Janine Crane
Manager, Solar Wildlife and Vegetation, Environmental Services @NextEra Energy Resources
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WORK HISTORY
Manager, Solar Wildlife and Vegetation, Environmental Services @NextEra Energy Resources
Managing wildlife programs at operating wind facilities in the US and Canada• Regulatory analysis and compliance strategy development for new and existing US and Canada federal and state/provincial rules, regulations, and permitting programs • Managing wildlife compliance programs at Canadian wind facilities; subject-matter expert on Ontario Bird and Bat guidelines for wind energy projects• Environmental compliance audits at wind, nuclear, hydro and fossil facilities • Coordinate environmental data collection, analysis, and reporting for annual corporate sustainability report and annual external sustainability surveys and questionnaires. • Support and facilitation for internal corporate sustainability strategy and planning.• Project management and contractor oversight for restoration projects, vegetation management, compliance monitoring, post-construction wildlife monitoring, and ongoing corporate and/or industry research collaboratives
EDUCATION
Marylhurst University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Sustainable Business
Florida International University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Environmental Science
Florida International University
BA, Magna Cum Laude, Environmental, Biology
ABOUT JANINE CRANE
Experienced environmental professional & MBA with cross functional skills in the areas of biology, environmental policy, compliance, renewable energy, and corporate responsibility. Subject matter expert in wildlife management. Manages natural resource compliance and strategy for a diverse nationwide portfolio of energy generating facilities overseeing wildlife, habitat, vegetation, and sustainability issues. Emphasis on solar PV interactions with wildlife and vegetation. Recognized for field expertise in ecology and land management (invasive exotic vegetation and animals, wildlife, and natural wetland and upland communities). Holds an MBA in Sustainable Business and an interdisciplinary Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science with a minor in Biology, Educational focus emphasizes the ecological, social, and economic aspects of environmental science and natural resource management. Certifications held include: GRI Sustainability Certified, Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (License Categories: 5A- Aquatic Pest Control, 6-Right of Way, 21- Natural Areas Weed Management), Six Sigma Black Belt, First Aid and CPR/AED.Specialties: Wildlife, migratory birds, raptors, bats, listed species, human-wildlife interactions, renewable energy, wind, solar, environmental compliance, regulatory development and analysis, issue management, vegetation management, herbicide application, land management planning, corporate sustainability data collection and reporting, compliance audits, project management.
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