INNOVATION September-October 2018

Mike Miles specializes in hydrology and fluvial geomorphology, with experience throughout western and northern Canada. His remarkable professional career spans four decades and includes working for the Terrain Sciences Division of the Geological Survey of Canada and the BC Government Resource Analysis Branch before incorporating his own consulting firm. He has completed over 400 projects ranging from detailed hydro-technical analyses to reviewing the adequacy of provincial and national data collection programs. Contributing to hundreds of technical reports and peer- reviewed papers, Mike has significantly advanced our understanding of how river channels evolve over time, using historical information to improve hydrotechnical design and develop river restoration strategies. Committed to giving back to the professions, he is actively involved with the Canadian Water Resources Association, River Restoration Northwest, as a guest lecturer and student mentor, and was an advocate for expanding the science knowledge base prior to the renewal of the Columbia River Treaty. He also contributed to the standard reference guide Hydrology of Floods in Canada , and has assisted organizations such as Fisheries and Oceans Canada and First Nations to address the downstream effects of placer mining and river regulation. Generous in spirit and with his time, Mike gives back to his community by volunteering with many organizations over the years including the UBC Varsity Outdoor Club, Mountain Equipment Co-op, the Upper Fraser Fisheries Conservation Alliance, and the South Island Sea Kayaking Association. Mike’s unwavering commitment to high standards of practice is helping to improve river-related designs and the public’s understanding of how geoscience can improve management strategies for streams and riparian areas. MIKE MILES, P.GEO. C.J. WESTERMAN MEMORIAL AWARD

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