MEMS prepared and submitted a wetland compensation program for disturbance to 10 ha of wetlands in 2011 that proposed the construction of a restored peatland, and the restoration of a riparian wildlife corridor in lieu of a one time wetland replacement fee. A 0.34 ha seasonal graminoid marsh was constructed in 2012, and white spruce […]
Chasing A Sand-filled Quaternary Channel
A distinct feature of the surficial geology at the Kearl Mine site is the Kearl Channel present on the western part of the site. The Kearl Channel incises overburden and underlying geological formations to the Devonian age and is one of the regional buried channels in northern Alberta. Dense drilling has allowed the opportunity to […]
MEMS’ Reclamation and Construction team has been hard at work embodying our values of Trustworthiness and Teamwork in Northern B.C. They began by consulting with a local First Nations community to plan and execute reclaiming a wellsite (below) that was covered in agronomics. The site was reclaimed “rough and loose” (below), this created microsites and […]
MEMS has helped our clients reclaim over 300 forested sites throughout Alberta and British Columbia over the last ten years. This equates to over 363 ha or 896.6 football fields of land reclaimed back to forested land. Approximately 726,000 trees have been planted. These trees will produce approximately 4183 tons of oxygen per year and […]
During a routine wellsite reclamation project, hundreds of Western Toad tadpoles, a federal species of special concern, were identified in a shallow waterbody onsite. To ensure these tadpoles were not disturbed during the reclamation activities, our team paused the project to allow the tadpoles to develop into terrestrial toadlets. A silt fence was installed at […]
Motivated by a passion for peatlands and a dedication to reclamation efforts for over 25 years, MEMS persistently strives to restore wetlands throughout Western Canada. Through the application of cutting-edge methods, MEMS remains at the forefront of reclamation practices, committed to revitalizing habitats to support seed germination and the growth of thriving peatland vegetation.
New habitat for pheasants along Ross Creek
Partnership supports creating a new habitat MEMS was happy to support the Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) and Pheasants Forever (Chinook Chapter) in creating a new habitat for pheasants along Ross Creek near Medicine Hat. MEMS provided the funding application, design, regulatory support and construction supervision in the fall of 2022 for this innovative environmental enhancement […]
BC Flood Response Hydrotechnical Support
When southeast British Columbia was devastated by massive flooding November 14/15 2021, Trans Mountain called MEMS to provide hydrotechnical engineering support at geohazard sites where rivers exposed or threatened the Trans Mountain Pipeline. MEMS engineers responded and were on the ground within 1 day of the request and continue to provide timely field direction, design […]
Asbestos Assessments and Abatement Services
MEMS has conducted a number of building assessments and surveys for hazardous materials. MEMS, working in partnership, to complete asbestos surveys and management plans for Public Services and Procurement Canada is just one example. MEMS compiled asbestos inventories of over 300 buildings at numerous Correctional Facilities across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Providing an integrated and […]
Athabasca River Pipe Erosion Protection
MEMS was awarded the engineering design for erosion protection measures of existing pipe sag bends along the Athabasca River. The project award was based on the demonstrated experience of the MEMS team and practical insights provided by MEMS on the constructability issues of the site along the river bank. An innovative off-channel approach is being […]
