NATURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

Mission Statement: By developing management processes through direct involvement from the community as well as Chief and Council we will ensure our lands are being utilized in a sustainable manner while making sure we protect our culture and heritage for future generations.

The purpose of the Natural Resource Department is to insure ALIB is developing capacity to engage with government and proponents on land use planning and development projects throughout the territory. Strategic Priorities The Adams Lake Indian Band Natural Resource Department continues to be self-sustaining through generating external revenue and building capacity. With the assistance of our supervisors, crews and employees we strive to make all our projects a success.

Natural Resource Staff:

Dave Nordquist, RPF - Acting Director of Natural Resource Vacant - Natural Resource Office Manager Stuart Parker - Forester Avis Deneault - GIS Technician Jennifer Pooley - GIS Technician Sandy Andrew - Forestry/Field/Archaeology/ Supervisor Technician Stephanie Williams - Office Assistant Employees that have assisted the Natural Resource Department over the last year –Corey Saul, Ruben August, Dylan John, Kevin Sampolio, Jamie August, Mark Michel, Cody Gaze, Tom Williams, Logan Michel, Jamie Kenoras, Mike Michel, Daylen Williams, Marisa Wood, Fern Jules, Harold Narcisse, Shawn Kenoras, Josh Arnouse, Agnes John, Donald Boulette, Gary Michel, Karen August, Stephanie Williams, Chris Williams, my apologies for those who I may have missed.

Thank you to all these employees for your hard work and dedication to making our projects a success.

Steve Murphy oversaw the Natural Resource Operations securing and managing contracts for all facets of the Natural Resource Management. Valerie Michel managed the safety program, administration of equipment and office procedures, finances, assisting with project management, report writing and scheduling of crews.

Sandy Andrew continues to supervise crews for archaeology, fuel management and brushing projects. He also assists as a silviculture surveyor, layout and development for Fuel Management work and assists with forestry.

Training hosted by NR; completed by staff/ technicians

 Basic Incident Investigation

Occupational Health and Safety

Environmental Monitoring Certificate

S100/S185 Fire Suppression Course

Ministry of Transportation Projects

Throughout the year contract opportunities came up which we push to ensure ALIB has the opportunity to do the work

Clearing and Brushing of the Chase West Project BC Hydro Monitoring on Chase West Project Further Archaeological Work on Chase West Project.