Agenda
Tuesday, October 12th
Registration and COVID Screening Opens
Conference Centre, 2nd Level Foyer
Wednesday, October 13th
Registration and COVID Screening Opens
Conference Centre, 2nd Level Foyer
Exhibits Open
(Van Horne Ballroom and Presidents Hall)
Light lunch provided
Growing / Supporting / Protecting Your Business
(Coleman)
Moderator: Darel Baker, Keldar Leadership
Canadian Brownfields Network
(Beatty)
Moderator: Grant Walsom, XCG Consultants
Natural Source Zone Depletion at Petroleum NAPL sites: Let’s Talk About It
(Shaughnessy)
Moderator: Bruce Tunnicliffe, Vertex Environmental
Cutting Edge Technology in Asset Retirement
(Theatre)
Moderator: Simone Levy, InnoTech Alberta
Aligning your Team…your Competitive Advantage! (Abstract)
Darel Baker, Keldar Leadership
New Soil Management Rules will impact Brownfield Redevelopment (Abstract)
Grant Walsom, XCG Consultants
Using NSZD in the Development of Sustainable NAPL Remediation Strategies at Active Oil and Gas Facilities (Abstract)
Andrea Hachkowski, Jacobs
Cutting Edge Technology in Asset Retirement Video Presentation (Abstract)
Simone Levy, InnoTech Alberta
Dean MacKenzie, Vertex Resource Group
HR Solutions to Support Corporate Growth (Abstract)
Kevin Nilsen, ECO Canada
The Complexity and Solutions of Canada’s Industrial Brownfields (Abstract)
Eric Pringle & David Meikle, Milestone Environmental Contracting
Evaluation of Multiple Lines of Evidence for Quantitfying Natural Source Zone Depletion Rates Overlying a Shallow LNAPL Source Zone (Abstract)
Anne Wozney, Golder Associates
Cutting Edge Technology in Asset Retirement Video Presentation (cont’d) (Abstract)
Simone Levy, InnoTech Alberta
Dean MacKenzie, Vertex Resource Group
Labour & Employment Update (Abstract)
Alison Adam, McLennan Ross
Sustainable Surfactant Enhanced Aquifer Remediation (SEAR) Combined With Multi-Phase Extraction (MPE) of Coal Tar LNAPL and DNAPL Impacted Brownfield Site (Abstract)
Bud Ivey, Ivey International
Comparison of Methods for Assessing NSZD at Paved Fuel Retail Sites (Abstract)
Jon Smith, AECOM
Discussion and Questions and Answer
Networking Break
(President’s Hall)
Growing / Supporting / Protecting Your Business (cont’d)
(Coleman)
Moderator: Darel Baker, Keldar Leadership
Canadian Brownfields Network (cont’d)
(Beatty)
Moderator: Grant Walsom, XCG Consultants
Natural Source Zone Depletion at Petroleum NAPL sites: Let’s Talk About It (cont’d)
(Shaughnessy)
Moderator: Bruce Tunnicliffe, Vertex Environmental
Collaboration and Innovation for Mitigation of Metal and Metalloid Impacts in Western Canada
(Theatre)
Moderator: Silvia Mancini, Geosyntec Consultants
Litigation Support: Tips and Traps for Being an Expert Witness (Abstract)
Sean Parker, McLennan Ross
Have you got methane? Latest Trends in Vapour Mitigation for Brownfields (Abstract)
Meggen Janes, Geosyntec Consultants
No Presentation Scheduled
Defeating On-Reserve Poverty (Abstract)
Dale Swampy, National Coalition of Chiefs (NCC)
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly! Managing Environmental Risks &
Liabilities – Civil Liabilities (Abstract)
Jacquelyn Stevens & Anand Srivastava, Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP
An Abandoned Drycleaner Brownfield in Rural Alberta: A Costly and Dangerous Family Legacy (Abstract)
Michael Lupart, Trace Associates
Evaluating NSZD via the Biogenic Heat Method at Complex Sites (i.e., Why Doesn’t My Data Look Anything Like the Published Data?) (Abstract)
Joann Dyson, GHD
Passive Water Treatment of Metals and Inorganics (Abstract)
Silvia Mancini, Geosyntec Consultants
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly! Managing Environmental Risks &
Liabilities – Regulatory Liabilities (Abstract)
Matt Gardner & John Georgakopoulos, Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP
Remediation as Reconciliation: Applying Truth & Reconciliation Commission Call to Action #92 to Canadian Brownfields (Abstract)
Kear Porttris & Jeremy Robinson, QM Environmental
NSZD – Moving Past the Perceptions
(Abstract)
Tom Palaia, Jacobs
Monitoring Metals/Metalloid Reduction and Their Impacts in Aquatic Environments Through Molecular Genetic Tools (Abstract)
Jeff Roberts, SiREM
Wrap-up Discussion
Wrap-Up Discussion
Wrap-up Discussion
Non-biological Removal of Selenate and other Metalloid Oxyanions (Abstract)
David Kratochvil, BQE Water
(Van Horne Ballroom – Exhibit Area)
Join us outside for a selection of tailgate inspired foods. Wear your favourite jersey and join us for dinner at the Tailgate Party.
Reception Sponsor
Drink Ticket Sponsor
Silent Auction Sponsor
Thursday, October 14th
Networking Breakfast
(Van Horne Ballroom)
Opening Remarks, Welcome and Keynote Presentation
(Van Horne Ballroom)
- Fred Keating, Emcee
- Stacy Thygesen, ESAA President
Keynote Presentation and Discussion
Inside the Minds of Canadians
Nik Nanos
Nanos Research
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Networking Break
(Van Horne Ballroom and President’s Hall)
PFAS Treatment & Analysis
(Coleman)
Moderator: Terry Obal, Bureau Veritas
Unique Projects and Locations
(Beatty)
Moderator: Zach Person, Core Environmental Consulting
Bioremediation
(Shaughnessy)
Moderator: Brent Finnestad, Tetra Tech Canada
In-Situ
(Theatre)
Moderator:Jake Gossen, Langan
STAR and STARx – Smouldering Remediation of PFAS-Impacted Soils (Abstract)
Laura Kinsman, Savron
Lessons Learned, Toronto Port Lands Contaminated Land and River Construction (Abstract)
Meggen Janes, Geosyntec Consultants
Steve Desrocher, Waterfront Toronto
Addressing High Concentration Solvent Sites (DLNAPL) with a Combined-Remedy: Emulsified Oil and ZVI (Abstract)
Jean Pare, Chemco
Using Subsurface Temperatures to Evaluate Vacuum Extraction System Performance (Abstract)
Branden Kellar & Gary Winthrop, Matrix Solutions
Pushing the Boundaries on Quantitative PFAS Analysis (Abstract)
Tammy Chartrand, ALS Environmental
Oil Recovery and Water Treatment from Shipwreck (Abstract)
Darryl Lasenby & Trevor Thea, Claytek
Bioremediation of Chlorate and Chromate Contaminated Groundwater in Cold Climate (Abstract)
Mehdi Motevasselin, University of Manitoba
Control of Off Site Migration In Low Permeability Soil With an Eductor System (Abstract)
Francis Galbriath, SNC-Lavalin
Summary of Four Applications of Colloidal Activated Carbon for the In-Situ Treatment of PFAS in Groundwater (Abstract)
Rick McGregor, Insitu
Pathway to Closure for a Heavy Oil Release into The North Saskatchewan River (Abstract)
Tara Murfitt & Shaun Toner, Matrix Solutions
Bioremediation 4.0: What Procaryotic Microbes Can Really Accomplish and the Roll Quorum Sensing and Signaling (QSS) Plays (Abstract)
Kent Armstrong, TerraStryke Products
Treating 1,4-Dioxane with Activated Potassium Persulfate (Abstract)
Stacey Telesz, Evonik
Sustainable PFAS Resin Technology Applied at Multiple Locations for Military Base Aquifer Remediation (Abstract)
Paul Newman, ECT2
Reclamation Certification Achieved using Remote Sensing Technology (Abstract)
Chrissie Smith & Meisam Amani, Wood
Applications of Anaerobic Petroleum Hydrocarbon Bioremediation (Abstract)
Jeff Roberts, SiREM
In-Situ Remediation of Dissolved Metals Plume – From Concept to Full-Scale Remediation (Abstract)
Matthew Beveridge, Hemmera
Lunch and Keynote Presentation
(Van Horne Ballroom)
RemTech @20
Joe Chowaniec, ESAA
SRP Update
Stacy Thygesen, JSK Consulting
Darren Cherniak, North Shore Environmental Consulting
Keynote
Brian Keating
Great Big Nature
Sponsored by:
Oil and Gas Sites
(Coleman)
Moderator: Maria Kudienko, SLR Consulting
Ground & Surface Water
(Beatty)
Moderator: Mayson Abraham, ARO Environmental Solutions
Research / Studies / Testing
(Shaughnessy)
Moderator: Laura Rathgeber, AGAT Laboratories
Risk Management
(Theatre)
Moderator: Neil Lindstrom, SNC-Lavalin
An Area-Based Chemistry Assessment of a Shallow Hydrocarbon-Bearing Formation in NW AB (Abstract)
Phil Richards, PR Enviroforensics
Mycoremediation of Naphthenic Acid Fraction Compounds Sourced from Oil Sands Process Affected Water (Abstract)
Sarah Miles, Geosyntec Consultants
In-Ground and Above-Ground Aquatic Mesocosms as Tools to Understand Short-Term and Multi-Year to Biological, Ecological and Chemical Effects of Reclamation Technologies (Abstract)
Ryan Melnichuk, InnoTech Alberta
We Can do Better; We MUST Do Better (Abstract)
Roger Dunkley, Phase1esa.ca
Comparative Field Studies of Real-Time Soil Screening Techniques for Two Petroleum Hydrocarbon Sites (Abstract)
Ailsa Le May, EnviroSearch
Groundwater Plume Analytics® Tools for Environmental Site Assessments (Abstract)
Joe Ricker, EarthCon Consultants
Collaborative Initiative to Review Sulphur Management Guidance (Abstract)
Simone Levy, InnoTech Alberta
Sheila Luther, Matrix Solutions
James Freeman, S2 Environmental
Project Cost Certainty and the Real Return on Investment using Site-Specific Approaches (Abstract)
Trevor Burgers, Millennium EMS Solutions
Application of Natural Source Zone Depletion in Fractured Aquifer Remediation & Liability Management (Abstract)
Vincent Stein, Advisian
Extraction System Optimization: The Importance of Proper Characterization of a Groundwater Plume (Abstract)
Janine WIldschut, Flint Environmental
Bugs and Veggies – Optimization of Plant Based Dewatering and Deployment Technology for Fluid Tailings (Abstract)
Victoria Collins, NAIT
Remediating Bedrock: What Once Was Impossible Is Now Possible.Three Case Studies (Abstract)
Bruce Tunnicliffe, Vertex Environmental
Closure Options For Organic Soils: Analytical Results Interpretation for Peat Material (Abstract)
Mallika Senevirathna, North Shore Environmental Consultants
Pillar Point Valley Restoration Hong Kong: Reducing Leachate Production via Groundwater Management (Abstract)
Neal Barretto & Jacques Groenewald, Associated Environmental Consultants
New Methods to More Accurately Quantify Hydrocarbon Contamination from Natural Background (Abstract)
Anthony Aquino, AGAT Laboratories
Enhanced In Situ Solidification and Stabilization (ISS) Blends: Impacts of Adding Sodium Persulfate, and Water Content (Abstract)
Brant Smith, Evonik
Collaboration For Closure of Salt Affected Well Sites in Saskatchewan Using Tier 2 Pathway Modification (Abstract)
Trevor Burgers Millennium EMS Solutions
Jonas Fenn, Government of Saskatchewan, Manager Remediation and Reclamation
Gasoline Forensics: Source Identification for Low Level Groundwater Contamination (Abstract)
Deib Birkholz, Deib-Chem Forensics
No Presentation Scheduled
LNAPL Modeling and Site Closure, Otter Creek Tank Farm Areas 1 & 2, Goose Bay, NL (Abstract)
Brad MacLean & Noah Booth, Dillon Consulting
Reception Sponsor
Champagne Reception – 20 Years of RemTech
(Van Horne Ballroom)
Join us outside for a glass of champagne to celebrate 20 years of RemTech and a selection of amazing foods from each of the Fairmont Banff Springs dining outlets.
Drink Tickets Sponsor
Silent Auction Sponsor
Friday, October 15th
Networking Breakfast
(Van Horne Ballroom)
Salty Talks
(Coleman)
Bud Ivey, Ivey International
Regulatory
(Beatty)
Moderator: Michael Samis, Pinchin
Technology
(Shaughnessy)
Moderator: Renee White, KBL Environmental
Risk Management
(Theatre)
Moderator: Detlef Birkholz, Deib-Chem Forensics
In Situ Salt Remediation – Carbon and Cost Benefits of Treating Soil in Place (Abstract)
Elizabeth Murray, Earthmaster Environmental Strategies
Addressing Emerging Contaminants in Groundwater Surveillance Monitoring (Abstract)
Daniel Pollard & Shalene Thomas, Wood
Cloud Computing Technology – New and Innovative Approaches to Big Data (Abstract)
Khalid Lemzouji & Peter Solymos, Analythium Solutions
Risk-based Approach Supporting the Redevelopment of an Urban Lead‑impacted Site (Abstract)
Sylvain Bordenave, Trace Associates
Karl Bresee from Intrinsik Corporation
In-Situ Electrokinetic Remediation of a Salt Impacted Soil at a Decommissioned Well Site (Abstract)
Jean-Marie Sobze and Ricky Kong, NAIT
AER Regulatory Update: Release Reporting and OneStop RoSC (Abstract)
Matthew Stewart & Steve Tymchyshyn, Alberta Energy Regulator (AER)
Powering up Simulation Training in Environmental Consulting (Abstract)
Dean MacKenzie, Vertex Resource Group
An In Situ Treatment Train for Mitigation of Vapour Intrusion from LNAPL in a Residential Area, Calgary, Alberta (Abstract)
Andrea Hachkowski, Jacobs
Remediation Case Studies for Salt Impacted Sites using Recently Release SST V3.0 – Learnings and Potential Pitfalls (Abstract)
Jonathan Donahue & Tony Knafla, Equilibrium Environmental Inc.
A New Approach to Rapid Closure for Inactive Sites (Abstract)
Tara Murfitt & Sheila Luther, Matrix Solutions
Understanding PAHs —Tabulation Isn’t Interpretation. A Publicly Available Tool to Determine the Source of PAHs at Your Site (Abstract)
Paul Fuellbrandt & Court Sandau, Statvis Analytics
Defining the Applicable Depth for the Ecological Direct Soil Contact Pathway (Abstract)
Sarah Thacker, InnoTech Alberta
Ian Mitchell, Millennium EMS Solutions
Networking Break
(Van Horne Ballroom and President’s Hall)
Emerging Contaminants
(Coleman)
Moderator: Shawn Samborsky, Core Environmental
Project Planning and Management
(Beatty)
Moderator: Chris Madin, Veolia Water Technologies
Wellsites and Pipelines
(Shaughnessy)
Moderator: Liana Phoenix, AGAT Laboratories
Risk Management
(Theatre)
Moderator: Kevin Shipley, XCG Consultants
Total Organofluorine (TOF) Analysis by Combustion Ion Chromatography – A New Tool for Monitoring PFAS Impacts (Abstract)
Terry Obal, Bureau Veritas Laboratories
The Evolution of the Site Remediation Industry in Canada (Abstract)
Kevin French, Vertex Environmental
No Presentation Scheduled
Acknowledgement of Reclamation of Sodium Chloride Impacted Soils Directive Development and Case Study (Abstract)
Jonas Fenn, Government of Saskatchewan, Manager Remediation and Reclamation
From Lubrizol to Canada – Development of a global strategy for PFAS (Abstract)
Hugo Carronnier, Valgo
Now what? Prioritizing your Emerging Contaminants Portfolio (Abstract)
Shalene Thomas, Wood
Data Driven – Risk Informed ARO Portfolio Management – Case Studies from the Orphan Well Association and CNOOC
(Abstract)
Michelle Taylor, Waterline Resources
Wes Funk, DXD Consulting
Site-Specific Risk Assessment as a Cost-Effective Step in achieving Regulatory Closure at a Former Gas Plant in Southern Alberta (Abstract)
Amy Gainer, Advisian
Microplastics from the North Saskatchewan River in the Edmonton Region (Abstract)
Jeremiah Bryksa, NAIT
Developing A Tool to Manage Industrial Runoff Releases Using the Water Quality Based Effluent Limits Protocol (Abstract)
Chris Banmann, Matrix Solutions
Mitigation of an Orphan Well Leaking Methane in a Residential Area (Abstract)
Matthew Neuner & Gillian Roos, Golder Associates Ltd.
No Presentation Scheduled
Lunch and Closing Keynote
(Van Horne Ballroom)
One-Degree Shifts: Building Tomorrow’s Greatest Places to Work
Eric Termuende, Co-founder, NoW of Work
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