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 […]
GeoPro Talks – Eyes in the Skies: The Role of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Thermal Imaging in Contaminated Sites Management
This presentation will discuss the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), thermal imaging, and other technologies in contaminated sites management.
GeoPro Talks – 2023/2024 Season Launch
We are excited to relaunch GeoPro Talks for another season. Join the partners of GeoEnviroPro and find out about some of the upcoming topics, the presenters, in-person and virtual workshops, and new courses GeoEnviroPro will be offering including this live in person (or online) event on November 7th – “Remediation now” Workshop: Soil Management in BC […]