INNOVATION March-April 2016

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Continuing the Legacy: Flood Protection through the Vedder River and Canal Sediment Removal Program Stella Chiu, P.Eng., Rob Isaac, Eng.L., Tara Friesen, P.Eng., Frank Van Nynatten, AScT, Lotte Flint-Petersen, P.Eng. Is BC Prepared for the Big One? Exploring BC's Earthquake Preparedness, Resistance and Resilience Dr. John Clague, P.Geo., FGC, FEC (Hon.), John Sherstobitoff, P.Eng., Andrew Seeton, P.Eng., Don Ehrenholz, P.Eng., Dr. Rishi Gupta, P.Eng., Dr. Dharma Wijewickreme, P.Eng. 29 Earthquake Early Warning Systems: Technology Detects, Analyses and Acts on Seismic Signals Dr. Iain Weir-Jones, P.Eng., FGS, Dr. Anton Zaicenco, P.Eng. 20

ON THE COVER: Like Napa, California, which experienced a 6.0-magnitude earthquake in 2014 (shown), communities on BC's coast are vulnerable to seismic events.

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News Remembering Their Contributions: Robert (Bob) Handel, P.Eng., FEC; John (Jack) Croll, CA

9 Association Notes Working with Government; Nominate a Colleague for an APEGBC Award; Showcase Your Project in Innovation’s 2015/2016 Project Highlights; Guidelines Cited by WorkSafe BC; Building Codes Updates Available; Seeking Volunteers for Innovation Editorial Board

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On March 5, the 2016 Science Games brought together 160 enthusiastic school-aged kids to explore hands-on science. Science Games are part of National Engineering and Geoscience Month, one of APEGBC’s efforts to promote the professions in the community.

4 President’s Viewpoint Oversight: Are You Responsible? 6 Letters 13 APEGBC Professional Development 33 Registration Pilot Program Permits Licensees to Bridge to Professional Status 34 Practice Organizational Quality Management Audit Process Assists Organizations 35 Discipline and Enforcement Disciplinary Notice – Peter T. George, P. Geo.; Disciplinary Notice – Yulin Gao, P.Eng. 36 Community Branch Tours College’s Oil and Gas Training Facility; Imagine the Possibilities: National Engineering and Geoscience Month 2016; Science Games Engage Kids 38 Removals 39 Membership 42 Professional Services

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