Industry Training in Erosion and Sediment Control in BC, AB and YT

EDI has delivered numerous erosion and sediment control training courses and presentations to clients in multiple industry sectors throughout BC, Alberta and the Yukon. In 2000, EDI developed and delivered our own course in erosion and sediment control. In 2002, we updated this course and delivered it through the BC Forestry Continuing Studies Network. Since 2005, EDI staff members have also worked as instructors for the erosion and sediment control course taught through the Malaspina University-College Natural Resources Extension Program. In total, EDI has trained over 1000 individuals in erosion and sediment control.

Stoddard Creek West Bypass Bank Stabilization Project, Fort St. John, BC

CTL Contractors Ltd. (CTL) retained the services of EDI to develop an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for a Ministry of Transportation (MoT) slope stabilization project on the West Bypass Road in Fort St. John, BC. The slope stabilization project involved relocation of the former Stoddard Creek mainstem to an existing side channel. Bioengineering techniques, including live bank protection, live staking, and live palisades were used to stabilize the new banks and enhance fish habitat within the newly constructed channel. EDI designed and oversaw the design and installation of these bioengineering works.

NEMI Trend Small Coal Mine Erosion and Sediment Control Plans, Tumbler Ridge, BC

EDI was contracted by Northern Energy and Mining Inc. (NEMI) to develop a surface erosion and sediment control plan for the Trend Small Coal Mine, located approximately 35 km south of Tumbler Ridge. The objective of the SEPSC Plan was to maintain the water quality in the existing streams that flow through and adjacent to the area of the mine site during startup construction activities. The SEPSC Plan identified site-specific objectives for Best Management Practices (BMPs), integrated within a detailed construction sequence and work plan. EDI also provided environmental monitoring during the construction phases of the project.

Brule Mine Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, Chetwynd, BC

EDI prepared a surface erosion and sediment control plan for the Brule Mine for inclusion in Western Canadian Coal Corp.’s application under the BC Environmental Assessment Act. The Brule Coal Mine is located in northeastern British Columbia, approximately 50 km by road south of Chetwynd. Diversion and sediment control structures were integrated into the mine planning and design process for implementation during all phases of construction and mine development.

Willow Creek Coal Mine Sediment Control Plans, Chetwynd, BC

EDI was retained, on behalf of the Pine Valley Coal Corporation, to design sediment and erosion control plans for the construction and operation phases of the Willow Creek Coal Mine. The Willow Creek Coal Mine is a thermal and metallurgical coal development, situated approximately 45 km south west of the community of Chetwynd, British Columbia, within the Pine Valley. The plans identified potential erosion and sediment issues related to the processing plant site, haul road and central pit, and provide recommendations to minimize impacts to the environment by mitigating erosion and sediment generated during the construction and operation of the mine. EDI also provided environmental monitoring service during the construction phases.

Swamp Point Aggregate Mine Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Plan, Stewart, BC

EDI was retained by Ascot Resources Ltd. to prepare a detailed Surface Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control (SEPSC) Plan for Phase I Activities associated with construction and initial operation of the Swamp Point Aggregate Mine. The Swamp Point Aggregate Mine is located on the Portland Canal approximately 50 km south of Stewart, BC. The mine will crush, sort and wash sand and gravel and then load the products into ocean barges for shipment. The detailed SEPSC Plan provided an adaptable and flexible approach for planning and implementing effective erosion prevention and sediment control Best Management Practices (BMPs) for mine, and provided detailed prescriptions for specific activities associated with construction and initial operations.

Keg Creek Tributary Streambank Restoration, Prince George, BC

Extensive reconstruction of streambanks was required as a remediation measure at three stream crossing sites near Prince George, BC. Banks were successfully rebuilt using a variety of bioengineering techniques involving both manual and machine installation techniques.

Sustut River Bridge Crossing-Site Assessment and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) Preparation, north central BC

EDI conducted a preliminary field assessment and prepared the initial Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for a bridge structure installation, proposed across the Sustut River in north central BC. The EMP identified known and potential environmental issues associated with the project plan. Focusing on a base case design, the EMP addressed proper sequencing of construction activities and provided recommendations for the use of erosion and sediment control techniques during each phase of bridge construction.