Successful Collaborative Applications

Aquaterra Environmental Consulting Inc.

    Generally starts with an idea - a shared vision or passion for a particular subject or initiative Progress includes discussions that identify potential stakeholders, willingness to participate, interest in committing money (cash or in-kind) and/or resources (expertise, site, soil, samples, lab space, client or data access etc.) Continued dialogue among key partners Leverage ratio of CRD:other (1:>1)

Partners Drs. B. Glick & B. Greenberg (UoW), AB Research, ESG International (Stantec) Title Use of transgenic canola and tobacco plants in the phytoremediation of metal contaminated soil Leverage Ratio (NSERC:other) 2:1 Drs. N. Bols & S. Tang (UoW), Stantec, Env. Canada Dr. B. Hale (UoG), Glencore Xstrata, Vale, Stantec Using ciliates to understand the fate and impact of carbon nanotubes Bioaccessibility, Bioavailability and Mineralogy of Soil Metal Contaminants for Application to Site Specific Risk Assessment 5:1 1:3

Partners Drs. G. Stephenson (Stantec) B. Greenberg (UoW) , Stantec R&D, OCE, RioAlgom (BHP Billiton), TEDCO Drs. G. Stephenson (Stantec), Env. Canada PERD, Alberta Environment, CAPP Drs. G. Stephenson (Stantec) & S. Siciliano, Mitacs, Community for Tomorrow Title Application of Different Measures of Bioavailability to Support the Derivation of Risk-based Remedial Benchmarks for Metal contaminated Sites (Brownfields) Application of Different Measures of Bioavailability to Support the Derivation of Risk-based (Tiers 2 or 3) Remedial Benchmarks for PHC contaminated Sites Development and field application of the simulated earthworm gut (SEG) technology for toxicity testing Leverage Ratio (Stantec:other) 1:3 1:5 1:3

   ◦ Satisfies identified knowledge or data gaps ◦ ◦ ◦ Meets eligibility criteria Critical gaps clearly identified In line with program goals & objectives of stakeholders Creative and innovative approach ◦ Ensures stakeholder participation & excitement ◦ Alternatively, well planned, well designed ◦ Identified end users of technology Expertise Key expertise from academia, industry, and government who can deliver and have a demonstrable success record

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Is there a scientific or technical uncertainty?

Is there a developed hypothesis which can be tested?

Does the research follow the scientific method?

Are uncertainties addressed or technological advances anticipated?

Is there adequate documentation of research & anticipated outcomes identified?

“There is nothing that generates money better than the anticipation of success

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“Everyone wants something for nothing or at a fraction of the real cost

” CRD critical ratio - 1:1 Stantec critical ratio – 1:4

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Conduct research that would otherwise not be possible Competitive advantage Provide solution for a client that satisfies a regulatory requirement Raise the standards in the industry Development of and access to HQP Expanded or other research collaborations through other programs