Environmental Services


From site assessments to approvals we can assist with the environmental aspects of your project. Read More ...

Contaminated Sites


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Environmental Monitoring

Environmental MonitorEnvironmental Monitoring is a more common requirement of ongoing construction and infrastructure projects. Sage Environmental can provide professional, trained environmental monitoring personnel to ensure that environmental monitoring, reporting and liaison needs are met.

 

Environmental monitoring needs will vary with the type of project, work area, and the nature of nearby environmental features. We will design a monitoring protocol suitable to your project needs to keep you on track.

 

Typical responsibilities of the Environmental Monitor

  • Guidance on suitable environmental protection and mitigation measures
  • Ensure that the project compliance with environmental management requirements
  • Advise project managers and contractors on potential environmental risks
  • Liaise with environmental regulators on the projects behalf
  • Provide timely and accurate progress and project reporting

 

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From the blog ...

Brownfield Renewal Funding in BC


02 February, 2011
Brownfield redevelopment can come up against numerous challenges not the least of which is financing. In BC the provincial government has initiated a Brownfield Renewal program to assist with the cost of assessment and remediation of suitable sites. The program may be used for Preliminary Site Investigations, up to 85% of eligible project costs or $40,000 Detailed Site Investigations, up to 70% of eligible project costs or $125,000 Other environmental investigations or related environmental activities, up to 50%,or $125,000 ...

5 Ws of STAGE 1 PSI / PHASE 1 ESA


07 July, 2010
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


21 April, 2010
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


22 November, 2009
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. ...
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