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[Audio] Welcome to New Golds Rainy River Mine Environmental Orientation. We will be going over New Gold's environmental programs, responsibilities, and how each of us plays a part in supporting sustainable practices at our site..

[Audio] There are a number of key environmental aspects we focus on at New Gold. These include but are not limited to; air quality and acoustic monitoring, water and waste management, emergency spill response, energy use, permitting, and the protection of wildlife and aquatic species. We also plan for long-term site reclamation. The environmental department encompasses diverse activities within the facility and offer support to other departments..

[Audio] In order to operate this site, we have hundreds of environmental conditions and commitments to various regulatory bodies that need to be upheld, which are organized through an Environmental Management System. Each employee on site has the responsibility to support the achievement of these commitments..

[Audio] The Environmental department has several regulatory and voluntary programs which sample and monitor air quality onsite, along our fence-line and for nearby community members. Our programs include total particulate, dust fall, respirable particulate, Sulfur Dioxide and Nitrogen Dioxide monitoring. Acoustic noise monitoring is conducted to ensure that the site stays within permissible regulation range of how much noise is generated. Weather conditions will have impacts on air quality, specifically for dust, if there are concerns regarding dust or other air quality conditions notify your area supervisor or the environmental team..

[Audio] Onsite we recycle as much water as we can. Any water that we release needs to meet strict criteria and will not contaminate the Environment. Photo- sampling at a surface water site.

[Audio] Photos- A general waste roll off bin and a bear proof bin that can be found around site..

[Audio] Stop the work – work should stop if safe to do so, until the source of the spill is eliminated Stop the flow – The source of the spill should be identified and safely stopped as soon as possible Stop the Spread – The spill should be contained from spreading as safety allows for..

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[Audio] Photos; the signage for fish habitat and ESA areas that can be noticed in various locations on New Golds properties..

[Audio] The following 2 slides show the 'Species at Risk' at Rainy River. Please make yourself familiar with areas where you may encounter these species of animals and their habitat. It is against the law to disturb these species at risk. If you observe these birds, please make a report using the directions contained in the previous slides..

Other Species at Risk (SAR) for the District. Bald Eagle Active During: Day time Likely to Encounter: Either on a tree limb, flying or scavenging on the side of the road. Habitat: Old-growth and mature stand forests and wetland habitat..

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[Audio] What is a species at risk: on our site we are concerned with Whip-Poor-Will (bird) and Bobolink (bird). Were also concerned with Barn Swallow (bird). Other wildlife might include Snapping Turtle, Bald Eagle..