Hatfield's core expertise is environmental monitoring and assessment for aquatic environments. Hatfield performs assessment and monitoring studies for clients in many sectors, including oil and gas, mining, energy, transportation, and industrial facilities. Hatfield consults with local residents, regulators, indigenous and First Nation peoples, and scientists and conduct external impact investigations to ensure optimal project outcomes.
Services
Hatfield provides a comprehensive range of environmental assessment and monitoring services, including:
- Environmental effects monitoring
- Environmental impact assessment
- Trace contaminant monitoring
- Environmental baseline / biological inventories
- Aboriginal and stakeholder consulting
- Design/implementation of environmental monitoring and management plans
- GIS and remote-sensing applications
- Environmental Permitting and Compliance Monitoring
Featured Projects
Regional Aquatics Monitoring Program (RAMP)
Since 2003, Hatfield has undertaken the management and implementation of the Regional Aquatics Monitoring Program (RAMP) in the Athabasca oil sands region of northeastern Alberta, Canada. RAMP is an industry funded, multi-disciplinary program initiated in 1997 to monitor the health of rivers and lakes in relation to ongoing oil sands development. more>>
Environmental Effects Monitoring (Pulp & Paper and Mining Sectors)
Hatfield is a leader in the design and implementation of federal Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM) programs for pulp and paper mills and metal mines, as well as to satisfy the requirements of their provincial permits. Hatfield has developed and managed federal EEM programs for 18 pulpmills in British Columbia, and one pulpmill in Alberta. more>>
Environmental Assessment and Monitoring of Oil Sands Development
The Athabasca oil sands of northern Canada are a significant component of the world’s petroleum resources, about one-third the size of known reserves of conventional crude oil in the entire world. Since 2003, Hatfield has been providing environmental, GIS/remote sensing, data management and project management expertise, with emphasis on aquatic resources. more>>
Contact Hatfield
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Dr. Peter McNamee Senior Environmental Scientist e-mail: hcl@hatfieldgroup.com telephone: +1 604-926-3261 |






