Remedial activities at a site impacted by Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) - Garrison Wainwright

The Department of National Defence (DND) has proposed to begin remediation of a site impacted by a release of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) foam. The contaminants of concern are Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS). Preliminary remedial activities will include excavation and treatment of 50-200 cubic meters of soil from the project site. Soil will be excavated and moved to an indoor location for treatment. Project activities will begin in summer 2024. Further delineation and remedial activities may continue in subsequent years.

Latest update

September 17, 2024— The Department of National Defence issued its Notice of Determination and determined that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
2 Notice of Determination - September 17, 2024
1 Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination - July 31, 2024

Contacts

Stefanie Goure
Department of National Defence
Stefanie Goure, Senior Environmental Advisor
DLE, Canadian Army, NDHQ - 101 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K2
Email: stefanie.goure@forces.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Garrison Wainwright (Alberta)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Remediation and conservation
    • Soil management

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2024-07-31

  • Proponent

    Department of National Defence

  • Authorities

    • Department of National Defence

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    88781

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...within 200 kilometres
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