Waterfront and Coastal Studies

Skyline International Development Inc (2010-2013); completed an Environmental-Impact Study for a proposed residential and commercial development at Port McNicoll; included fish surveys, ELC mapping, surveys of breeding birds and breeding amphibians, staking of a Provincially-Significant Wetland boundary, evaluation of significant wildlife habitat, public consultation, and the preparation of an EIS report

Anchorage Developments Inc (2010); completed an Environmental-Impact Study (EIS) for a waterfront property in Collingwood, Ontario; included development of the EIS terms of reference, staking of a Provincially-Significant-Wetland boundary, ELC mapping, an environmental-policy review, and preparation of an EIS report

Municipality of West Elgin (2009); as part of a Class Environmental Assessment and regulatory applications, reviewed the potential effects of the design alternatives on fish habitat associated with the proposed redevelopment of the Port Glasgow marina

Atlantis Marine Construction (2009); completed a Scoped Environmental-Impact Assessment for a proposed shoreline residential development in Collingwood, Ontario; included ELC mapping, fish surveys, wetland delineation, and assessment of potential effects of development

Atlantis Marine Construction (2008); prepared a Scoped Environmental-Impact Study for a proposed residential-waterfront subdivision in Collingwood, Ontario; included fish-community surveys, ELC mapping, development of protective buffers and mitigation measures, and participation in an Ontario Municipal Board mediation

Anchorage Developments Inc (2005); completed a Scoped Environmental-Impact Study for a proposed residential development on Nottawasaga Bay in Collingwood, Ontario; included baseline aquatic and terrestrial surveys, the procurement of DFO authorization and the development of a fish habitat- compensation plan

Fram Building Group (2003); in collaboration with the coastal-engineering firm on this project, addressed various fisheries and fish-habitat issues of shoreline works associated with the proposed redevelopment of the former ship-yard lands in Collingwood Harbour; included procurement of DFO authorization, and preparation of a fish habitat-compensation plan

Anchorage Developments Inc/Princeton Shores Landowners (2003-2004); acquired authorization and permits from DFO and MNR to undertake dredging in order to rehabilitate existing boat channels in Nottawasaga Bay, Collingwood.

Town of Cobourg (1994-1996, 2002); participated in the development of a waterfront plan for Cobourg; included provision for a constructed wetland in the harbour and other fish-habitat enhancements

Bartlett Landowners' Group (2001 - 2002); completed baseline fish/habitat surveys, procured all permits, and monitored the re-establishment of a boat-access channel at Collingwood, Ontario

Delphi Point Study area, Collingwood

Bartlett Boat-Access Channel,
Collingwood, Ontario

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (2001); completed an evaluation of sediment quality in Toronto Harbour in accordance with the SedPAC protocol as part of the 2001 Olympic Bid preparation

Region of Halton (1998 - 2001); participated on a team which developed a preferred concept and final design for coastal protection at the Burloak Waterfront Park; included baseline surveys, evaluation of alternatives, a public-participation program, preparation of a post-construction monitoring program, and acquisition of permits

Bertie Boating Club (1997 - 2000); addressed fish and aquatic-habitat issues associated with proposed expansion of club facilities; included habitat mapping, fish and algae surveys, and the development of preliminary concepts for a habitat-compensation plan

City of Trenton (1996); participated in the preliminary design/evaluation of marina concepts for Trenton; included surveys of fish and fish habitat, assessment of alternative designs, and the development of habitat-compensation options

Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (1995 - 1996); contributed to the development of the Integrated Shoreline Management Plan for the Lake Ontario shoreline from Tommy Thompson Park to Frenchman's Bay

Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (1995); participated in the assessment and design of a waterfront trail, elevated boardwalk, and bridge along the Lake Ontario shoreline at Duffins Creek

Constructed Shore Protection at Burloak Waterfront Park

Charlottetown Area Development Corporation (1993- 1994); which won a National Design Competition for a waterfront park in Charlottetown, PEI, to commemorate Confederation Birthplace

City of Etobicoke (1991); participated in a team which developed a Plan for the Etobicoke Motel Strip waterfront re-development area; included the preparation of an environmental report for presentation to the Ontario Municipal Board

Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (1991); completed a biological evaluation of a proposed beach-improvement project at Petawawa Point

City of Mississauga (1990); prepared an Environmental Studies Report for a shoreline-stabilization plan at Jack Darling Park in Mississauga

Hough, Stansbury and Woodland Limited (1989); contributed to the Environmental Assessment of a waterfront park as proposed at East Point on Lake Ontario

Kettle Creek and Long Point Region Conservation Authorities (1989); assisted in the development of shoreline-management plans for Port Stanley and Long Point