CHRISTINE M. GODWIN, M.SC., M.ENG., P.BIOL. 

MANAGER, SENIOR WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST

Ms. Godwin is a professional biologist and project manager with over 30 years of field and analytical experience in the area of wildlife ecology. She has considerable experience managing wildlife studies for a diversity of species and species at risk, with project work in the boreal forest, alpine landscapes, prairie grassland, and northern tundra habitats. Chris has been responsible for the coordination, technical editing, and filing of regulatory applications, such as biophysical assessments and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs). She has developed wildlife monitoring programs for energy and infrastructure projects. Ms. Godwin currently manages our reclamation monitoring program, characterizing the colonization of reclaimed lands by wildlife. As co-manager, she is responsible for our Boreal Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) program in the Athabasca and Cold Lake oil sands regions in northeastern Alberta. She also co-manages the data collection and regulatory reporting for the Oil Sands Bird Contact Monitoring Program, monitoring waterfowl landings and bitumen exposure on mine tailings ponds. Her specialties include both bird and bat capture, including the use of transmitters and radio-telemetry for tracking movements, DNA and toxicological sample collection, and various other methods to study wildlife distribution and movement. She is also an Alberta Safety Council certified bear awareness instructor. Chris brings a significant level of experience and problem-solving talent to all our projects, resulting in effective solutions to resource development and wildlife conservation challenges.

OWL MOON ENVIRONMENTAL INC.

324 Killdeer Way, Fort McMurray, AB T9K 0R3

(403) 512-4039