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ENVIRONMENT

SCIENCE IN THE SERVICE OF SUSTAINABLE TERRITORIES

The INNOV–Environment Centre supports municipalities, Regional Service Commissions (RSCs), provincial departments, businesses and community organizations in the planning, management and valorization of natural environments as well as in the development of resilient communities. The team combines scientific expertise, geospatial tools and citizen engagement to support informed decision making based on reliable data and strong community involvement.

Our mission: to put environmental science and innovation at the service of New Brunswick communities, helping them build sustainable territories grounded in the understanding, planning and valorization of ecosystems and the services nature provides to communities.

EXPERTISE

Land-Use Planning and Territorial Development

  • Natural Asset Management Plans (NAMPs)
  • Ecological surveys and land use planning
  • Integrating sustainability into territorial development
  • Climate change adaptation planning

Geomatics and Spatial Analysis

  • GIS Mapping and modeling (QGIS, ArcGIS Pro)
  • Remote sensing, photogrammetry, and LiDAR
  • Aerial images taken using the DJI Mini Pro drone
  • Hydrological modeling and analysis of ecological connectivity

Wetlands and Ecosystem Services

  • More than 165 WESP-AC wetland assessments since 2017
  • Carbon and organic soil accounting
  • Water quality monitoring and hydrological management
  • Nature-based solutions for watershed and infrastructure management

Civic Engagement and Knowledge Transfer

  • Facilitation of community workshops and public meetings
  • Joint development of community environmental plans
  • Scientific outreach tools (interactive maps, interpretation sheets, exhibitions)
  • Applied geomatics and environmental management training

OUR

SERVICES

Our environmental services are designed to address your community’s specific challenges, data needs, and sustainable development goals.

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Plans and Maps

From ecological inventories to concrete regional strategies—data-driven and designed for communities.

  • Development of Natural Asset Management Plans (NAMPs) and sustainable land use plans.
  • Ecological land-use planning and high-resolution mapping of land cover.
  • Geospatial analysis: hydrological modeling, ecological connectivity, and prioritization of conservation efforts.
  • Thematic mapping: wetlands, hydrology, biodiversity, carbon, and land use.

Evaluation and Surveillance

Rigorous scientific fieldwork and ongoing monitoring to understand and protect your natural environments.

  • Assessment of wetland ecosystem services (WESP-AC methodology).
  • Assessment and mapping of soil carbon and organic matter.
  • Water quality sampling and continuous hydrological monitoring (LoRaWAN sensors).
  • Environmental characterization and assessment of ecosystem services (carbon, water, pollination, biodiversity).
  • Urban forestry and the integration of nature-based solutions.

Engage and Transfer

Bringing science closer to communities—through engagement, training, and knowledge sharing.

  • Facilitating community workshops, public meetings, and citizen consultation processes.
  • Citizen science initiatives: data collection, validation of ecological maps, awareness campaigns.
  • Training courses and workshops on environmental management and wetland monitoring.
  • Tools for science communication: interactive maps, informational fact sheets, and themed exhibits.

OUR EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE

Geomatics and Remote Sensing Platform
  • Comprehensive GIS platform: QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, Pix4D, Agisoft Metashape and RStudio
  • Differential GPS and GNSS stations for centimeter-level positioning
  • Processing of LiDAR and multispectral remote sensing data
  • Digital visualization platform (GIS + AI) for sharing results with partners and citizens
  • Mobile sampling laboratory for water, soil, and vegetation
  • Analytical instruments: measurement of carbon, nitrogen, and minerals
  • Hydrological stations for monitoring waterways and buffer zones
  • Environmental LoRaWAN network currently being deployed: sensors for temperature, humidity, and water level
  • Tools for collecting GPS-georeferenced field data

KEY

ACHIEVEMENTS

We are redefining industry standards through sustainable innovation and technical excellence. From Canada’s first recyclable hull to the optimization of production lines, we are propelling the composites sector toward a circular economy and green performance.

INNOV – Environment stands out for its collaborative and science-based approach, fostering understanding, participation and action at the territorial scale.

Some of our key achievements:

  • 165+ wetlands assessed using WESP-AC; more than 15 students and technicians trained using this methodology.
  • Municipal natural asset management plans implemented in several communities in northern New Brunswick.
  • Public workshops and awareness activities in wetland management, nature-based solutions and ecosystem conservation
  • Ecological network scenario planning with the City of Dieppe.
  • Vulnerability analyses and integrated protection plans for drinking water sources in northwestern New Brunswick.
  • Connected hydrological monitoring network (LoRaWAN) for real-time measurement of water level and quality.
  • Active partnerships with XXX municipalities, universities and NGOs for the collection and valorization of environmental data.
  • Co-development of community environmental plans integrating local knowledge and scientific data.
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