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pumps, and other mechanical components. Pilot-scale results from tests conducted in Surrey from late 2024 to late 2025 showed success, reducing crude oil impacted water to below the 15 mg/L hydrocarbon discharge threshold. The goal is to help protect Canada’s environment and coastal communities and set an example for oil spill response worldwide. Company: UNBC, Keystone Environmental Ltd Participants: UNBC: Dr. Jianbing Li, P.Eng. Keystone Environmental Ltd.: Greg Frank, P.Eng.; Holly Grewall, P.Eng.; Brooklyn Sutherland, EIT. Dalhousie University: Dr. Lei Liu, P.Eng. (NS). Memorial University of Newfoundland: Dr. Bing Chen, P.Eng. (NL). WCMRC: Scott Wright. Stormtec Water Management. Matcon Environmental. CN Rail. P hoto credit : D r . J ianbing L i

considerations included the addition of bentonite curtains designed to limit subsurface flow. Because the project was an emergency, the design, tendering, permitting, and construction occurred over a condensed 10-month period. Company: Tetra Tech Canada Participants: Spencer Pakulak, P.Eng.; David Moschini, P.Eng.; Ali Nayeri, P.Eng.; Angela Negenman, R.P.Bio.; Adriana Luis, MSc, P.Eng.; Patrick Korner, P.Eng., PMP; Mahla Kiaie; Lucas Hennecker, B.Sc., R.P.Bio., P.Biol.; Cameron Kulak,

B.Sc., R.P.Bio. P hoto : A li N ayeri

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