SELECTED PROJECT CHRONOLOGY

A selection of projects undertake by our senior associates and staff. Note: Projects before 2004 - Operating as Kingzett Professional Services Ltd. unless indicated otherwise

DFO - Operational Statements

Client: Department of Fisheries and Canada

Timeline: February 2006 – October 2006

Project Description: Conducted a review of environmental effects of shellfish culture activities as practiced in British Columbia and identified draft best management practices for avoiding HADDs to fish habitat. Draft Operations Statements produced.

Shoal Islands Economic Development Initiative
Client: Naut'sa mawt Tribal Council
Timeline: February 2005 - September 2005
Project Description: Develop a strategy and business plan for economic development of intertidal resources, integrating aquaculture development, wild fisheries management and upland water quality remediation. Assist in the planning, preparation and construction of initial phases of Manila clam farming operations and water quality remediation efforts.

First Nations Shellfish Aquaculture Training Initiative Development Initiative Phase II
Client: Malaspina University College
Timeline: September 2004 - March 2005
Project Description: Develop three course curriculum for use by the Fisheries and Aquaculture Extension Program at Malaspina University College on subjects of: Starting and operating and shellfish business, Shellfish harvesting and food safety, and shellfish marketing.

Kelp Aquaculture Feasibility Investigation
Client: West Coast First Nation
Timeline: June 2004 - December 2004
Project Description: Identify grow-out techniques for Macrocystis integrifolia, investigate the feasibility of a wild marine plant harvest business, and explore the feasibility of culturing and processing marine plants in territory.

Seafood Traceability in BC – Assessing State of Readiness
Client: Archipelago Marine Research Ltd. on behalf of BC Seafood Alliance
Timeline: January - January 2005
Project Description: Assist in project to provide an assessment of the requirements, current conditions and opportunities for seafood traceability in the British Columbia commercial seafood sector.

British Columbia Geoduck Aquaculture Traceability Policy
Client: BC Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries
Timeline: January - July 2004
Project Description: Consulted, facilitated dialogue and prepared draft policy recommendations solutions to issues regarding chain of custody for farmed geoducks chain of custody solutions. The policy addressed the need for a chain of custody mechanism that would satisfy regulatory requirements while concurrently facilitating the development of a viable geoduck aquaculture industry. The final discussion document outlines the current issue in the larger context of trends within seafood and aquaculture traceability, provides an extensive review of traceability and presents, and a series of proposed policy recommendations.

Tsimshian Shellfish Aquaculture Development Initiative./ Central Coast & Haida Gwaii Shellfish Aquaculture Development Initiative
Clients: Ecotrust Canada on behalf of the Tsimshian Stewardship Committee (operating as KPS) & Turning Point Initiative Society (operating as Tammy Norgard Biological Consultants)
Timeline: March 2003 – June 2004
Project Description: Establish first stage shellfish farms in 10 First Nation communities in in Central, Northern BC and Haida Gwaii and use these sites to test a variety of shellfish species and growing techniques, train community members and educate community at large about shellfish aquaculture. ata gained in grow-out studies used to facilitate feasibility study for regional shellfish economic development approach involving 12 First Nations. Conducted community and regional meetings and facilitated dialogue between communities as part of project team including Ecotrust (Environmental NGO), Prince Rupert Economic Development Commission, North Coast Water Quality and Biotoxin Society, and regional First Nations Associations.

Shellfish Aquaculture Development Phase I, II
Client: Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group
Timeline: March 2003 – March 2004
Project Description: Identify shellfish aquaculture opportunities within Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group traditional territory and develop those opportunities into successful and sustainable economic enterprises. The project was divided into two distinct areas of undertaking. Phase I consisted of the identification and assessment of potential sites within HTG territory. Phase II consisted of the assessment of economic potential and business opportunities for shellfish aquaculture within HTG territories.

Analysis of the Zoning Bylaws For Shellfish Aquaculture and Assessment of their Economic Impact: Cortes Island, Area I, Regional District of Comox-Strathcona
Client: BC Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries
Timeline: February 2004
Project Description: Research and writing on the implications and impacts of current and proposed aquaculture bylaws of the Regional District of Comox-Strathcona (RDCS) affecting deep-water shellfish farms in Gorge Harbour of Cortes Island, Area “I”. Assess the economic impact of compliance and enforcement of the current and proposed aquaculture bylaws on these deep-water shellfish farms. Indirect and induced economic impacts are considered.

State of the Marine Resources in Hul’qumi’num Territory
Client: Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group
Timeline: Field work summer 2002, summer 2004
Project Description: Conducting detailed marine surveys and inventories of marine resources within the territories of the Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group member nations.

Surveys and Assessments for Coastal Shellfish Culture Capability: Checleset Bay Region
Client: Axys Environmental Consultants., (Sidney, B.C.) on behalf of B.C. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Timeline: Field Work - August 2003/ Report March 2004
Project Description: Conduct field work and analysis for shellfish culture capability assessments during the summer of 2003 in Checleset Bay Region.

BCMAFF SWOT – BC Seafood and Recreational Fishing
Client: Gislason and Associates on behalf of BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Fisheries
Timeline: May - October 2003
Project Description: Research and writing to assess the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the BC seafood and tidal recreational fishing sectors focusing on aquaculture sector.

Age Determination of Horse Mussels, Modiolus modiolus collected during Clover Point Outfall Marine Monitoring Program (2003).
Client: Capital Region District Environmental Services Group, (Victoria, B.C.)
Timeline: December - February 2004
Project Description: Conduct aging of bivalve shells and data summary as part of the 2003 Clover Point study area and Constance Bank reference area, using acetate peel age determination techniques for bivalve shells.

Development of Mandatory Shellfish Aquaculture Code of Practice for the BC Shellfish Industry
Client: BC Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Timeline: January - July 2002
Project Description: The BCSGA Code of Practice (COP) was used as a baseline, and then consultations with regulatory agencies, shellfish farmers, marine users, communities and other stakeholders were conducted to revise and further refine the Code. The final COP outlines practices which shellfish farmers must take that are environmentally responsible, economically viable, and which meet maximum product quality criteria. The BC Government will implement the Code as a condition of shellfish aquaculture licenses.

Maritime Salmon Project
Client: New Brunswick Salmon Growers Association
Timeline: April – October 2003
Project Description: Developed up-to-date, accurate and professional communication material that addresses the many benefits and positive contributions of the salmon farming industries in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.

Workplan for Shellfish Aquaculture Research and Training Farm
Client: Malaspina University-College Centre for Shellfish Research
Timeline: January – August 2003
Project Description: Background research, international review of related facilities, prepare business plan, development strategy, consultation strategy and marine site applications for field research and training farm for Centre for Shellfish Research.

Shellfish Culture and Particulate Matter Production and Cycling Field Program
Client: Malaspina University-College Centre for Shellfish Research
Timeline: June 2003 – April 2004
Project Description: Field management and technician services operating MU-C research vessel on comprehensive research program into the environmental interactions of suspended shellfish aquaculture focusing on particulate matter production and cycling. Benthic surveys and environmental monitoring at two commercial shellfish operations. Input into design and modifications of new research vessel before and after first cruises.

First Nations Shellfish Aquaculture Training Initiative (FNSAT) Strategy
Client: Malaspina University-College Centre for Shellfish Research
Timeline: June – September 2003
Project Description: Prepare a strategy document for development of shellfish aquaculture training programs and curriculum.

Shellfish Training Course for Quatsino First Nation
Client: Quatsino First Nation
Timeline: August 2003
Project Description: Provide five day directed introductory shellfish training course to community members from Quatsino First Nation.

On Farm Food Safety Programs in the Canadian Aquaculture Industry: Discussion document
Client: Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance on Behalf of the Office of the Commissioner for Aquaculture Development (Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans, Ottawa)
Timeline: February 2003– March 2003
Project Description: Investigate the hazards associated with farming of salmon, haddock, cod, halibut, trout, tilapia, oysters, mussels and clams to determine if it is possible to develop generic models for an on-farm food safety system based on three key subjects: Molluscan shellfish, Marine finfish and Fresh Water finfish.

Federal requirements for sanitary closures surrounding floating structures associated with shellfish tenures: Discussion document.
Client: B.C. Min. Agric. Fish. Food. (Victoria, BC)
Timeline: Jan 2003 – March 2003
Project Description: Develop a discussion document that describes issues Federal requirements for sanitary closures surrounding floating structures associated with shellfish tenures, provide a comparative regulatory analysis and submit recommendations.

Supporting community shellfisheries and aquaculture in Barkley and Clayoquot Sounds: stakeholder participation in shellfish sanitation monitoring and investigation.
Client: B.C. Min. Agric. Fish. Food. (Victoria, BC)
Timeline: Jan 2002 – December 2002
Project Description: Develop and conduct an in-depth study of the factors that influence sanitary quality of shellfish growing waters in Barkley and Clayoquot Sounds on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

First Nations Shellfish Aquaculture Regional Business Strategy, BC Central and North Coast.
Client: Land and Water British Columbia Inc. (Victoria, BC)
Timeline: Jan 2002 – December 2002
Project Description: Developing a strategy and framework for First Nations shellfish aquaculture on the Central and North Coasts that will assist in the development of economic measures to support First Nations' entry into the shellfish farming industry along the coast.

Profile and Potential of the BC Shellfish Aquaculture Industry 2002.
Client: Vancouver Island Economic Developers Association. (Nanaimo, BC)
Timeline: Jan 2002 – Mar 2002
Project Description: Developing a strategy and framework for First Nations shellfish aquaculture on the Central and North Coasts that will assist in the development of economic measures to support First Nations' entry into the shellfish farming industry along the coast.

Shellfish Monitoring Project Phase III
Client: Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance on Behalf of the Office of the Commissioner for Aquaculture Development (Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans, Ottawa)
Timeline: July 2000 – March 2002
Project Description: To provide development and implementation priority pilot projects that would enable increase in service levels and/or decrease in costs related to shellfish monitoring programs: 1) Evaluation of a Farm Based HACCP Program; 2) Use of Commercial Species as Indicator Species for Biotoxin Monitoring.

Shellfish Monitoring Project Phase II
Client: Office of the Commissioner for Aquaculture Development (Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans, Ottawa)
Timeline: January - March 2000
Project Description: To provide detailed work plans, timelines and budgets for priority projects that would enable increase in service levels and/or decrease in costs related to shellfish monitoring programs: 1) Evaluation of a Farm Based HACCP Program; 2) Use of Commercial Species as Indicator Species for Biotoxin Monitoring; 3) Assessment of Possible Early Warning Mechanisms for Biotoxin Blooms; 4) Shellfish Meat Sampling Processes; 5) Alternative Technologies; 6) Communications Project; 7) Multi-Stakeholder Study.

Review of Impacts of Shellfish Aquaculture Activities on Marine Birds
Client: Axys Environmental Consultants., (Sidney, B.C.) on behalf of B.C. Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks
Timeline: Report April 2000
Project Description: Review of the impacts of shellfish aquaculture lease operations on marine and shorebird species in Baynes Sound, British Columbia

Surveys and Assessments for Coastal Shellfish Culture Capability: B.C. North Coast.
Client: Axys Environmental Consultants., (Sidney, B.C.) on behalf of B.C. Ministry of Fisheries.
Timeline: Field Work - July – September 1999/ Report July 2000
Project Description: Assemble project team and equipment and conduct shellfish culture capability assessments during the summer of 1999 and winter of 1999/00 in the assigned study areas as follows: Mainland B.C. coast and adjacent Islands from Porcher Island north to Portland Inlet. Provide informational and training seminars and work with local stakeholders during surveys

Investigation of Techniques for Culture of Pacific Oysters in Hi-Flow Aquatech Grow-Out Trays
Client: Odyssey Shellfish Ltd. (Bowser, B.C.)
Timeline: January 1999 – January 2000
Project Description: To investigate husbandry methods which affect growth characteristics of Pacific Oysters in Hi-Flow Aquatech oyster culture trays at four sites in British Columbia. Results of this project will be to develop a Standard Operating Practice to optimize use of these trays by shellfish aquaculturists.

Shellfish Aquaculture Industry consultation – Shellfish Monitoring Programs
Client: AQUA NAFTA 2000 (Ottawa) on behalf of the Office of the Commissioner for Aquaculture Development (Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans –Ottawa)
Timeline: July 1999
Project Description: Undertaking consultation with the BCSGA members as to the specific problems and needs which they have with respect to management of shellfish monitoring programs and suggested changes or modifications to the system. Provide overview of the future expected demands and challenges for the responsible regulatory agencies based on expected future shellfish farming industry growth and development.

Directed Shellfish Aquaculture Training
Client: Malaspina University-College, Fisheries and Aquaculture Extension Program (Nanaimo)
Timeline: February – August 1999
Project Description: Provide shellfish aquaculture training through Malaspina University-College and Kingzett Professional Services to one specific client who initiated this request. Training allowed client to gain necessary skills and experience to undertake a shellfish farming business or find employment in the shellfish culture industry.

Surveys and assessments for coastal shellfish culture capability: Georgia Strait.
Client: Axys Environmental Consultants., (Sidney, B.C.) on behalf of B.C. Ministry of Fisheries.
Timeline: Field Work - July – September 1998/ Report March 1999
Project Description: Conduct shellfish culture capability assessments during the summer of 1998 and winter of 1999 in the assigned study areas as follows: Baynes Sound, Hornby Island, North Georgia Strait, Sliammon.

Age Determination of Horse Mussels, Modiolus modiolus collected during Clover Point Outfall Marine Monitoring Program (1998).
Client: Capital Region District Environmental Services Group, (Victoria, B.C.)
Timeline: Report July 1999
Project Description: Conduct aging of bivalve shells and data summary as part of the 1998 Clover Point study area and Constance Bank reference area, using acetate peel age determination techniques for bivalve shells.

Surveys and assessments for coastal shellfish culture capability: B.C. North Coast and Strait of Georgia
Client: Axys Environmental Consultants., (Sidney, B.C.) on behalf of B.C. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Timeline: Field Work - July – September 1999/ Report March 2000
Project Description: Assemble project team and equipment and conduct shellfish culture capability assessments during the summer of 1997 and winter of 1997/98 in the assigned study areas as follows: Queen Charlotte Islands/Howe Sound/Lasqueti Island.

Age Determination of Softshell clams, Mya Arenaria Collected during Alcan Marine Monitoring Program Intensive Study (1997).
Client: EVS Consultants Ltd., Vancouver
Timeline: Report July 1997
Project Description: Conduct aging of bivalve shells as part of the 1997 Alcan Marine Monitoring Program Intensive Study. Shell ageing conducted using annuli.

Investigation of optimal Manila Clam seeding techniques: Economic and culture considerations for British Columbia Manila clam aquaculture.
Client: San Mateo Shellfish Ltd. (Kildonan B.C.)
Timeline: 1995- 1997
Project Description: Conduct industry research on Manila clam nursery and rearing techniques on project sponsored by Science Council of British Columbia

Valuation of BC Shellfish Farming Corporation.
Client: Danielson, Harrigan, Tolefson LLB. (Seattle WA) 1996
Timeline: March 1996
Project Description: Valuation of corporation and assets of a BC Shellfish Farming Corporation.

Technical assistance and report preparation on surveys and assessments for coastal shellfish culture capability – B.C. Central Coast
Client: Aquametrix Research Ltd., (Sidney, B.C.) on behalf of B.C. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Timeline: Field Work - July – September 1996/ Report March 1997
Project Description: conduct shellfish culture capability assessments during the summer of 1996 and winter of 1997 in the assigned study areas. The study areas are identified as follows: Broughton Archipelago Rivers Inlet – Bell Bella/Cortes/Savary Island

Technical assistance and report preparation on surveys and assessments for coastal shellfish culture capability – West Coast Vancouver Island/Strait of Georgia
Client: Aquametrix Research Ltd., (Sidney, B.C.) on behalf of B.C. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Timeline: Field Work - July – September 1995/ Report March 1996
Project Description: conduct shellfish culture capability assessments during the summer of 1995 and winter of 1996 in the assigned study areas. The study areas are identified as follows: Nootka Sound, Kyuquot Sound and Quatsino Sound.

Quality Assurance project for BC Shellfish Culture industry.
Client: Aquametrix Research Ltd., (Sidney, B.C.) on behalf of B.C. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Timeline: July 1994 - March 1995
Project Description: Conduct survey of quality assurance practices in BC Shellfish culture industry and prepared manual for distribution to industry:

Assessment of intertidal clam population surveys at Seal Island, British Columbia, 1940-1992.
Client: Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans, Nanaimo BC.
Timeline: 1993- 1994, final report 1995
Project Description: Summary and analysis of 50-year historical commercial clam database from population surveys conducted at Seal Island (Strait of Georgia). Provide preliminary information on growth and yield per recruit relationships for Butter Clams. Review sampling strategies and make recommendations for future surveys.

Review of Alaska Native Corporation Oyster Culture Enterprise
Client: Yakutat Mariculture Inc., (Yakutat, AK USA) 1993
Timeline: 1993
Project Description: Management and financial review of Alaska Native Corporation oyster culture enterprise. Provided recommendations for future development and husbandry practices and conducted farm manager and site personnel training.

Biophysical criteria for shellfish culture in British Columbia: A site capability evaluation system
Client: Aquametrix Research Ltd., (Sidney, B.C.) on behalf of B.C. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Timeline: March 1992
Project Description: Research and review of species requirements and habitat suitability models for development of a site capability evaluation system to assess biophysical capability of marine areas to support shellfish aquaculture.

Review of status of aquaculture in Pacific Region and associated environmental impacts
Client: Aquametrix Research Ltd., (Sidney, B.C.) on behalf of Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans, Ottawa.
Timeline: March 1991
Project Description: Research and writing assistance on summary review of Pacific Region aquaculture for current and potential species including known and potential environmental impacts.