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Environmental Planning and
Regulatory Navigation
Environmental constraints evaluation and regulatory management for industrial, municipal, and government projects.
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Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA): Comprehensive studies to evaluate project effects.
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Regulatory Applications & Permitting: Securing approvals for Dispositions, C&R Plans, and the Water Act.
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Specialized Approvals: Wetland Assessment and Impact Forms (WAIF), Wetland Assessment and Impact Reports (WAIR), and Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Authorizations.
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Spatial Data & GIS: In-house spatial data manipulation, alignment sheet production, and imaging.
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Mitigation Planning: Development of ECO plans, Care of Water plans, and Fish Capture & Release Management Plans.
Terrestrial and Aquatic Biological Sciences
Data collection, scientific analysis, and construction support for terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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Aquatic Sciences: Led by Qualified Aquatic Environmental Specialists (QAES) focusing on aquatic habitat and fish population inventories.
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Wetland Science: Expert vegetation and wetland surveys conducted by Wetland Science Practitioners and authenticating professionals.
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Wildlife Services: Comprehensive inventory, monitoring, and protection strategies.
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Soil & Vegetation: Detailed soil surveys, conservation planning, and clubroot identification and sampling.
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Design & Restoration: Technical design for watercourse and wetland crossings combined with reclamation planning.
Water Resource Management (Surface & Groundwater)
Specialized services in water sourcing and management for industrial, municipal, provincial and federal government and NGOs.
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Hydrogeological Investigations: Comprehensive investigations including aquifer characterization and geological/hydrogeological mapping.
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Technical Water Analysis: Expertise in channel geomorphology, hydraulics, erosion/sediment control, and water resource scoping.
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Well Services: Professional well design, installation, and logging, alongside wellfield assessment or rehabilitation.
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Aquifer Testing: Specialized pumping and slug test analysis to determine site-specific seepage mitigation and water supply.
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Ongoing Monitoring: Groundwater quality sampling and analysis, including the development of long-term Groundwater Management Plans (GMPs).
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Industrial Site Management: Surface water management for industrial sites and the development of emergency spill response plans.
Historical Resource Management
Management of project requirements and historical resource protection measures to ensure Historical Resources Act compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
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Regulatory Approvals: Securing Historical Resources Act approvals and managing compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
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Historical Resource Impact Assessments (HRIA): Formal assessments designed to identify and mitigate impacts on archaeological, palaeontological, historical or culturally significant sites.
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Archaeological Excavation: Mitigative excavations performed when the avoidance of a historical resource is not feasible.
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Palaeontological Services: Risk assessments, impact assessments, and monitoring provided through our collaborative relationships with experienced palaeo-consultants.
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Traditional Land Use: Working with Traditional Knowledge Holders to build solid First Nations and stakeholder relationships through consultation and documentation work.
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Parks Act Compliance: Managing the unique permitting and assessment requirements for historical resources on Alberta Parks and Parks Canada lands.
Construction Support and Reclamation
Ongoing construction support and field services to keep projects moving while maintaining environmental integrity.
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Construction Oversight: Real-time monitoring for water quality, as well as wildlife sweeps and fish rescues.
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Archaeological Monitoring: On-site construction oversight and remote support for Section 31 accidental finds protocol.
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Restoration & Bioengineering: Design and implementation of bioengineering for watercourse restoration and offsetting projects.
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Post-Construction Reclamation Assessment (PCRA): Comprehensive post-construction support to ensure long-term site stability.
Testimonials from our Clients
"Our Environmental Supervisor, was on site with your team yesterday at this site and wanted to communicate how well the field work was executed and how well the team listened and understood the scope of work. It is not often that I get a call from the field noting how enthusiastic, professional and engaged an environmental support team is."