Mike Climie

Biography

Mike Climie is a biologist, and Qualified Environmental Professional in aquatics, with over 10 years of professional aquatic experience in western Canada. -> Extensive experience with infrastructure projects, including during construction stages, fostering a practical and solutions-based approach to management of projects in and around aquatic environments  -> Specialized in aquatic resource regulations, guidelines and permitting, ensuring clients meet project timelines while protecting aquatic environments and achieving regulatory compliance Mike began his professional career with the Foothills Model Forest (now Foothills Research Institute) where he was involved with the Stream Crossing Program, a program that partnered with resource road owners to assess impacts of road crossings on fish and fish habitat in order to prioritize reclamation activities. Mike started with TERA Environmental Consultants (now CH2M) in 2007, conducting field assessments and making recommendations for industry developments in and around water bodies, as well as monitoring aquatic environments during construction activities. Mike’s current responsibilities with CH2M include managing the aquatics program for infrastructure projects affecting aquatic environments, with a primary focus on protection of fisheries resources. Mike develops and coordinates aquatic field programs for collection of baseline data, following which he provides professional recommendations for construction methods and develops mitigation, reclamation and monitoring plans. He is a regulatory advisor to clients and oversees project regulatory requirements, ensuring project work is completed on time and within budget, and in accordance with industry best management practices, government regulations, and guidance. Mike has worked extensively with water resource legislation at federal, provincial and local levels, including the Fisheries Act, Species at Risk Act, Water Act and Riparian Areas Regulation.

Research Interest

Ecology