BEST Conference – Bettering Environmental Stewardship & Technology

Virtual BEST 2021

Thank you to our sponsors, speakers and attendees for making Virtual BEST 2021 a success!

The outstanding presentations can be found on the Speakers tab.

We look forward to seeing everyone in-person at BEST 2022 in Whistler!

Whistler, BC

Fairmont Chateau Whistler

4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4

BEST 2022 will be back at our home, the Fairmont Chateau Whistler!

Use the link below or call the in-house Reservations Department at 1-800-606-8244 to make your reservation. Identify yourself as being part of the “BEST Conference” or indicate group code “’0522BEST_001” in order to receive the group rates.

The groups rates are available for stays May 21 – 31, 2022.

Rates start at $239/night (plus taxes & resort fee).

Fairmont Whistler

Reserve Here

Map & Directions

2021 Conference Program

05

Wednesday
May 2021

Wednesday May 05, 2021
06

Thursday
May 2021

Thursday May 06, 2021
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1:00 pm - 1:10 pm

Welcome Remarks
Kate Branch, President, BCEIA

1:10 pm - 3:00 pm

Technical Sessions

Moderator: John Hibbard, Tervita

1:10 pm - 1:40 pm

Results from Six Insitu Pilot-Scale Tests for the Treatment of PFAS-Impacted GW

Rick McGregor, InSitu Remediation Services Ltd.

1:40 pm - 1:50 pm

Ten Minute Break

1:50 pm - 2:20 pm

PFAS Replacement Compounds: The Next Generation

Terry Obal, Bureau Veritas Laboratories

2:20 pm - 2:30 pm

Ten Minute Break

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Approaches to Addressing Challenges for PFAS Site Characterization in Multiple Environmental Media

Michaye McMaster, Geosyntec Consultants

3:00 pm - 3:10 pm

Wrap Up Remarks

1:00 pm - 1:10 pm

Opening Comments

Kate Branch, President, BCEIA

1:10 pm - 3:20 pm

Technical Sessions

Moderator: Jason Wilkins, Hemmera

1:10 pm - 2:00 pm

2021 Environmental Case Law Update

Marlena McMurtry, Emily Pitre & Dino Rossi
Borden, Ladner, Gervais

2:00 pm - 2:10 pm

Ten Minute Break

2:10 pm - 2:40 pm

Lucy Islands Case Study

Christopher Trenholm, SNC-Lavalin Inc.

2:40 pm - 2:50 pm

Ten Minute Break

2:50 pm - 3:20 pm

When a Neighbour Complicates Matters: Offsite Flow-through Issues for Fish and Invertebrates at a BC Hydro Works Yard

Joline Widmeyer, SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd.

3:20 pm - 3:30 pm

Closing Comments

Conference Registration

BEST 2021

Registration for Virtual BEST 2021 is Closed

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BCEIA Member Rate

$0 (Complimentary)

Non-Member Rate

$50

Government Rate

$50

*The government rate is open to employees of a national/federal, state, provincial, or local government entity, including public higher education institutions. Attendees registering under the government rate may be required to provide proof of government employee status in order to receive the discounted rate.

All registration rates are exclusive of GST.