Innovation-March_April 2013

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March /April 20 13 [ vol .16 no .2]

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The Challenges of Identifying, Evaluating and Managing British Columbia’s Karst Lands Dr. Tim Stokes, P.Geo.

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Unlocking the Rainwater Management Potential of a Single Family Lot Crystal Campbell, P.Eng., and Laurel Morgan, P.Eng From Roots to Rivers, BC Hydrologist Makes a Profound Impact Jean Sorensen

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National Engineering and Geoscience Month – Then and Now Photo Gallery

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President’s Viewpoint – Diverse and Key Activities

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Association Notes – Cooperation MOAs renewed; Consultation on Bylaw Amendments; Call for Project Highlights Photos; Post-secondary Scholarships; CEO Highlights Need for Internationally Trained Professionals; Receive Innovation by E-mail; Call for Forest Engineering Award; Engineers Canada Fellowship; Tutorial for CPD Tracking

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Findings of the 2012 Survey on Ethics

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Council Report – January 25 and March 8, 2013

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Members Active on Engineering and Geoscience Practice Matters

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Project to Speed up Licensing of Internationally Trained Geoscientists Receives Funding

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Students Shake Things up at the Science Games

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Removals for Non-payment of Membership Renewal Fee

ON THE COVER: An example of karst formation.

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Dr. Tim Stokes, P.Geo., discusses challenges with the evaluation and management of karst lands in British Columbia. Page 16.

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Young would-be engineers explore, have fun and learn at APEGBC's Science Games 30

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