The Angry Beavers
Pembina River Coal CompanyProposed DevelopmentConsultation Performed by:
Jeff Greene (Historical Operations Consultant)Adam Washenfelder (Wildlife Monitoring Specialist)Mark Mcknight (Air and Water Quality Specialist) Sheldon Miller(Botanical Specialist)1AgendaJeff Greene Background information and screeningHistorical mining operations in AlbertaMark McKnightAbiotic factors to be considered in EIA processInclusion and exclusion listAdam WashenfelderBiotic factors (fauna) to be considered in EIA processInclusion and exclusion listShelly MillerBiotic factors (flora) to be considered in EIA processInclusion and exclusion list
2IntroductionBackground informationSurface Coal mineOver 45, 000 tonne annual yeild Operating life of 20 to 25 yearsArea= 83.5 km (23km long X 3.5 km wide) Located approximately 50 km east of Jasper National Park, just northwest of Robb, AlbertaSimilar mine also owned and operated by PRC 20km south of proposed development
- The Pembina River Coal Company would like to place an 83.5km2 coal mine west along Jasper National Park, in yellow head county. Because this type of mine falls under Schedule 1 of the Environmental Assessment Regulation 111/93 (Environment, Alberta, 2009), an EIA must be completed. The company already has another mine 20 km south which is running smoothly. A proper EIA was already done for this mine and satisfied the government and local communities. Using information from the previous EIA and newly acquired information for the proposed site, this operation could be set up with minimal disruption to the environment while at the same time provide many opportunities to the local community.
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Historical Project References5Abiotic Considerations
Team effort between the Pembina River Coal Company and the Angry Beavers Consulting Team:Acid Mine DrainageSoil ErosionAir PollutionNoise Pollution6
Included Abiotic FactorsAcid Mine DrainageAcidic mixture of dissolved metal sulfides in waterCorossiveCauses deleterious affects on manmade structuresCan eliminate drinking water sourcesNorthern regions could be affected from this mine site
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Proposed minePRC Mine is located within the Arctic Ocean Drainage Basin regionImages from The Atlas of Canada: Drainage Basins8
Acid Mine DrainageAcidic mixture of dissolved metal sulfides in waterCorossiveCauses deleterious affects on manmade structuresCan eliminate drinking water sourcesNorthern regions could be affected from this mine siteSoil ErosionBare soils are vulnerable to wind erosionCould affect replanting process for future land uses
Included Abiotic Factors9Excluded Abiotic FactorsAir Pollution10Kg of particulates for every tonne of coal extracted without any kind of preventative measure
Mining activities cause airborne particulates
Modern equipment can decrease air emission by up to 99%
10List of Biotic Factors
VegetationLimber Pine, Mountain Hemlock, White Park Pine, Columbine, Douglas Fir, Engelmann Spruce, Trembling Aspen, Brown Eyed Suzans, Arnica, Paintbrushs, Crocus, Yellow Lady Slipper, Wild Rose, Wild Strawberry, Alpine Fir, Buffaloberry, Crowberry, Gooseberry, and Heather Subalpine Fir
WildlifeGround Squirrel, Hairy Marmot, Porcupine, Beavers, Pika, Deer (white tailed, Mule, Brown tailed), Bear (grizzly, Brown), Wolves, Cougars, Coyotes, Weasels, Mountain goats, Big Horned Sheep, Caribou, Elk, Grey Owl, Great Horned Owl, Lynx, Deer Mouse, Squirrel, Bald Eagle, Golden Eagle, Osprey, Falcon, Ptarmigan, Grouse, Jays, and Hummingbirds
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Wildlife (fauna)Grizzly BearLatest Population study shows it to be 580estimated 18 for every 1000km (need large range)Dwindling populationsBald EagleFickle lake is an important nesting areaPrefer to nest in low density areasClassified as sensitive species12
Included Biotic FactorsWalleye/Northern PikePopulations are dropping in Fickle Lake Angling has doubled in 10 yearsFish are being caught before they can breedLake and population should be considered a collapsing environmentWoodland CaribouEndangered species by COSEWIC and given the At Risk by SDRLoss of Habitat major reason for thisNoise pollution has effect on their behavior
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Included Biotic Factors15Excluded Biotic FactorsWildlife (fauna)
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Vegetation (flora)( dont forget to talk aboot clearcutting, dont give this presentation swine flu)
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