Environmental Impact Assessment

Wind Farm EIAs, Peace River region, British Columbia Designed and implemented two large vegetation, wildlife and fish/fish habitat assessments in the north and south Peace region. Field surveys included nocturnal radar surveys for migrant birds, sonar surveys for migrant bats, and winter aerial and ground surveys for ungulates. Responsible for directing and managing these two projects as well as field biologists and subcontractors.

Fairwinds Community & Resort EA, Nanoose Bay Led an environmental assessment team in a survey of the Nanoose Peninsula and a proposed residential development projects to assess potential impacts on regional and local scales. Assessment activities included aerial photo-interpretation and ground-truth surveys, as well as on-site vegetation and wildlife surveys. The final report described the regional and project area findings, and presented recommendations and mitigation measures to prevent and minimize ecological impacts on unique and sensitive biota such as Garry oak–dominated communities. Minnesota Chippewa Tribe EAs Completed NEPA documentation as part of an effort by the tribe to conduct integrated wildland fire management planning at six reservations in Northern Minnesota. Coordinated community surveys and meetings with tribal councils, and prepared integrated wildland fire management plans to help guide the protection and enhancement of forest resources and tribal cultural sites.    Other EIA-related projects BC HYDRO Facilities & Transimission Lines Ruskin Station - Mission, BC (riparian / upland wildlife and vegetation) Strathcona Station - Campbell River, BC (riparian / upland wildlife and vegetation) John Hart Station - Campbell River, BC (riparian / upland wildlife and vegetation) Soda Creek Transmission LIne - Williams Lake, BC (upland wildlife, vegetation and wetlands) Inquiries and requests for information are welcome.  Connect with MWE by email (info@mwecology.com) or phone: +1 (604) 785-4414.