The Saint Mary's University Environmental Science Program is a rigorous science undergraduate program using an interdisciplinary approach to learning. Our goal is to provide students with the academic preparation to allow them to contribute positively to an environmentally sound future. Students can specialize in many facets of environmental science, including geology and other mining related fields.
In an effort to increase awareness about environmental careers and build environmental capacity within Aboriginal communities, ECO Canada’s training division maintains and administers community-based environmental training programs inclusive of Aboriginal culture and knowledge. Programs are delivered by 3rd party licensed trainers from both public and private organizations; they are designed to provide introductory skills to those who want to work in the environmental field. Programs are offered in 2 separate streams, Workforce training and Technician training.
Certificate programs available are the environmental monitor (EM) training program, and the environmental site assessment assistant training program. Both begin with 15 days of core skills training in five modules: foundation skills; introduction to the environmental sector; technical skills; health and safety; and local knowledge. On completion of the core skills training, students can continue in specialized modules (regulatory and research for EM) and environmental site assessment assistant modules.
Located in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, home to world-class natural resources and Canada’s most aggressive climate change laws, CSEE is positioned not simply to contribute to this research, but to lead it.
"The following information describes the sampling methodologies for the environmental monitoring of finfish farms in Nova Scotia (NS). This document will also serve as the basis for Nova Scotia shellfish monitoring."
"For the first time, a comprehensive Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) is being carried out for the marine aquaculture industry in Nova Scotia. Due to industry expansion, increased public concern and a commitment to ensure environmental sustainability, the Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture (DFA) implemented an EMP in the fall of 2003"
"The Nova Scotia Aquaculture Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) began in the fall of 2002 when the Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia (AANS) produced a draft plan recommending the Province implement and regulate an EMP for the marine aquaculture industry."
"This report launches the Aquaculture Sustainability Reporting Initiative (ASRI), a process of Fisheries and Oceans Canada in collaboration with provincial and territorial governments for describing environmental, social, and economic conditions and trends in the Canadian aquaculture sector."
The Environmental Applied Science Technology Program educates and trains Environmental Technicians to have the skills and knowledge to manage and enhance the sustainability of the environment. These activities include environmental monitoring, or the use of sampling and analysis techniques in any of the following sectors:
