Water Resources

The major connecting link in a watershed or river basin ecosystem is the flow of water. The flow pattern is part of the water balance. How and where the water flows determines the quality of the water, the shape and stability of stream banks, the health and diversity of the vegetation, and the availability of fish and wildlife habitat.

Since incorporation (in 1994), the GREENLAND^® approach to water resources projects is to ensure that the operational balance of surface water, groundwater and/or coastal water systems are maintained and that interventions are made with a perspective of the entire ecosystem. Our recognized credentials include these water resources and related environmental engineering analytical, design and construction administration services:

Subwatershed Management Plans;

Drinking Water Source Protection Plans;

Groundwater Management Plans;

Environmental Assessments;

Environmental Impact Statements;

Water Quality and Assimilative Capacity Analyses;

Municipal Infrastructure and Site Remediation Investigations;

Environmental Restoration and Resource Management Plans;

Stormwater Management Plans;

Municipal Drain Projects;

Sediment Control Plans;

Stormwater Drainage and Pond Retrofits;

Master Drainage Plans;

Master Servicing and Functional Servicing Plans;

Stream Rehabilitation / Remediation Plans;

Flood Risk Mapping, Flood Remediation Plans & Flood Control Designs;

Coastal Engineering and Shoreline Protection;

River Ice Engineering Control Works;

Stream Health (Biological / Water Chemistry / Flow) & Groundwater Monitoring;

Water Balance and Hydrogeologic Investigations;

Fish Passage Designs and Habitat Rehabilitation;

Hydropower Systems;

Municipal Official / Secondary Plan Reviews; and,

Expert Testimony.

Cortel Group

Greenland and Dr. Goss played an important role in identifying issues with the initial study proposal.

This led to the Province and Williams Treaty First Nations reaching a resolution based on manageable terms.

With thanks,

Elsa Fancello
Project Manager
Cortel Group (Vaughan, Canada)
November 20, 2024

Corporation of the Town of Collingwood (Canada)

RE: Town of Collingwood - Master Stormwater Management Final Report

Your team did a great job conveying the output of your work to the Development Committee last night. I think the analysis was well understood by Members, and that there is confidence in the approach you have taken to the work. This topic is very important for Collingwood, and it is great to have this intelligent analysis from which to continue to leap forward.

Sincerely,

Sonya G. Skinner, P. Eng.
Chief Administrative Officer
Corporation of the Town of Collingwood (Canada)
February 15, 2022

Town of Collingwood

RE: Town of Collingwood ‘Smart’ Stormwater Project

I would like to thank and recognize GREENLAND® for their leadership role in the above project. Your firm identified the opportunity to work together with other private firms and public sector organizations, together with the support of the Town of Collingwood and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, to address a growing Concern in communities related to lot-level flood mitigation.

GREENLAND® strategized and implemented, over almost 3 years, the “first-ever in Canada” work plan to mitigate problems of climate-change induced stormwater flooding which impacts many residential, commercial and institutional properties. The innovative project approach monitored 4 different Low Impact Development (LID) approaches for reducing lot-level flooding and their ability to redirect site drainage away from municipal sewer systems. Using innovative real-time (aka ‘Smart’) technologies, GREENLAND® was also able to generate ‘Big Data’ that provided new insights into the effectiveness of these different approaches. The GREENLAND® team’s level of commitment, thoroughness and professionalism was appreciated by the municipality. GREENLAND® maintained open lines of communication with Town staff, contractors, participating residents, and promptly responded to all questions and issues raised by the public.

We commend your firm’s efforts as a pioneer in implementing this project approach.

Sonya Skinner
Acting Chief Administrative Officer
Town of Collingwood
June 2, 2020

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