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OSTRANDER POINT WIND ENERGY PARK
WATER REPORT
File No. 160960369
May 2011
Prepared for:
Gilead Power Corporation
440 Passmore Avenue
Scarborough ON M1V 5J8
Prepared by:
Stantec Consulting Ltd.
Suite 1 - 70 Southgate Drive,
Guelph ON N1G 4P5

OSTRANDER POINT WIND ENERGY PARK
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Executive Summary
Gilead Power Corporation (Gilead) is an Ontario-based renewable energy development
company dedicated to providing renewable energy for Ontario. In response to the Government
of Ontario's initiative to promote the development of renewable, pollution-free electricity in the
province, Gilead is proposing to develop the Ostrander Point Wind Energy Park (the Project) in
Prince Edward County, Ontario.
The basic components of the Project include nine (9) GE xl 2.5 MW wind turbine generators
with a total installed nameplate capacity of 22.5 MW, transformers included within each turbine,
one on-site substation with transformer and electrical collector lines. This system will transport
the electricity generated at the wind farm to Hydro One Networks Inc.’s (Hydro One’s)
Distribution Network. The Project also includes an existing 60 m high meteorological testing
tower (MET tower), roads to access the turbines for on-going maintenance as well as electrical
equipment and systems required for interconnection to the Hydro One grid. All Project
infrastructure will be situated exclusively on Crown land, known as the Ostrander Point Crown
Land Block.
Gilead retained Stantec Consulting Ltd. (Stantec) to prepare a Renewable Energy Approval
(REA) Application, as required under Ontario Regulation 359/09 - Renewable Energy Approvals
under Part V.0.1 of the Act of the Environmental Protection Act (O. Reg. 359/09). This Water
Report is one component of the REA Application for the Project, and has been prepared in
accordance with section 29.(1) of O. Reg. 359/09, and section 6.4 of the Ontario Ministry of
Natural Resources’ (MNR’s) Approval and Permitting Requirements Document for Renewable
Energy Projects (September 2009).
The following table summarizes the documentation requirements of the REA application as
specified under O. Reg. 359/09.
Report Requirements as per O. Reg. 359/09 – section 29.(1)
Requirements Completed Section Reference
A person who proposes to engage in a renewable energy
project shall conduct a water assessment, consisting of the
following:
1. A records review conducted in accordance with section 30.
2. A site investigation conducted in accordance with section
30.
� 2.0
� 3.0 and Attachments A through D
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
May 2011
The MNR confirms in section 6.4 of the Approval and Permitting Requirements Document for
Renewable Energy Projects that the requirements outlined in O. Reg. 359/09 apply to proposed
renewable energy projects on Crown land and where MNR permits or approvals are required on
private land.
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Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY E.1
1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 1.1
2.0 RECORDS REVIEW ........................................................................................................... 2.1
3.0 SITE INVESTIGATION, POTENTIAL EFFECTS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
MONITORING PLAN .......................................................................................................... 3.1
3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS MONITORING PLAN – AQUATIC HABITATS .................. 3.3
4.0 SIGNATURES .................................................................................................................... 4.1
List of Attachments
Attachment A Figures
Attachment B Site Photos
Attachment C Field Notes
Attachment D Curricula Vitae
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1.0 Introduction
Gilead Power Corporation (“Gilead”) is a renewable energy development company that is
privately owned and based in Scarborough, Ontario. Gilead is proposing to develop the
Ostrander Point Wind Energy Park (the Project) in Prince Edward County, Ontario, in response
to the Government of Ontario’s initiative to promote the development of renewable electricity in
the province.
The basic components of the Project include nine (9) GE xl 2.5 MW wind turbine generators with
a total installed nameplate capacity of 22.5 MW, transformers included within each turbine, one
on-site substation including transformer and electrical collector lines. This system will transport
the electricity generated at the wind farm to Hydro One Networks Inc.’s (Hydro One’s)
Distribution Network. The Project also includes an existing 60 m high meteorological testing
tower (MET tower), roads to access the turbines for on-going maintenance as well as electrical
equipment and systems required for interconnection to the Hydro One grid. The underground
collector line system follows the access roads and is incorporated into the access road footprint.
The turbines will be situated exclusively on Crown land, known as the Ostrander Point Crown
Land Block.
The “Project Location” includes any airspace and all parts of the land in, on or over which the
Ostrander Point Wind Energy Park project is proposed. For the purposes of the identification of
natural heritage features and the assessment of potential effects, a “Zone of Investigation” has
been identified based on the requirements of Ontario Regulation 359/09 (O. Reg. 359/09). The
Zone of Investigation is measured as 120 m from the outer limit of the Project Location.
In addition, a “Subject Property” has been determined which encompasses the Project Location
and all of the Ostrander Point Crown Land Block. The Project Location, Zone of Investigation
and Subject Property are shown in Attachment A.
Gilead retained Stantec Consulting Ltd. (Stantec) to prepare a Renewable Energy Approval
(REA) Application, as required under Ontario Regulation 359/09 - Renewable Energy Approvals
under Part V.0.1 of the Act of the Environmental Protection Act (O. Reg. 359/09). According to
subsection 6.(3) of O.Reg.359/09, the Project is classified as a Class 4 Wind Facility and will
follow the requirements identified in O.Reg.359/09 for such a facility.
In addition, the Project is located on Crown land and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
(MNR) is responsible for the management and administration of Crown land. In order to support
Ontario’s objective of promoting renewable energy sources, the MNR provides opportunities for
Crown land to be used to develop renewable energy projects, including commercial wind power
projects, via a “Commercial Wind Energy Lease”. This lease grants land from the Crown that
conveys a leasehold interest in public land for the purpose of construction, maintaining and
operating a wind park. The term of the lease will be for 25 years with one extension for a further
term of 15 years.
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Introduction
May 2011
This Water Report is one component of the REA Application for the Project, and has been
prepared in accordance with O. Reg. 359/09, and the MNR’s Approval and Permitting
Requirements Document for Renewable Energy Projects (September 2009).
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2.0 Records Review
A water records review was conducted according to Section 30.(1) of O.Reg 359/09 and MNR
requirements. As the Project is located on Crown land, site information is maintained by the
MNR. As such, MNR data was utilized for the mapping of watercourses present in the Subject
Property. Only one unnamed permanent and an unnamed intermittent watercourse were
identified via MNR mapping as being within the Subject Property and no additional information
was available regarding the specific features of each watercourse. Further information on these
watercourses obtained during the site investigations is provided below. A figure depicting the
watercourses identified by the MNR data and following on-site investigations is provided in
Attachment A.
Quinte Conservation Authority (QC) was also contacted (January and July 2008) to obtain data
on fisheries and watercourses in the Subject Property. Quinte Conservation stated that the MNR
should be contacted for this information (see the Consultation Report for copies of the
correspondence).
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3.0 Site Investigation, Potential Effects, and Environmental Effects
Monitoring Plan
A site investigation was carried out by Stantec according to Section 31 of O. Reg. 359/09. The
two watercourses identified within the MNR mapping data were studied at a site visit on October
15 and 16, 2008 and during an additional site visit on November 23, 2009 with staff members
from Gilead, MNR and QC.
The October 2008 site visits documented existing fish communities, habitat and water quality
conditions within the Subject Property. The purpose of the field investigation was to confirm
potential water features identified in the records review while searching for any additional such
features that were not identified in the records review, and to determine the composition of fish
communities as well as the presence and function of potential fish habitat to determine potential
impacts to fish and fish habitat as a result of the proposed Project.
The methods of the field investigation involved identification of potential watercourses in an
initial review of aerial photographs of the site and using documents from the previous study
completed by Jacques Whitford conducted on October 19 and 23, 2006. While onsite, the field
crew conducted visual inspections as well as electrofishing to verify waterbodies and aquatic
habitat. Field notes from the site investigations including the dates and times, duration,
methods, and weather conditions are provided in Attachment C while the names and
qualifications of the field crew are provided in Attachment D. A map of the waterbodies and
setback distances (120 m Zone of Investigation) in relation to the Project Location are provided
in Attachment A.
Lake Ontario borders the southern portion of the Ostrander Point Crown Land Block. As such,
site investigations were carried out to determine the presence of any watercourses flowing into
Lake Ontario which could be impacted during construction or operation of the Project. The lake
shore is composed of various sizes of rounded stone in varying sizes on top of bedrock. The
stones lining the shore create a large bank/berm approximately 1 m high between the lake and
adjacent lands. No evidence was found to indicate water flows from the study lands directly into
Lake Ontario. A small portion of access road for the Project is proposed slightly within 120 m of
the Lake Ontario shoreline, however given that no evidence was found to indicate water flows
from the study lands directly into Lake Ontario, no effects to Lake Ontario or lands within 30 m
of the shoreline are anticipated as a result of the construction and operation of the access road.
As such, no specific mitigation measures are required. However, aquatic monitoring will be
implemented as part of the Environmental Effects Monitoring Plan (EEMP) to ensure aquatic
flora and fauna are protected. Components of the EEMP related to aquatic habitats are
provided below in Section 3.1.
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Site Investigation, Potential Effects, and Environmental Effects Monitoring Plan
May 2011
A watercourse is located in the southeast corner of the Subject Property and has been classified
as a permanent watercourse by Stantec based on the field investigation (site photos are
provided in Attachment B). The watercourse exhibited no defined channel upstream or
downstream of the culvert located on Ostrander Point Road. Instream cover was 40% and
consisted of small organic debris and vegetation. Wetted areas contained thick emergent
vegetation and leaf litter with clay substrate under a mix of muck and detritus. The watercourse
was 100% pool with a maximum estimated depth of 50 cm and exhibited no flow. Canopy cover
was 60% open and consisted of Red Osier dogwood, red maple, black ash, various shrub
species and common meadow species. Adjacent land use was woodlot throughout the
surrounding areas. The watercourse was electrofished with no fish captured or observed. This
watercourse was identified as Type 3, indirect fish habitat. Project mapping (Attachment A)
has indicated that Project infrastructure (turbine laydown area and the blade sweep of the
turbine, but not the tower itself) will be within 120 m of the watercourse. However, no wind
turbine or Project infrastructure will be within 30 m of the watercourse and thus no permitting is
required. Given that only a limited amount of Project works will occur just within the 120 m Zone
of Investigation to the watercourse, that the watercourse is Type 3 (indirect fish habitat), and
that mitigation measures such as a Construction Emergency Response Plan and measures
adopted from the DFO’s Ontario Operational Statements (Habitat Management) will be
employed, no residual effects are anticipated to the watercourse and on land within 30 m of the
watercourse. As such, no specific mitigation measures are required. However, aquatic
monitoring will be implemented as part of the EEMP to ensure aquatic flora and fauna are
protected. Components of the EEMP related to aquatic habitats are provided below in Section
3.1.
A second water feature located in the northeast corner of the Subject Property is best classified
as a roadside pool/standing water collecting rain and runoff from the adjacent South Bay
Coastal Wetland (is not considered a watercourse). There are no culverts or other evidence
(e.g. channel) of water flowing from this area to a downstream area. Substrates were dominated
by muck and detritus with silt and gravel. Instream cover was 60% and consisted of large and
small organic debris and terrestrial vegetation. This feature was 100% pool with a maximum
estimated depth of 20 cm and exhibited no flow. Canopy cover was 90% open and consisted of
juniper, shrub species, black ash, sphagnum species, grasses and common meadow species.
Adjacent land use was wetland, flood plain, and scrub land. Based on the site investigation, the
watercourse was classified as intermittent. The watercourse was electrofished with four central
mudminnow captured and two others observed but not captured. The watercourse was defined
as Type 2, direct fish habitat. Site photos are provided in Attachment B. Additional
watercourses associated with the South Bay Coastal Wetland were identified outside of the
Ostrander Point Crown Land Block and were classified as intermittent. In the areas around
Helmer Road, these water features are best described as a roadside pool/ditch with standing
water.
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Site Investigation, Potential Effects, and Environmental Effects Monitoring Plan
May 2011
An additional site visit was carried out with staff members from Gilead, MNR and QC on
November 23, 2009 to review the watercourses on site and determine the report requirements
(including permit requirements) with respect to Project related works including construction and
operational works. It was determined that the intermittent water feature in the northeast corner
of the Subject Property (described above) is a roadside pool/ditch with standing water, should
not be classified as a watercourse and as such a culvert would not be required as part of the
access road which is to traverse the standing water (as such, the watercourse was removed
from Project mapping within the Ostrander Point Crown Land Block and no setbacks apply).
Additionally, as the area is considered standing water by the MNR and not a watercourse, a
MNR Work Permit application would not be required for works within or near the standing water.
QC also agreed with this approach and determined that there would be no requirement for
Gilead to obtain any permits from QC as Gilead will not be completing work within 30 m of a
watercourse.
In addition to the information contained within this Report, the Construction Plan Report
provides mitigation measures to address any potential negative environmental effects on a
water body such as the implementation of DFO’s Ontario Operational Statements (Habitat
Management) to protect fish and fish habitat. The Construction Plan Report also details the
components related to aquatic habitats as part of the EEMP.
3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS MONITORING PLAN – AQUATIC HABITATS
The following subsections outline the key monitoring activities to be implemented during
construction and operation of the Project to address any potential effects to water bodies.
Implementation of the following monitoring measures will be undertaken in a manner that is
consistent with standard environmental and engineering practices and in compliance with
applicable municipal, provincial, and federal standards and guidelines as well as any conditions
of REA approval.
Construction Phase
Construction activities that have the potential to affect aquatic habitats include equipment
operation, vegetation clearing and disturbance, accidental spills and/or leaks and works
associated with access road and power line installation within or near aquatic habitats.
Stringent monitoring of these activities is necessary to ensure aquatic flora and fauna are
protected.
A construction contractor representative will be on-site during installation of Project components
within proximity to aquatic habitats to ensure compliance with specifications, site plans and/or
permits. In particular, the construction contractor will ensure that any pre-construction
preparation that is deemed to be required is completed prior to commencement of works within
aquatic habitats.
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Site Investigation, Potential Effects, and Environmental Effects Monitoring Plan
May 2011
Where required, the construction contractor will ensure that detailed pre-construction profiles of
aquatic habitat are determined prior to installation of the roads and collector lines. The
construction contractor will monitor weather forecasts prior to the installation of the access
roads and power lines, particularly before work near aquatic habitat.
In conjunction with the general pre- and post-construction monitoring activities, the construction
contractor will also conduct random water quality monitoring of standard parameters that could
be affected by construction activities (e.g. for turbidity and total suspended solids).
Environmental inspection following spring run-off the year after construction will be conducted to
review the effectiveness of the mitigation measures (if required), and to ensure surface drainage
has been maintained. In the event that negative effects are occurring, appropriate remedial
measures will be completed as necessary (e.g. water treatment) and additional follow-up
monitoring conducted as appropriate. In the unlikely event that a construction activity is
deemed a harmful alteration, disruption, or destruction of fish habitat under Section 35 of the
federal Fisheries Act, there will be a required term of monitoring by the DFO/QC that is typically
two years.
Operation Phase
Operation activities that have the potential to affect aquatic habitat are limited to accidental spills
and/or leaks. Proper storage of materials (e.g. maintenance fluids) at off-site storage containers
will greatly reduce the potential for accidental spills and/or leaks.
Appropriate remedial measures will be completed as necessary and additional follow-up
monitoring conducted as appropriate in the event of an accidental spill and/or leak. The level of
monitoring and reporting will be based on the severity of the spill/leak and may be discussed
with the MOE (Spills Action Centre) and MNR. Environmental inspection following spring run-off
the year after construction (first year of operation) will be conducted to ensure surface drainage
has been maintained.
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4.0 Signatures
This Water Report for the Ostrander Point Wind Energy Park has been prepared in accordance
with O. Reg. 359/09 and the MNR Approval and Permitting Requirements Document for
Renewable Energy Projects.
Stantec Consulting Ltd. prepared this Water Report for Gilead Power Corporation for the
Ostrander Point Wind Energy Park.
STANTEC CONSULTING LTD.
Rob Nadolny, Senior Project Manager Mark Kozak, Project Manager
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Attachment A
Figures

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BABYLON RD
TURBINE #1
80
TRANSFORMER
STATION
HELMER RD
TURBINE
ERECTION
AREA
TURBINE #2
PCC/POC
R=45
R=30
CABLE TRENCH
TURBINE #5
TURBINE
ERECTION
AREA
CABLE TRENCH
TURBINE #4
PARKING LOT
80
TURBINE #8
TURBINE
ERECTION
AREA
80
TURBINE #6
R=50
R=50
TURBINE
ERECTION
AREA
R=50
R=50
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TURBINE
ERECTION
AREA
TURBINE
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AREA
TURBINE
ERECTION
AREA
$+
MET TOWER
TURBINE #3
TURBINE #7
CABLE TRENCH
R=50
R=50
TURBINE
ERECTION
AREA
BABYLON RD
OSTRANDER PT RD
TURBINE
ERECTION
AREA
80
TURBINE #9
Lake Ontario
80
Permanent Watercourse
0 100 200 300 400
Legend
Project Location
Subject Property (Ostrander Point Crown Land Block)
120m Zone of Investigation
!�( Proposed Turbine Location
Proposed Access Road
Collector Line
Interconnect Line
Cable Trench
$+ MET Tower
Features
1:13,000
Notes
Substation
Parking Lot/Washing Area
Laydown Area
Crane Pad
Waterbody
Waterbody 120m Buffer
Property Lines
Existing Road
1. Coordinate System: UTM NAD 83 - Zone 18 (N).
2. Base data © Her Majesty the Queen's Printer, 2009;
© Gilead Power, 2010.
3. Image Sources: © Google Earth Pro, 2009;
(TerraMetrics, 2009; DigitalGlobe, 2009 - Imagery
Date: May 2005).
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OSTRANDER POINT WIND ENERGY PARK
FIGURE NO. 1.0
Meters
WATER REPORT
SITE PLAN -
CONSTRUCTION SITE
PLAN
Revised: May 2011

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BABYLON RD
TURBINE #1
TRANSFORMER
STATION
HELMER RD
TURBINE #2
PCC/POC PARKING LOT
R=10
R=10
TURBINE #5
TURBINE #4
R=10
R=10
TURBINE #8
TURBINE #6
$+
MET TOWER
TURBINE #3
R=10
R=10
TURBINE #7
R=10
R=10
BABYLON RD
OSTRANDER PT RD
TURBINE #9
Lake Ontario
Permanent Watercourse
0 100 200 300 400
Legend
Project Location
Subject Property (Ostrander Point Crown Land Block)
120m Zone of Investigation
!�( Proposed Turbine Location
Proposed Access Road
Collector Line
Interconnect Line
Cable Trench
$+ MET Tower
Features
1:13,000
Notes
Substation
Parking Lot/Washing Area
Crane Pad
Waterbody
Waterbody 120m Buffer
Property Lines
Existing Road
1. Coordinate System: UTM NAD 83 - Zone 18 (N).
2. Base data © Her Majesty the Queen's Printer, 2009;
© Gilead Power, 2010.
3. Image Sources: © Google Earth Pro, 2009;
(TerraMetrics, 2009; DigitalGlobe, 2009 - Imagery
Date: May 2005).
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OSTRANDER POINT WIND ENERGY PARK
FIGURE NO. 2.0
IDENTIFIED FEATURES &
SETBACKS
Revised: May 2011
Meters

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Attachment B
Site Photos

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Photo 1a - Southeast corner permanent watercourse. Photo 1b - Southeast corner permanent watercourse.
Photo 2a - Northeast watercourse/standing water. Photo 2b - Northeast watercourse/standing water.
Photo 2c - Northeast watercourse/standing water.
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Attachment C
Field Notes

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Attachment D
Curricula Vitae

Edward G. Malindzak M.Sc.
Biologist
Edward is a Biologist with Stantec's Environmental Management group with a background in fisheries science,
environmental management, and impact assessments. Ed has experience in conducting environmental impact studies,
ecological risk assessments, environmental effects monitoring programs, environmental baseline studies and analysis of
biological data.
Edward’s academic background includes a graduate thesis in stream fish ecology. His experience is focused in fish biology
in lotic systems with extensive experience in fish inventories and habitat assessments. Ed is experienced in Fisheries Act
Authorization process, as well as permitting requirements of other federal, provincial (particularly Ontario), and regional
agencies for altering watercourses as they relate to the Fisheries Act, the Conservation Authority Act, the Public Lands Act,
the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act, Navigable Waters Protection Act, and the National Parks Act.
EDUCATION
B.Sc., North Carolina State University / Specialization
in Fisheries and Wildlife Science, Raleigh, North
Carolina, 2003
M.Sc., North Carolina State University / Specialization
in Fisheries and Wildlife Science: Minor in Statistics,
Raleigh, North Carolina, 2006
United States Fish and Wildlife Service / Electrofishing
Certification, Raleigh, North Carolina, 2005
MTO, DFO, OMNR Fisheries Protocol Course /
Fisheries Assessment Specialist and Fisheries Contracts
Specialist, Downsview, Ontario, 2006
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Member, American Fisheries Society
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Environmental Assessments
Chesterville Waterfront Development, Chesterville,
Ontario (Fisheries Biologist)
Collected existing information on the natural environment,
provided design input to minimize impacts to fish and fish
habitat, and consulted with federal, provincial, regional, and
local agencies to coordinate and expedite approvals process.
* denotes projects completed with other firms
Chippewa Creek Culvert Removal, North Bay, Ontario
(Fishereries Biologist)
Completed assessment of anticipated impacts to cool water fish
and fish habitat related to the removal a rail line culvert
crossing and associated pedestrian pathway. Provided
significant input towards compensation plan development
related impacts of the culvert removal impacts on a National
and Provincial Species of Special Concern.
TransCanada Pipelines Limited Petawawa Sales Meter
Station, Petawawa, Ontario (Fisheries Biologist)
Completed environmental impact assessment for proposed
metering station in Petawawa, Ontario.
Natural Resource Services
Island Falls Hydroelectric Project, Smooth Rock Falls,
Ontario (Fisheries Biologist)
Biological and hydrological assessment of proposed dam
construction and anticipated impacts to fish, fish habitat, and
upstream passage in preparation for compensation
negotiations with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Ontario
Ministry of Natural Resources.
One Team. Infinite Solutions.

Edward G. Malindzak
Biologist
M.Sc.
Environmental Impact Studies for Power Projects, Various
Sites, Ontario (Fisheries Biologist)
Assessed potential environmental impacts from power
development proposals. Conducted fish community inventories
in watercourses and prepared reports providing summaries of
existing fish communities, likely sensitivities, mitigation solutions
to minimize impacts to the natural environment and net effects
analyses. EIS experience includes:
- Bruce to Milton Transmission Reinforcement Project, Multiple
Sites, Ontario
- Ostrander Point Wind Energy Park, Near Picton, ON
- TransCanada Pipelines Limited Sales Meter Station,
Petawawa, ON
Environmental Impact Studies for Land Development,
Various Sites, Ontario (Fisheries Biologist)
Assessed potential environmental impacts from land
development proposals. Conducted fish community inventories
in watercourses, and prepared habitat and impact assessments
providing summaries of existing fish communities, sensitivities of
fish and fish habitat, mitigation solutions to minimize impacts to
the natural environment, and net effects analyses. EIS
experience includes:
- Ashcroft East Urban Lands, Ottawa, ON
- La Cité collégiale , Ottawa, ON
- Oxford Village Residential Development, Kemptville, ON
- Richcraft Homes Residential Development, Stittsville, ON
- U88 Climatic Chamber Facilities Extension, Ottawa, ON
- Upper Feedmill Creek Development, Stittsville, ON
- Valcartier Water Park, Limoges, ON
* denotes projects completed with other firms
Barrhaven South Development, Ottawa, Ontario
(Fisheries Biologist)
Completed impact assessment and compensation plan related
to the decommissioning of four municipal drains south of the
Jock River within the City of Ottawa. Benefits of the proposed
compensation measures to fish and fish habitat included an
overall net gain in fish habitat quality and quantity due, in
part, to habitat improvements at the mouths of the four drains.
Additional gains in habitat were realized through the channel
realignment and natural channel design principles coupled
with extensive re-vegetation and the creation suitable fish
habitats (i.e. pool/riffle sequences and linear wetlands). New
fish habitat was created in a constructed pond with a total
volume of 6500 m³. The construction of this pond and the
proposed channel re-alignments increased the productive
capacity of these waters, with the potential to increase fish
biomass up to 10 times.
Melfa Cresent Bank Stabilization Project, Ottawa,
Ontario (Fisheries Biologist)
Collected, compiled, and reported existing aquatic and
terrestrial conditions in support of bank stabilization work on
the Rideau River within the City of Ottawa.
Hazeldean Tributary Realignment, Ottawa, Ontario
(Fisheries Biologist)
Completed assessment of anticipated impacts to fish and fish
habitat related to a tributary realignment, developed
comprehensive mitigation plan, coordinated submissions and
negotiated mitigation to avoid compensation with associated
conservation authority, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
Research
Literature Search and Summary of Habitat Needs of
Canadian Amphibian Species (Fisheries Biologist)
Researched, compiled, and evaluated relevant literature for on
water bodies that provide amphibian habitat. Literature
included grey and white papers identified though internet and
library database searches. Additionally, data was collected
from prominent amphibian researchers.

Edward G. Malindzak
Biologist
M.Sc.
Review of Ammonia Toxicity to Fish in the Marine
Environment (Aquatic Ecologist)
Researched, compiled, and summarized peer-reviewed
scientific literature related to the toxicity of ammonia in the
marine environment. Completed an assessment of the potential
impacts associated with a marine discharge for INCO Limited.
Literature Search and Evaluation for Future Development
of Canadian Water Quality Guidelines for Agricultural
Uses (Aquatic Ecologist)
Researched, compiled, critically evaluated and summarized
peer-reviewed scientific literature since the derivation of the
current guideline describing physical and chemical properties,
production, uses, sources, environmental fate, behaviour,
toxicology and effects and environmental levels of copper,
manganese, boron, cadmium and E. coli as they relate to
irrigation for Environment Canada.
Development of Nutrient Standards for Streams Draining
Agricultural Land Uses (Fisheries Biologist)
Performed statistical analysis of the nutrient data contained in
the NAESI Freshwater Nutrient Database to explore
relationships between nutrient concentrations and biological
conditions (algal biomass) in rivers in agricultural areas. The
purpose was to assist Environment Canada in the development
of performance standards for nutrients in surface waters in
Canadian agricultural regions.
Case Study Analysis for Impacted, Flowing Water
Bodies for the CCME National Water Quality Index
(Fisheries Biologist)
Developed case studies to provide a comparison between the
various statistical approaches to be used to determine
site-specific natural background concentrations for impacted
flowing water bodies, as applied in the context of the
Canadian Water Quality Index.
* denotes projects completed with other firms
Transportation Planning
Meadow Creek Bridge Replacement (GWP 181-92-00),
Iroquois Falls, Ontario (Fisheries Biologist)
Collected aquatic habitat data and produced an impact
assessment report outlining likely temporary and permanent
impacts to aquatic habitat, provided mitigation
recommendations and provided input during detail design to
minimize impacts to fish habitat related to a bridge
replacement. Consulted and negotiated with regulatory
agencies and submitted Form 1 “No HADD” and supporting
documentation in support of the replacement of the Meadow
Creek Bridge for the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.
Key River Bridge Replacement (GWP 87-96-00), Parry
Sound, Ontario (Fisheries Biologist)
Collected aquatic habitat data and produced an impact
assessment report outlining likely temporary and permanent
impacts to aquatic habitat, provided mitigation
recommendations and provided input during detail design to
minimize impacts to fish habitat related to a bridge
replacement. Consulted and negotiated with regulatory
agencies and submitted Form 1 “No HADD” and supporting
documentation in support of the replacement of the Key River
Bridge for the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.
Highway 69 Patrol Yard Site Selection
(GWP-5094-06-00), Parry Sound / Sudbury, Ontario
(Fisheries Biologist)
Collected aquatic habitat data and produced existing
conditions report outlining potential impacts to aquatic habitat
and mitigation recommendations for proposed works. Provided
input during the site selection process during preliminary
design to minimize impacts to fish habitat related to of three
new highway maintenance patrol yards for the Ontario
Ministry of Transportation.

Edward G. Malindzak
Biologist
M.Sc.
Highway 11 Access Review at the South Entrance to
Powassan (GWP 323-00-00), Powassan, Ontario
(Fisheries Biologist)
Collected aquatic habitat data and produced existing
conditions report outlining potential impacts to aquatic habitat
and mitigation recommendations for proposed works. Provided
design input during preliminary design of a new highway
interchange to minimize impacts to fish habitat related to a new
highway interchange for the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.
Road Improvement Projects, Various Sites, Ontario
(Fisheries Biologist)
Collected aquatic habitat field data and produced numerous
existing conditions and habitat assessment reports related to
roadway improvement works. Where required, Fisheries Act
Authorization was obtained and Fish Habitat Compensation
Plans were developed. Potential impacts to aquatic habitat
were described for the following studies:
- City of Ottawa, Cumberland Transitway (Phase 1)
- City of Ottawa, West Transitway
- Township of Horton, Garden of Eden Road Widening
- Defense Construction Canada, Re-alignment of Leitrim Road,
Ottawa, ON
- Defense Construction Canada, Roadside Drain Improvements,
Farnham, QC
City of Ottawa Light Rail Project, Ottawa, Ontario
(Fisheries Biologist)
Assessment of 17 cool and warmwater watercourse crossings
associated with the proposed rail project. Crossings included
CSP culverts of various diameters, concrete box culverts (box
and open bottom), and large bridge spans. Specific tasks
included: collection of existing and archival fish and fish habitat
data, development of a comprehensive fisheries compensation
plan to facilitate Department of Fisheries and Oceans
permitting, coordination of federal, provincial, and regional
permit applications for watercourse crossings as they related to
various Regulatory Acts.
* denotes projects completed with other firms
Water Resources Management
Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM) Program (two
cycles) for Hudson Bay Mining & Smelting Co. Ltd., Flin
Flon, Manitoba (Fisheries Biologist)
Conducted fish community inventories and statistically
analyzed and reported on fisheries data, according to
Environment Canada biological monitoring protocols.
Contributed to Fisheries chapter of several EEM reports for
Canadian metal mines and reported results to determine
whether the mine effluent was responsible for a fish community
level effect.
Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM) Program for
Spruce Falls Inc., Kapuskasing, Ontario (Fisheries
Biologist)
Statistically analyzed and reported on fisheries data,
according to Environment Canada biological monitoring
protocols, to determine whether the mill effluent was
responsible for a fish community level effect.
Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM) Program for
Kirkland Lake Gold Inc., Kirkland Lake, Ontario
(Fisheries Biologist)
Statistically analyzed and reported on fisheries data,
according to Environment Canada biological monitoring
protocols, to determine whether mine effluent was responsible
for a fish community level effect. Incorporated fisheries,
benthic, and water quality investigation findings into the final
long-term monitoring report.
Shekak River Post Impoundment Environmental
Monitoring for the Shekak-Nagagami Hydroelectric
Development, Hearst, Ontario (Fisheries Biologist)
Statistically analyzed and reported on fish mercury
concentrations, according to Environment Canada biological
monitoring protocols, to determine whether the impoundment
has contributed to a fish community-level effect.

Edward G. Malindzak
Biologist
M.Sc.
Year Ten Environmental Monitoring Program, Cochrane,
Ontario (Fisheries Biologist)
Conducted environmental monitoring program to evaluate
existing environmental conditions including; aquatic
communities, habitat, and potential impacts ten years since
impoundment for hydroelectric power facility. Collected and
analyzed data using Environment Canada biological protocols.
Incorporated fisheries, benthic, and water quality investigation
findings into the final long-term monitoring report.
INCO Junction Creek Environmental Effects Monitoring
Confirmatory Study Design,, Sudbury, Ontario (Fisheries
Biologist)
Produced confirmatory study design report conforming to
Environment Canada biological protocols for an Environmental
Effects Monitoring Program related to INCO’s Junction Creek
Mining Operation.
Stream Fish Sampling Project, Utuado, Puerto Rico*
(Research Technician)
Collection of data directed at cataloguing native and
introduced fish species richness, distribution, population sizes
and habitat utilization in the central mountain region of Puerto
Rico.
Indian Creek Fishway Project, Roebuck, Ontario*
(Fisheries Technician)
Designed and constructed an offline fishway in an intermittent
stream to provide spawning fish upstream access to traditional
spawning grounds. Completed hydrologic modeling and field
surveys to assess existing habitat conditions, developed fishway
design criteria, and monitored and maintained sediment and
erosion control measures.
* denotes projects completed with other firms

Edward G. Malindzak M.Sc.
Biologist
PUBLICATIONS
Kwak, T.J., E.G. Malindzak and J.R. Brewster. Catfish
Ecology and Management Symposium. Invited speaker,
introduced flathead catfish, dam removal and
endangered species. Annual Meeting of the Southern
Division of the American Fisheries Society. San Antonio,
Texas. February 8-12, 2006.
Cope, W.G., R.M. Heltsley, D. Shea, R.B. Bringolf, T.J.
Kwak and E.G. Malindzak. Development of novel,
non-lethal sampling techniques to assess organic
contaminants in fish. Annual Meeting of the North
Carolina Chapter of the American Fisheries Society.
Greensboro, North Carolina. January 31-February 1,
2006.
Heltsley, R.M., W.G. Cope, D. Shea, R.B. Bringolf, T.J.
Kwak and E.G. Malindzak. Assessing Organic
Contaminants in Fish: Comparison of a Non-lethal Tissue
Sampling Technique to Mobile and Stationary Passive
Sampling Devices. Environmental Science & Technology.
39:7601-7608, 2005.
Malindzak, E.G. and T.J. Kwak. Movement and habitat
use of introduced riverine flathead catfish: implications
for imperiled fishes and dam removal. 135th Meeting of
the American Fisheries Society. Anchorage, Alaska.
September, 2005.

Marc A. Faiella Tech. Dipl., CEPIT
Environmental Technician
Marc Faiella has experience in industry and development sector projects. He has conducted field investigations, liaised with
government agencies and regulators, synthesized data and produced reports. Marc's specific areas of expertise include
Environmental Impact Studies, Habitat Assessments and Environmental Effects Monitoring. He has assessed potential impacts
to aquatic and terrestrial habitats at a number of development-related sites, such as subdivisions and city drainage systems.
Marc's technical experience involves terrestrial and aquatic habitats. He has conducted fisheries habitat assessments,
fisheries inventories and Species at Risk project surveys based on provincial protocols. He has experience with forestry
management and sustainable practices involving multi-use forests.
EDUCATION
Tech. Dipl., Sir Sanford Fleming College / Ecosystem
Management, Lindsay, Ontario, 2005
Training Certificate, Royal Ontario Museum Fish
Identification Workshop, Royal Ontario Museum,
Ontario, 2006
Training Certificate, Class 1 Electrofishing Certificate,
MNR, Ministry of Natural Resources, Ontario, 2007
Certificate, First Aid and CPR, First Aid Training,
Ontario, 2008
Certificate, MTO/DFO/OMNR Protocol, Toronto,
Ontario, 2006
Certificate, Pleasure Craft Operations, Toronto, Ontario,
2005
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Canadian Environmental Practitioner In Training
(CEPIT), Canadian Environmental Certification
Approvals Board
* denotes projects completed with other firms
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Aquatic Ecology
Communal Irrigation Study, Horning’s Mill, Ontario
(Crew Leader)
Marc was responsible for attaining appropriate licences to
conduct presence / absence and fish utility surveys within the
Pine and Noisy River watersheds. He is a crew lead that
oversees the fish surveys that were conducted in 2008 and the
proposed surveys for the spring / summer of 2009. Marc is
heavily involved in assembling, with the aid of the in house
graphics department, report figures, maps and analysis of
collected fisheries data.
Environmental Assessment
Bruce to Milton Transmission Reinforcement Project,
Multiple Sites, Ontario (Crew Lead)
Marc was heavily involved with the proposed hydro corridor
expansion from Bruce Nuclear to a Milton, Ontario. Marc
worked with several Ministry of Natural Resources offices for
permits and historical fisheries data requests. Marc worked
directly with the project manager to complete a work plan to
safely and efficiently complete spring and summer fisheries
surveys along the approximate 180 km corridor. Upon
completion of the surveys, Marc worked with the in house
graphic department to produce detailed mapping and figures
and was a key player in producing the independent Class EA
report.
One Team. Infinite Solutions.

Marc A. Faiella
Environmental Technician
Tech. Dipl., CEPIT
Port Alma Wind Power Project, Port Alma, Ontario (Field
Crew / Data Analyst)
Marc was exclusively responsible for conducting background
topography research. He performed tree measurements for
entire survey area, identified and mapped tree species
locations using aerial photo base. Marc constructed tests for
future heights (software) and produced reports detailing results.
These results had significant bearing on wind turbine selection
and locations.
Brampton MESP, Phase I, Springdale Environmental Site
Assessment, Brampton, Ontario (Habitat Assessor)
Marc was responsible for obtaining background information
and conducted field work to assess study area. In addition, he
compiled field notes and detailed data using an air photo base.
Marc prepared final memorandum for submission.
Environmental Site Management
Randall Drain Branch A Restoration, Environment
Inspection and Post-construction Monitoring, Waterloo,
Ontario (Environmental Inspector)
Marc was responsible for overseeing that approved plans to
remediate a damaged watercourse on the City of Waterloo's
airport property, as outlined by The Department of Fisheries
and Oceans, Grand River Conservation Authority and Stantec
Consulting Ltd. were carried out accordingly. Works included
properly diverting flow downstream, efficiently dewatering the
damaged area and relocating any stranded aquatic species
downstream. Marc worked closely with the construction crew to
ensure all remediation phases met Fisheries Act requirements.
Prepared final report.
* denotes projects completed with other firms
Mining
Metal Mining Environmental Effects Monitoring, Snow
Lake, Manitoba (Aquatic Technician)
Marc was part of a 2 person crew stationed in Snow Lake for
metal mine EEM in 2007 involving fisheries and benthic
invertebrate surveys. Collected benthic and water samples in
the field as well as fish, using multiple collection techniques.
Also completed habitat assessments, plume measurements and
fish necropsies. Upon completion of field work, involved with
data analysis and reporting for the final EEM report.
Natural Sciences & Heritage Resources
Hydro One Series Capacitor Station (Project Manager)
Marc was responsible for a fisheries sampling survey to
determine the
presence or absence of fish species near a proposed capacitor
station. Some of his duties included securing a Fish Collection
Licence from OMNR, compilation of maps to assist in field
investigations,
assembly field staff, initiate survey and prepare report for
internal and external circulation.
Melancthon Wind Energy Project Tree Surveys,
Melancthon, Ontario (Aquatic Technician)
With use of a laser-sighted measuring device, Marc measured
tree heights and the species identified. Following this, Marc
performed a
desktop exercise, whereby heights were projected over a 20
year period. These projections were then synthesized on aerial
photos, showing potential hazards to turbines, thus assisting
with selection of wind turbine placement and selection of
site-appropriate turbine models.

Marc A. Faiella Tech. Dipl., CEPIT
Environmental Technician
Power
Biological Monitoring for the Shekak-Nagagami
Generating Station, Hearst, Ontario (Field Crew Lead)
Marc was responsible for compiling appropriate field gear to
complete the Year 13 monitoring study along the Shekak and
Nagagami Rivers in the vicinity of a hydroelectric dam. Surveys
included: fish inventories through electrofishing, fish tissue
collection via gillnets, benthic sampling and water quality and
sediment quality collection through several techniques. Upon
field work completion, Marc was heavily involved with the data
analysis and the completion of the report. In addition, Marc
worked closely with Brookfield Power, the MNR and Hearst
employees to attain information and data needed to complete
the project.
Hydro One Series Capacitor Station, Huntsville, Ontario
(Project Management / Crew Leader)
Marc's role was to undertake a fisheries sampling survey to
determine the presence or absence of fish species near a
proposed capacitor station. Duties included securing fisheries
permits from related agencies, compilation of maps to assist
with surveys, assembly of staff, planned and implemented the
field program and prepare report for internal and external
circulation.
Yellow Falls Hydroelectric Project, Smooth Rock Falls,
Ontario (Aquatic Technician)
Marc was part of the crew responsible for extensive fish,
benthic, water and habitat surveys along the Matagami River.
Fish surveys included setting and retrieving gillnets,
electrofishing, identification of fish species, retrieving age
indicators from fish, characteristic measurements and collecting
non-lethal samples for mercury analysis. Marc collected benthic
invertebrates through various sampling techniques for later
sorting and identification. Marc collected water samples and
substrate samples via various sampling techniques and
equipment for lab testing. Upon completion of the field surveys,
Marc was heavily involved in the data analysis and report
writing for this project.
* denotes projects completed with other firms