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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS Aquila Crew Book (2003) Highwood is completing a crewbook for Aquila's operations personnel who perform maintenance activities in Banff National Park. The project involves creating a "stand alone" document that contains all relevant operating procedures, mitigation measures and reference maps. The document is designed to summarize the requirements of Aquila's Model Class Screening Report (also completed by Highwood) in user-friendly language and fulfill obligations required under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. Horizon Project Communications Materials (2003) Highwood prepared graphic materials depicting the Horizon Project and
its effects on the landscape prior to project start-up, during operation
and after reclamation. Graphics focused on how the mining process affects
air, water and land components in the local area, as well as the local
people that interact with the landscape. SAGD Cumulative Effects Communications Project (2002-2003) Highwood prepared graphic and text materials in association with community
liaisons to facilitate Aboriginal community consultation related to
potential cumulative effects on land, air and water resources from Steam
Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) oil sands development. The project
study area is south of Fort McMurray in northeast Alberta. Workshops
were held in three Aboriginal communities (Anzac, Janvier and Conklin,
AB), utilizing innovative graphic and translation materials. To view
examples of the communications materials in .pdf format click
here. Town of Banff State of the Environment Report (2002) Highwood prepared the Town of Banff's first State of the Environment
Report, which included communicating scientific monitoring results in
a clear, concise format, easily understood by the general public. Environmental
indicators were chosen and measured to assess the status of the aquatic
and terrestrial ecosystems in the community. Monitoring results and
existing information for the components of air, water, land and resource
use were described both textually and graphically. To view the document
on the Town of Banff web site click
here. Bow River Water Quality Training (2002) Highwood developed a community-based water quality monitoring program for the Bow River in conjunction with local monitoring initiatives in the Town of Banff. The project includes training community members and local environmental groups on water sampling protocols, ensuring that rigorous sampling and data collection standards were developed and followed. McClelland Lake Communications Project (2002) G8 Environmental Education Legacy (2002) Highwood conducted a survey of environmental education programs and providers in the Calgary region for the G8 Environmental Legacy. Specific survey areas related to program learning themes, target audiences, and funding sources. Trends were identified in environmental education and opportunities for developing an environmental education program as part of the G8 Legacy. High School Work Experience Program (2002) Highwood worked with high school students in northern Aboriginal communities, introducing them to "careers in the environment industry" as they relate to the oil and gas sector. Students from Janvier, Trout and Peerless Lake participated in traditional land use mapping exercises to illustrate parallels between Traditional Ecological Knowledge and western science methods, such as Alberta vegetation inventory (AVI) methods and Habitat Suitability Index (HSI) mapping. Water Communications Strategy for the Industry Relations Corporation of the Fort McKay First Nation (2001) Highwood prepared communications materials focusing on the environmental
impacts to aquatic systems as a result of industrial development within
the Fort McKay First Nation's traditional lands. Materials were developed
outlining the impacts of various industries and development (oil sands,
SAGDs, forestry, pulp mills, hydro developments and towns) on aquatic
resources (water quality, hydrology, groundwater, fisheries) for the
community. Innovative graphics and presentations facilitated the transfer
of technical information to the audience. To view examples of communications
materials in .pdf format click
here. Survey of Air Monitoring Requirements for the Wood Buffalo Environmental Association (2001) Highwood was responsible for conducting multi-stakeholder consultation with industry, Aboriginal communities, government and non-government organizations to provide input for a regional strategic air-monitoring plan. |
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