Environmental Remediation Services

Environmental Remediation Consultation & Planning

At Ethos Enviro, we provide environmental remediation services that focus on assessment, documentation, and regulatory guidance. We help clients understand contamination risks, navigate environmental regulations, and plan effective restoration strategies. Whether you’re addressing legacy contamination, preparing for development, or responding to regulators, we deliver the clarity and compliance support you need.

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What Are Environmental Remediation Services?

Environmental remediation is the process of evaluating, managing, and planning actions to address contamination in soil, water, wetlands, or other sensitive environments. For many projects, it’s also a regulatory requirement before development, property transactions, or infrastructure expansion.

At Ethos Enviro, we approach remediation as a consulting partnership. We:

  • Conduct scientific assessments to identify contamination risks

  • Prepare technical reports required for regulatory approvals

  • Use GIS mapping and desktop analysis to create defensible data records

  • Develop site-specific restoration and reclamation plans to ensure long-term ecological health

This approach provides clarity for developers, municipalities, and landowners while ensuring compliance with environmental legislation.

  • 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

Our Environmental Remediation Services

These documents are developed with precision and clarity, ensuring they meet both scientific and regulatory expectations.

Past projects

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    Lott Property ESA Phase 1 (2025)

    Patti and Nash Lott, NW-21-020-04-W5 - Cochrane, AB, - Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (2025)

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    Fernie ESA Phase 1 & 2 (2025)

    2001 Crowsnest Highway, Fernie, BC - Phase 1 and 2 Environmental Site Assessment  (2025)

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    Unique Paradigm (2025)

    204-40 Ave NE, Calgary, AB - Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (2025)

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Industries & Clients We Support

Our services are designed for a wide range of industries and organizations that require environmental remediation consulting:

  • Real estate and land development projects requiring due diligence

  • Oil, gas, and renewable energy projects requiring ESAs, restoration, or regulatory filings

  • Transportation and infrastructure development needing compliance support

  • Municipalities and government agencies planning or approving development

  • Agricultural and rural landowners addressing site impacts or preparing for land sales

We adapt our approach to each project, ensuring solutions fit both regulatory requirements and ecological conditions.

Our Approach to Environmental Remediation

Assessment-First Planning

We begin with thorough assessments to ensure decisions are backed by accurate data.

Specialized Expertise

Our team brings years of experience with Alberta’s ecosystems and environmental regulations, offering practical and defensible solutions.

Regulatory Fluency

We have extensive experience preparing documents for regulators such as Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, the Alberta Energy Regulator, and municipal governments, ensuring compliance and reducing delays.

Integrated Solutions

From assessments to reporting and restoration planning, we provide seamless support that keeps projects on track and environmentally sound.

Frequently Asked Questions About Environmental Remediation Services

  • Environmental remediation services involve evaluating and managing contamination risks in soil, water, and ecosystems. At Ethos Enviro, this includes assessments, reporting, restoration planning, and regulatory compliance support.

  • Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) are often the first step in remediation. A Phase I ESA identifies potential contamination risks, while Phase II and III ESAs provide testing, verification, and planning data to guide remediation strategies.

  • Projects that typically require remediation services include land developments, real estate transactions, infrastructure expansions, oil and gas projects, renewable energy siting, and agricultural or municipal land management.

  • Timelines vary depending on site size, contamination level, and required approvals. A simple ESA may take days, while full remediation planning and reporting can extend over several weeks. Ethos Enviro provides clear timelines during project initiation.

  • Regulatory approvals are essential for remediation. Ethos Enviro helps clients with Water Act approvals, AER submissions, Public Lands applications, and Fisheries Act or Wildlife Act compliance, ensuring projects move forward without unnecessary delays.

  • Yes. Restoration and reclamation planning are key parts of remediation. We design plans for native vegetation re-establishment, erosion control, and bioengineering solutions to restore ecological balance after remediation activities.

  • GIS mapping allows us to clearly define contamination zones, sensitive areas, and restoration boundaries. It strengthens technical reports and provides regulators with transparent, defensible spatial data.

  • Clients include developers, municipalities, infrastructure planners, energy companies, and landowners. Our services provide the clarity, documentation, and compliance support these groups need to meet environmental regulations.

  • Yes. We support renewable energy siting and development with remediation assessments, ESAs, habitat evaluations, and restoration plans, ensuring projects meet both ecological and regulatory requirements.

  • Getting started is simple. Contact us to schedule a consultation. We’ll review your project, assess your site, and recommend the most effective path for remediation planning and compliance.

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