The MDMER course is a detailed review of the regulatory requirements and associated guidance documents providing an in-depth review of the criteria for compliance, monitoring and reporting requirements.
Participants will review the regulation itself in detail, highlighting key points and interpreting the requirements for their sites.
Learn why breeding bird surveys and nest searches are performed, the legislation that enforces these studies, and the protocols that guide these activities.
Gain insight into the Migratory Birds Convention Act (MBCA) and learn how to how to identify nests with eggs and how to protect those nests from activities like tree clearing.
Discover the various types of environmental inspections typically conducted by internal personnel at industrial sites, including inspections of waste, chemical, and fuel storage areas.
Learn why particular inspections are required (i.e. regulatory vs. site-driven requirement), when to perform inspections, and how to record and manage inspection results.
This workshop is designed for Environmental Practitioners in the mining and pulp and paper industry to understand how to plan for emergency response drills under federal and provincial requirements (E2, SPCP, and MDMER/PPER).
As a group, participants will develop a drill, then go through the process of conducting and debriefing a table top drill.
This course introduces participants to key techniques and best practices for surface water monitoring.
Content covers field safety and preparation, sampling equipment and methods, QA/QC procedures, sample handling and preservation, chain of custody, storage and laboratory analysis, as well as effective data management and interpretation.