Pembina River Coal Company Proposed Development Consultation Performed by: Jeff Greene (Historical Operations Consultant) Adam Washenfelder (Wildlife Monitoring Specialist) Mark Mcknight (Air and Water Quality Specialist) Sheldon Miller(Botanical Specialist)

Agenda Jeff Greene Background information and screening Historical mining operations in Alberta Mark McKnight Abiotic factors to be considered in EIA process Inclusion and exclusion list Adam Washenfelder Biotic factors (fauna) to be considered in EIA process Inclusion and exclusion list Shelly Miller Biotic factors (flora) to be considered in EIA process Inclusion and exclusion list

Introduction Background information Surface Coal mine Over 45, 000 tonne annual yield Operating life of 20 to 25 years Area= 83.5 km² (23km long X 3.5 km wide) Located approximately 50 km east of Jasper National Park, just northwest of Robb, Alberta Similar mine also owned and operated by PRC 20km south of proposed development

Historical Project References Grande Cache Coal Corporation (GCC) Located in Grande Cache, AB Operating since 2004 Environmentally friendly and sustainable operations Wildlife monitoring programs Reclamation security

Gregg River mine (GRM) Located southwest of Hinton, AB Operation from GRM Reclamation largely completed ( ) Predator species returning Historical Project References

Abiotic Considerations Team effort between the Pembina River Coal Company and the Angry Beavers Consulting Team: Acid Mine Drainage Soil Erosion Air Pollution Noise Pollution

Included Abiotic Factors Acid Mine Drainage Acidic mixture of dissolved metal sulfides in water Corrosive Causes deleterious affects on man made structures Can eliminate drinking water sources Northern regions could be affected from this mine site

Proposed mine PRC Mine is located within the Arctic Ocean Drainage Basin region Images from The Atlas of Canada: Drainage Basins

Acid Mine Drainage Acidic mixture of dissolved metal sulfides in water Corrosive Causes deleterious affects on man made structures Can eliminate drinking water sources Northern regions could be affected from this mine site Soil Erosion Bare soils are vulnerable to wind erosion Could affect replanting process for future land uses Included Abiotic Factors

Excluded Abiotic Factors Air Pollution 10Kg 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%

List of Biotic Factors Vegetation Limber Pine, Mountain Hemlock, White Park Pine, Columbine, Douglas Fir, Engelmann Spruce, Trembling Aspen, Brown Eyed Suzan’s, Arnica, Paintbrush’s, Crocus, Yellow Lady Slipper, Wild Rose, Wild Strawberry, Alpine Fir, Buffaloberry, Crowberry, Gooseberry, and Heather Subalpine Fir Wildlife Ground 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

Included Biotic Factors Wildlife (fauna) Grizzly Bear Latest population study shows it to be 580 Estimated 18 for every 1000km² (need large range) Dwindling populations Bald Eagle Fickle lake is an important nesting area Prefer to nest in low density areas Classified as sensitive species

Included Biotic Factors Walleye/Northern Pike Populations are dropping in Fickle Lake Angling has doubled in 10 years Fish are being caught before they can breed Lake and population should be considered a collapsing environment Woodland Caribou Endangered species by COSEWIC and given the “At Risk” by SDR Loss of Habitat major reason for this Noise pollution has effect on their behavior

Vegetation (flora) Included Biotic Factors

Excluded Biotic Factors Wildlife (fauna) Grey Wolf Moose Yellow Perch All have very strong populations in the area and surrounding areas. All are legally hunted, are not in danger or classified as sensitive.

Vegetation (flora) ( don’t forget to talk aboot clearcutting, don’t give this presentation swine flu) Excluded Biotic Factors