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 Jen Pooley, Natural Resource Office Manager Stuart Parker, Forester
Dave Nordquist oversaw the Natural Resource Operations securing and managing contracts for all facets of the Natural Resource Management. Jen Pooley 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. Brennan Lund has joined the team to looks after the Adams Lake Salmon Restoration Project as well as build and expand the Fisheries Program. Training hosted by NR; completed by staff/ technicians Due to Covid 19 the training scheduled for the crew was delayed. The only course completed was a falling and bucking course.
Avis Deneault, GIS Technician Margaret Weaver, GIS Technician Sandy Andrew ,Forestry/Field/Archaeology/ Supervisor Technician Leah Gaze, Finance Bookkeeper Brennan Lund, Fisheries Technician 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, Jamie Kenoras, Daylen Williams, Fern Jules, Harold Narcisse, Shawn Kenoras, Agnes John, Donald Boulette, Gary Michel, Karen August, Brent Oscar, Hunter Jeanson and apologies for those that have been missed.
Thank you to all these employees for your hard work and dedication to making our projects a success.
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