Purpose, Vision, Values

Wapta’s team has been involved in a variety of provincially and federally regulated oil and gas projects across western Canada and has a proven track record of supporting our clients from initial planning and assessment through applications and permitting, construction, post-construction and operations.

Solutions-Focused

Wapta’s construction and reclamation experience informs a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to environmental assessment, planning and project management.

Quality of Work

Wapta takes pride in the Projects we are involved in. Quality is a key component through all stages from the desktop assessment and planning, through to field components, reporting and deliverables.

Commitment

Wapta’s commitment to quality, results-based approach to deliverables, and flexible, attentive service result in a high level of support that benefits our clients.

Sarah Bigelow

Director

Environmental Inspector, Aquatic Ecologist (QAES), P.Biol., R.P.Bio.

Sarah Bigelow holds an M.Sc. in Riparian Ecology with over 12 years experience conducting post-construction monitoring, performing environmental inspection, and in all facets of the aquatics discipline, including conducting riparian health assessments, and preparing and implementing riparian and instream restoration projects on both provincially and federally regulated pipeline projects.  Ms. Bigelow has experience completing multi-disciplinary field components through all phases of linear development projects including environmental project management, pre-construction field assessments, environmental inspection, and post-construction monitoring in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Rachel Cullen

Manager

Environmental Scientist, RTAg

Rachel Cullen holds an M.Sc. in geography and has eight years experience in environmental project management, ranging from wellsite reclamation and remediation to linear development projects including pre-construction permitting and assessment, construction environmental inspection, and post-construction monitoring. Ms. Cullen has a background in GIS and is highly familiar with the environmental agencies, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to oil & gas activity in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.