COMPLIANCE SUPPORT FOR
AGGREGATE PITS & QUARRIES
A SOUND STRATEGY CAN HELP
YOU AVOID COSTLY DELAYS
OFFERING A BROAD RANGE OF SUPPORT
Establishing a new pit or quarry in Ontario can be both challenging and complex. Whether on private or public land, the maze of approvals and permits needed for a pit, quarry, or wayside can be overwhelming. Blue Heron offers a diverse team of professionals that can help aggregate operators navigate the process.
Whether you are prospecting for a new aggregate source, or looking to get your current sources into compliance with the Aggregate Resources Act, we can help!
OFFERING A BROAD RANGE OF SUPPORT
Establishing a new pit or quarry in Ontario can be both challenging and complex. Whether on private or public land, the maze of approvals and permits needed for a pit, quarry, or wayside can be overwhelming. Blue Heron offers a diverse team of professionals that can help aggregate operators navigate the process.
Whether you area prospecting for a new aggregate source, or looking to get your current sources into compliance with the Aggregate Resources Act, we can help!

SERVICES INCLUDE
SERVICES INCLUDE
PERMITTING
- Aggregate Permit
- Wayside Permit
- Permit to Take Water
- Environmental Compliance of Approvals
- Species at Risk Permits
LICENSING
- Aggregate Licenses in designated areas of Ontario
AGENCY CONSULTATION
- Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF)
- Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP)
- Indigenous Consultation
- Municipalities
- Public Consultation
OPERATIONAL SERVICES
- Spill Preparedness and Response Programs, including product supplies, emergency response services and staff training
- Environmental monitoring services (groundwater, surface water)
- Waste Management Plans and Audits
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT STUDIES
- Natural Environment Level 1 & Level 2 Technical Reports
- Vegetation Surveys and Ecosite Classification
- Aquatic Habitat Assessment
- Rehabilitation Monitoring
- Wildlife Surveys, including: Species at Risk (SAR); Breeding Bird and Marsh Bird; Mammal; Reptile; Amphibian; and Fish Community Surveys

WE’VE JOINED THE OSSGA
We are pleased to announce that Blue Heron Environmental is now a member of the OSSGA.
OSSGA is a not-for-profit industry association representing over 280 sand, gravel, and crushed stone producers and suppliers of valuable industry products and services.
The aggregate industry is one of the most highly regulated in Ontario.
We are proud to be bringing our experience to the table, and look forward to continuing to work alongside fellow OSSGA members.