SuRF Canada is a Canadian based forum for the collaboration, education, advancement, and development of sustainability concepts throughout the life-cycle of remediation and land management projects.
Our Mission
The mission of SuRF Canada is to establish a Canadian network group to promote sustainable remediation that aims to give systematic consideration to the three dimensions of sustainability (social, economic and environmental), in decision-making about rehabilitation of and management of contaminated sites. The network will bring together public and private organizations and launch an information and awareness initiative across Canada.
What is Sustainable Remediation?
Sustainable remediation considers the environmental, social and economic impacts of a project to ensure an optimal outcome, while being protective of human and environmental health, both at a local level and for the larger community (SuRF Canada, 2012).
Environment
Society
Economy
One of SURF’s primary objective is to provide a forum for various stakeholders in remediation — industry, government agencies, environmental groups, consultants, and academia — to collaborate, educate, advance, and develop consensus on the application of sustainability concepts throughout the life-cycle of remediation projects, from site investigation to closure.
Watch the video our friends at SuRF UK produced illustrating sustainable remediation concepts.
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Our Sponsors
MEMBERSHIP
As a member of SuRF Canada, you establish partnerships and build relationships with a wide variety of remediation stakeholders: industry and agency peers, customers, clients, academia, technology vendors, and the public.
SPONSORSHIP
Sponsorship is a great way to demonstrate to your communities, clients, employees, and shareholders that you are committed to sustainable remediation. Show your support of SuRF’s mission by becoming a SuRF Canada Sponsor.
VOLUNTEER
Get involved in one of SuRF Canada member-led Committees.
“For the first time, scientists, regulators and responsible parties are questioning whether a clean-up that releases tons of carbon emissions into the air in order to remove a few pounds of contaminants from the soil provides a net environmental benefit to the public. It’s crucial that 21st century environmental clean-ups burn less fuel, emit less greenhouse gas and still protect human health and the environment.”
Christine Todd Whitman, Former EPA
Administrator and New Jersey Governor