Ecology & Environmental Services
Where healthy environments and responsible development go hand in hand.
What We Do
OUR CORE SERVICES
PRI’s diverse Environmental Sciences team delivers comprehensive ecological and regulatory solutions across Canada. Our accredited professionals, including Registered Professional Biologists, Agrologists, Foresters, and Contaminated Sites experts possess decades of collective experience across industrial, resource, government, and municipal sectors. We leverage a strong mentorship model, combining senior expertise with emerging research and technology to deliver innovative, compliant solutions consistent with best management practices. By integrating closely with our in-house engineering disciplines, we ensure seamless project delivery that balances economic goals with environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance.
- Ecological Inventory and Assessment
- Aquatic and Riparian Assessments
- Environmental Assessment, Permitting, and Regulatory Support
- Environmental Management and Construction Monitoring
- Wetland Services
- Contaminated Sites and Restoration
- Strategic and Regional Environmental Planning
Ecological Inventory & Assessment
THE FOUNDATION OF EVERY SOUND ENVIRONMENTAL DECISION
PRI's ecological inventory and assessment team provides comprehensive field-based surveys and evaluations that characterize ecosystems, identify sensitive species and habitats, and deliver the baseline data clients need to plan, develop, and operate responsibly.
- Terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem mapping
- Species and Ecosystems at Risk assessments
- Fish and wildlife habitat assessments
- Aquatic, riparian, and foreshore assessments
- Flood risk and hydrological assessments
- Wildlife, plant, and reptile inventory
- Pre construction and pre clearing wildlife sweeps
- Ecosystem classification, mapping, and accuracy assessments
- Environmentally sensitive area mapping
Aquatic and Riparian Assessments
WHERE LAND MEETS WATER, EXPERTISE MATTERS MOST
Working near water comes with unique responsibilities — and unique regulatory demands. PRI's aquatic and riparian assessment services give clients the detailed ecological baseline and expert analysis needed to navigate permitting, minimize environmental impact, and demonstrate a genuine commitment to watershed health.
- Riparian Areas Protection Regulation assessments
- Fish habitat assessments and salvage
- Stream, wetland, and lake assessments
- Bathymetry surveys to characterize underwater substrate and elevation
- Okanagan Large Lakes Foreshore Protocol QP checklists
- Mussel surveys
- Water quality monitoring
- Aquatic habitat assessments
- Foreshore assessments
Environmental Assessment, Permitting, and Regulatory Support
THE PATH TO APPROVAL WITH THE RIGHT TEAM BESIDE YOU
PRI provides end-to-end environmental assessment, permitting, and regulatory support — helping clients understand their obligations, prepare defensible applications, and engage effectively with regulators at every level of government. Our goal is to make the approvals process as efficient and transparent as possible, without losing sight of the environmental outcomes that matter.
- Environmental Impact Assessments
- Environmental Overview Assessments
- Environmental baseline, effects, and residual effects assessments
- Cumulative effects assessment
- Environmental assessment and permitting for land development
- Regulatory liaison and approvals under BC CSR and EMA
- Site closure and regulatory instruments support
- Applications under Water Sustainability Act and Fisheries Act
- DFO Requests for Review and Authorizations
- Species at Risk Act permits
- Crown Land Act tenure
- Municipal environmental development permits
- Fish collection permits
- Tree cutting permits
- Erosion and sediment control permits
- Administration of grant funding applications
- Regulatory navigation and consultation support
Environmental Management and Construction Monitoring
BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN APPROVAL & ACCOUNTABILITY
Construction is where environmental plans are put to the test. PRI's environmental management and construction monitoring services give clients the confidence that their environmental commitments are being upheld in the field — protecting sensitive ecosystems, satisfying regulatory conditions, and reducing the risk of costly delays, non-compliance, and reputational harm.
- Construction Environmental Management Plans
- Environmental Protection Plans
- Erosion and Sediment Control plans
- Environmental monitoring and compliance reporting
- Integrated stormwater management
- Spill response planning
- Environmental monitoring
- Construction monitoring
Wetland Services
PROTECTION FOR NATURE'S MOST PRODUCTIVE ECOSYSTEMS
PRI provides comprehensive wetland services spanning delineation, classification, functional assessment, and impact evaluation — giving clients the detailed ecological baseline and regulatory support needed to navigate wetland-related requirements with confidence and credibility.
- Wetland identification
- Wetland classification
- Wetland delineation
- Wetland condition assessment
- Wetland function assessment
- Wetland impact assessment
- Wetland restoration planning
- Wetland compensation and offsetting planning
- Wetland monitoring
- Wetland reporting
Contaminated Sites and Remediation
RESTORING LAND. REBUILDING CONFIDENCE. MOVING PROJECTS FORWARD.
A contaminated site is more than an environmental liability — it's a barrier to development, a regulatory obligation, and a reputational risk. PRI's contaminated sites and restoration team helps clients understand what they're dealing with, chart the most efficient path to remediation, and achieve closure with confidence — turning environmental challenges into development opportunities.
- Phase I, II, and III Environmental Site Assessments
- Stage 1 and 2 Preliminary Site Investigations
- Detailed site investigations
- Hazardous materials surveys
- Contaminated soil and groundwater assessment
- Remediation planning and monitoring
- Site closures & support
- Ministry of Environment documentation updates
- Waste and landfill management
- Hazardous material and soil monitoring
- Land reclamation and habitat restoration
Strategic and Regional Environmental Planning
BIG PICTURE ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES FOR DECISIONS THAT SHAPE GENERATIONS
PRI provides strategic and regional environmental planning services that help clients, governments, and Indigenous communities make informed, forward-looking decisions about land use, resource development, and environmental stewardship at the landscape scale. Our plans are grounded in rigorous science, shaped by meaningful engagement, and designed to deliver lasting environmental and community outcomes.
- Biodiversity and biophysical assessments
- Sustainability and habitat modeling
- Strategic land and resource management planning
- Regional scale planning
- Risk registry and feasibility assessments
- Indigenous community referral assistance
- Environmental training and technology integration
- Expert scientific review and representation for industry and government consultation
- Residual and cumulative effects analysis