ESAA Weekly News – Week ending May 7th, 2021
This issue sponsored by: THINK Envirotechnical Services Alberta: Financial deposits for reclamation work under review Alberta’s government is reviewing the Mine Financial Security Program to ensure appropriate funds are being collected to cover reclamation liabilities and ensure continuous program improvement. The Mine Financial Security Program (MFSP) is one of many liability management programs […]
ESAA Weekly News – Week ending April 30th, 2021
This issue sponsored by: THINK Envirotechnical Services ESAA’s Role in The Alberta Site Rehabilitation Program It has been a year since the federal and provincial governments announced a $1 billion program to clean-up inactive wells in Alberta. The goals of the program (which are being managed by Alberta Energy) were to immediately get Alberta’s […]
ESAA Weekly News – Week ending April 23rd, 2021
This issue sponsored by: THINK Envirotechnical Services Suncor pleads guilty to chemical release Suncor Energy Products Partnership Produits Suncor Energie, S.E.N.C. has pleaded guilty to one count under environmental legislation related to a release of hydrogen sulphide gas at one of its facilities. The incident took place on July 18, 2018, at the Edmonton […]
ESAA Weekly News – Week ending April 16th, 2021
AER: Changes To Well Spacing Requirements Well spacing refers to the number of wells in a given surface area. Historically, well spacing was prescribed based on production type and area to ensure that resource conservation was maximized. Those prescriptions were developed in the context of vertical wells targeting conventional pools. As development has moved […]
ESAA Weekly News – Week ending April 9th, 2021
ESAA Announces 2021 Board of Directors The Environmental Services Association of Alberta (ESAA) is pleased to announce the 2021 Board of Directors: President – Stacy Thygesen – JSK Consulting Vice–President – Rob Traynor – SLR Consulting Treasurer – Karen Schmidt – Osprey Scientific Secretary – Darrell Haight – Trace Associates Director – Tyler Barkhouse – […]
ESAA Weekly News – Week ending April 2nd, 2021
Engaging with Albertans on a modern coal policy Alberta has appointed an independent committee to lead a comprehensive public engagement to inform the development of a modern coal policy. The Coal Policy Committee, comprised of Albertans with various backgrounds and perspectives, has been established to ensure all Albertans will have an opportunity to contribute to […]
ESAA Weekly News – Week ending March 26th, 2021
Supreme Court rules Ottawa’s carbon tax is constitutional (Source: CBC News) In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled the federal Liberal government’s carbon pricing regime is constitutional — a major decision that allows Ottawa to push ahead with its ambitious plan to ensure every province and territory has a price on […]
ESAA Weekly News – Week ending March 19th, 2021
This issue sponsored by: THINK Envirotechnical Services Notice of ESAA AGM / Final List of Board Nominees / Voting Information As a reminder, due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions the AGM of ESAA Members will be held via GoToMeeting on April 7th at 1 pm. If you are interested in attending, registration is free. Register Now 2021 AGM […]
ESAA Weekly News – Week ending March 12th, 2021
This issue sponsored by: THINK Envirotechnical Services David Schindler, the Scientific Giant Who Defended Fresh Water (Source: thetyee.ca – Andrew Nikiforuk) The first time I met David Schindler 30 years ago, he occupied an office the size of a closet on the eighth floor of the zoology building at the University of Alberta. Piles of scientific […]
ESAA Weekly News – Week ending February 26th, 2021
This issue sponsored by: THINK Envirotechnical Services ESAA Board Election – Call for Nominations Are you an employee of an ESAA full member? Are you interested in serving on the ESAA Board of Directors? The ESAA AGM and Board Election is happening on April 7th. Full details below. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, the […]