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As practitioners in the contaminated sites field, we know that exposure to various chemicals at concentrations above a certain threshold is bad. Sometimes, however, we do not know why they are bad. The objective of this presentation is to provide high level information related to the “bad” (i.e. toxicity). It focuses on aquatic ecological exposures and provides interesting information on a handful of contaminants and associated toxicological effects. Further, it promises to not “nerd out” and delve too deep into biochemical details. We want you to be awake after the presentation is complete!
Michelle Ashley is a risk assessors the PGL Environmental, cross-pollinating her expertise in both BC and Ontario. She as a registered Professional Biologist and her work has focused on contaminated sites risk assessments for over 15 years. Michelle also sits on PGL’s Board of Directors representing employee shareholders and she is a member of the Science Advisory Board.Notable project work includes risk assessments for mines, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) harbours, First Nation Reserves and large urban developments. Currently, she is working with DFO to develop sampling guidance for marine spills and is part of the team writing a state of knowledge paper related to natural attenuation of oils in a spill setting. Her client base also encompasses several First Nations in BC and Alberta.When she’s not assessing exposure pathways, you can find her riding horses, running her Labrador dogs along the dykes of Maple Ridge, or refinishing antique furniture.
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