Environmental Consulting

PGL'ers Katie Docker P. Eng. and Ayesha Shah attended the ULI Toronto Summer Social event last week at CIBC SQUARE, a proud finalist for the 2024 ULI Awards of Excellence. #pglenvironmental #environementalconsulting #ULI #ULIToronto

We are pleased to welcome Paul Wiseman to the team. Paul is a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with over 23 years of experience in the western Canadian upstream oil and gas sector. He has led and managed large-scale environmental liability reduction programs, supporting clients through complex regulatory processes, site assessment, remediation, and regulatory closure. Paul’s expertise spans the full lifecycle of contaminated site management, with a strong focus on developing defensible, risk-based strategies aligned with regulatory requirements. He brings extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, program management, and delivering technically sound, cost-effective solutions across diverse project portfolios. At PGL, Paul will support environmental planning and contaminated sites programs, providing senior technical leadership in site assessment, remediation strategy development, and regulatory closure. #PGLEnvironmental #nerdybynature #environmentalconsulting

We're excited to announce Katie Docker P. Eng. as the new Team Lead for our Ontario office! 🎉 Katie brings a wealth of experience and knowledge as a team manager and service lead. We are lucky to have her leadership, dedication, and commitment to supporting both our team and our clients. Please join us in congratulating Katie on this well-deserved achievement. We're excited to see her lead our Ontario team into its next chapter of growth and success. Congratulations, Katie! 👏 #Leadership #TeamLead #Ontario #PGLenvironmental #environmentalconsulting

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Please join us in celebrating Will Gaherty as he begins a new chapter with PGL Environmental Consultants as Chair of the Board of Directors. As a founder of PGL, Will helped shape our company from the very beginning, building a strong employee-owned business with a reputation of having trusted advisors and being a reliable provider of environmental services. After serving as President, his transition to Board Chair marks an exciting evolution in his leadership journey and in PGL's continued success. Will's vision, passion, and unwavering dedication have been instrumental in making PGL what it is today. We are grateful for his leadership and look forward to the guidance and strategic insight he will bring as Chair of the Board. Congratulations, Will, on this well-deserved appointment. Here's to the next chapter of leadership, growth, and opportunity for PGL. #PGL #Leadership #BoardChair #Founder #Governance #Congratulations

PGL Environmental Consultants was delighted to attend the EMA of BC - Environmental Managers Association of BC Awards Gala in late June. The evening showcased many interesting and challenging projects from across the environmental sector. It was great to see so many parts of the industry represented, including remediation, reclamation, earthworks, municipal government, laboratory services, environmental consultants, and Indigenous governments. We are grateful to be part of this fast-moving and innovative industry. We want to thank the incredible EMA board, including PGL’s Anna Howard, for their hard work and dedication in organizing this annual event! #environmentalmanagers #environmentalmanagement #environmentalconsulting #pglenvironmental #nerdybynature

Happy Canada Day from PGL! #pglenvironmental #canadaday #nerdybynature

Some changes are coming for O.Reg. 406/19 which may affect your Site. The Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks held an information session on June 18th to discuss the upcoming implementation. As of January 1st, 2027 all excess soils in Ontario which meet Table 2.1 Residential/Parkland/Institutional land use can no longer be deposited at a landfill or dump, and must be beneficially reused either at your Project Area, a Class 1 Soil Management Site, or other reuse sites. Importantly, there are two exemptions to this restriction, which require oversight by a Qualified Person. Have questions about Excess Soils and how the upcoming changes affect your Site? Reach out to one of our QPs: Tanner Leonhardt, P.Eng. (BC, ON), Katie Docker P. Eng., or Will Gaherty. #pglenvironmental #environmentalconsulting #excesssoils #ontario

PGL was proud to sponsor the ULI British Columbia Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) 2026 Outstanding Leader Gala earlier this month. It was an inspiring evening celebrating leadership and impact across the real estate and land use community. PGLers Andrea Rivers, Kim Geeves, MSc, PAg, and Chelsea MacPherson, P.Geo., PMP attended. Congratulations to all the nominees and to the 2026 Outstanding Leader Deana Grinnell for their remarkable achievements! A huge acknowledgment also goes out to WLI Committee Members Andrea Rivers (PGL) and Linda Hong (Bosa Properties) and WLI Co-Chair Mahsa Banaei, M.Eng. (Colliers) for their contributions in organizing this year’s event! Photo credit: Mariel Nelms #WLIBCGALA2026 #ULIBC #WLIBC #WomenInRealEstate #CRE

PGL’er Sarah Barr isn’t afraid to get dirty! Working at a remote, helicopter access only site, Sarah had to get knee deep in mud to collect soil samples last month. #fieldworkfriday #environmentalconsulting #watersampling #soilsampling #excavation #pglenvironmental

Construction season is in full swing right now and many projects are working in and around water. This time of the season also marks the beginning of the in-stream reduced risk window across many regions of British Columbia! Reduced-Risk Timing windows, as outlined by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and the Province of BC, are a key tool for balancing project delivery with environmental protection. These windows identify the lowest risk time periods to conduct work while protecting fish, including their eggs, juveniles, spawning adults, and/or the organisms upon which they feed. During this period many measures are used to reduce impacts and protect fish and fish habitat when carrying out a project near water. Please remember, window timing varies by region, species, and even the type of water body, so it’s always important to appropriately confirm the details for your specific site. This is where PGL can help! If you’re planning in-stream works, feel free to reach out to PGL as we’re always happy to connect and support your project! At PGL, we support clients across BC with permitting, environmental monitoring, fish salvage, and construction planning support. #in-streamworks #fishsalvage #pglenvironmental #environmentalconsulting #environmentalprotection

PGL’s Paul Wiseman attended Environment Journal’s Excess Soils Symposium in Calgary last week. The Excess Soils Symposium showcased how rapidly soil management is evolving across Canada—from beneficial reuse and resource recovery to risk-based regulation and environmental forensics. It was encouraging to see regulators, industry, and practitioners working toward practical solutions that balance environmental protection with project realities. Thanks to the organizers and presenters for the excellent discussions and networking opportunities. #pglenvironmental #excesssoils #soilmanagement #alberta

PGL was pleased to attend the 10th Annual Indigenous Resource Opportunities Conference (IROC) in Nanaimo on June 4–5, 2026. It was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with clients, colleagues, and industry partners, and celebrating the growth and progress that has taken place over the past decade. The conference highlighted the many positive partnerships being built between Indigenous communities, industry, and governments, creating meaningful opportunities and lasting benefits. Thank you to the organizers, presenters, and attendees who made this year's event such a success. PGL is excited to continue supporting our clients to pursue the growing opportunities! #IROC2026 #IndigenousPartnerships #Collaboration #pglenvironmental

PGL was pleased to attend the Clean Energy Association of British Columbia (CEBC) “Generate 2026” conference in Vancouver, on May 25 and 26. Exciting times for the clean energy industry in BC, with mutually aligned interests between First Nations, industry, Crown governments, and customers. PGL has a long portfolio on independent power projects in BC, and it was great to make new and renewed connections. PGLer Guilhermo Lombardi Garbellini shared his takeaways, take a look! #nerdybynature #pglenvironmental

PGLer Paul Wiseman is looking forward to attending Environment Journal’s Excess Soils Symposium in Calgary, June 11. Please look out for Paul as he is keen to (re)connect! #excesssoilssymposium #excesssoils #pglenvironmental #calgary

Did you know that whirling disease has recently been confirmed in the iconic waters of Lake Louise, Alberta? This invasive disease affects salmonid fish species and is caused by the parasite Myxobolus cerebralis. It can lead to skeletal deformities, erratic “whirling” swimming behaviour, and high mortality in young fish. This parasite is spread easily through microscopic spores in water and sediment and is easily transported via gear, boats, boots, and equipment. As we head into a summer season full of fieldwork and water recreation, our staff will be following the clean, drain, and dry protocol: • Clean off all mud, plants, and debris • Drain water from gear, boats, and equipment • Dry completely before entering another waterbody Do you have questions about how to prevent invasive species from entering waterways on your property? PGL Environmental Consultants supports clients with: • Field protocols for invasive species prevention • Environmental monitoring and compliance • Training and awareness for field crews #pglenvironmental #environmentalconsulting #nerdybynature #whirlingdisease

A rare moment in the field 👷🌿☣️ It’s not every day that representatives from all three of our service groups — Contaminated Sites, Environmental Planning, and Hazardous Materials — are in the field together! It highlights the collaboration that helps deliver comprehensive environmental solutions for our clients and communities. Different expertise, one shared commitment to getting the job done right. #EnvironmentalServices #EnvironmentalConsulting #NerdyByNature #Teamwork #EnvironmentalPlanning #HazardousMaterials #ContaminatedSites

Spring is here and everything is growing fast, including the plants that are NOT welcome! One of the most problematic is Japanese knotweed, a highly invasive plant that can break into concrete structures and damage your property if left unmanaged. In BC, Japanese knotweed is provincially regulated with major implications for our local ecosystems and infrastructure. It is incredibly resilient and can re-sprout from even tiny root fragments, which is why proper handling is critical. Any soil disturbance or development work involving knotweed requires specialized management, including controlled excavation and disposal. Japanese knotweed is found in a wide range of environments including riparian areas, wetlands, roadsides, ditches, and fence lines and forms dense thickets of bamboo-like vegetation. This invasive plant has hollow, smooth, purple to green coloured stems up to 2.5cm in diameter. While the Japanese knotweed plants pictured from one our sites may appear dead from previous rounds of chemical treatment, think again! These photos compare live, healthy knotweed rhizomes (orange-tinted, wet roots) with the roots of other shrubs growing nearby and will require special disposal requirements. Can you spot the difference? If you think you may have knotweed on your property, it’s important to manage it as early as possible to reduce future costs. Reach out to one of PGL’s Qualified Environmental Professionals and we can discuss management options with you. #nerdybynature #pglenvironmental

Leslie Beckmann and Michelle Ashley are looking forward to attending IROC26 in Nanaimo June 3-5. Please look out for Leslie and Michelle as they are keen to (re)connect! #IndigenousResourceOpportunities #IROC26 #FirstNations

Our Ontario office has moved! PGL’s Whitby office is now located at 8-209 Dundas Street, in Downtown Whitby. We are excited to collaborate, connect, and continue supporting our clients and communities across the Durham region and the Greater Toronto Area! #pglenvironmental #environmentalconsulting #contaminatedsites #nerdybynature #ontario

PGLers Cory Nelson, Xavier Sandoval, B.Sc, A.Sc.T, PAg, and Andrea Rivers will be at BEST, hosted by the BC Environment Industry Association (BCEIA) in Whistler today through Friday. Keep a lookout for them and say hi! #environmentalconsulting #pglenvironmental

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