New Publication – First Nations Fisheries Council Environmental Flow Needs Primer

Posted by Compass Resource Management
On January 19, 2021

Environmental Flow Needs (EFNs) offer First Nations an important avenue to influence and make decisions about water licenses and water use in their territories. EFNs can also be an expression of Indigenous law and a condition for exercising Aboriginal and Treaty Rights to water and fish. This new resource from the BC First Nations Fisheries […]

Wapiti River Water Management Plan

Posted by Compass Resource Management
On January 11, 2021

Compass is pleased to share that the Wapiti River Water Management Plan (WRWMP) has been officially implemented in the Wapiti River Basin, Alberta. The plan provides water allocation guidance for Alberta Environment and Parks and the Alberta Energy Regulator that will help to balance the needs of municipal water supply, industry uses, and a healthy […]

Compass is Hiring!

Posted by Compass Resource Management
On January 4, 2021

Compass is looking for people to support our team in an exciting range of upcoming projects. We currently have both entry-level and mid-level positions. Please review the qualifications and job responsibilities in this job description – If Compass looks like a good fit for you, send your CV and a cover letter to admin [at] compassrm.com by January 12.

Posted by Compass Resource Management
On January 4, 2021

Impact evaluations in North America are required to examine not only the economic, environmental, and health effects of activities but also their social and cultural impacts. In practice, however, many important social and cultural effects are often neglected as part of court-sponsored negotiations and decisions by government regulators because they are not represented in terms […]

Case Study: Lower Athabasca River Water Management Framework

Posted by Compass Resource Management
On May 19, 2020

The Athabasca River emerges from the glaciers of Jasper National Park in Alberta and runs northeast to join the Peace-Athabasca Delta in the northernmost corner of the province. It is one of Canada’s longest free-flowing rivers, famed for its scenery and cultural significance. In recent decades, it has become better known for its role as […]

New Publication – The Decision Playbook

Posted by Compass Resource Management
On February 21, 2020

Compass is branching out – into the education world! For decades, Compass has worked to help communities, governments, First Nations, industry, multi-stakeholder groups, and others untangle complex problems and make thoughtful, rigorous decisions. Now, Compass Principals Lee Failing and Graham Long are turning their attention to a new group of decision-makers: students. The Decision Playbook: […]

Introducing Compass’ Latest Interns

Posted by Compass Resource Management
On February 21, 2020

Compass has had two interns join us this spring, Nikki Kroetsch and Dan Dale. Nikki and Dan are graduate students with the School of Resource and Environmental Management (REM) at Simon Fraser University. As Lee, Sally, Holly, and other former Compass associates are graduates of REM, Compass continues to maintain ties with REM and is […]

Global Climate Action

Posted by Compass Resource Management
On September 23, 2019

Youth across the planet are striking for their future – for a liveable planet. We’re inspired by their vision and their actions. On Friday September 27, Compass will close its doors from 1:00 pm on, as a statement of our concern about the urgency of the climate crisis, and to support staff who want to […]

New Publication – An Online Decision Support Tool for Organic Farmers

Posted by Compass Resource Management
On August 20, 2019

Weeds remain the most commonly cited concern of organic farmers. Without the benefit of synthetic herbicides, organic farmers must rely on a host of ecological weed management (EWM) practices to control weeds. Despite EWM’s ability to improve soil quality, the perceived rate of integrated EWM strategy adoption remains low due to ineffective outreach practices. Christian […]

Spring Interns Announcement

Posted by Compass Resource Management
On April 29, 2019

Compass has had two interns join us this spring, John Morra and Richard Farthing-Nichol. Both John and Richard are students with the School of Resource and Environmental Management (REM) at Simon Fraser University. As Lee, Sally, Holly, and other former staff are graduates of REM, Compass continues to maintain ties with REM and is pleased […]

2018 Year in Review

Posted by Compass Resource Management
On January 15, 2019

2018 was another fantastic year at Compass. It was a year that saw us doing more of the things we’re known for and love to do. It also saw us moving in some new and exciting directions. Here are some highlights: Recovery planning in large rivers, lakes and estuaries continues to be a strong practice […]

Cowichan Valley Regional District, Climate Change and Water Use Planning

Posted by Compass Resource Management
On November 22, 2018

Changes in water demand, land use, and a shifting hydrological cycle from climate change are placing increasing pressures on the availability of water resources in the Cowichan Watershed. The current water management system, designed in the 1950s, is no longer able to reliably meet water use demand. Climate change and associated changes in hydrology for […]

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