Ballast Environmental Consulting Ltd.
212 Initiative Avenue SE T3S 0B7 Calgary, AB, Canada

This method of well abandonment is especially valuable on those minimum disturbance, native grassland sites. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmY1sGCLkpA #aer #enviroconsulting #landreclamation #ballastenviro

An exciting Parks Canada Parks Canada video on their work to restore coastal sand dunes. Our work allows us to restore ecosystems as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgHCHbk-EjE #parkscanada #scienceinthefield #ecology #ballastenviro

Throwback Thursday to nicer weather, when the team completed some Stage 2 PSI's in British Columbia. http://ballastenvironmental.com//phase-ii-esas-on-fuel-st/ #tbt #enviroconsulting #ballastenviro

We're excited to announce that we are looking to expand our team again. We are looking to hire 2 part-time team members, Project Support and Environmental Drafter, check out our web page (link below) for position details. http://ballastenvironmental.com/careers/ #yycjobs #enviroconsulting #jointheteam #ballastenviro

Another interesting NAIT NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) video sharing some of their research on peatland reclamation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOhsYX92Vt8 #NAIT #peatland #landreclamation #ballastenviro

Inspiring TED talk on the natural world. https://www.ted.com//louie_schwartzberg_hidden_miracles_of

Check out this short Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) clip for the stages of an oil well in Alberta. We are mainly involved in the inactive through reclamation stages, ultimately obtaining regulatory closure. http://ow.ly/cbyq50uIkGy #alberta #aer #enviroconsulting #ballastenviro

Seeding is a common practice in land reclamation. Below is an interesting video by NAIT NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) on seed enhancement. http://ow.ly/Stei50uIkbX #NAIT #landreclamation #seeding #ballastenviro

Throwback Thursday to a featured reclamation project the team completed, it's always satisfying to visit the site and see the progress from year-to-year. http://ballastenvironmental.com/be_projects/reclamation/ #throwbackthursday #tbt #landreclamation #ballastenviro

Ballast Environmental is 100% Canadian owned and operated. Happy Canada Day! #canada #canadianbusiness #ballastenviro

We're excited to announce that we are looking to expand our team again. We are looking for a Junior Environmental Scientist, check out our web page (link below) for position details. http://ballastenvironmental.com/careers/ #yycjobs #enviroconsulting #jointheteam #ballastenviro

Site visits are a major component of our Phase 1 ESAs. Check out this video by AESAC Inc. for an intro to a Phase 1 ESA site visit with some potential areas of concern identified. http://ow.ly/qIxm50uHu1V

A team member took this shot while accessing a site to complete a reclamation plan. This view is from the Boreal Natural Region of Alberta. #scenicsaturday #environmentalconsulting #thisviewthough #ballastenviro

Our team members enjoyed the Remediation Regulation Amendments Information Session hosted by the AEP yesterday. #YYC #Remediation #BallastEnviro

We are looking for 2 new members to add to our team! Visit the link below for position and application details. http://ballastenvironmental.com/careers/

ID Challenge: What shrub is this? (answer will be posted in the comment section) Hint: start on page 11 of the Guide to Common Native Trees and Shrubs of Alberta (link below). http://ow.ly/GZ9z30iMVPS #plantid #nativeplants #biologist #nature #ballastenviro

It's officially the first day of winter. We hope everyone is keeping warm at their worksites. #winter #canadianwinter #seasons #fieldworker #ballastenviro

Reclamation needs of a site vary among land types. Land types we work in include native grasslands, peatlands, cultivated and forested lands. Check out this short video NAIT produced describing how they restore water flow to a wellsite in peatland. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E7fc4DWCPw #NAIT #alberta #peatland #ballastenviro

One of our team members was sampling soil off of a solid stem auger during a Phase 2 ESA in this clip. A Phase 2 ESA is an intrusive investigation to determine if there are environmental impacts. #storytime #soilsampling #scienceinthefield #phase2esa #ballastenviro

It's a fascinating world we live in. This remarkable TED talk explores life in the sea. http://ow.ly/OrNE30ixxp1 #tedtalk #biology #ballastenviro

Our team was out conducting a DSA (detailed site assessment) on a reclaimed site in this photo. This involves assessing parameters both on and off site. Can you tell whether she's standing on site or not? #scenicsaturday #landreclamation #fieldbiologist #albertaviews #ballastenviro