GeoPro Talks: Guidance on Critical Issues in Soil Vapour Intrusion Investigations
There continue to be important issues for development of the vapour conceptual site model and vapour intrusion investigations. This presentation will provide an overview of these issues or factors as described in recent guidance1 prepared for the Society of Contaminated Sites Approved Professionals (CSAP) in British Columbia as well as emerging issues for practitioners in […]
GeoPro Talks: Building Relationships – Collaborating and building trust with Indigenous communities in North BC
Associated Environmental Consultants Inc. and Associated Engineering (collectively known as Associated) have been building a great relationship with Lake Babine Nation over many years. Lake Babine Nation is the third-largest Indigenous band in BC. The relationship with Lake Babine Nation has stemmed from a collaboration to address some of the Nation’s community needs. With the […]
GeoPro Talks – Port Hope Area Initiative
Learn about one of Canada’s largest environmental remediation projects in Ontario. We’ll look at the history of the issue and the work being done to clean up legacy waste.
GeoPro Talks: Key Takeaways from GeoEnviroPro’s “Soil Management In BC” Workshop
Join Steve Boyce, Reidar Zapf-Gilje, Guy Patrick, and Ian Hers for a discussion of issues and key takeaways from GeoEnviroPro’s recent workshop on Soil Management in BC, held in downtown Vancouver BC on November 7. The workshop was well attended in person and virtually, featuring speakers from the BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change […]
GeoPro Talks: Documenting In Situ Reactive Mineral Formation Using the Min-Trap Sampler
The presentation will include a short introduction and overview of a new passive sampling tool that can be used to understand and document mineral formation that is important for abiotic degradation. Practical application as well as available analytical methods for the biotic and abiotic transformations important in these processes will be discussed.
GeoPro Talks: Using Decision Science to Gain Clarity and Insight for Complex Decisions
Dan and Bill will provide an overview of the field of decision science, and how adoption of these common sense tools and frameworks will save you time, money, effort and help you create more value out of your projects. They will also explain how understanding where or why your preferred decision solution would change is […]
GeoPro Talks: Review of 2023 Soil Relocation Regulation Changes in BC
This year has seen significant changes to the regulations around the movement of uncontaminated soil in BC. We will review the main points of the regulation, including the triggers, investigation and documentation requirements, as well as some lessons learned from Thurber’s experience to date.
GeoPro Talks: Grounding Health Impact Assessment (HIA) in Environmental / Impact Assessments
Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is an evidence-based systematic framework that uses a health lens to assess the potential positive and negative health impacts of a project or policy on community health and the distribution of those impacts within the community. This presentation explores HIA and how it can be effectively applied and integrated within the […]
GeoPro Talks: FROM PROJECT TO STORY: 8 Steps to Better Environmental Report Writing
Writing clear and convincing technical reports is key to an environmental professional’s success, and it requires skill, judgment and good decisions every step of the way. However, most of us have not had formal training in writing. Join us for this TALK the report-writing process and writing skills. We will show you how the writing […]
Introduction to Contaminated Sites
This 3-hour on-line webinar covers the basics of the contaminated site legacy – regulations, investigation and remediation. This introduction will provide you with an understanding of how contaminated sites are managed or cleaned-up and redeveloped. The webinar is taught by experts in the field and is tailored to recent graduates, property managers and others who […]