Our Services
Navigating the regulatory environment when it comes to biophysical features can be tricky and overwhelming. At Pintail, we pride ourselves on being available to help clients figure things out. We cater to clients of all different sizes from local landowners to larger corporations, consulting firms, and municipalities. Pintail works with diverse clients from different sectors and backgrounds, including oil and gas, renewable energy, transmission projects, road construction, and other land development initiatives. We are here to help!
Wetland Assessments
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Desktop reviews including wetland identification, inventory, and delineation
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Historical air photograph review, historical wetland delineations, and precipitation review
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Wetland Field Assessments
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Alberta Wetland Rapid Evaluation Tool
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Wetland Impact Assessments (WAIRs/WAIFs)
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Constructed wetland design
Aquatic Resource Assessments
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Fish and fish habitat assessments
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Construction and post-construction monitoring (e.g., fish salvages, amphibian salvages, water quality monitoring, vegetation establishment, bank stabilization, velocity and discharge, pipeline and culvert crossings, infrastructure construction, frac-out, etc.)
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Regression analysis for Turbidity/TSS requirements under Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (AEPA) guidelines for sediment monitoring
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Restoration (e.g., remedial plans, riparian prescriptions, fish habitat design, construction, and effectiveness monitoring)
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Water quality sampling and monitoring plans
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Fish tissue and genetic purity sampling and result interpretation
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Radiotelemetry and fish movement studies
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Limnological investigations
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Frac-out monitoring
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Bank stabilization design assistance
Vegetation Assessments
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Vegetation Community identification, mapping, and assessments
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Rare plant surveys
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Native Grassland Assessments
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Invasive plant species inspections and management plans
Wildlife Assessments
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Wildlife surveys (e.g., nocturnal and visual amphibian, sharp-tailed grouse, etc.)
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Wildlife sweeps
Impact Assessments
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Wetland Impact Assessments (WAIFs/WAIRs)
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Biophysical Impact Assessments
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Fish and Fish Habitat Assessments
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Environmental Evaluations Support (AUC/ATEC)
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Environmental Impact Assessments Support
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Residual and Cumulative Effects Assessments
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Environmental constraint identification and mapping
Revegetation and Naturalization Design
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Prescribing native seed mixes for revegetation/rehabilitation projects (e.g., wetland creation/restoration, stormwater management facilities, bank stabilization, riparian areas, etc.)
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Constructed waterbodies (wetlands/stormwater) to incorporate habitat functional components
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Soft bioengineering and low-impact development initiatives (e.g., bank stabilization, bioswales, bioretention areas, etc.)
Managing, Monitoring & Compensation Plans
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Development of adaptive management and monitoring programs for natural and constructed waterbodies (e.g., stormwater management facilities, bank stabilization, etc.)
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Water Quality Monitoring Plans
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Fish habitat restoration monitoring plans as well as fish habitat design and compensation/offsetting plans
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Bioengineering and bio-technical techniques
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Fish Capture and Release Plans
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Care of Water Plans
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Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) Plans
Regulatory Assistance
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Alberta Water Act applications, approvals, permits (e.g., wetlands, fish research license)
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Public Lands crown-claimable wetland assessments
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Alberta Water Act Code of Practice Notifications
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Fisheries Act DFO Request for Review, Authorizations
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DRAS/OneStop submissions (AEPA/AER)
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Aquatic Habitat Protection Permit (SK)
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Applications for approval under the Canadian Navigable Waters Act
