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Current Projects

 OPABIN is conducting a Process Assessment of Wetland Reclamation Criteria and Indicator Frameworks to support further development of a criteria and indicator framework for oil sands mine reclamation certification. 

OPABIN is conducting work on behalf of the Cumulative Environmental Management Association on Reclamation Criteria and Indicators - Production on Content and Guidance on Use for oil sands mine reclamation certification.

In association with Tailwind Environmental Solutions Inc. OPABIN is conducting a Regional Water Management Alignment Project, on current water management initiatives in the Lower Athabasca Region of Alberta.

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Completed Projects

• Developed A Framework for Criteria and Indicators for Reclamation Certification for Mineable Oil Sands.
  • The project involved working with a diverse team of technical experts, scientists, and stakeholders representing First Nations, operators and government.
• Conducted a policy evaluation on the Alberta Aggregate (Sand and Gravel) Allocation Policy for Public Lands in Alberta.
  • This included industry interviews, preparation of a report and and presentation of the findings to the Alberta Sand and Gravel Association.
• Designed and implemented an Operational Planning and Work Tracking System for the Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security department.
• Completed a FireSmart and Forest Health Improvement Proposal on behalf of the Whitefish Lake First Nation, for funding available from the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta.
  • The proposal included plans and costs for wildfire risk and threat assessment, FireSmart planning, forest fuel hazard reduction and improvement to forest stands.
  • Emphasis was placed on employing local community members and to train individuals in order to leave a legacy of skills that will benefit the community beyond the project.
•  Completed a Reclamation Certification Process and Procedures document for the oil sands mines.
• Completed the design and guideline document for Conservation and Reclamation Inspections of oil sands mines, inclusive of recommendations for future program enhancements.
• Completed a wildfire risk assessment and community FireSmart plan for the Whitefish Lake First Nation.
• Completed a wildfire risk assessment and community FireSmart plan for the Kehewin Cree Nation.

• Wrote a Wind Power Public Land Allocation and Fees Discussion Paper regarding the use of public land for wind energy development and options for compensation models.

• A research component on current wind power development policy in numerous jurisdictions throughout North America was a key element of the project.
• Developed an Adaptive Climate Change Program.
  • The program is focused on managing for the continued supply or enhancement of ecological goods and services from forested public lands.
  • The program is a risk based approach to respond to the vulnerabilities forecasted from climate change models that will impact the resource sectors.
  • Response actions are designed to be undertaken on a ‘no regrets’ philosophy, meaning that management actions are beneficial even if the change predictions do not come true.
  • This project included a comprehensive web search and document review of adaptive climate change practices employed globally and identification of best practices.

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Current Projects

 OPABIN is conducting a Process Assessment of Wetland Reclamation Criteria and Indicator Frameworks to support further development of a criteria and indicator framework for oil sands mine reclamation certification. 

OPABIN is conducting work on behalf of the Cumulative Environmental Management Association on Reclamation Criteria and Indicators - Production on Content and Guidance on Use for oil sands mine reclamation certification.

In association with Tailwind Environmental Solutions Inc. OPABIN is conducting a Regional Water Management Alignment Project, on current water management initiatives in the Lower Athabasca Region of Alberta.

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Completed Projects

• Developed A Framework for Criteria and Indicators for Reclamation Certification for Mineable Oil Sands.
  • The project involved working with a diverse team of technical experts, scientists, and stakeholders representing First Nations, operators and government.
• Conducted a policy evaluation on the Alberta Aggregate (Sand and Gravel) Allocation Policy for Public Lands in Alberta.
  • This included industry interviews, preparation of a report and and presentation of the findings to the Alberta Sand and Gravel Association.
• Designed and implemented an Operational Planning and Work Tracking System for the Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security department.
• Completed a FireSmart and Forest Health Improvement Proposal on behalf of the Whitefish Lake First Nation, for funding available from the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta.
  • The proposal included plans and costs for wildfire risk and threat assessment, FireSmart planning, forest fuel hazard reduction and improvement to forest stands.
  • Emphasis was placed on employing local community members and to train individuals in order to leave a legacy of skills that will benefit the community beyond the project.
•  Completed a Reclamation Certification Process and Procedures document for the oil sands mines.
• Completed the design and guideline document for Conservation and Reclamation Inspections of oil sands mines, inclusive of recommendations for future program enhancements.
• Completed a wildfire risk assessment and community FireSmart plan for the Whitefish Lake First Nation.
• Completed a wildfire risk assessment and community FireSmart plan for the Kehewin Cree Nation.

• Wrote a Wind Power Public Land Allocation and Fees Discussion Paper regarding the use of public land for wind energy development and options for compensation models.

• A research component on current wind power development policy in numerous jurisdictions throughout North America was a key element of the project.
• Developed an Adaptive Climate Change Program.
  • The program is focused on managing for the continued supply or enhancement of ecological goods and services from forested public lands.
  • The program is a risk based approach to respond to the vulnerabilities forecasted from climate change models that will impact the resource sectors.
  • Response actions are designed to be undertaken on a ‘no regrets’ philosophy, meaning that management actions are beneficial even if the change predictions do not come true.
  • This project included a comprehensive web search and document review of adaptive climate change practices employed globally and identification of best practices.