Sierra Yoyo Desan (SYD) Road Environmental Assessment, Fort Nelson, BC

From 2002 to 2004, EDI served as the Environmental Representative for the Ministry of Energy and Mines project team on the Sierra Yoyo Desan (SYD) Road Project, a 188-km multi-user resource road established through a public-private partnership (P3) in Fort Nelson, BC. EDI conducted environmental coordination for this project, including assistance with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA) screening and approval process, First Nations consultation, and completion of baseline fisheries and wildlife inventories. After delivering this completed environmental package to the successful contractor, EDI also carried out environmental monitoring during the construction phase of the project.

Muskwa River Gravel Extraction Hydrotechnical and Fisheries Assessment, Fort Nelson, BC

EDI, in collaboration with M. Miles and Associates Ltd. and Mackeno Ventures, conducted a hydrotechnical and fisheries assessment for a gravel extraction project on the Lower Muskwa River, operated by Blue Canyon Concrete Ltd. The project involved documenting baseline physical and biological conditions and developing a program to monitor the ecological and hydrological effects of the extraction activities. The project also provided recommendations on long term environmental management of Blue Canyon Concrete’s future gravel extraction plans.

Simon Fraser Bridge Four-Laning Project, Prince George, BC

EDI prepared a Canadian Environmental Assessment Act Environmental Screening Report for the BC Ministry of Transportation for a 4-laning project on Cariboo Highway 97 between the Yellowhead Highway 16 and Sintich Road junctions in Prince George, BC. The project involves rehabilitation of the existing bridge, the addition of a new two-lane bridge over the Fraser River, and works required to accommodate the four-laning of the bridge. EDI also prepared the proponent application plan and developed a compensation plan conceptual design for the project.

Fisheries and River Hydraulics Assessment - Twinning of the John Hart Bridge (Highway 97), Prince George, BC

An assessment was done of the fisheries impacts expected from the twinning of the existing John Hart Bridge (Highway 97) in Prince George, BC. In association with Golder Associates Ltd., who conducted an assessment of the river hydraulics and ice impacts of the proposed structure, anticipated alterations to the existing fish migration patterns, fish habitat and streambed conditions were described. Specific recommendations were prepared for Ministry of Transportation and liaison was provided with the Provincial and Federal environmental agencies with respect to alteration of fish habitat. The preliminary assessment provided valuable background information for the design/build approach that was taken for the bridge and highway approach construction.

Hansard Bridge Project, Prince George, BC

EDI prepared a Canadian Environmental Assessment Act Environmental Screening Report for the BC Ministry of Transportation for the design of a new bridge crossing on the Fraser River at Hansard, approximately 60 km northeast of Prince George, BC. The project included construction of a new 405 m single-lane bridge and construction or upgrading of approximately 400 m of two-lane gravel road. EDI also prepared the proponent application plan and developed a compensation plan conceptual design for the project.

Fish and Fish Habitat Assessment and Wildlife Study, along Highway 97 at the Cottonwood River Bridge, Quesnel, BC

EDI conducted a Fish and Wildlife Assessment along a portion of Highway 97, within the vicinity of the Cottonwood River Bridge, near Quesnel, BC. The objective of the project was to provide the Ministry of Transportation with information to help select the appropriate alignment for a new bridge structure, and to provide recommendations aimed at minimizing disturbance to both the fish and wildlife resources. EDI also assisted with the CEAA environmental review process for this project.