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Home / Services / Environmental Protection Planning / Environmental Impact Assessments

Environmental Impact Assessments

What is an Environmental Impact Assessment?

As a new development is planned, an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is one tool used to predict potential impacts on the bio-physical, cultural and socio-economic environments, and to assess the significance of such impacts resulting from the proposed development.

An EIA is primarily used as a planning tool, to define the baseline conditions before any development occurs, and to predict the consequences of development.

An Environmental Impact Assessment involves a number of steps including:

  • scoping
  • collecting baseline data
  • predicting expected impacts
  • analyzing the significance of these impacts
  • monitoring to determine the extent of the impacts
  • mitigation to reduce the extent of unavoidable impacts
  • public consultation with all interested stakeholders

Why would you need an EIA?

In the Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, an EIA is a legislated requirement in gaining approval for many new developments.

  • When used properly, an EIA can be an effective planning tool for developers.
  • Wise use of the public consultation process can result in considerable savings of time and cost as the projected development approaches the construction stage.
  • Liability management and protection.

How can EnviroSearch help you?

EnviroSearch offers both the management and technical expertise necessary to carry out an environmental impact assessment.

Our experienced staff can:

  • co-ordinate and manage an EIA on your behalf
  • prepare documentation
  • ensure compliance with legislation and regulations
  • gather data including baseline studies
  • conduct a public consultation process

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