Workshop Series Program

Monday, May 3rd, 2021, 11 am -1 pm
Actions to Increase the Pace & Scale of Mine Remediation

TimeAgenda Item
11:00-11:05 amWelcome and Overview
Izzy Martin, CEO, The Sierra Fund
11:05-11:15 amBreakout Groups Meet and Greet
11:15-11:35 amResources the Sierra Nevada Conservancy Brings to Abandoned Mine Lands
15 minute presentation with 5 minutes of questions
Andy Fristensky, Field Operations and Grants, Sierra Nevada Conservancy
11:35 -11:55 amImproving Due Diligence to Increase the Pace and Scale of Mine Remediation
15 minute presentation with 5 minutes of questions
Izzy Martin, CEO, The Sierra Fund
11:55-12:15 pmCultural Resource and Sensitivity Primer
15 minute presentation with 5 minutes of questions
Shelly Covert, Executive Director, California Heritage: Indigenous Research Project
12:15-12:25 pmPolicies to Increase the Pace and Scale of Mine Remediation
Izzy Martin, CEO, The Sierra Fund
12:25-12:40 pmBreakout Group Discussion
12:40-12:55 pmGroup Discussion
12:55-1:00 pmClosing Thoughts

Monday, May 10th, 2021, 11 am -1 pm
TSF’s Model: Informed Assessment Methods

TimeAgenda Item
11:00-11:05 amWelcome and Overview
Izzy Martin, CEO, The Sierra Fund
11:05-11:15 amBreakout Groups Meet and Greet
11:15-11:35 amInformed Assessments in Abandoned Mine Land Areas
15 minute presentation with 5 minutes of questions
Alan Driscoll, Vice President, Director of Environmental Services, Forsgren and Associates
11:35 -11:55 amInformed Assessment: A Case Study of Due Diligence at the Champion Mine
15 minute presentation with 5 minutes of questions
Carrie Monohan, Ph.D. Program Director, The Sierra Fund
11:55-12:15 pmRecommendations for Action
15 minute presentation with 5 minutes of questions
Izzy Martin, CEO, The Sierra Fund
12:15-12:30 pmBreakout Group Discussion
12: 30-12:55 pmGroup Discussion
12:55-1:00 pmClosing Thoughts

Monday May 17th, 2021, 11 am -1 pm
How Informed Assessment Impacts Appraisal & Liability

TimeAgenda Item
11:00-11:05 amWelcome and Overview
Izzy Martin, CEO, The Sierra Fund
11:05-11:15 amBreakout Groups Meet and Greet
11:15-11:35 amLava Cap Mine Case Study
15 minute presentation with 5 minutes of questions
Alex Keeble-Toll, M.A., M.Sc. Administrative Director, The Sierra Fund
11:35 -11:55 amHow Informed Assessment Impacts Appraisal & Development
15 minute presentation with 5 minutes of questions
Steven P. Smalley, Ph.D
11:55-12:15 pmHow Informed Assessment Impacts Liability
15 minute presentation with 5 minutes of questions
Izzy Martin, CEO, The Sierra Fund
12:15-12:25 pmRecommendations for Action
Alex Keeble-Toll, Administrative Director, The Sierra Fund
12:25-12:40 pmBreakout Group Discussion
12:40-12:55 pmGroup Discussion
12:55-1:00 pmClosing Thoughts

Monday May 24th, 2021, 11 am -1 pm
How Informed Assessment Impacts Project Design & Permitting

TimeAgenda Item
11:00-11:05 amWelcome and Overview
Izzy Martin, CEO, The Sierra Fund
11:05-11:25 amForest Health and Abandoned Mines
15-minute presentation with 5 minutes of questions
Willie Whittlesey, General Manager, Yuba Water Agency
11:25-11:45How Informed Assessment Impacts Project Design and Permitting
15 minute presentation with 5 minutes of questions
Carrie Monohan, Ph.D. Program Director, The Sierra Fund
11:45-11:55 amRecommendations for Action
15 minute presentation with 5 minutes of questions
Izzy Martin, CEO, The Sierra Fund
11:55-12:15 pmRising to the Challenge: Remediating California’s Abandoned Mine Lands
15 minute presentation with 5 minutes of questions
David Shabazian, Director, Department of Conservation
12:15-12:25 pmBreakout Group Discussion
12:25-12:55 pmGroup Discussion
12:55-1:00 pmClosing Thoughts