Permitting & Regulatory Services

We assist clients in navigating regulatory requirements and obtaining approvals for projects that interact with watercourses, wetlands, and floodplains.

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End-to-End Regulatory Support

We prepare the technical documentation and engineering analyses required to support permit applications — from hydrologic and hydraulic assessments to complete regulatory submission packages. Our team has deep familiarity with Alberta’s regulatory framework and the agencies that administer it, allowing us to anticipate concerns, address them proactively, and move your project through the approval process efficiently.

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Permits & Approvals We Support

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Water Act / Water Sustainability Act

Approvals for water use, diversion, and works in and about streams. We prepare complete technical packages that meet regulatory standards and expedite agency review.

02

Public Lands Act

Approvals for works on public land, including watercourse crossings, road culverts, and bridge structures. Full technical documentation and coordination with Alberta Crown Land.

03

Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act

Permits for works affecting lakes, rivers, and associated floodplains. We handle the engineering analysis and submission package from start to approval.

04

Watercourse & Wetland Alteration Permits

Technical documentation for alterations to regulated watercourses and wetlands. We provide the hydraulic and hydrologic analysis needed to support permit submission and agency review.

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Our Regulatory Approach

Regulatory approval processes are complex, time-sensitive, and often the critical path for project delivery. We have navigated these processes across a wide range of project types and know what agencies look for, what questions they will ask, and how to present technical work in a format that accelerates approval.

We maintain direct communication with reviewing agencies throughout the process — identifying concerns early, responding to requests promptly, and keeping your project moving forward.

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Have a permit deadline or regulatory approval to navigate?

We know the process and we know the agencies. Let’s get your project approved.