Wetland Assessment Services
Wetlands are ecologically significant areas that require detailed assessment and classification to successfully integrate them into sustainable project development. Alberta Environment and local municipalities have adopted a “No Net Loss” policy towards protecting Alberta’s wetlands. Wetland assessments, classification and delineation are required when a residential, industrial or commercial development have the potential to impact a wetland or a water body.
Wetland compensation is required by Alberta Environment and local municipalities when an approval to impact a wetland is issued under the Water Act. Pioneer Professional Services Group provides the following fully integrated wetland services:
- Assessment and delineation
- Classification
- Historical wetland review
- Vegetation and rare plant surveys
- Restoration and monitoring
- Functions and values reclaiming
- Compensation applications
- Regulatory application assistance
- Engineering wetland and stormpond vegetation design and naturalization
Wetland restoration is an essential tool to protect and improve wetlands. Restoration is a complex process that requires planning, implementation, monitoring, and management. Restoring our lost and degraded wetlands to their natural state is essential to ensure the health of Alberta’s watersheds.
Expertise:
- Skilled professional biologists and technical staff ensure specific knowledge in wetland assessment, classification and delineation
- Development of customized mitigation measures, restoration and monitoring to ensure the recovery of altered or degraded wetlands
- Guidance and/or completion of Wetland Compensation Applications
- Efficient and integral solutions to accommodate wetlands within the urban landscape