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Curriculum Vitae ROSEMARY BLOISE
Education
Doctorate of Philosophy
Plant Biology,Boreal
Peatland Reclamation,
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale,Carbondale,
IL, 2015
Master of Science Plant
Biology,Boreal Peatlands ,
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale,Carbondale,
IL, 2007
Bachelor Of Arts
Environmental Biology,
Trinity Christian College,
Palos Heights, IL , 2000
Languages
Spanish – Fluent
Golder AssociatesInc. – Houston
Environmental Scientist-Spill Remediation
Rose Bloise, M.Sc. and PhD candidate, is a peatland ecologist with experience
in oil and gas spill remediation and the vegetation, boreal peatland ecology, and
boreal wetland reclamation disciplines. She has eight years of graduate
research, focused on boreal peatland development and peatland reclamation in
the Athabasca Oil Sands Region. Her graduate research included practical
experience with application of reclamation research on active oil sands mine
reclamations. She has specialist skills in bryophyte and vascular plant surveys,
wetland deliniation, providing expert witness testimony, literature review, and
technical report writing. Rose has fieldwork experience in Texas, Alberta,
Sweden, and the U.S. Midwest region.
Recent projects include: spill remediation for EP Energy and Talisman Energy,
sitting on the expert witness panels for Dover OPCO ERCB Hearing and the
Shell Jackpine Mine Expansion JRP Hearing, Suncor Firebag Wetlands
Monitoring, Shell Pierre River Mine EIA Update and SIRs, Syncrude Base Mine
Lake Vegetation Monitoring, Cenovus Phase H SIRs and SOCs, Cenovus
Christina Lake Thermal Project and Foster Creek Thermal Project vegetation
surveys and the Imperial Oil Kearl Reclamation and Closure report.
EmploymentHistory
Golder Associates, Inc. – San Antonio, TX
Environmental Scientist-Spill Remediation (2015 to Present)
Emergency spill response South Texas oil and gas clients. Overseeing and
guiding release clean up to ensure it meets regulatory requirements.
Environmental sampling for oil and gas clients. Spill response reporting.
Golder Associates, Ltd. – Calgary, Alberta
Peatland and Vegetation Ecologist (2014 to 2015)
Vegetation surveys and assessment in the Alberta Oil Sands Region. Support
writing and research for EIA, PDA, PDC, and Closure & Reclamation reports.
Support writing and research for Alberta Supplemental Information Requests and
Statements of Concern, with a focus on peatlands, wetlands, and boreal forest
vegetation. Expert witness panel, support and research for Alberta legal
hearings, focused on peatland issues and wetlands reclamation issues.
Golder Associates, Inc. – Houston, TX
Staff Environmental Scientist (2011 to 2014)
Vegetation surveys and assessment in the Alberta Oil Sands Region. Support
writing and research for EIA, PDA, PDC, and Closure & Reclamation reports.
Support writing and research for Alberta Supplemental Information Requests,
with a focus on peatlands, wetlands, and boreal forest vegetation. Support and
research for Alberta legal hearings, focused on peatland issues and wetlands
reclamation issues.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Department of Plant

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Curriculum Vitae ROSEMARY BLOISE
Biology – Carbondale, IL
Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant (2005 to 2011)
Taught laboratory portion of plant biology courses: Plants and Society, Plant
Diversity, General Biology, and Environmental Issues. Responsible for the
development and set-up of field experiments in Alberta, Canada. Required to set
up, run, and monitor experiments, data collection and collation, statistical
analysis, and write up of results. Research projects include: initiation and
succession of boreal peatlands, CT fen vegetation and reclamation, development
of horticultural protocols for production of AB native peatland plants.

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Curriculum Vitae ROSEMARY BLOISE
PROJECT EXPERIENCE – CONTAMINATEDLAND REMEDIATION
EP Energy Spill
Response
Cotulla, TX, USA
Provide oversight and guidance for oil and gas related accidental releases. Lead
teams of contractors and subcontractors in clean-up activities. Endure the
release is cleaned up to meet regulatory standards. Maintain client
communication and uphold H&S standards on site. Provide client support for
release reporting to regulatory agencies.
Talisman Energy Spill
Response
Three Rivers, TX, USA
Provide oversight and guidance for oil and gas related accidental releases. Lead
teams of contractors and subcontractors in clean-up activities. Endure the
release is cleaned up to meet regulatory standards. Maintain client
communication and uphold H&S standards on site. Provide client support for
release reporting to regulatory agencies.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE – EXPERT WITNESS
Shell Jackpine Mine
Expansion Joint
Review Panel Hearing
Alberta, Canada
Expert witness panel, second row, for ERCB Joint Review Panel Hearing,
November, 2012. Support for hearing issue sheets and expert witness
preparation, focus on peatlands, lenticular fen disturbance. Issue sheet
preparation involved providing hearing team with up to date information on boreal
fens, boreal peatland ecology, and patterned fen ecology. In addition, issue
sheet preparation included summarizing fen information into a usable format for
key message creation. Expert witness preparation included literature search,
review, and summarization of topics including: boreal patterned fen development;
patterned fen initiation and ecology; boreal peatland ecology; rare plants in the
Alberta Oil Sands Region, and boreal forest succession.
Dover OPCO (Brion
Energy) ERCB Hearing
Alberta , Canada
Expert witness panel, second row, for ERCB Hearing, April, 2013. Support for
hearing issue sheet preparation and expert witness preparation, focus on boreal
vegetation, peatland disturbance and peatland reclamation. Issue sheet
preparation involved writing up information on key issue topics, talking points,
and key messages in a concise, useable format, as well as providing information
on boreal peatlands and wetlands. Expert witness preparation included literature
search, review, and summarization of the topics: boreal peatland and wetlands
disturbance; boreal peatland reclamation; wetlands reclamation research in the
Albert Oil Sands Region, and traditional-use plant species and abundance in the
Project Area.
ISH Energy Ltd. Flare
Stack Fire Hearing
British Columbia ,
Canada
Provide written testimony about peatland structure, peatland ecology and
peatland disturbance as related to flare stacks and SAGD facilities. Support
client and Golder witnesses during hearing pertaining to a release and
subsequent fire on Crown Land.
Canadian Natural
Resources Ltd. Kirby
Expansion Hearing
Alberta , Canada
Support for hearing issue sheets and expert witness preparation, focus on
peatlands, wetlands, closure and reclamation, and soils. Issue sheet preparation
involved writing up information on key issue topics, talking points, and key
messages in a concise, useable format, as well as providing information on
boreal peatlands and fen reclamation. Expert witness preparation included
literature search, review, and summarization of the topics: boreal peatland and
wetlands; boreal peatland reclamation; wetlands reclamation research in the
Albert Oil Sands Region, and succession in the boreal forest.

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Curriculum Vitae ROSEMARY BLOISE
TransAlta Power
Sundance 7 Hearing
Alberta , Canada
Develop and write issue sheets for vegetation and rare plant topics for hearing.
Provide written rebuttal for opposing council's submitted evidence. Provide
responses for First Nations' SOCs. Assist panel witnesses with preparation:
literature searches and summarization of relevant material related to rare plants,
wetlands, and Alberta rare plant regulations.
MEG Christina Lake
Regional Project
Hearing
Alberta , Canada
Support for hearing issue sheets and expert witness preparation, focus on
peatland disturbance. Issue sheet preparation involved writing up information on
key issue topics, talking points, and key messages in a concise, useable format,
as well as providing information on boreal peatlands and fens. Expert witness
preparation included literature search, review, and summarization of the topics:
boreal peatland and wetlands disturbance; boreal peatland reclamation; wetlands
reclamation research in the Albert Oil Sands Region, and succession in the
boreal forest.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE – OIL & GAS
Suncor/Fort Hills
McClelland Lake
Wetland Complex
Operational Plan
Alberta , Canada
Peatland and vegetation specialist on the Suncor-Golder team working to create
the proposal for the McClelland Lake Wetland Complex (MLWC) Operational
Plan for the Fort Hills Oils Sands Project and the MLWC Operational Plan. Work
with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers in the creation of the
Operational Plan Proposal and Operation Plan documents. Provide client and
regulatory support focused on peatland ecology, wetland ecology, and peatland
reclamation. Develop responses for SIRS and SOCs from regulators,
stakeholders, and First Nations.
Marathon Birchwood
Test Project Aboriginal
Consultation
Alberta , Canada
Provide responses and support for vegetation and wetlands SOCs from the First
Nations groups. Provide client support and responses for vegetation and
wetland at aboriginal consultation meetings.
Brion Energy
Environmental
Compliance-Rare
Plants
Alberta, Canada
Provide rare plant reporting for Brion leases, including Brion mitigation efforts, for
regulatory agencies. Ensuring that reports meet regulatory guidelines.
CNRL Kirby West SIRs
and SOCs
Alberta , Canada
Prepare responses for Supplemental Information Requests and Statements of
Concern for vegetation and wetlands sections. Work with Hydrology and
Hydrogeology teams to prepare responses pertaining to wetlands and
groundwater withdrawal.
MEG Energy CLRP
PDA Reports
Alberta , Canada
Post field mapping and data QAQC from summer field work. Creation of PDA
reports, including tables, figures, and report text. Coordinate with team lead to
ensure completion and quality of reports for multiple facilities.
CNRL EPEA Renewal
Application SIRs
Alberta, Canada
Prepare responses for Supplemental Information Requests about vegetation and
wetlands sections of the EPEA Renewal Application. Work with Hydrology and
Hydrogeology teams to prepare responses pertaining to wetlands and
groundwater withdrawal.
Cenovus FCTP PDA
Reports
Alberta, Canada
Post field mapping and data QAQC from summer field work. Creation of PDA
report, including tables, figures, and report text. Coordinate team working on
multiple reports for multiple facilities.

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Curriculum Vitae ROSEMARY BLOISE
ConocoPhillips
Surmont 3 EIA
Alberta, Canada
Writing the wetland sections for the Surmont 3 Environmental Impact
Assessment. Part of the vegetation team writing the vegetation, wetlands and
forestry EIA sections. Provide input to wildlife team for vegetation in wildlife
habitats.
Shell Pierre Rive Mine
Expansion EIA Update
and SIRs
Alberta , Canada
Support for EIA Update and Supplemental Information Requests from the Alberta
Government, Terrestrial Vegetation and Resources section. Assist Vegetation
Group with updating terrestrial vegetation environmental consequences.
Prepare responses for vegetation, wetlands, and forestry sections of Supplement
Information Requests.
CNRL Horizon Oil
Sands Project
Conservation, Closure
and Reclamation Plan
Alberta, Canada
Creation of a CC&R document following the AESRD Table of Contents and using
up to date provincial reclamation and environmental legislation. Planning and
mapping closure vegetation and closure ecosites. Developing responses for
Supplemental Information Requests from the Alberta Government about the
CC&R Plan.
Cenovus CLTP Phase
H SIRs and SOCs
Alberta , Canada
Prepare responses for Supplemental Information Requests and Statements of
Concern for vegetation and wetlands sections. Work with Hydrology and
Hydrogeology teams to prepare responses pertaining to wetlands and
groundwater withdrawal.
Imperial Oil Kearl
Conservation, Closure
and Reclamation Plan
Alberta , Canada
Support for creation of CC&R report. Writing of a CC&R document using the
AESRD Table of Contents and up to date provincial reclamation and
environmental legislation. Planning and mapping of closure vegetation and
closure ecosites. Formulating responses for Supplemental Information Requests
from the Alberta Government about the CC&R Plan.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE – ECOLOGY
Suncor Firebag
Wetland Monitoring
Alberta , Canada
Wetlands Monitoring field monitoring, data analysis, and report writing. Field
identification of vascular vegetation and bryophytes at monitoring sites for
intensive vegetation inventory. Statistical analysis of current data and
comparison with previous years’ data. Writing up and integration of current and
previous years’ data and site photographs into a comprehensive report.
Working with Hydrology and Water Quality teams to integrate data and write an
integrate wetland report. Planning for the development of a new Wetland
Monitoring Plan for resubmission to ESRD.
Syncrude Base Mine
Lake Monitoring
Alberta , Canada
Vegetation monitoring for Base Mine Lake reclamation. Developing and
implementing a field program for long-term vegetation monitoring and monitoring
development of quality littoral zones. Intensive vegetation surveys of Base Mine
Lake shore line. Analysis of data and creation of a Baseline Report.
Teck Frontier Mine
Bison Monitoring-Rare
Plant Consumption
Alberta, Canada
Assessing bison feeding habits and determination if bison are feeding on rare
sedges on the Teck Frontier mine lease. Seed and plant fragment extraction
and identification from bison scat samples. Developing extraction methods and
seed library for project.
MEG Energy Christina
Lake Project
Alberta, Canada
Rare plant and vegetation surveys for project PDAs. Organization and planning
of field program activities. Ecosite and vegetation identification in the field while
ground-truthing site maps. Interacting with client contacts and client H&S
personnel during client site access.

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Curriculum Vitae ROSEMARY BLOISE
CyrusOne
Harris County, TX, USA
Wetland delineation on client property in Houston, TX, using US Army Corps of
Engineers wetland delineation methodology. Historic desktop survey and field
identification of potential wetland areas and disturbances to natural drainage on
site.
Cenovus Foster Creek
Thermal Project
Alberta, Canada
Rare plant and vegetation surveys. Pre-field mapping of vegetation polygons.
Pre-field mapping of vegetation polygons. Mapping client sites and identifying
ecosites using aerial photography and GIS mapping program. Ecosite and
vegetation identification in the field while ground-truthing pre-field maps. Writing
PDA reports from field survey data.
Cenovus Christina
Lake Thermal Project
Alberta , Canada
Field crew team lead for rare plant and vegetation surveys for project PDAs.
Organization and planning of field program activities. Ecosite and vegetation
identification in the field while ground-truthing site maps. Interacting with client
contacts and client H&S personnel during client site access.
Cenovus Narrows Lake
Thermal Project
Alberta , Canada
Field crew team lead for rare plant and vegetation surveys for project PDAs.
Organization and planning of field program activities. Ecosite and vegetation
identification in the field while ground-truthing site maps. Interacting with client
contacts and client H&S personnel during client site access.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE – LANDSCAPE DESIGN
City of Calgary Home
Road Bow River Bank
Restoration
Calgary, Alberta,
Canada
Vegetation specialist for the City of Calgary Bow River bank restoration. River
bank was being rebuild and restored after the extreme flooding in summer 2014.
Provide revegetation planting guidance and planning. Provide oversight for
landscaping and nursery crews during plantings. Write up daily summary of site
visit, activities, and observations. Interface between nursery crews, project
management, and City of Calgary personnel.
City of Calgary
Inglewood Bow Rive
Bank Restoration
Calgary, Alberta,
Canada
Vegetation specialist for the City of Calgary Bow River bank restoration. River
bank was being rebuild and restored after the extreme flooding in summer 2014.
Provide revegetation planting guidance and planning. Provide oversight for
landscaping and nursery crews during plantings. Write up daily summary of site
visit, activities, and observations. Interface between nursery crews, project
management, and City of Calgary personnel.
City of Calgary
Diamond Cover Bow
River Bank Restoration
Calgary, Alberta,
Canada
Vegetation specialist for the City of Calgary Bow River bank restoration. River
bank was being rebuild and restored after the extreme flooding in summer 2014.
Provide revegetation planting guidance and planning. Provide oversight for
landscaping and nursery crews during plantings. Write up daily summary of site
visit, activities, and observations. Interface between nursery crews, project
management, and City of Calgary personnel.

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Curriculum Vitae ROSEMARY BLOISE
SUPPLEMENTAL SKILLS
Wetland Delineation
Able to identify and delineate wetlands-both US Army Corps of Engineers/Stewart
& Kantrud and boreal peatlands, using vascular plant and bryophyte identification
and soils.
Bryophyte Identification
Able to identify mosses and some lichens of the boreal forest region, specializing
in peatland mosses.
Vascular Plant Identification
Able to identify vascular plants of the boreal forest region. Can ID forbes,
grasses, and sedges, specializing in wetland plants.
Technical Writing
Write articles for peer-reviewed scientific journals. Write up of annual research
reports. Involved in writing book chapters for peatland science textbook.
Currently involved in writing Issue Sheets for Alberta legal hearings, as well as
client reports for Environmental Impact Assessments, Pre-Development
Assessments, and Closure and Reclamation/Conservation, Closure, and
Reclamation.
Environmental Sampling
Sampling of soils, water and vegetation, processing and shipping of samples as
per regulatory guidelines and current best practices.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Alberta Native Plant Council
International Peat Society
Canadian Land Reclamation Association