{"id":7483,"date":"2023-08-18T18:16:57","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T18:16:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ae.opacity.design\/?post_type=people&p=7483"},"modified":"2024-08-27T21:14:46","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T21:14:46","slug":"john-van-der-eerden","status":"publish","type":"people","link":"https:\/\/www.ae.ca\/people\/john-van-der-eerden\/","title":{"rendered":"John van der Eerden"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n \r\n
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Vice President, Water Resources<\/p>\r\n

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John provides technical support and guidance to staff and clients on water resource management, stormwater management, and river engineering projects. Previously, John was Manager of the Water Resources Group in our BC operation.<\/p>\n

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John van der Eerden<\/h3>\r\n

M.Eng., P.Eng.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

Vice President, Water Resources<\/p>\r\n

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John is a Senior Civil Engineer with over 30 years of experience specializing in hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, watershed management, flood control, dyking, drainage, and river engineering. His experience includes planning, modelling, analysis, design, construction, and commissioning. He has a strong interest in best management practices for stormwater management and climate change adaptation and mitigation. He is a recognized specialist in flood control and use of geographical information systems to enhance project deliverables. He was a co-author of the Dike Design and Construction Guide, Best Management Practices for BC.<\/p>\n

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ON TEAMWORK<\/p>\r\n \r\n

Water is vital to sustaining life. However, society is often faced with too much, too little, and\/or degraded water quality. I enjoy working with a variety of stakeholders and specialists to develop innovative and sustainable approaches to protecting this precious resource.<\/p>\r\n

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Promoting healthy and vibrant communities includes preserving green space and protecting ecological values by maintaining the natural hydrological cycle through low impact development and community-based BMPs.<\/p>\r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div> \r\n

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I feel blessed to live in Canada where we have vibrant communities with quick access to the great outdoors. Exploring and discovering new places, whether in urban or remote locations, keeps me energized.<\/p>\r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div> \r\n

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