How to Save the Environment from Environmentalism
April 8, 2025 /in Articles/by Trace Associates
Effective resource allocation is crucial in environmental remediation. Overzealous efforts can deplete limited time and budget, diverting resources from sites with contaminant plumes that pose higher risks to human health and environmental receptors. This article highlights a pragmatic approach that emphasizes the importance of calculating and considering sustainability metrics when evaluating remedial options. By taking…
Staying Ready: The Power of Exercising Emergency and Business Continuity Plans
April 1, 2025 /in Articles/by Trace Associates
The importance of emergency and business continuity planning is becoming better understood, and many organizations have response or continuity plans in place. However, limited resources and competing priorities impact how prepared organizations are when an emergency or business disruption happens. This can result in using incorrect, unvalidated, or outdated information, and activating teams who have…
Rehabilitating Brownfield Sites In Canada
February 12, 2025 /in Articles/by Trace Associates
Rehabilitating brownfield sites in Canada is not a new concept but is wrought with challenges. In the following linked article, Grant Walsom of Trace Associates Inc. suggests that using the word “brownfield” is still equivalent to using a four-letter word. This article identifies some of the challenges that remain in developing brownfield properties in Canada,…
Have you considered the cost of responsible soil management?
December 10, 2024 /in Articles/by Trace Associates
The Regulatory framework has evolved to address the specific level of risk associated with relocating the excess soil with assurances on quality, accountability for appropriate management, and transparency to the public and stakeholders in the development and construction industries. However, there is a cost to responsibly managing the excess soil and ensuring Regulatory compliance. …
Are exceedances of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon guidelines limiting management and closure options at your site?
November 28, 2024 /in Articles/by Trace Associates
Concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) greater than regulatory guidelines in soil and groundwater are commonly detected during environmental site assessments. Trace Associates Inc.’s technical experts routinely encounter PAH exceedances and have successfully navigated regulatory requirements to explain the exceedances, address realistic risk, and avoid unnecessary remediation. Appropriate data assessment through appropriate sampling, screening, and…
First Things First: Foundations for Successful IT Disaster Recovery Planning
October 23, 2024 /in Articles/by Trace Associates
As organizations across all industries continue to increase their reliance on technology, wise business leaders are taking steps to ensure they are prepared to respond to inevitable technology disruptions. With effective response planning in place, companies will benefit from minimized financial and reputational impact following IT disasters. Before planning can take place in earnest, a…
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