Wetland Assessment
Wetlands are lands saturated with water long enough to promote the formation of water altered soils, growth of water tolerant vegetation, and various kinds of biological activity that are adapted to a wet environment (Alberta Wetland Policy 2013). Wetlands play a fundamental role in water quality, biodiversity, carbon sequestration, drought relief and have a recreational value. Over the years the Alberta Government has realized the importance of these multifunctional ecosystems and have developed policies to further recognize and protect these systems.
For any activities affecting a waterbody requires an application under the Alberta’s Water Act. Detailed assessments of the wetland regarding species composition and boundaries should be carried through by an Interim Wetland Science Practitioner (IWSP) prior to submission of a Water Act approval. With Basin Environmental you will have trained Environmental Professionals which can provide detailed assessments and completion/submission of notifications and applications.
Basin Environmental Provides the Following Fully Integrated Wetland Services:
Wetland Assessment and Impact Form (WAIF) and Wetland Assessment and Impact Report (WAIR)
Wetland identification and delineation
Wetland classification under the Alberta Wetland Classification System
Historical aerial wetland review
Vegetation and rare plant surveys
Hydrological assessments
Alberta Wetland Rapid Evaluation Tool (ABWRET), wetland score determination
Wildlife assessments
Wetland policy alignment and implementation in the planning process
Guidance regarding wetland avoidance, minimization, and replacement
Wetland replacement proposals
Reclamation commitments
Compensation applications
Regulatory application assistance
Public Land review submissions
Water Act submissions
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If you would like to discuss a potential project and/or receive a detailed quote please contact the Basin Environmental Team at 587-269-1180, darcy@basinenvironmental.ca