David Blaha
Partner and Head of Impact Assessment and Planning for the Northern Division of North America
David has over 27 years’ international Environmental, Social and Health Impact Assessment experience in the energy, utility, mining and metals, military, and transportation industries. His particular energy experience includes hydropower, natural gas pipelines and LNG. He is also a expert on the regulatory/procedural requirement of NEPA, Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, Section 106 of the Natural Historic Preservation Act and Executive Orders for wetlands, floodplains, and environmental justice in the US.
David is also experienced in sustainability assessments and stakeholder engagement as well as urban land planning, recreational use, and brownfield redevelopment at both local and regional level. He has been involved in the siting of controversial facilities such as correctional establishments and landfills and has special expertise in evaluating energy, land use, mining, military, water resource, and transportation projects.