation Phase 1, Toronto: inventoried tree species and documented overall condition and health along the Humber River for a bridge restoration.
Training and Certifications
Advanced Wilderness Remote First Aid Standard First Aid Level C CPR, 2014 to 2017 Ontario Freshwater Mussel Identification Workshop, 2016 Royal Ontario Museum Ontario Fishes Identification, 2015 Royal Ontario Museum Ontario Minnows Identification, 2015 Ontario Benthic Biomonitoring Network (OBBN), 2014 Ontario Stream Assessment Protocol, 2014 Small Vessel Operator Proficiency, 2014 Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician Level 2, 2014 Practical Hydrology and Hydrometry, Quebec 2014 Boat and Backpack Electrofishing Certificate Course, 2013 River Habitats and Hydraulics, Alberta 2013 Canadian Aquatic Biomonitoring Network (CABIN) Project Manager Level, 2013 Canadian Water Network Student and Young Professional Watershed Study in North Humber Strait, 2012 Small Non-Pleasure Vessel Basic Safety (MED A3), 2010 Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator, 2009
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Tom Shorney Ecologist Education
Training and Certifications
Training and Certifications
Diploma, Ecosystems Management Technology, Sir Sandford Fleming College
International Society of Arboriculture, Certified Arborist 2016
First Aid Certification, St. John’s Ambulance 2012
Years of Experience
Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Survey Course 2015
With AECOM: 5 With Other Firms: 3
Ontario Wetland Evaluation System Certificate 2014 Ecological Land Classification Certification 2012
Diploma, Ecosystems Management Technology, Sir Sandford Fleming College WHIMIS training Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator
Summary Tom Shorney is a Terrestrial Ecologist with 7 years of field experience, with a keen interest in Birds, Bats and Herpetofauna. Since having joined the AECOM team in the summer of 2011, Tom has participated in both small and large scale projects. The majority of Tom’s experience in the consulting industry has involved a combination of terrestrial vegetation assessments and wildlife surveys. He has played a major role in preparing Environmental Impact studies, and has utilized the Natural Heritage Information Centre for background species research. Currently, Tom is heavily involved in environmental assessments throughout southern and Central Ontario.
Project Experience Vegetation Surveys Timmins Connecting Link Environmental Assessment Study A full inventory of floral species were identified and recorded along the proposed disturbance area. In addition, ecosites were classified using the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Ecosites of Ontario guidelines. Henvey Inlet Wind Energy Centre Vegetation surveys were completed throughout the proposed Wind Energy Centre, identifying and recording all observed floral species. Natural Heritage features were identified using Southern Ecological Land Classification put forth by the Ministry of Natural Resources Forestry. Highway 17 Widening North Bay to Mattawa Vegetation surveys were completed along the proposed alignment identifying and recording all floral species observed. Natural Heritage features were identified using Southern Ecological Land Classification put forth by the Ministry of Natural Resources Forestry.
Amphibian Surveys NextEra Energy Resources Along with a team of ecologists, several terrestrial investigations were conducted over a large spatial area for the purpose of wind energy. Following the Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring protocol three rounds of evening call surveys were completed to understand amphibian diversity within each site. Species were identified through male mating calls. Judging by the number of species calling, they were placed into corresponding call frequency codes. Other observations noted include weather conditions, time, and GPS coordinates. Salamander area searches were completed through nocturnal area searches. These were completed at sites which met specific criteria or where specimens were visually spotted. During evening hours, ecologists would investigate sites using dip nets and headlamps. Captured species would be identified, recorded, photographs taken and then released immediately. Each survey lasted a minimum of 30 minutes.
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Uplands North Wetland Monitoring Program, City of London Amphibian surveys were completed as part of a comprehensive 3 year monitoring program which followed the progression of a wetland before, during and post construction activities of an adjacent Stormwater Management Pond. The Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring protocol was used as a guideline for surveys.
Reptile Surveys NextEra Energy Resources Snake Hibernacula Surveys were conducted at specifically selected sites where it was determined habitat may be present. Each feature was surveyed three times between the months of mid-April and mid-May. Potential hibernacula sites were comprised of rock piles located at the back of a landowners property. Dimensions of the site were recorded along with weather conditions, brief description of vegetation, canopy cover, aspect, slope and the likelihood of stones or debris extending below frostline. The rockpiles were approached slowly and quietly while searching for specimens. Each site was to be surveyed for a minimum of 20 minutes.
Avifauna Surveys Bald Eagle Platform Post Construction Monitoring, Summerhaven Wind LP Nextera Wind Energy Perform monthly surveys monitoring the success of artificially constructed Bald Eagle platforms. Three platforms are visited once a month for approximately 30 minutes to monitor the success of potential nesting pairs. All activity and habits are recorded during surveys. Bobolink Habitat Management Area Surveys, Summerhaven Wind LP Nextera Wind Energy Three rounds of Bobolink surveys were conducted during the breeding bird season within a selected habitat management area. All species observed within a 10 minute survey were recorded specifically focusing on bobolink activity. Bobolink habitat is comprised of a combination of grasses and forbes. Species at Risk Assessment for Highway 81 Developed an information card for area citizens pertaining to the identification features of the Chimney Swift, which is listed as a Species at Risk. Sifton Properties Breeding bird surveys were completed twice during the months of May and June following the Ontario Breeding Birds protocol. Surveys were executed using the point count method. A total of six stations were selected throughout the study area, making sure that each location was representative of the community. Each location was surveyed for two, five minute periods noting species, sex (if possible) and breeding evidence. Incidental wildlife was also noted during surveys. Go Transit Station, Metrolinx Nest surveys were completed pre-construction of a Metrolinx Go Transit station. These surveys were completed as a result of recommendations in the EIS suggested that intensive nest surveys were to be completed marking each nesting location with GPS coordinates and flagging tape. Surveys were completed by walking the entirety of the site, searching for bird species which present agitated behavior. Further investigations completed typically revealed recently fledged young in close proximity to the nest or young which have not yet fledged from the nest. GPS locations were recorded and officials were notified as to the location of the specimen(s). NextEra Energy Resources Winter raptor surveys were completed at one site, once a week for 5 weeks. Two transects were completed through a farmer’s field, stopping to take note of any activity. When a raptor was spotted its species type, location and flight direction were recorded. Owl surveys were completed in a similar manner as the winter raptor surveys. Two transects were completed a half an hour before sunset taking note of any owl activity throughout the site.
Mammal Surveys Sunningdale Road Improvements EA, City of London American Badger surveys were completed on a property where conditions proved appropriate through a habitat assessment. Tasks included walking the perimeter of a specified woodlot, looking for appropriately sized dens and making note of any small mammal kills. GPS coordinates were to be recorded if any evidence was found.
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Sifton Properties American Badger surveys were completed at a site where a den had been previously located. Activities performed included revisiting site throughout the season several times, taking measurements of den size, searching for small mammal kills, searching for traces of badger fur and any other pertinent observations. NextEra Energy Resources American Badger surveys were completed along tree and hedgerows in a number of sites which covered a large spatial area. Tasks completed included walking along both sides of the tree row, assessing any located dens and making note of incidental wildlife observations. Waterloo Light Rail Transit Bat surveys were conducted in locations where habitat was observed through previous surveys. This exercise included counting and assessing cavity trees throughout each community.
Class Environmental Assessments Huron Bridge, City of Kitchener Performed terrestrial field investigations including the characterization of surrounding vegetative communities along Schneider creek and prepared a photographic log. Cooksville Creek Erosion Control Study, EA Assisted in characterizing the terrestrial environment using Ecological Land Classification (ELC) techniques. Compiled a complete floral species list of plants in the area. Performed aquatic field investigations including stream depth, stream width, mineral composition of stream bottom, bank stabilization, and photo log. Contacted area officials regarding Species at Risk, and prepared the existing conditions portion of the report. Reece Bridge Restoration Project, EA Assisted in field investigations such as classifying the terrestrial environment using Ecological Land Classification guidelines; and gathered specific background information using Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC). Forest City, City of London Performed field investigations pertaining to Stormwater Management Facility. Project required Aerial Photograph interpretation, NHIC search for background information, and close contact with city and conservation authorities. Played key role in preparing the report. Cedar Creek, City of Woodstock Conducted a complete tree survey within study area including components such as: species, Diameter at breast height (DBH), tree condition, distances from stream, and GPS waypoints. Conducted a background search and was in contact with provincial agencies.
Environmental Monitoring Uplands North Storm Water Management – Wetland Monitoring Program, City of London Assisted in the preparation of a 3 year monitoring program which track the potential affects that development of a Storm Water Management Pond may have on the surrounding wetland. 5 plots were constructed in randomly selected areas, where vegetation communities will be closely monitored as well as, Water depth, water quality and tree health. Upper York Sewage Solutions, The Regional Municipality of York, EA Played a role in the completion of terrestrial investigations such as classifying vegetative communities and preparing a photographic log. Kitchener Waste Water Treatment Plant Assisted in the completion of terrestrial investigations including photo interpretation and vegetation inventories. Inventories were collected using the Ecological Land Classification protocol.
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Highway 2 Rapid Bus, Regional Municipality of Durham, Existing Environmental Conditions Performed terrestrial investigations along the entire study area which included classification of vegetative communities using ELC units; roadside tree inventory; photographic log; and general notes. Supplied background information using the Natural Heritage Information Centre’s (NHIC) Biodiversity explorer, and assisted in the preparation of the report. Barrie-Oliver, Class Environmental Assessment Performed Background information research using the Natural Heritage Information Centre’s (NHIC) Biodiversity explorer, as well as prepared a Species at Risk (SAR) table which outlines the species, their preferred habitat and when species were last observed.
Construction Monitoring Bluewater, Goshen, Jericho and East Durham Wind Energy Centres Conducted routine inspections of construction activities throughout the complete wind energy centre. Specifically, our role was to ensure that natural features were not impacted during construction which includes, woodlands, wetlands and watercourses. Specific construction components monitored included directional drilling, culvert installations, water quantities taken, and site remediation. Weekly reports were prepared to summarize work completed.
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