“Hard Hats & Habitat: Biology in the Mining Industry” Environmental consultants play an important role in the mining industry. Annina Altherr, a biologist and environmental consultant, shares what environmental work at mine sites actually looks like, from environmental data collection (including wildlife surveys, surface and groundwater sampling, and more) to reclamation planning and regulatory compliance. The presentation also explores the tensions many environmental professionals navigate when working in resource development, and why bringing good science into the decision-making process matters
