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Look below for some recent news from ECODynamic Solutions (EDS) Inc.
Rainbow trout salvaged during maintenance work at an IPP.
Environmental Initiative Award Nomination for 2008 (December 2008)
(continue...)Economic Building Forum (January, 2009)
(continue...)Recent BCTS Contract Award (December, 2008)
(continue...)The ECODynamic Solutions Academic Achievement Award (November, 2008)
(continue...)Erosion & Sediment Control Training with Vancouver Island University (October, 2008)
(continue...)Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) (September, 2008)
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Construction Environmental Management & Monitoring Professionals
Cedric B. Robert, Owner, CCEP, Dipl. Tech.
Sr. Environmental Monitor/Project Manager
With more than eight years of field and project management experience, Cedric applies his expertise to managing the majority of ECODynamic Solutions projects. To build his company, Cedric brought together a talented team of experienced professionals to deliver expertise in all areas of construction and environmental management.
Cedric began his career working on local and remote fisheries and environmental projects throughout Vancouver Island. He then followed this experience through to becoming a Project Manager with a reputation for producing results on time and on budget. Cedric’s field and project management experience includes instream flow studies, fisheries inventories, stream, lake and wetland classification, environmental impact assessments, ecological inventories, fisheries research and population assessments. Over the past five years, he has focused his career on construction projects, and has successfully provided environmental management and monitoring services to dozens of projects under the most challenging of circumstances. Under his mentorship, EDS staffs have provided third party monitoring to numerous clients and projects, including working on large mining developments, several hydropower maintenance projects, and municipal infrastructure and linear development projects.
Cedric is a recognized instructor at Vancouver Island University. He has delivered courses in erosion and sediment control, electrofishing, fish identification, and field techniques for fisheries assessments, and has worked with industry, First Nations, community groups, and all levels of government. Under his direction, ECODynamic Solutions Inc. has become a recognized leader in providing third party environmental monitoring and compliance/assurance inspections to developers throughout the Province.
Rider A. Petch, B.Sc., R.P.Bio.
Sr. Environmental Monitor/Freshwater Ecosystem Specialist
As the EDS Freshwater Ecosystem Specialist, Rider brings expertise in stream, lake, and wetland classification, as well as specialist training in groundwater assessment, watershed assessments and aquatic macrophyte control. In past years, Rider has worked closely with the IPP industry to conduct flow studies and assist with the development of proprietary riparian assessment procedures.
Most recently, Rider successfully lead the environmental monitoring team responsible for foreshore and subtidal developments during the construction of the Ittatsoo Village Sanitary Infrastructure Upgrades Project. During this project, he spent several months monitoring the construction of the uplands and intertidal infrastructure, as well as the creation of the marine habitat compensation requirements. Rider provides several specialized services to the EDS team, including: environmental management and planning, erosion and sediment control planning, water quality monitoring, and the development and installation of mitigation measures.
This experience has been developed by working for more than a decade on fisheries and construction monitoring projects in British Columbia and Alberta, including spending more than two years working for the Pollution Prevention Division of the Ministry of Environment. Rider shares management responsibilities on many of our environmental projects, and coordinates the majority of our field programs.
Rider has experience directing in-stream restoration and fish habitat construction projects. He has also planned numerous stream crossing strategies in environmentally sensitive areas for the Oil & Gas Industry. His Oil & Gas experience includes the development of watercourse crossing manuals for linear projects in both British Columbia and Alberta. He has a wide cross section of local and remote site project experience and is well-versed in the Provincial and Federal standards that govern our practice.
Tavis R. Strelioff, B.Sc., Dipl. Tech., CEPIT
Environmental Monitor
Tavis’s B.Sc. in Environmental Sciences and his Technical Diploma in Integrated Environmental Planning are complimented by years of onsite experience working on a broad range of construction and environmental resource projects in the private and public sector.
He was a key member of the environmental monitoring team responsible for foreshore developments and underwater acoustic pressure monitoring on the Campbell River Cruise Ship Terminal, and spent several months monitoring a large-scale mining development project in Northern BC.
Tavis provides several specialized technical services to the EDS team, including: underwater acoustic and blast monitoring, installation of remote water quality monitoring stations, water quality sampling, and fish salvage. Tavis is in charge of the production of all technical drafts and project design drawings, as well as development of erosion and sediment control plans and construction mitigation strategies.
Tavis’ recent project experience includes providing design and monitoring expertise to road and bridge construction, culvert installations, stream rehabilitation, and waste management projects. He also has experience in the construction of fuel handling facilities, and has monitored several concrete pours and repairs in environmentally sensitive habitats. The foundation of Tavis’s environmental monitoring expertise lies on in-depth road construction experience acquired while working for the Ministry of Transportation and Highways in the southeastern corner of the province.
Kayt Chambers, B.Sc. NRM, Dipl. E.T, R.P.Bio.
Environmental Monitor/ Wildlife Specialist
Kayt is a wildlife biologist with experience conducting amphibian, marine invertebrate, bird, fish and mammal surveys at several locations in British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and the North Pacific and Antarctic oceans. She is our Species-at-Risk specialist.
Kayt is currently managing the Constructed Wetland and Amphibian Monitoring Program for the Veteran’s Memorial Parkway Habitat Compensation Project near Sandwick Forest (for the City of Courtenay). She is also managing a performance evaluation program for constructed wetlands in the Port Alberni Region. In the last five years, Kayt was responsible for the development of a stewardship program for the endangered Morrison Creek lamprey, and has conducted various wildlife and marine surveys for the US Federal Bureau of Land Management, the WA Department of Natural Resources and NOAA in the US.
Kayt’s local project experience also includes conducting numerous Riparian Areas Regulations (RAR) assessment projects. As an Environmental Monitor, she has provided services during the construction of a large Water Pipeline Upgrade Project for the District of Tofino. She is building on these skills as a staff member of EDS, and has provided assistance and support to a number of construction monitoring projects, including: the Ittatsoo Village Sanitary Infrastructure Upgrades, the Mamquam River Powerhouse Upgrades, and the Comox Lake Erosion Repairs Project.
Isaac T. Anderton, B.Sc., Dipl. Tech., R.P.Bio.
Environmental Monitor
Isaac recently joined the EDS team with eight years of applied experience in northern Canada. He brings a strong background in renewable resource management, fisheries research, fish habitat and stock assessment projects, as well as experience working closely with First Nations in a post land-claims governance context. Isaac has demonstrated competence in project management, agency liaisons, field supervision, and work in remote settings.
Isaac has worked in numerous watersheds and has completed a variety of fisheries projects, including mark-recapture population estimates, fish habitat assessments, stream crossing assessments, and distribution studies using radio telemetry. Pertinent to stream surveys, he is familiar with Reconnaissance Level (1:20,000) Fish and Fish Habitat Inventory standards and procedures, culvert inspection procedures for fish passage, and design considerations for culvert crossings. Isaac has provided third party environmental monitoring services during hydroelectric facility construction, and has experience and training in erosion and sediment control methods. He has also participated in fish habitat compensation planning, and was responsible for development of a long-term stock restoration plan for an extirpated run of Chinook salmon.
Further, Isaac worked in a supportive role to facilitate community based renewable resource management in the isolated arctic community of Old Crow. This included participation in the establishment of management plans for both Vuntut National Park and Ni’iinlii’njik (Fishing Branch) Territorial Park (Yukon) as a member of each respective planning team. He has also conducted ground and surface water quality sampling, performed water sampling for bacteriological analysis, and managed cleanup of an abandoned dump-site near Whitehorse. Isaac brings a diverse knowledge base and sound experience to the EDS team.
Kathy Campbell, B.Sc., Dipl. Tech., R.P. Bio. (Associate)
Project Coordinator, Local and International Projects, Aquatic Science
Kathy Campbell has worked locally and internationally coordinating aquatic sciences projects, educational initiatives, and community sustainability initiatives. She has extensive experience working with all levels of government, industry, academics, community partners and First Nations. Kathy is a Registered Professional Biologist with the B.C. College of Applied Biology, and has a strong background in marine and freshwater ecosystem research.
Her work experience includes managing the Nanwakolas Council First Nations Crown Lands Referrals Office and coordinating the Tsolum River Task Force (mine and watershed restoration). Her work history also includes holding the positions of Environmental Coordinator for the City of Campbell River, Fisheries Coordinator for the Homalco First Nation, and instructor with the Rajamangala Institute of Technology (Thailand). Internationally, Kathy has conducted research on marine shrimp and shellfish (Thailand). While employed by Fisheries & Oceans Canada, she has worked on salmon aquaculture, lamprey research, and has taken part in a number of water quality studies. She has held the position of Stewardship Coordinator for the Discovery Coast Greenways Land Trust, and is currently a member of the City of Campbell River’s Environmental Advisory Council, the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists, and coordinates the Comox Valley Chapter of the BC Sustainable Energy Association.
Kathy combines her technical experience with her strong leadership, coordination and facilitation skills to bring all project partners together. She consistently achieves project results without losing sight of social and environmental benefits.
Alan Hobson, B.Sc., Tech. Cert. (Associate)
Sr. Environmental Monitor
Alan brings a wide and well-grounded range of skills in culvert assessment, road deactivation and stream classification to the EDS team. Alan is well versed and experienced in stream classification methods, crossing assessment methods, Fish Passage Culvert Inspections, and fish-stream crossing restoration. He brings a wealth of forestry knowledge and expertise to our team.
Alan has supervised instream restoration works, numerous culvert and bridge removals, and used dam and pump diversion setups to isolate worksites from fish habitat. He routinely provides environmental monitoring services for culvert and bridge installations. Furthermore, he has also conducted spawning habitat surveys in streams and lakes, and has participated in numerous baseline fisheries assessments to support projects such as the Harrison Lake Hydropower Development Applications.
Having worked closely with Vancouver Island University for more than six years, Alan is commonly selected to deliver courses such as the Fisheries Field Technician Certificate Program, the Erosion and Sediment Control course, and Habitat Assessment Methods in location across Western Canada. Alan supports all aspects of field work, has worked extensively around heavy machinery and construction equipment, and possesses the strong communication skills required to be an effective environmental monitor.
Eric Braumandl, Dipl. Tech., PIDP (Associate)
Sr. Environmental Monitor
As a senior fisheries technologist, with over 20 years experience in the environmental consulting industry, Eric brings valuable forestry sector experience to the EDS team. Along with his private industry expertise, Eric also possesses extensive experience with First Nations as a consultant, instructor of field courses, and as a representative on environmental projects.
Eric’s monitoring expertise has been contracted by BC Timber Sales (Kamloops) to provide services such as fish salvage, erosion and sediment control, monitoring of instream work, and with compensation channel reconstruction. Eric has also worked as a consultant to Ainsworth Lumber Company in Lillooet, focusing on obtaining permits for bridge deactivation, developing erosion and sediment control plans, and supervising site reclamation projects.
As an Environmental Coordinator for NovaGold Resources Inc. Eric directed environmental monitoring activities during road construction as part of Phase 1 of the Galore Creek Construction Project. In addition to his environmental monitoring experience, Eric is also a certified Provincial Instructor and delivers electrofishing and applied fisheries courses for Vancouver Island University’s Natural Resources Extension Program throughout British Columbia, Alberta, and eastern provinces.
Lora Tryon, B.Sc., Dipl. Tech. (Associate)
Sr. Environmental Monitor
Lora Tryon brings experience in community project coordination and applied experience in marine development projects. Lora has more than 10 years of experience in the field of environmental consulting on marine subtidal and foreshore monitoring, freshwater habitat assessments, fish stock assessments, flow studies and water quality analysis.
As a certified WCB occupational diver, Lora has applied her monitoring skills throughout Coastal BC as part of both aquaculture and infrastructure development projects. Lora spent a number of years managing field studies for coastal First Nation groups, and provides environmental monitoring capacity to the EDS team on intertidal and subtidal projects. Lora coordinates EDS’s underwater construction monitoring team.
Jim Van Tine, Dipl. Tech. (Associate)
Sr. Project Manager/Environmental Monitor
Jim Van Tine is well known for the work that he has done on British Columbia rivers and estuaries over the past 40 years. Before becoming the manager of the DFO Quinsam Hatchery, Jim worked throughout the Province as a remote site fisheries technician. He is recognized as a leader in estuary restoration, focusing largely on the deindustrialization of the Campbell River Estuary. Over the years, this project has included the removal of Bunker ‘C’ left over from a large spill in the late 1940’s, construction of rearing and spawning channels, fishways, salt marshes, and backwater refuges. He has also worked to re-establish eel grass meadows, planted marshes and numerous riparian areas.
Currently, Jim is the Restoration Coordinator for Ocean Blue and Baikie Island Reserves for the Nature Conservancy of Canada and the City of Campbell River. Recent projects include environmental monitoring on the Campbell River Cruise Ship Terminal, directing the Haig-Brown Institute, and restoring terrestrial and intertidal habitats at the Nature Trust Reserve on Baikie Island. Jim brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the EDS Team, a good relationship with Fisheries & Ocean Canada, and a strong background in the restoration of brackish and marine environments.