by Sage Environmental | Jan 21, 2025 | Articles
Wetlands in the Okanagan region may not always receive the same attention as forests or open grasslands, but they are teeming with life. From amphibians and birds to fish and mammals, many species depend on these unique ecosystems for survival. Unfortunately, habitat...
by Sage Environmental | Jan 17, 2025 | Articles
Introduction If you’ve noticed clusters of bright purple-blue flowers peppering your pasture or construction site, you might be looking at Common Bugloss (Anchusa officinalis). While it may appear attractive, this plant is an invasive species that poses a significant...
by Sage Environmental | Dec 17, 2024 | Articles
If you’re planning any activity that involves working in or around streams in British Columbia—such as building or upgrading a culvert, restoring fish habitat, or repairing a stream-crossing structure—then understanding the applicable sections of the province’s Water...
by Sage Environmental | Nov 25, 2024 | Articles
By Nicole Plysiuk BIT We keep hearing about the importance of wetlands and how we are losing wetland habitat but what’s the big deal? Don’t we want to get rid of the standing water? Isn’t it just mosquito breeding grounds? Wetlands provide a multitude of ecological...
by Sage Environmental | Oct 22, 2024 | Articles
As winter approaches, construction and development project managers face critical decisions. While the specific impacts of winter weather on your project may be uncertain, one thing is clear: it will have an effect. Now is the time to prepare your site and crew to...
by Sage Environmental | Sep 17, 2024 | Articles
Good news for projects and communities. Protocol 19 For Contaminated Sites was recently updated to address challenges experienced with soil relocation under the previous version. This update followed outreach from the Province of BC to Indigenous communities, industry...
