5 Ws of STAGE 1 PSI / PHASE 1 ESA
July 6, 2010
The Stage 1 Preliminary Site Investigation (Phase I Environmental Site Assessment) is an important tool for property owners, investors, realtors, lenders, financial institutions and more. The Stage 1 PSI allows you to go into a property deal with your eyes open to the potential environmental liabilities present. Following is a brief outline and the 5 Ws on Stage 1s.
“A lending organization or individual who takes possession of [a Contaminated Site] … may find that the property is worth very little. They may even find that the costs of a cleanup exceed the property’s value.” ~CMHC 2006[1]
Riparian Area Regulation - FAQs
What is RAR? & Why does RAR matter?
Riparian areas are the vegetated borders of stream and lakes. Riparian vegetation provides high value habitat for birds and animals, and is very important for the health of freshwater fisheries. In much of BC we protect riparian habitat with the Riparian Areas Regulation (RAR).
Water Woes - Ground Water Contamination
Groundwater contamination has been an issue of concern recently in the North Okanagan. The communities of Coldstream and Lavington are feeling the effects of a contaminated groundwater supply. It has been reported that flooding of agricultural fields transported contaminants to the Antwerp Springs wells. These wells provide water for portions of Coldstream and Lavington. Contaminated groundwater can be complex to treat and may be very expensive to correct if possible at all.