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ESANS Premier
Members




MHPM Project Managers Inc.




Stream Environmental Corp.




Armtec Ltd.




Dillon Consulting Ltd.




Newalta




J.W. Bird & Company Ltd.




Ducks Unlimited Canada




Cornwallis Mackenzie




Abydoz Environmental Inc.




AMEC Earth & Environmental




Cape Breton University




SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd.
(Recently Rebranded)






ADI Limited



EnCom Alternative
Energy Solutions Ltd.




Nova Scotia Environment





CBCL Consulting Engineers Ltd.





MAXXAM Analytics Inc.





BAP Equipment Ltd.




Pinchin LeBlanc
Environmental Ltd.




Conestoga Rovers & Associates

Past Events & Announcements

Sydney, NS - Dec 6, 2011 Agenda: 16:30-17:30 - Reception & Networking 17:30-18:30 - Welcome & Keynote Presentations 18:30-19:30 - Networking Presentations: 16:30-17:30 - Arrival & Refreshments 17:30-17:35 - Welcoming Remarks & Overview Adam Cooney, ESANS 17:35-17:45 - CB University CSEE Announcements Dr. Ross McCurdy, CBU 17:45-17:55 - ECBC 2011 Review & 2012 Outlook Bob MacDonald, ECBC 17:55-18:05 - STPA 2011 Review & 2012 Outlook Donnie Burke, STPA 18:05-18:15 - CLRA 2011 Review & 2012 Outlook Bob Pett, CLRA 18:15-18:25 - ESANS 2011 Review & 2012 Outlook Adam Cooney, ESANS 18:25-18:30 - Concluding Remarks & Prize Giveaways Adam Cooney, ESANS 18:30-19:30 - Open Networking Event Sponsors:      Sponsorship opportunities are available, get in early - click here to download.

Halifax, NS - Dec 8, 2011 Event Sponsors:

The following ESANS members were among
the 350+ booths in the trade show.

AGAT Laboratories ECO Canada Golder Associates AMEC Newalta Armtec

Public Works Government Services Canada Conestoga Rovers & Associates Ecolog ERIS MAXXAM Analytics Inc. Caterpillar

ESANS' Executive Director Adam Cooney represented Nova Scotia at the annual strategic planning meeting of environmental industry & service associations. ECO Canada and Industry Canada were present.

ESANS 2011 Bonspiel Networking Social Halifax - February 11, 2011 ESANS congratulates champions Mike Rushton, Peter Verge, Peter Hilchie, and Jim Fawson. Come see over 150 images from the event!   Click for 2011 event details...

Volunteer & Director Information & Recruitment Event January 25, 2011 - 17:30 to 19:00 The Halifax Club, 1682 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS Get connected - come hear the opportunities available through ESANS!

Volunteer & Director Information & Recruitment Event January 20, 2011 - 14:00 to 16:30 The Halifax Club, 1682 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS Get connected - come hear the opportunities available through ESANS!

Dec 7 - Sydney, NS Agenda: 16:30-17:30 - Reception & Networking 17:30-18:30 - Welcome & Keynote Presentations 18:30-19:30 - Networking Presentations: 17:30-17:35 - Cape Breton Partnership : CB Economic Outlook 2011 Keith MacDonald, CBP Executive Director 17:35-17:45 - ESANS: Then, Now, & Future Adam Cooney, P.Eng., ESANS Executive Director 17:45-18:05 - NewPage: Biomass Opportunities, Innovation, Application, & Future Andrea Doucette, BioMass Project Manager 18:05-18:30 - Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation Bob MacDonald, ECBC Executive Director General 18:30-19:15 - Break 19:15-19:30 - ESANS: Upcoming Events & Opportunities Adam Cooney, P.Eng., ESANS Executive Director Event Sponsors: Contact Adam Cooney (ESANS Executive Director) to sponsor this event - contact@esans.ca

Dec 9 - Halifax, NS Event Sponsors & Supporters: Contact Adam Cooney (ESANS Executive Director) to sponsor this event - contact@esans.ca

November 23, 2010 - Energy Solutions 2010
Halifax, NS - World Trade & Convention Centre

ESANS members receive 100 E-Credits when registered for this event!

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Silver Sponsor & Booth Presenter

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November 25, 2010 - Discovery Awards 2010
Halifax, NS - Westin Nova Scotia



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Marketing Partner

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$100 Discount for ESANS members! The Power of Green Conference offered Environmental Services Association Nova Scotia members an outstanding discount. Network with business and government leaders, participate in informative interactive workshops, visit the trade fair, hear about funding programs to help you adapt your business for green global opportunities. Key speakers Galen Weston, Executive Chairman of Loblaw Companies and Andrew Heintzman, co-founder of Investeco Capital Corp will discuss how their businesses are making green business plans work. Marketing Partner & Booth Presenter

Gold Sponsors


Silver Sponsors




Media Partners

Geology Matters 2010 Conference: Growing the Economy Westin Hotel - Halifax NS October 25 and 26, 2010 The Geology Matters 2010 conference included displays by the Mineral Resources Branch, organizations, and companies engaged in mineral exploration, development and mining. There were numerous guest speakers, two luncheons, and the annual Minister's Reception hosted by the Honourable John MacDonell. Information: DNR website (www.gov.ns.ca/NATR/MEB/oh/index.asp). For further information contact Diane Webber, Liaison Geologist, Department of Natural Resources at (902) 424-3053.

The ESANS golf social is one event you don't want to miss! With more focus on socializing and having fun than on a low score, everyone has a great time...
Read about this event and view all of the pictures...

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June 2, 2010 - ESANS Annual General Meeting Compass Room, Casino Nova Scotia, Halifax Preceeded by: Brownfield Marketplace - Summit Series Halifax Followed by: Networking Social with Keynote Speakers Click here or image above for details... 9:00-14:30 Brownfield Marketplace Summit tickets are purchased directly from Brownfield Marketplace - click image above for details.   Presenters: New Glasgow - Municipal Perspective CBCL Limited Consulting Engineers DND - Department of National Defence DCC - Defence Construction Canada AMEC Earth & Environmental Intrinsik Environmental Sciences Inc. Atlantic PIRI Group   Agenda: 9:00-9:30 Arrival & Networking 9:30-9:45 Welcome and Introductions 9:45-10:15 - Town of New Glasgow 10:15-10:45 - CBCL 10:45-11:15 - DND & DCC 11:15-12:15 - Lunch Provided 12:15-12:45 - AMEC 12:45-1:15 - Intrinsik 1:15-1:45 - Atlantic PIRI 1:45-2:00 - Wrap-up 2:00-2:30 - Open Networking Sample of Participants Titles: Chief Administrative Officer, Engineering Consultant, Technical Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Project Manager, Environmental Performance Officer, Contaminated Sites Vice President Environment & Technology, President, .... add yourself to this list. Organizations: Town of New Glasgow, Maxxam Analytics, Envirosystems Inc., Maritime Testing, Halifax Regional Municipality, Environment Canada, Stella-Jones Inc., Fundy Landscaping, Cement Association of Canada, BGC Engineering, AECOM, Nova Scotia Power, Golder Associates, Strum Environmental, SNC-Lavalin, Nova Scotia Environment, Terrain Group, CMHC, Town of Truro, Environmental Solutions Remediation Services, Dillon Consulting, CBCL Ltd., RCMP, AGAT Laboratories, Defence Construction Canada, Department of National Defence, AMEC Earth & Environmental, Intrinsik Science, Atlantic Piri Group, Dow Marketing, ... add your organization to this list. Sponsors & Booths Click the button above for additional event details & to register directly from the HazMat Mag Brownfield Marketplace Summit Series Showcase...  15:00-17:00 ESANS Annual General Meeting FREE for ESANS members. Only 139 seats left - reserve your seats today... this event is not to be missed by members.   Attend to hear where ESANS has been, where it is, and where it's going... 17:30-20:00 Post-AGM Reception Social (18:00-19:00) Keynote Speaker: Former Minister of Environment - Mr. Mark Parent "Peering into the Future" - The Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Act (EGSPA) recognized the self-evident truth that economic sources of capital depend upon natural sources of capital and that economic progress is impossible without environmental sustainability. Thus, rather than treat the economic activity as distinct from and in some senses opposed to environmental concerns, EGSPA sought to marry the two concerns in one unified package in order to stimulate growth in environmental industries and "green' traditional industries. Is EGSPA accomplishing its goal? What progress has been made? What does the future hold? Come to meet the newly-elected ESANS Board of Directors & meet your colleagues Hors d'oeuvres & Cash Bar May 4-26 - Public Consultation Sessions Nova Scotia ESANS and ECO Canada Networking Luncheon Halifax - May 5, 2010 11:00am to 2:30pm World Trade & Convention Centre - 1800 Argyle Street PART #1 - Separate Registration from Part #2 below... Go to ECO Canada website for more information and pictures from the event... On Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at the World Trade and Convention Center in downtown Halifax, ESANS & ECO Canada held the second annual Environmental Professional networking luncheon. Following the luncheon was the ESANS Sustainable Business Showcase. The goal of this event was to bring together members of the environmental workforce from Halifax and the surrounding areas to build a greater sense of environmental practitioner community, bringing together people from many disciplines as this is such a multi disciplinary sector and an understanding of the regulatory changes related to contaminated sites professionals and the role of certification. The networking luncheon began with a short keynote address, followed by a presentation from Nova Scotia Environment, and responses from service providers working in the area of contaminated sites, and finishing off with a question and answer period. Following the presentations, attendees had the opportunity to network with other environmental professionals. The discussions at the networking lunch focused on the role of personnel certification in assessing competency for Environmental Professionals addressing contaminated sites. Presenters: Gordon Check - Nova Scotia Environment Sue Keane - Duerden and Keane Environmental Services Inc. Rob McCharles - McCharles Consulting Gordon Check, Project Leader, Contaminated Sites Regulatory Development Nova Scotia Environment - Discuss role within Nova Scotia Environment, Overview of contaminated sites experience, Presentation of changes in regulatory issues that affect environmental professionals with maybe a review of how this proposal has come about, Discussion of benefits of certification: why it's important from regulatory perspective Sue Keane, Owner, Duerden & Keane Environmental Inc. - Discuss role as an environmental auditor, Reaction to impact on regulatory changes from the point of view of an environmental auditor, Discuss a bit about interaction with ECO Canada as a certifying body and some of the big picture changes that are going on with the certifications it administer (formerly under CECAB now, not under ECO Canada, consolidation of designations and re-naming to Environmental Professional). Discussion of benefits of certification in general: why it's important Rob McCharles, President, McCharles Consulting - Discuss role as an environmental professional and some of the exciting contaminated sites work that has go on, Discuss where the industry has come from and the position it is in today, Discuss your role in ECO Canada's establishment, Reaction to impact on regulatory changes from the point of view of an environmental auditor, Discussion of benefits of certification: why it's important, Brief outline of CCEP designations and the specializations of interest to contaminated sites professionals Rates: ECO Canada Certified Professionals - FREE & FREE Guest Non-ECO Canada Members $30+HST Registered participants include:Pinchin LeBlanc Environmental Ltd. Halifax Regional Municipality, Stantec, Environmental Solutions Remediation Services, Nova Scotia Power Inc., AGAT Laboratories Ltd., ATS Technology Systems Inc., E&Q Consulting Limited, Maxxam Analytics, Lydon Lynch Architects, NSDNR Coastal Scene Investigation, OCL Group, Geoscientists Nova Scotia, Canada Green Building Council - Atlantic Chapter, SNC-Lavalin Inc., Environment Division, AMEC Earth & Environmental, Maritime Testing (1985) Ltd., Strum Environmental, ECCO Environmental, ARC Geobac Group Inc., Fracflow Consultants Inc., Atlantic Science Links Association, Dillon Consulting Ltd. SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd., Hazco Environmental Services, Fundy Engineering and Consulting Ltd....register today to attend! Speakers, Sponsors, & Booths ESANS Sustainable Business Showcase Halifax - May 5, 2010 3:00pm to 7:30pm World Trade & Convention Centre - 1800 Argyle Street PART #2 - Separate Registration from Part #1 above... ESANS welcomes you on May 5, 2010 to meet with ESANS members, as well as members of several other prominent industry associations, environmental business leaders, and government to discuss exciting opportunities for advancement of sustainability in Nova Scotian business, and opportunities for mutual benefit collaboration. This event is attracting a diverse crowd consisting of ISO 14001 certified organizations, environmental sustainability managers of forward-thinking organizations, and companies seeking to take the first steps to develop themselves as environmental stewards while cultivating a comprehensive triple bottom line. Leadership Strategies, Business Trends Corporate Accountability & Responsibility, Sustainable Practices These groups are attending: ISO 14001 companies, industry leaders in sustainability, environmental managers, corporate procurement officers, consultants, equipment suppliers & manufacturers, companies wanting to learn tried & proven "better management practices" relating to sustainability, business development & communications personnel.... 2:40 - 3:15   Arrival & Open Networking with Edibles & Cash Bar 3:15   Welcome & Introductions 3:30   Corporate Social Responsibility (Presenter: Pratt & Whitney) 4:00   Part 1 - Sustainability Overview & Planning (Presenter: SLR Consulting Inc.) 4:30   Part 2 - Sustainability Implementation & Effects (Presenter: PolyCello) 5:00   ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems (Presenter: QMI-SAI Global) 5:30   Closing Remarks 5:40 - 7:30   Open Networking with Edibles & Cash Bar       Speakers, Sponsors, & Booths ESANS Member Rates: Premier $20+HST, Prominent $36+HST, Basic $40+HST ESANS Non-Members: $59+HST Students: $20+HST Contact ESANS` President Adam Cooney at contact@esans.ca to discuss sponsorship benefits and specific event details... Download the Event Information Here April 27-28 - Westin NS, Halifax, Nova Scotia   Kelly Lunn of EnCom Alternative Energy Solutions holds a solar hot water heater at the annual Renewable Energy Conference. Click image for more information. (Photo: Peter Parsons) April 22-23 - NS Aqriculture College, Truro, Nova Scotia April 22, 2010 - "Thinking Green in Demolition" Demolition & Hazardous Waste Management Symposium 2010 Marriott Harbourfront, Halifax - 08:00-16:00 Topics included LEED and its application to restoration and construction work; implementing the 3Rs (reduce, reuse and recycle) in construction and demolition; regulatory overview of demolition process - what levels of government have jurisdiction and dealing with multi-jurisdictional issues; demolition permitting process and discussion on differing requirements among municipalities regarding recycling and hazardous materials; and an afternoon group discussion and open forum led by a panel of government and industry experts on addressing consistency in the identification, abatement and disposal of hazardous materials with a specific focus on asbestos and lead-based paint.   Sponsors Booth Displays   Click image to view booth... ESANS Member Rates: Premier $50+HST, Prominent $90+HST, Basic $100+HST ESANS Non-Members: $150+HST Students: $50+HST Click Here to Download the Agenda & Speaker Info Event Participants & Premier Members April 21, 2010 - Release, Review, Respond, and Renew "ESANS Day with the Governments" - Marriott Harbourfront, Halifax Over 40 organizations in the environmental community attended to hear about major project and collaboration funding... It was heard loud & clear by ESANS during the 2009 Membership Survey that useful interaction with government representatives is a high priority for members. As a result, ESANS organized this event for our members to hear the current status of government focus and direction, and the associated upcoming opportunities. The federal, provincial and municipal governments communicated a variety of topics that are of high interest to ESANS members. This inaugural annual event provided the opportunity for ESANS led interactions with Government representatives in the environmental sector. The event was a mixture of Panel Discussions - Breakout Sessions - Audience Questions and Answers.   Click the image to view the Sponsorship Opportunites and Registration Form   Topics: NS Provincial Priorities and Opportunities NS EGSPA - Contaminated Sites Regulation NS EGSPA - NS Roundtable on the Environment and Sustainable Prosperity NS EGSPA - Water Strategy Consultation Process FEDERAL - New and Changing Regulations FEDERAL - Opportunities for Environmental Goods and Service Providers   Public Works Government Services Canada   Office of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises   Defence Construction Canada NS EGSPA - Renewable Energy and Climate Change Action Plan   Presentation and Discussion on Renewable Energy   Presentation and Discussion on NS Climate Change Action Plan    - Non-electrical GHG Mitigation Activities    - Adaptation Activities HRM - Councilor Initiatives HRM - Regional Plan Structure and Development of Various Sub-Plans   Watershed Planning and Activities   Sea Level Rise Project Information HRM - Sustainable Environmental Management Office (SEMO)   Municipal Emission Reduction Efforts   Climate Change Strategies   Water Governance   Trade & Innovation Opportunities: NS Environment, ACOA, NSERC, DFAIT St.FX University - Industry Liaison Office Agenda: 8:00-8:30 Arrival & Networking 8:30-8:45 Welcome and Introductions 8:45-10:00 - NS Morning Session I 8:45-10:00 - Federal Morning Session I 10:00-10:30 - Morning Break 10:30-11:45 - NS Morning Session II 10:30-11:45 - HRM Morning Session I 11:45-1:00 - Lunch Break 1:00-2:30 - Developing Opportunities Afternoon Session I 1:00-2:30 - HRM Afternoon Session II 2:30-3:00 - Afternoon Break 3:00-4:00 - NS Provincial Priorities and Opportunities 4:00-4:30 - Wrap Up & Acknowledgements See who presented... most presentations available here soon.. Who attended: Environmental Managers, Environmental Consultants & Service Providers, Environmental Equipment & Product Manufacturers / Suppliers, Core Industry Sector Representatives (i.e energy, construction, defence, forestry, resources, fisheries & oceans, etc.), Property Owners & Developers, Councillors, Trade Commissioners, Municipal / Provincial / Federal Government Representatives, Academia (Industry Liaison Officers, Educators & Learners), Law, Finance, & Insurance ESANS Member Rates: Premier $50+HST, Prominent $90+HST, Basic $100+HST ESANS Non-Members: $150+HST Sponsors Event Participants & Premier Members Volunteer & Director Information & Recruitment Events April 8 & 15, 2010 ESANS' Offices - 1 Research Drive, Dartmouth, NS Feb 23 5:00pm - "From Copenhagen to Mexico" HUB Halifax - 1673 Barrington Street, 2nd Floor Activity Plan for 2010 COP 16 Mexico UN Climate Change Conference Preparations Participants of this event were ESANS members who went to COP15 Copenhagen in 2009; current or potential ESANS members who may be going to Mexico in November 2010; and associated Province of Nova Scotia and Government of Canada representatives interested in the coordination of local people who intend to be in Mexico. Click here to view who attended COP 15 via ESANS The intent of the meeting was to build on the lessons learned in our organized efforts in attending the Copenhagen and earlier UN Climate Change conferences. ESANS has Observer Status at these conferences. ESANS members attending the 2009 conference came from a variety of environmental service provider backgrounds - individual, academic, government, industry, business, and consultants. ESANS is starting to plan now for COP 16 in Mexico which will be held near the end of 2010. ESANS is preparing a living, evolving, "Activity Plan" to help in the planning and coordination of a mixture of people from ESANS, the Province of Nova Scotia, and the Government of Canada. An early version of this "Activity Plan" will be available for discussion. ESANS 2010 Bonspiel Networking Social Halifax - February 19, 2010 Click Here to View the 2010 Champions & Event Pictures Feb 16, 2010 - Consultation - Opportunities for Input ESANS, 1 Research Drive, Woodside Park, Dartmouth (12:00pm) Nova Scotia Proposed Pesticide Ban Download the information package here... Download the discussion paper here... (2:30pm) Municipal Water Approvals Protocols & Guidelines for Monitoring Public Drinking Water Supplies Download the information package here... ESANS provides opportunities for interested members to consider, converse, and ultimately contribute to consultations and similar interactions with the provincial government and others. The intent of this service is to provide a catalyst and useful economies of scale, for member interactions with government. The results are intended to be respected contributions to the consultation process, from members of the environmental service provider community. Volunteer & Director Information & Recruitment Event January 19, 2010 - 3pm-5pm AND 5:30pm-7:30pm ESANS' Offices - 1 Research Drive, Dartmouth, NS The following ESANS members participated: AGAT Laboratories Ltd. Aqua Terra Resource Services Ltd. CBCL Limited St FX University Futurvue Communications Muquodoboit Valley Quality Sod Terrain Group Inc. Cameron Consulting Stantec Conestoga-Rovers & Associates OEA Technologies Heritage Gas Ed Sulis ESANS Membership Appreciation Social with CLRA December 10, 2009 - 16:30-19:30 Garrison Brewery, 1149 Marginal Road, Halifax ESANS & The Canadian Land Reclamation Association (CLRA) Atlantic Reclamation Conference 2009 November 3-5, 2009 - Pier 21 - Halifax NS ESANS & The Canadian Land Reclamation Association (CLRA) This annual event serves individuals and collaborators to share information, further knowledge, increase awareness, encourage education and investigation into problems and solutions in the many areas of land and waterway reclamation, restoration and rehabilitation. Thank You to our Event Sponsors Commercial Property Forum & Economic Overview October 27, 2009 - Nova Scotia Association of Realtors®, Dartmouth NS ESANS collaborated with NSAR to organize a professional development event for commercial property agents and owners. ESANS speakers provided content pertaining to LEED green buildings, renewable energy, and land reclamation & remediation. Event Sponsored by Power Vac, All-Tech Environmental CarShare HFX, and Nova Scotia Environment Presenters: Presenter: Andrew Thalheimer, P.Eng., Dillon Consulting Ltd. Presentation: Brownfields Remediation ...click here to download presentation... Presenter: Chuck McCormick, Canada Green Building Council - Atlantic Chapter Presentation: Green Building & LEED Programs & Opportunities Presenter: Jeff Larsen, MaManna Renewable Energy Presentation: Renewable Energy Integration in Commercial Properties Participants Included: Nova Scotia Environment All-Tech Environmental  PowerVac  Strum Environmental  CarShare HFX  AECOM SystemCare Cleaning & Restoration  AGAT Laboratories Healthful Homes Realty Dillon Consulting Mamanna Renewable Energy Canadian Green Building Council Newalta CBCL Limited Canada Mortgage and Housing CB Richard Ellis CentreCorp Century 21 Chambers Developments Claussen Walters and Associates Ltd. Colliers Compass Commercial Realty Cushman & Wakefield Domus Realty DTZ Barnicke East Port Properties Enterprise Brokerage Inc. Exit Realty Citadel Greenwood Lane Inc. GWL Realty Advisors Municipality of East Hants Partners Global ReMax Nova Signature Realty Limited Mining Exposed 2009 – “Our Nuclear World” October 5-7, 2009 - Pier 21, Halifax NS ESANS & The Mining Association of Nova Scotia (MANS) This event highlighted the nuclear industry as it relates in the local and global context to the environment, the economy, and society through presentations by representatives of several world-leading organizations in the energy sector. Marine Environmental Sciences Information Session August 25, 2009 - Museum of Natural History, Halifax NS ESANS hosted this event at the Museum of Natural History to highlight leading-egde work and initiatives in the marine sciences sector for an audience of enironmental consultants & service providers, regulation and policy makers, researchers, and more... Event Sponsored by AGAT Laboratories Ltd. Presenters: Presenter: Paul R. Boudreau, Atlantic Coastal Zone Information Steering Committee - ACZISC Presentation: Update and Status of COINATLANTIC: A Network of People, Information, and Technology in Support of Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management - Abstract Click Here... Presenter: Richard Isnor, NSERC-Atlantic Presentation: NSERC R&D Funding Opportunities in Marine Sciences Presenter: Mark McLean, Fisheries & Oceans Presentation: Marine Habitat Compensation Plans Presenter: Geoff MacIntyre, Satlantic Presentation: Marine Research Technology, Equipment, & Applications Presenter: Tony Walker B.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Dillon Consulting Presentation: Overview of Marine Environmental Services & Case Studies Participants Included: AMEC DFAIT - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada ACOA - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency AquaEng Consulting NSERC - Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada SeisMap Consulting Inc. SPANS - Seafood Producers Association of Nova Scotia AGAT Laboratories Ltd. CBCL Limited ESANS 2009 Golf Tournament Dartmouth - June 19, 2009 Golf Tournament Details: June 19, 2009 - 9am to 4pm Montague Links Golf & Country Club Click the image to the right to see event details and photographs of participants. Organized by:        ESANS Annual General Meeting 2009 - Followed By: Climate Change and Extreme Weather: Designing Adaptation Policy - Gordon McBean June 4, 2009 - Casino Nova Scotia 3:30pm - 8:30pm Event proudly sponsored by AGAT Laboratories Ltd. Event Part #1 ESANS Annual General Meeting 2009 Past, Present, & Future Arrival & Sign-in: 15:30 to 15:40 AGM Proceedings: 15:40 to 17:30 These companies attended: AGAT Laboratories Ltd. - Sponsor Cameron Consulting Inc. Dillon Consulting Ltd. Aliant Stantec (formerly Jacques Whitford) AMEC Wickwire Holm Dora Demolition Acadia University MAXXAM Analytics Acadian Mining Insurance Bureau of Canada Mining Association of Nova Scotia CEF Consultants Inc. Kisserup Internaltional Trade Roots Department of Foriegn Affairs and International Trade Cox & Palmer Dalhousie University - Community Health and Epidemiology Collective Wisdom Solutions CRM Group Ltd. MacDonald Chisholm Trask Insurance SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd. Extreme Spill Technology Knowledge and Development Associates Aquaterra Resource Services Ltd. Knolwedge and Development Associates AECOM Canada CleanEarth Technologies Cement Association of Canada Event Part #2 Climate Change and Extreme Weather: Designing Adaptation Policy Presenter: Gordon McBean Arrival & Sign-in: 17:30 to 18:00 (Cash Bar Open - Grab a beverage and relax) Presentation: 18:00 to 19:00 (Keynote presentation by Gordon McBean) Networking: 19:00 to 21:00 (Cash Bar & Fabulous Appetizers) These companies attended: AGAT Laboratories Ltd. - Sponsor Cameron Consulting Inc. Dillon Consulting Ltd. Stantec (formerly Jacques Whitford) Wickwire Holm MAXXAM Analytics Insurance Bureau of Canada Aliant Mining Association of Nova Scotia Acadian Mining Nova Scotia Energy Department of Foriegn Affairs and International Trade Cox & Palmer Acadia University Nova Scotia Environment Clean Nova Scotia Dalhousie University Halifax Regional Municipality Hertiage Gas Ecology Action Centre Fundy Environmental & Educational Consultants Extreme Spill Technology AECOM Canada Presentation by Dr. Gordon McBean: Acclaimed Climate Scientist, Member of the Order of Canada, and Review Editor of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2007 Assessment. AGM Documents and FREE Climate Change Presentation ESANS AGM Information Package - Click Here to Download Presentation: Dr. Gordon McBean, Climate Change - Click Here to Download ESANS and ECO Canada Networking Luncheon Halifax - May 13, 2009 11:30am to 2:30pm Location: Delta Halifax - 1990 Barrington Street Click image above to go to the ECO Canada website for more information and pictures... Event Sponsors: Presenters: Colin Hines - Atlantic Environmental Training & On-Site Services Inc. Dan Macdonald - InNOVAcorp Dr. Torgny Vigerstad - Environmental Remediation Sciences Inc. Linda Lusby - Acadia University These organizations attended: AGAT Laboratories Ltd. AMEC Atlantic Environmental Training & On-Site Services Inc. Corridor Resources Inc. Dalhousie University Environmental Solutions Remediation Services GEMTEC Limited Halifax Regional Municipality Intrinsik Environmental Sciences Inc. Nova Scotia Community College Nova Scotia Power OCL Group Scotian WindFields Inc. Simpson Consulting SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd. Stantec Wabush Mines Water Research Associates Inc. This event was hosted by ECO Canada and its certifying body - the Canadian Environmental Certification Approvals Board (CECAB) - in partnership with ESANS. The event brought together certified members (CCEP, CEPIT, and Auditors) of the Halifax Area's environmental workforce in a casual atmosphere to meet one another, discuss the nature of the environmental profession and work towards building a strong environmental practitioner community in the region. Agenda: 11:15 - 11:30- Speaker Arrival 11:30 - 12:15 - Registration, Lunch and Beverage and Networking Time 12:15 - 12:20 - Welcome Address 12:20 - 12:.35 - Panel Presentation 12:35 - 1:05 - Question Period 1:05 - 1:15 - Closing Comments 1:15 - 2:30 - Networking Time BONUS: 3:30 - 7:30 - ESANS & NSAR Evening Social

ESANS Industry Association Membership Social with Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® Halifax - May 13, 2009 Location: Delta Halifax 3:30pm to 7:30pm

ESANS and NSAR representatives described current initiatives to increase the demand for services, provided an overview of services offered by members, and discussed exciting opportunities for mutual benefit collaboration. This event brought together members of ESANS and NSAR in a casual atmosphere to meet one another, discuss the interplay between environmental considerations and the real estate industry, and work towards building a strong partnership in the region. Agenda: 3:30 - 4:00 - Registration, Cash Bar & Networking 4:00 - 4:30 - ESANS Introduction, Member Capabilites, Collaboration Opportunities 4:30 - 5:00 - NSAR Introduction, Member Capabilites, Collaboration Opportunities 5:00 - 5:30 - Presentation: Scott MacKnight, OCL Group Limited "Protection, Prevention, and Remediation of Residential Fuel Oil Releases" 5:30 - 6:00 - Presentation: Steve Conway, Nova Scotia Environment "Residential Water and Septic Systems - What Every REALTOR® Should Know" 6:00 - 6:15 - Concluding Comments 6:15 - 7:30 - Networking Time May 13, 2009 ESANS / NSAR Networking Event Presentations - click images to download Event Sponsors: This was a fantastic event and ESANS looks forward to working with NSAR again to organize another of these events.

ESANS Industry Association Membership Social with Landscape NS Horticulture Trades Association Halifax - April 8, 2009 Location: St. Mary's Boat Club

ESANS and LNS members and other interested parties gathered to hear details of each association pertaining to current initiatives for increasing the demand for services, services offered by members, and exciting opportunities for mutual benefit collaboration. Download the AGENDA - click the image... Stephen King (former Manager of the HRM Sustainable Environment Management Office) presented current initiatives in sustainability and capacity building across Canada. Stephen provided a snapshot of what is happening with the various levels of government and others towards new sustainability related policies, standards, and legislation and how members of both ESANS and LNS can best position to take full advantage of current and anticipated opportunities. Bio-Remediation, Wetland Creation & Preservation, Storm-Water Management, Green Roofs, and more... Participants Included Several Representatives from the Following Organizations Environmental Services Association Nova Scotia Landscape Nova Scotia Horticulture Trades Association Mining Association of Nova Scotia M2 Horticulture King's Gardens and Environmental Services NS Transportation & Infrastructure Renewal Halifax Regional Municipality Atlantic Provinces Council on the Sciences (APICS) BioGas Energy Inc. Turf Masters Landscaping Limited Cameron Consulting Incorporated Terra Nova Landscaping CEF Consultants Limited Macdonald Chisholm Trask Insurance EnviroPoint Consulting Incorporated Municipality of East Hants Earth-Craft Landscape Limited Dillon Consulting Van Vulpen Design InNOVAcorp AGAT Laboratories Clintar Groundskeeping Stantec

Green Horizons 2009 Halifax - March 24/25, 2009 Location: Pier 21, Halifax

ESANS is proud to have presented this event uniting government, industry, and academia, for the purpose of ensuring continued collaboration and advancement in the environmental field. Effective interaction among these groups is critical to shaping the horizon of our environmental future. For Academia: This event enabled students and academia to identify government departments that can assist with research initiatives, and companies that are aligned with their career aspirations. Academia presented research in progress, and present opportunities to involve government and industry in available research opportunities. For Industry: Companies in the environmental sector showcased key projects and their workplace to under-graduate and graduate college and university students of environment-related programs offered in Nova Scotia. Companies engaged participants to learn about the many career paths available in the environmental sector, and they presented themselves as key participants in the environmental research and collaboration arena. For Government: Government organizations discussed the latest environmental research, partnerships, and funding opportunities relating to development of Nova Scotian ideas and employment. Topics of discussion included development of intellectual property and transfer of knowledge on provincial, national, and international levels.

  Participants Included

Dalhousie - Marine Affairs Program
StFX - Business Administration
Saint Mary's - Applied Science Geography
NSCAD - Photography, Interdisciplinary Design
StFX - Sociology
Dalhousie - Environmental Studies
Saint Mary's - Biology
NSAC - Technology Environmental Horticulture
Dalhousie - Commerce with Environmental Focus
StFX - Biology
NSCC - Techsploration
Dalhousie - Environmental Engineering
Saint Mary's - Science
StFX - Information Systems
Dalhousie - Management
NSCC - Env. Engineering Technology Water Resources
Saint Mary's - Environmental Studies
NSCAD - Interdisciplinary Design
StFX - Environmental Science
Dalhousie - Chemical Engineering
NSAC - Masters in Agriculture
StFX - Master in Environmental Sciences
NSCAD - Product Design
Dalhousie - Planning

NSERC - Event Facilitator

Nova Scotia Environment - Innovator Sponsor

Petroleum Research Atlantic Canada
Encana
St Francis Xavier University
Stantec
St. Mary's University
ECO Canada
Dalhousie University
Nova Scotia Community College
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
BioGas Energy Inc.
Nova Scotia Agriculture College
HMJ Consulting Limited
Haisley Millar Consulting Group
Techsploration
Nova Scotia Youth Conservation Corps

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ACCC 2009 Halifax - March 10-11, 2009 Location: Westin NS, 1181 Hollis Street

The winter of 2008-2009 brought changing economic conditions, the Federal and Provincial government budgets, the NS Energy Strategy and Climate Change Action Plan, and some new initiatives. Increased investments will be made to infrastructure - traditional, residential, green energy, and otherwise. This event considered these recent influences and discussed opportunities and prospects for those involved in providing climate change adaptation and mitigation services and related environmental services within the public and private sector, research, decision-making, media, and community groups. This year's annual ACCC will showcased key-note speakers, presentations, papers, and panel sessions providing timely, useful, and locally applicable insights. EVENT SPONSORS:        Click the images above to download the agenda, registration & sponsorship information, and speaker bios and presentation abstracts.

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ESANS Bonspiel & Trade Show
Halifax - February 20, 2009

Curling Bonspiel Details:
February 20, 2009 - 9am to 7pm
Halifax Curling Club

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Demolition: Hazardous Materials and Waste
Halifax - February 19, 2009

Presentations focused on the state of existing and future regulations concerning demolition and dismantling activities (i.e. demolition, separation, waste recycling or disposal, hazardous materials abatement and disposal), as well as proper locations and disposal for C&D Waste in Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Environment - Don MacQueen Valley Waste-Resource Management - Ken Redden Halifax C&D Recycling Ltd. - Nick Russell NS Labour & Workforce Development - Jim Leblanc Stantec - Pamela Sears Wickwire Holm - Marc Dunning Stantec - Don Carey All-Tech - Matt Brewer Dora Demolition - Tim Soley Powervac - Shannon Sweeney

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Site Development & Preparation Workshop "Think before you Dig" - February 5, 2009

Before work is conducted at a site, potential environmental, physical, and cultural impacts must be considered. This reduces the opportunity for an unintended and unplanned surprise that can significantly delay or derail the work, associated cost overruns, and for unacceptable environmental and / or cultural heritage impacts.

This workshop presented multiple stakeholder interests, and identify requirements associated with land development and intrusive activities.

Utility representatives reviewed their tracking and locating programs. Lawyers and insurance representatives discussed the risks involved with insufficient site preparation. Jay Hartling of the NS Office of Aboriginal Affairs explained important considerations for site work.

Heritage Gas - Chris MacAulay Halifax Water Authority - Jamie Hannam Eastlink - Brian Brandstetter Aliant - Keith Bennett Nova Scotia Power - Gary Morine Underground Consulting Services Inc. - Phillip Jennex Wickwire Holm - Marc Dunning CRM Group - Bruce Stewart and Darryl Kelman MCT Insurance - Rob Semple XL Insurance - Greg Dunn NS Office of Aboriginal Affairs - Jay Hartling

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Information Session Halifax - January 27, 2009

Environmental Business in Nova Scotia is growing! There are several government initiatives, programs, and opportunities along the themes of Sustainable Prosperity, Energy Conservation, and Local & Internaltional Business Development currently underway. Presentations included: Global Commerce Support Program (Presenter: Vannessa Rodrigues, Trade Commissioner Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada) Business Development Financing (Presenters: Danny Connors & Ed Handler, Business Development Bank of Canada) Export & Business Development Programs (Presenters: Mike Rothenburg & Jennifer Cormier, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)       Download the presentations by clicking the images above...

Information Session Halifax - January 20, 2009

Nova Scotia released the 2009 Energy Strategy and Climate Change Action Plan on January 16, 2009. Participants learned about specific environmental business opportunities. Other topics of discussion were the NS Waste Management Resource Strategy consultation paper, research and technology relating to climate change, and landscaping and horticulture for green buildings. Presentations included: Climate Change Action Plan (Presenter: Jonah Bernstein, NS Department of Environment) Renewal of Nova Scotia’s Solid Waste Resource Management Strategy (Presenter: Virginia Olsen, NS Department of Environment) StFX Environmental Research (Presenter: Andrew Kendall - Industry Liaison Officer, StFX University) Landscape Horticulture and Green Buildings (Presenter: Jeff Morton, M2 Horticulture)          Download the presentations by clicking the images above...

Information Session and Member Appreciation Social Halifax - December 4, 2008 An open discussion was conducted on the latest developments with the Domestic Fuel Oil Spill Policy, NS Water Resources Management Strategy, and Atlantic PIRI RBCA. Participants enjoyed a member appreciation social held at Garrison Brewery. Hors d'ourves, live music, and beer.

The NS Invasive Species Working Group Invasive Alien Species Planning Workshop (Wolfville, NS - December 3-4, 2008)

Energy Solutions 2008 Renewable Energy Conference (Halifax, NS - November 21, 2008)

Mining Matters 2008 Mining and Minerals Conference (Halifax, NS - November 9-10, 2008)

REACT 2008 Rural Energy Action Conference & Trade Show (Port Hawkesbury, NS - November 7-8, 2008)

Atlantic Reclamation Conference
October 20-21, 2008 - Stellarton NS
"Restoring the Earth in Atlantic Canada"

ARC2008 is an annual venue for individuals and teams to share information, further knowledge, increase awareness, encourage education and investigation into problems and solutions in the many areas of land and waterway reclamation, restoration and rehabilitation.

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ESANS proudly recognizes the ARC2008 Event Sponsors

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

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The 2008 Power of Green Conference Nova Scotia Economic Development (Halifax, NS - October 20, 2008)

Lockheed Martin and Boeing wanted to meet you in November 2008 Click image for more info.

OTANS Canadian Offshore Resourses Exhibition Offshore / Onshore Technologies Association (Halifax, NS - October 7-10, 2008)
Symposium on the Role of Marine Mammals in the Ecosystem in the 21st Century (Dartmouth, NS - September 29 - October 1, 2008)
ICES 2008, the Annual Science Conference of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (Halifax, NS - September 22-26, 2008)
7th International Workshop on Unstructured Grid Numerical Modelling of Coastal, Shelf and Ocean Flows (Halifax, NS - September 17-19, 2008)
Maritime Water Resourses Symposium: Watershed Health, Planning, & Management (Dartmouth, NS - August 21-23, 2008)

On-Site Wastewater System Workshop
For Designers, Installers, and Stakeholders
(August 19, 2008)

• Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals
• Centralized Versus Decentralized Wastewater Systems
• Decentralized Systems Technologies and Designs
• Introduction to AdvanTex ® System Design (Residential & Commercial)
• Introduction to Effluent Sewer System Design
• Onsite System Sampling & Analysis
• Community Systems Development (Case Study Review)

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ESANS Annual Golf Tournament - June 20, 2008

Golf Event Details:
June 20th, 2008 - 1pm to 8pm
Grandview Golf Course

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ESANS AGM - June 3, 2008

AGM Event Details:
June 3rd, 2008 - 8am to 10:30am
Canada Post Room
One Research Drive
Dartmouth, NS

Proposal Writing Workshop - May 28, 2008

Topics covered in the workshop included:

  Dos and Don’ts in proposal writing
  Common mistakes
  Provincial projects
  How to win the RFP
  How to write for government

Presenters:
Barbara Emodi, Technical Writing Teacher at Dal and MSVU
Rita Godin – Defence Construction Canada
Ian M. MacCallum – NS Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal

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Fourth Canadian Waste Resource Symposium
April 13-16, 2008 Halifax

The Atlantic Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) and the Nova Scotia Association of Waste Reduction Coordinators (NSAWRC) coordinated a comprehensive Waste Resource Symposium. (Click here for more information).

The overall conference theme of Navigating Towards 60% Diversion gathered the waste reduction and landfill management specialists from across the globe to explore and share their best management practices.

Topics discussed were:

• leading edge waste management and diversion technologies;
• proven educational programs and techniques;
• successful residential and industrial diversion programs;
• progressive occupational health and safety strategies; and
• innovative partnering arrangements.

April 4, 2008 - Curling Event Halifax

MAXXAM Analytics Inc. was the proud sponsor of the fourth annual SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd. vs. Dillon Consulting Ltd. curling bonspeil.

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to be having a corporate event at the same time.

Contractor Briefing Session - Contracting plans for the Goose Bay Remediation Project, 5 Wing Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador - March 26, 2008 - Dartmouth

Goose Bay Remediation Session

The Department of National Defence and Defence Construction Canada in association with the Environmental Services Association of Nova Scotia (ESANS) held a contractor briefing session

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Making Money with Contaminated Properties
Seizing the Opportunities & Breaking the Barriers to Brownfield Redevelopment - March 26, 2008 - Moncton NB

Forum Program & Registration

Downtown Moncton Centreville Inc. (DMCI) sponsored this economic development initiative concerning the redevelopment of contaminated properties throughout the province of New Brunswick.

The main focus of the Making Money with Contaminated Properties information sessions were to dispell the myths about contaminated properties and teach how to make money redeveloping contaminated properties.

Contact Robert Gallant for more information
rgallant@ravenssun.ca
  www.brownfieldawareness.com

Atlantic Climate Change Conference
Risks, Responses and Tools for Action
(Halifax - March 3-6, 2008)

The Atlantic Climate Change Conference was organized by:

The conference showcased key-note speakers, presentations, papers, and panel sessions provided useful, practical and locally applicable insights. Workshops focused on strategies and actions that can be adopted by local government, infrastructure decision- makers, and business. Poster presentations and trade show booths highlighted local research and capabilities.

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Presentation topics on the management of potential climate change risks included:

Energy Choices Mitigation Options Adaptation Tools Carbon Markets Policy Response Energy Impacts Infrastructure Risk

Science of Climate Change Corporate and Public Policy Infrastructure Decision-Making Impact on Renewable Natural Resources Natural Resource Management Civic Organization Response Legal, Insurance, Financial, Economic Responses

Conference Program - March 3-6
LIDAR Workshop Program - March 6
Incorporating Climate Change Adaptation Workshop - March 6

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