Blue Birch is here to help guide you through your project.
Environmental management and protection planning is a crucial aspect of compliance with environmental legislation, encompassing the development and execution of comprehensive plans for ongoing monitoring. Blue Birch Environmental specializes in crafting site-specific management plans tailored to the unique requirements and context of individual projects. This approach expedites project timelines, mitigates delays, and minimizes unforeseen costs.
Blue Birch Environmental has experience in developing plans for projects spanning from modest residential developments to large-scale inter-provincial pipeline projects. Our collaborative efforts involve working closely with project owners, regulatory authorities, and contractors.
Environmental Management
Environmental Management Plans (EMPs)
Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs)
Environmental Protection Plans (EPPs)
Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (ESCPs)
Spill Prevention and Emergency Response Plans (SPERPs)
Construction monitoring and reporting
Independent environmental monitoring and compliance auditing
Identification and assessment of effective mitigation measures
Spill prevention, preparedness, response and monitoring
Post construction and restoration inspections and reporting
Services
Blue Birch Environmental is well-equipped and experienced in handling diverse environmental monitoring projects, seamlessly navigating the intricate relationship between construction and engineering. Our expertise enables effective collaboration with regulatory agencies, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects adhere to Best Management Practices, safeguarding precious watercourses and sensitive terrestrial habitats.
Environmental monitoring is integral to construction projects, and our team of Qualified Environmental Professionals (QEPs) ensures independent oversight to verify compliance with environmental commitments. This involves confirming alignment with construction environmental management plans (CEMPs), project approvals, authorization permits, applicable legislation, regulations, guidelines, contract documents, specifications, and industry Best Management Practices (BMPs).
With expertise, training, and experience, Blue Birch Environmental is adept at conducting comprehensive environmental monitoring programs for various construction projects across British Columbia, including stream crossing installations, pipeline development, highway construction, forestry, and land development.
Environmental Construction Monitoring
Erosion & Sediment Control
Blue Birch is a trained BC-CESCL (Certified Erosion Sediment Control Lead), and is adept at addressing diverse tasks, frequently employing innovative and proactive strategies to tackle challenges related to erosion and sediment control. Adopting a hands-on approach, Blue Birch can skillfully implement effective erosion and sediment control measures across a spectrum of projects, including industrial, residential, and conservation endeavors.
Managing water runoff and sediment poses a considerable challenge for numerous projects. In the absence of proper control measures, unregulated water runoff has the potential to cause substantial environmental consequences, impede project timelines, and create unsafe working conditions.
TRAINING
Blue Birch Environmental surpasses mere project execution by offering mentorship and training, not solely to junior professionals but also extending support to Indigenous communities and companies eager to elevate their expertise and services. Embracing a holistic approach, the company delivers adaptable training, whether within classroom settings or via hands-on field immersion. This approach encompasses active oversight and seamless coordination with crews and professionals, ensuring meticulous guidance on proper installation techniques, precise paperwork completion, and other fundamental skills indispensable for effective environmental measures. Blue Birch excels in imparting ground-level expertise in environmental monitoring, reporting, and communication, along with comprehensive knowledge in erosion and sediment control—from selection to installation and ongoing maintenance.
Are you a junior professional or company owner looking to expand your services into the environmental realm and don't know where to start?
- Customized environmental training
- Compliance reporting
- Environmental field techniques
- Environmental regulatory processes
