Spring has sprung and with it the start of field training! Twelve students enjoyed a sunny day on Denman Island on April 17th learning how to assess soils. Steve Carballeira led the class in the selection of test pit location, test pit excavation, horizon by horizon assessment, and the application of the findings to a […]
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WCOWMA-BC hosted a one-hour webinar on April 8th on archeological inspections prior to excavation. This session, delivered by Raini Bevilacqua, Archeologist and Project Manager for the K’omoks First Nation, provided information to ROWPs on the processes for applying for Cultural Inheritance Inspection Permits, carrying out inspections, areas of concern, and mitigation measures. We had eighteen people
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View the April 2, 2025 WCOWMA-BC newsletter.
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The United States Environmental Protection Agency released a new document, titled Safeguarding Against Natural Hazards and Extreme Weather Events: A Resource Guide for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems. Onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS), also referred to as septic systems or decentralized systems, treat wastewater and return the treated effluent to the environment. Due to natural hazards
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The United States Environmental Protection Agency released a new document, titled Safeguarding Against Natural Hazards and Extreme Weather Events: A Resource Guide for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems. Onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS), also referred to as septic systems or decentralized systems, treat wastewater and return the treated effluent to the environment. Due to natural hazards
Testing wastewater for diseases and viral activity gained prominence during the pandemic, but scientists are concerned that funding for such work could be threatened. Learn more.
Under the Microscope: Looking at B.C.’s Wastewater Surveillance for Viruses Read More »
The provincial position on jurisdictional divide is set in the Sewerage System Regulation (SSR) and the Municipal Wastewater Regulation (MWR). The jurisdictional flow divide guidance document was developed collaboratively between the Ministries of Health and Environment & Parks with the goal of helping to provide a plain language clarification for onsite wastewater practitioners when determining
Jurisdictional Flow – BC Ministry of Health Read More »
WCOWMA-BC hosted its annual Convention and Trade Show from Thursday, February 28 to Saturday, March 1 in Abbotsford, BC. There were over 280 people in attendance! We hosted a wide range of presenters who covered a variety of topics, including Maximizing Profit in Business, Finding Property Legal Documents for Filings, Linear Loading, Setting Your Business Up for Sale
Thanks to everyone who joined us! Read More »
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