Area of Expertise:

Coal, Rocky Mountain Foreland geology. M.Sc thesis: Sedimentology of the Clifton Formation of Northern New Brunswick: A Semi-arid Depositional Setting for Coal.

Current Focus:

Compilation of foothills (CBM and coal) geology in Peace River District.

Past Projects:

Mapping in Peace River coalfield and northern Rockies (with GSC). Assisted in Northern Kechika Trough project (sedex). Compilation mapping in area of Sustut copper deposit. Sub-basin recognition in Aldridge Fm. (Sullivan target). Howell Creek structure in southeast BC. Geologic Reconnaissance of Wokkpash park proposal area.

Associated Expertise:

District Geology: assistance to public and prospectors in a district office (1982-1990). Varied field experience with industry and government surveys (Ontario, Manitoba, Baffin Island, Territories, Saskatchewan, Alaska) prior to joining BC Survey in 1982. Cross-cultural experience as overseas volunteer in mid 1970s.