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Ecology & Aquatic Ecosystems

We have an expert ecology team comprising of professional biologists, agrologists and technical staff that can provide practical, sound, and innovative solutions for complex changes to natural environments. Our team has provided ecological services for various sectors, including infrastructure and transportation planning, land developers, mining groups, government agencies, oil and gas companies, renewable energy, and industrial clients. SLR staff bring extensive expertise in conducting aquatic, terrestrial, and wildlife surveys across a diverse array of species and habitats worldwide.

Our services include:

• Environmental & construction monitoring
• Regulatory liaison & permitting
• Aquatic habitat assessments, ecosystem delineations & marine mammal observation
• Sediment contamination profiling & dredging support
• Water quality assessments & monitoring
• Environmental Best Management Practices

Underwater Acoustics

SLR offers a full suite of underwater acoustic services, including baseline studies, numerical modelling, detailed impact assessments, monitoring and mitigation implementation. The SLR underwater acoustic group is a Canada based team of qualified environmental monitors who have worked on international projects. We help our clients interpret underwater noise requirements and develop realistic mitigation, monitoring, and reporting methods to address the concerns of regulators and communities.

Our services include:

• 3D Sound Transmission Loss Modelling (STLM) for marine construction, seismic surveys, offshore drilling, and pile driving
• Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM)
• Underwater noise management & mitigation plans
• Hydrophone deployment (real-time & long-term)
• Ambient & vessel noise analysis
• Regulatory consultancy

Community Impact

We have decades of experience working with clients to identify and address potential environmental and community risks/impacts. Our approach involves developing pragmatic and cost-effective strategies, conducting thorough assessments, and leveraging innovative equipment, technologies, and best management practices. Through this work, we aim to support a harmonious co-existence between infrastructure projects and the surrounding communities.

Our services include:

• Environmental noise impact assessment
• Environmental air quality impact assessment
• Baseline noise monitoring
• Community noise study
• Noise propagation modelling
• Regulatory consultancy
• Training and education
• Traffic Studies
• NEPA Compliance/ESIA

Greenhouse Gas Emissions & Pollutant Air Emissions NOx, SOx & PM

SLR has a dedicated team of air quality and compliance experts, with extensive experience evaluating and addressing air quality impacts across all business sectors including Infrastructure, Built Environment, Energy, Mining and Minerals, Industry, and Power. Our active engagement within air quality professional community supports our continuous alignment with evolving issues and regulations. This commitment enables us to deliver ongoing value-added services to our clients, applying best practices tailored to their air quality requirements.

Our services include:

• GHG emission inventory & intensity calculations (Scope 1 & 2)
• Reduction strategy assistance (NOx, SOx & PM)
• Air contaminant inventory (NOx, SOx & PM)
• Decarbonization planning
• Dispersion modelling