The Principal consultant at Ethos Enviro is Michael Shorter. He is an experienced environmental consultant and ecologist, and the founder of Ethos Enviro. With nearly 15 years of expertise in Alberta and British Columbia, he specializes in providing streamlined environmental solutions that help developers navigate complex regulations, minimize project delays, and ensure compliance with environmental policies.

Whether you’re working on land development, transportation infrastructure, energy projects, agrivoltaics, or resource management, Ethos brings practical, sustainable, and developer-focused solutions to ensure your project progresses efficiently while meeting all environmental requirements. The Ethos approach balances regulatory compliance, ecological integrity, and project feasibility, helping you achieve sustainability goals without unnecessary roadblocks.

Michael combines real-world experience with expertise in consulting —from working as a timber cruiser or planting nearly 800,000 trees to participating as an Expert Witness in the AUC Inquiry Process for Renewable Energy Projects (Module A). His hands-on background gives him a practical understanding of Alberta’s ecosystems, making Ethos an asset to developers who need efficient, solutions-oriented consulting that aligns with both regulatory demands and project objectives wherever their development is planned.

Ethos Enviros expertise spans municipal, provincial, and federal regulatory requirements, including numerous municipal land use bylaws, Alberta’s Wildlife Act and Wetland Policy, and the federal Species at Risk Act. Ethos conducts biophysical and environmental assessments that translate complex ecological data into clear, actionable insights. With specialized knowledge in wildlife and wetlands, Ethos can assist developers in many sectors with site selection, permitting, and environmental evaluations. Michael’s background also includes wildlife and habitat surveys, wetland classification, timber layout, and forestry assessments. His approach integrates environmental considerations into land use planning while maintaining compliance with conservation regulations.

Developers need more than just environmental assessments, they need a strategic partner who understands both business priorities and environmental regulations. If you’re looking for an experienced consultant who can help you navigate compliance, optimize project planning, and mitigate environmental risks, let’s connect.

Reach out today to discuss how Ethos Enviro can support your next project.