Environmental Consulting Services

We’re experts in wetland, wildlife, aquatic, vegetation, regulatory and geospatial fields.

Our focus is on providing fit-for-purpose solutions that simplify environment and regulatory challenges to promote economic growth and environmental stewardship.

Complemented by our in-house software development team, we provide innovative solutions to address your environmental needs and challenges.

Environmental Consulting Services

Wetlands

  • EPEA-regulated Wetland Monitoring Programs

  • Wetland assessments, delineations and classifications

  • Wetland Assessment and Impact Reports (WAIR)

  • Wetland Assessment and Impact Forms (WAIF)

  • Applications for Water Act approval

  • Code of Practice Notifications for water body crossings

  • Mitigation plans to minimize disturbance

  • Compensation agreements for permanent habitat loss

Wildlife

  • Species at Risk surveys, habitat assessments, and monitoring

  • Pre-disturbance nest and wildlife surveys

  • Wildlife mitigation plan development and implementation

  • Amphibian surveys, mitigation, and salvages

  • Wildlife monitoring during construction activities

  • Remote sensing, including acoustic and camera trap program design, implementation and analysis

  • Development of species status reports and recovery plans

Fisheries & Aquatics

  • Qualified Aquatic Environment Specialist (QAES) assessments

  • Fish habitat classification, assessment and compensation planning

  • Population inventories and modelling

  • Water quality monitoring during in-stream and/or near stream construction works and pipeline crossings

  • eDNA study design, sample collection, lab analysis coordination and data interpretation

  • Benthic invertebrate study design (e.g., CABIN protocol), field sampling, and data analysis

Regulatory & Permitting

  • Regulatory Applications (AER, EPA, CER, AUC, etc.)

  • Development and implementation of EPEA monitoring plans for wetlands, wildlife and groundwater

  • Field-based audit, compliance assurance and monitoring plans

  • Environmental inspection of construction projects, including pipelines and drilling

  • Desktop and field-level risk assessments

Vegetation

  • Rare plant surveys to support pre-development assessments

  • Weed assessments to identify noxious and prohibited noxious species

  • Rangeland and Riparian Health Assessments to support habitat management and restoration plans

  • Preparation of revegetation plans to support post-construction activities in critical aquatic and terrestrial habitat

  • Ecological site determinations to support pre-development planning

Geospatial

  • Automation of complex GIS analytics for regulatory applications and notifications resulting in repetitive analysis and consistency to review

  • Machine Learning (AI) for remote sensing analysis, predictions and classifications

  • Bathymetry for volume calculations and depth delineation

  • Drone imagery capture and analysis for orthomosaic mapping, riparian assessments, land satellite analysis for water quality analysis

  • Image analysis and classification for species presence/absence and health interpretations

  • Implementation of QGIS and ArcGIS online solutions and dashboards

  • Geospatial and statistical analysis for regulatory applications and notifications

Data Analytics & Management

  • Quantitative analysis including population modelling, habitat suitability indices, and zone of influence calculations

  • Data visualization and design

  • Database management and consolidation

  • RShiny for long data series review and comparison

  • Scripting services for code package development

How Can We Help You?

Contact us

Adam Martinson
AJM Environmental
403-993-7761
info@ajmenv.com

At a Glance

  • Consulting Services

    AJM specializes in wetland, wildlife, vegetation, aquatic and GIS services including pre-development assessments, regulatory applications and monitoring programs.

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  • Software Development

    Through our in-house software development team, we provide innovative solutions to meet your environmental needs.

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  • Projects

    AJM has worked on a variety of projects and is grateful for our clients trust. We take immense pride in our project experience from within a diverse group of industries including oil & gas, mining, government, non-profit and beyond.

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  • Safety

    AJM considers a project a success when completed safely, on time and on budget. None of our work is so important that we cannot take the time to do it safely.

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Field Notes

Field Notes
Distinguishing the American Crow and Common Raven
Wildlife, Birds
Distinguishing the American Crow and Common Raven
Wildlife, Birds

As biologists and environmental scientists, even we sometimes mix up the American Crow and the Common Raven. They are remarkably similar, but with a bit of practice, you can tell them apart. Here’s how to differentiate these two members of the Corvid family.

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Wildlife, Birds
Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii) vs. Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)
Wildlife, Birds
Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii) vs. Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)
Wildlife, Birds

Identifying a Cackling Goose from a Canada Goose can be challenging, but with careful observation and a few key pointers, you’ll be able to distinguish between these two species with ease. These two geese may look similar at first glance, but they have distinct characteristics and behaviors that set them apart. By understanding these differences, you can enhance your bird-watching experience and appreciate the unique traits of each species.

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Wildlife, Birds
The Art and Science of Data Visualization
Data analytics, Data visualization & design
The Art and Science of Data Visualization
Data analytics, Data visualization & design

“The greatest value of a picture is when it forces us to notice what we never expected to see,” John Tukey

People tend to be very receptive to visual information, which is why it is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words. This adage is especially true in data science, where data visualization transforms complex datasets into more readily digestible insights.

What is data visualization? Very simply, data visualization is the thoughtful display of data to facilitate understanding. As scientists, we use data visualization to understand data and communicate results. The information we derive from data is used to answer questions for research or science-based advice and then carefully packaged visually to enhance understanding.

At AJM, we are often asked to provide solutions related to complex environmental challenges. Whether related to wildlife, aquatics, or wetlands, we specialize in providing innovative solutions tailored to answering specific questions. Data visualization begins with elements of design. A good designer understands the needs and goals of the target audience and how to best represent the data graphically.

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Data analytics, Data visualization & design