by Sage Environmental | Jun 10, 2025 | Articles
Installment 5 of our Phase I ESA Educational Series 5.1 Common Misconceptions About Phase 1 ESAs Misconception 1: Phase I ESAs Always Require Soil or Groundwater Sampling A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is a non-intrusive process focusing on historical...
by Sage Environmental | Jun 3, 2025 | Articles
Installment 4 of our Phase I ESA Educational Series 4.1 Identifying Areas of Potential Environmental Concern (APECs) Once the Records Review, Site Reconnaissance, and Interviews are complete, the next crucial step in a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is to...
by Sage Environmental | Mar 11, 2025 | Articles
Installment 3 of our Phase I ESA Educational Series 3.1 Records Review The first major step in any Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is a thorough Records Review. This stage helps us piece together the historical and current usage of a property, identifying...
by Sage Environmental | Mar 4, 2025 | Articles
Installment 2 of our Phase 1 ESA Educational Series 2.1 Federal and Provincial Regulations When it comes to conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) in Canada, it’s essential to understand the regulatory ecosystem that shapes best practices and legal...
by Sage Environmental | Feb 25, 2025 | Articles
Installment 1 of our Phase I ESA Educational Series 1.1 Overview A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is a preliminary investigation conducted to identify potential or existing environmental liabilities on a property. By reviewing historical and current...
