Environmental challenges can arise during property development, requiring the help of an expertise of skilled environmental consultants to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance. Our experienced team provides comprehensive support for a wide range of development projects across Atlantic Canada.

 

Our environmental consulting services encompass contaminated site assessments and environmental permitting, addressing both environmental liabilities and ecological considerations. Whether managing site contamination, navigating regulatory approvals, or assessing natural habitats, DesignPoint offers practical and effective solutions to ensure project success.

 

Contaminated Site Assessments & Management

 

Environmental concerns on a property may necessitate the expertise of an environmental consultant to identify and manage potential risks. Through detailed site assessments, we identify potential and actual contamination of soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and air  based on current and historical land use. By managing and mitigating environmental liabilities, we help minimize risk to property owners, occupants, and the surrounding environment. DesignPoint offers expert assessment and advisory services to guide clients through the process of address environmental issues.

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Our Contaminated Site services include the following:

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• Environmental Consultation

• Phased Environmental Site Assessments

• Remedial Action Planning and Remediation Oversight

• Risk Assessment and Impacted Soil, Slate, and Groundwater Management

• Tank Pull Supervision

• Water Testing (potable, groundwater, surface water)

• Soil, Sediment, and Air Sampling and Monitoring Services

 

Environmental Permitting

 

DesignPoint provides support throughout project planning, permitting, and ensuring regulatory compliance by evaluating the natural environment, including wetlands, watercourses, Species-at-Risk, and habitat conditions. Our experienced team conducts thorough field assessments and prepares the necessary regulatory documentation to support environmentally responsible development.

 

Our Environmental Permitting Services Include:

 

• Wetland & Watercourse Delineation (Tidal & Non-Tidal)

• Desktop Reviews and Field Evaluations

• Wetland Functional Assessments (WESP-AC)

• Detailed Reporting, Regulatory Support, and Mapping

• Wetland Monitoring

• Wetland & Watercourse Alteration Permitting

• Wildlife & Species-at-Risk Surveys (i.e. Wood Turtle, Blandings Turtle, Moose, Avian Surveys, Nest Sweeps, Etc.)

• Detailed Fish Habitat & Culvert Assessments

• Fish Collection Surveys (Electrofishing, Trapping, Netting)

• Fish Rescue Procedures

• Surface Water Assessments

• Level 1 and 2 Groundwater Assessment