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 […]

Mobility Pricing Independent Commission delivers final report to TransLink and Mayors’ Council

Posted by Compass Resource Management
On May 24, 2018

The Mobility Pricing Independent Commission presented its final report to the Mayors’ Council and TransLink Board of Directors on May 24, 2018. The Commission’s report (Metro Vancouver Mobility Pricing Study: Findings and Recommendations for an Effective, Farsighted, and Fair Mobility Pricing Policy) is the culmination of an eight-month research and public engagement project to understand […]

MOU to Address Water Governance in the Nicola Watershed

Posted by Compass Resource Management
On April 18, 2018

On March 23, the Nicola Valley’s five First Nation chiefs and the Province of BC signed a historic agreement. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlines the parties’ commitment to work together in a government to government partnership to sustainably manage water resources within the Nicola Watershed. The shared vision will draw on both parties’ laws and […]

Compass at Society of Decision Profesionals DAAG Conference

Posted by Compass Resource Management
On April 9, 2018

Managing Coastal Flood Risks from Sea-Level Rise in Vancouver, BC Rising sea levels pose increasing flood risks for coastal communities. With a projected sea level rise of 1m by 2100, BC communities face the challenging task of understanding hazards, vulnerabilities, and consequences from flood events, and identifying suitable measures to protect multiple interests over large […]

Key Trade-offs Identified in Environmental Assessment for Port Expansion

Posted by Compass Resource Management
On February 26, 2018

The Port of Vancouver’s proposed $2-billion expansion at Robert’s Bank, South Delta is set to begin in 2018. Before approval, the project is subject to a federal environmental assessment under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012. Last week, Environment and Climate Change Canada declared the expansion to have a “potentially high in magnitude, permanent, irreversible, and, […]

2017 Year in Review

Posted by Compass Resource Management
On January 31, 2018

As we close out 2017, we would like to take this opportunity to reflect on where we have come over the past year, and where things are heading in the future. 2017 was one of Compass’ busiest years, and we were fortunate to work on some very interesting, complicated, and high-profile projects. Some highlights include: Bringing […]

Dan Rides for Right to Play

Posted by Compass Resource Management
On October 4, 2017

Last summer, Compass partner Dan Ohlson took a well-deserved break from project work to cycle across Canada. Dan started in cold and windy Cape Spear, Newfoundland on June 12, 2017. He rode into the Pacific 10,000 km and 83 days later at Tofino, after a summer of fires drove him north through Prince Rupert. Dan […]

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