Northern BC Field Operations

The Northern BC Field Operations trip successfully completed all 14 planned client site inspections across a 5,200+ km route through northern British Columbia and northeastern Alberta over 25 days. All primary objectives were achieved: site access permits were confirmed and honoured at every location, the Nechako watershed drainage assessment was expanded to include two additional sampling points (NW-7 and NW-8) based on council input, and the Quesnel River Aggregates remediation scope was documented with a confirmed September contractor window. The Prince Rupert port assessment covered three of four berths, with Berth 3 deferred to the next cycle. Cross-border supply chain coordination with Wapiti River Consulting in Grande Prairie produced updated customs documentation protocols effective September 1. The final field operations report was delivered to Nechako Basin Resources Ltd. on schedule on September 13, 2024.

1. Added sampling points NW-7 and NW-8 to the Nechako drainage assessment scope based on council input at the Vanderhoof meeting. 2. Deferred Prince Rupert Berth 3 inspection to the next assessment cycle — access constraints on Aug 13. 3. Confirmed Beaverlodge routing for oversized loads in the Peace Region (Dawson Creek staging at capacity). 4. Agreed on September remediation window for Quesnel River Aggregates eastern berm drainage issues. 5. Submitted 2025 capital budget priority ranking for Skeena Corridor Group bridge structures.

1. Hwy 37 (Cassiar Highway) gravel sections north of Meziadin Junction add significant time — underestimated in original plan. Mitigated by adjusting schedule on the fly. 2. Stewart accommodation availability is critically limited in summer — must book 3+ weeks in advance. 3. Fuel availability on Cassiar Hwy is limited — carry extra fuel for the Kitimat-to-Stewart segment. 4. Wildfire season road closures are a standing risk on Hwy 16 and Hwy 97 — daily BC DriveBC monitoring was essential. 5. Berth 3 at Prince Rupert remains uninspected — schedule for next cycle before year-end.

1. Lena Marchetti to finalize Nechako watershed section with NW-7/NW-8 data (due Sept 6 — completed). 2. Dana Kowalski to compile mileage and expense report (due Sept 6 — completed). 3. Simone Okafor (PRPA) to schedule Berth 3 inspection for next assessment cycle (due Oct 15 — open). 4. Confirm updated customs documentation with Wapiti River Consulting effective Sept 1. 5. Update trip planning template to include Cassiar Hwy time buffer and Stewart advance booking reminder.

Dear Dana, Thank you for coordinating access across all 14 sites for the Northern BC Field Operations engagement. I am pleased to confirm that all inspections were completed as planned. Key outcomes: - Nechako drainage assessment expanded to include sampling points NW-7 and NW-8 per council input …

Dear Simone, Thank you for facilitating access to the Fairview Terminal during our August 12-13 visit. The assessments for Berths 1, 2, and 4 were completed successfully. As discussed, Berth 3 was deferred due to access constraints on August 13. I wanted to follow up to confirm that scheduling thi…

Significant gravel sections north of Meziadin Junction. Allow 45 extra minutes per segment. Fuel availability limited — last reliable stop before Stewart is Meziadin Lake. Carry mi…

Very limited accommodation options. Book minimum 3 weeks in advance during summer. Stewart Lodge is the primary option. Cell coverage unreliable — satellite communicator essential.…

Council is engaged and technically informed. Upstream monitoring near Kenney Dam is a standing concern — address proactively in all future assessments. Environmental Coordinator is…

Customs documentation requirements updated Sept 1, 2024 (per Wapiti River Consulting). Dawson Creek staging area frequently at capacity in summer — use Beaverlodge routing for over…