An ESA is often the first step in understanding a site’s environmental risks. We provide all three phases of ESA support:

Phase I ESA: A non-intrusive investigation that includes historical records, aerial imagery, and field observations to identify potential concerns.

Phase II ESA: When potential issues are found, we arrange for soil, water, or material sampling and testing to confirm the presence and extent of contaminants.

Phase III ESA: For confirmed contamination, we help clients design a strategy for remediation, monitoring, and compliance verification.

These assessments are crucial for real estate transactions, development approvals, and infrastructure projects, giving clients confidence and regulators the data they require.

Contamination can occur through industrial activity, accidents, or legacy land use. We provide the expertise needed to evaluate and document these impacts:

• Field surveys and sampling coordination to measure contamination levels

• Spill follow-up evaluations to determine environmental impact

• Preparation of reports required by regulators for follow-up actions

• Monitoring and long-term site tracking to demonstrate compliance

This service ensures that contamination issues are addressed quickly, transparently, and in line with provincial and federal environmental standards.

Restoration is an essential step after remediation or site disturbance. Ethos Enviro develops plans that restore ecological integrity and ensure long-term land stability. Our services include:

• Designing habitat restoration plans that reintroduce native vegetation

• Using bioengineering solutions for soil, slope, and erosion stabilization

• Planning erosion and sediment controls for disturbed areas

• Conducting GIS-supported monitoring to track progress and confirm success

These strategies support both regulatory approvals and ecological resilience, helping clients meet requirements while contributing to healthy landscapes.

Environmental remediation projects often require approvals or notifications under different pieces of legislation. We help clients prepare and submit:

• Water Act approvals for projects affecting wetlands or water bodies

• Code of Practice notifications for eligible activities

• Public Lands Disposition applications to permit land use

• Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) filings for energy-related projects

• Reports to demonstrate Fisheries Act and Wildlife Act compliance

Our team’s regulatory fluency ensures clients avoid delays and that documentation stands up to scrutiny during the approval process.

Accurate mapping and spatial data are essential for remediation projects. Ethos Enviro leverages GIS technology to:

• Map contamination zones, buffer areas, and sensitive habitats

• Provide spatial data for regulatory applications

• Track site conditions before, during, and after remediation

• Integrate rare plant or wildlife survey results into spatial reporting

By combining fieldwork with GIS analysis, we create clear, defensible records that regulators, clients, and stakeholders can rely on.

Strong reporting is at the heart of effective environmental remediation. We prepare detailed, regulator-ready reports, including:

• Environmental Risk Assessments (ERA) to identify and quantify risks

• Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)

• Reclamation Certification Application

• Oil Field Detailed Site Assessment (DSA)

• Habitat Restoration Plans to guide site recovery and biodiversity goals