The Town of Lashburn wanted to expand an existing community playground that was next to a historical building. During the expansion, an underground storage tank (UST) used for heating fuel was discovered. Hydrocarbons had been released into soil and groundwater, and potential vapour migration into the building was a concern. Lashburn wanted to ensure the p
Hangingstone Environmental Impact Assessment
In winter 2010, Athabasca Oil Corporation began the regulatory approval process for the Hangingstone in situ oil sands development. The initial phase was permitted and constructed from 2011 to 2014. Production began in early 2015. The approval process for expansion phases is nearing completion.
Patos-Marinza Oilfield Air Quality Assessment
As an international company doing business in Albania, Bankers Petroleum Albania Ltd. needs to conduct air quality and greenhouse gas (GHG) assessments to fulfill commitments to the International Finance Corporation and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
Carbon Disclosure Climate Change Program
The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) is a voluntary climate change program that works to reduce companies’ greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risks. As a participant of this program, one of our multinational clients was required to complete the investor CDP on-line information package. This involved collecting detailed information from across their international locations.
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We routinely lead characterization of stream morphology to:
- Assess fluvial erosion hazards
- Develop alternatives for erosion control in environmental assessments
- Develop management strategies as part of land use planning (subwatershed, secondary, tertiary plans and site plans)
- Assist in culvert/bridge design
- Define erosion thresholds to inform stormwater management