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...
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...
