Keystone Environmental

October 10th marks , a global initiative to raise awareness and advocate for mental well-being. We’re honoured to be certified as a for . We recognize that mental health is key to personal and professional success, and we strive to be a workplace where people feel supported, connected, and valued.

Mental health matters – making space to rest, reflect, and recharge is key for balance and resilience, and living and working at our best.

On this Thanksgiving weekend, we hope you make time to pause and care for your well-being.

We were honoured to attend the 16th Annual Darpan Magazine Extraordinary Achievement Awards, celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of South Asian leaders who continue to inspire positive change and strengthen communities through their leadership and innovation. Congratulations to all the deserving award recipients.

Our technical teams are growing!

Cayla, the newest member of our Biological Services Department, is a Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) with over 8 years of experience in environmental consulting. She currently serves as a Director of the British Columbia Chapter of The Wildlife Society ().

Alexandra and Léo are our newest Contaminated Sites Project Managers. Alexandra is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and Project Management Professional (PMP) with over 8 years of experience in environmental consulting, international development, and municipal work. Leo brings more than 19 years of experience and is a member of the .institute.of.agrologists.

Nolan, a member of our Engineering group, is our latest co-op student from . Fun fact: Nolan recently earned first place at the Western Engineering Competition!

Welcome to the Keystone Environmental team!

Rain or shine, our team showed up for ! With 14 riders, including 4 first-time participants, Team Keystone Environmental logged more than 443 km, ranking 5th for number of trips and 10th for kilometers travelled. Even our little Keystone kids joined the fun and helped pedal the team forward! Thanks to everyone who got involved and chose active transportation!

On September 30, we observe the , a day to reflect on the lasting impacts of residential schools and to honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors, and the families and communities who continue to be impacted.

At Keystone Environmental, we are dedicating time to learning and reflection through educational workshops, speaker sessions, and film screenings that deepen our understanding of this shared history and our role in advancing reconciliation.

September 30 is also , which recognizes the ongoing impacts of residential schools and reinforces the message that Every Child Matters. We encourage everyone to wear orange and participate in community events that support awareness, respect, and meaningful action toward reconciliation.

In recognition of ( ), we’re proud to support ’s Pathways to the Future – Industry Support for Indigenous Education in BC program by hosting a virtual screening of the films Fragile Flow and The Medzih Story: Restoring a Caribou Population.

These inspiring films showcase Indigenous leadership in ecological restoration and the deep connections between people, land, water, and wildlife.

Through stories of resilience, renewal, and connection, they invite us to reflect on reconciliation as an ongoing commitment to future generations.

In recognition of ( ) on September 30th, Keystone Environmental is supporting ’s and BC Environmental Film Festival’s double film exploring Indigenous-led stewardship, ecological restoration, and our responsibilities to the lands and waters that sustain us.

We are also proud to be a ‘Pathways to the Future’ Bursary Sponsor to support Indigenous students in the environmental field.

To support these meaningful initiatives, visit www.BCEIA.com/events to learn more.

This week marks , and today we celebrate . It’s an opportunity to recognize the vital role forests and trees play in our environment and communities. Throughout the week, tree planting and stewardship initiatives are taking place across the country to help protect and restore these valuable natural resources.

Sharing a photo of our who came together to prepare for tree replanting as part of a restoration plan in Black Creek, Comox Valley.

A “willow reservoir” was built using a ditch, tarp, and clean water to store willow stakes that will later stabilize stream banks. With an assembly line in action, our team worked together to set the willow stakes in a pool to take root. Willows thrive in sunlight and water, making the reservoir the perfect place for them to grow strong before planting.