The independent board provides Albertans, conservation groups and industry the opportunity to appeal decisions made by Environment and Parks under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and other legislation.
“The board works to advance the protection, enhancement and wise use of our environment by providing fair, impartial, cost-effective and efficient resolution of all matters before it. These five reappointed members have the experience and skills needed to continue ensuring the board acts in the best interest of the public and the province.”
All five members were reappointed for a one-year term.
The Environmental Appeals Board was created more than 25 years ago and hears appeals relating to environmental approvals, water licences, enforcement orders, reclamation and remediation certificates, administrative penalties and environmental protection orders.
Biographies
Anjum Mullick holds a master of science in environmental engineering from the University of Alberta, and a bachelor of applied science in civil engineering from the University of Waterloo. An environmental engineer with a focus on contaminated site assessment and remediation in the oil and gas industry, she currently works as the director of Engineering Services with the City of Edmonton. Her previous experience includes developing and managing oilsands, mine reclamation and closure projects with a focus on tailing pond reclamation, and developing environmental policies and guidelines.
Meg Barker holds a bachelor of science (honours) in geology from the University of Manitoba, and qualified mediator certification through the ADR Institute of Canada. She is a regulatory compliance professional, a qualified mediator, and a professional geologist with extensive experience in energy regulation, resource development, environmental stewardship and land use planning. She has worked for more than 25 years with independent quasi-judicial regulatory boards, administrative tribunals and government agencies in energy and resource industries across Western Canada.
Brenda Ballachey holds a bachelor of science and a master of science in animal sciences from Colorado State University, and a doctor of philosophy in animal breeding from Oregon State University. Over the past two decades, her work has focused on the acute and chronic effects of the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill on sea otters and nearshore communities. She retired from the U.S. Geological Survey in 2015 but retains emeritus status and continues her involvement in several ongoing research projects in Alaska.
Line Lacasse holds a civil law degree from the University of Montreal, and a common law degree from McGill University. She has practised law for more than 25 years, working in private practice with a focus on Indigenous and environmental matters, and as legal counsel in the energy and utilities industry, including at the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (predecessor to the Alberta Utilities Commission) and Trans Canada. She was first appointed to the board in 2018.
Nick Tywoniuk holds a bachelor of science in civil engineering from the University of Alberta, a master of science in civil engineering (hydrology/hydraulics) from the University of Saskatchewan, and a doctor of philosophy in civil engineering (water resources) from the University of Ottawa. With extensive experience in dispute and resolution, he has worked with Environment Canada and Public Works and Government Services Canada. A chartered arbitrator and mediator, he participates in conflict resolution programs at the Alberta Civil Courts, Service Alberta business licence appeals, and Alberta Municipal Affairs. He is also a public adjudicator for the Law Society of Alberta’s discipline hearings. He was first appointed to the board in 2010.