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Mine Reclamation and Closure Planning

In 2024, IEG developed an innovative remote sensing workflow to identify newly planted seedlings across a reclamation area, classify them by species, and monitor their survival and growth over time.
Engaging Nlaka’pamux communities in the development of a study addressing community concerns about the effects of mine dust on traditional plants in the Highland Valley area of British Columbia.
Assessing water and carbon fluxes on reclaimed oil-sands mine sites to develop indicators of reclamation function and success.
In collaboration with HVC staff and Nlaka’pamux communities, IEG completed an End Land Use Plan (ELUP) for the Teck Highland Valley Copper (HVC) Mine in British Columbia.
Developing an ecosystem-based criteria-and-indicators framework to measure reclamation performance
In partnership with BGC Engineering, IEG conducted a UAV survey of an organic matter reclamation cover on a constructed plateau at Detour Lake Mine. The objective of the project was

Shay Boechler, B.A.

Project Manager

Shay is a leadership professional with over a decade of experience in community engagement and project management. Shay holds a degree in Applied Linguistics from the University of Victoria and brings a strong background in supporting diverse initiatives including working with Indigenous communities across Canada, to provide training in audio recording techniques, data collection, and archiving. Shay is excited to join the IEG team and leverage her extensive experience in program and project management.