"Integrating Science into Policy and Management"

Borealis is an industry leader in evaluating environmental impacts related to various phases of the mining and oil & gas project life cycles. This includes environmental consulting in support of the coal and metal mining, and hydrocarbon extraction industries, with a focus on water, sediment and effluent assessment and management. Borealis has expertise in water quality evaluation of key mining effluent parameters, including: selenium, copper, zinc, nitrate, sulphate, and suspended solids. Under the direction of Guy Gilron, MSc, RPBio, Borealis applies sound science to inform environmental assessment and management, regulations and policy.

Company Information

About Borealis

Borealis Environmental Consulting Inc., based in North Vancouver, British Columbia, is a multi-disciplinary firm specializing in issues related to the characterization, evaluation and mitigation of environmental risks and impacts of industrial operations on ecological and human resources.

Borealis' principal, Guy Gilron, is a senior environmental scientist and registered professional biologist with 30 years of experience; Guy focuses on the integration of science into management, regulation and policy.

In addition to working with its own clients, Borealis is also proud to collaborate with affiliate firms in Western North America, including: Windward Environmental (Seattle, WA, USA), Associated Engineering (Vancouver, BC, Canada), RDZ Consulting (Lima, Peru), and Cedar Water Strategy (Toronto, ON, Canada) to deliver customized, high-quality environmental solutions to its clients across the globe.

What Our Clients Have to Say

The Borealis team is highly regarded for its experience and expertise in various areas of environmental consulting, research and management.
“Guy Gilron’s expertise in ecotoxicology, environmental risk assessment and environmental permitting has made him a respected voice in a number of multi-stakeholder working groups, specifically related to coal effluent regulation, assessment, management, and treatment. Guy has provided invaluable support to the coal mining industry in providing the scientific background, analytical skills and strategic advice, in addition to providing education to the public and other stakeholders, advocating for safe and responsible coal mining practices, with an aim at minimizing and mitigating environmental impacts. Amongst Guy’s many attributes, skills and accomplishments, the following are considered highlights: strongly advocates the conducting of good science and careful planning in industrial practice; openly shares his knowledge through volunteering with a variety of mining, toxicological, ecological and environment industry-related organizations; integrates science into environmental assessment, management and water treatment; actively applies his extensive experience and expertise; and, provides strategic scientific and strategic advice to mining industry associations, in support of water science, environmental assessment, and consultation processes related to effluent regulations.” 
David Thompson
Chief Geologist, Conuma Coal Resources
Tumbler Ridge, BC, Canada
"A former Mining Association of British Columbia (MABC) Environment and Science Committee Chair, Guy provided strategic scientific advice to MABC members, in support of water science, environmental assessment, and related issues. With extensive experience and expertise in aquatic toxicology, water quality guideline development, selenium risk assessment, and environmental impact assessment, Mr. Gilron works effectively to integrate science into environmental management decisions and policy development, in his capacity as an MABC consultant."
Karina Briño
General Manager, Administration & Regulatory Affairs, Minera Candelaria, Lundin Mining Corporation
“My experience working with Borealis is based on work that the firm undertook for EMR Capital in support of due diligence activities on several mining projects. I am delighted to say that Borealis has exceeded our expectations in various areas. I would make special mention of the professional and courteous manner in which Borealis conducted their work and, in particular, the depth of knowledge and understanding of their specific work areas was always apparent, and their ability to integrate this with other work streams. As a result, I highly recommend Borealis and am confident that you will find them to be a pleasure to work with, as well as being technically adept and efficient in the implementation and completion of their work.”
Rob Curtis, BSc (Hons – Geol)
Investment Director EMR Capital
Melbourne, Australia
“We retained Mr. Gilron to assist us with environmental due diligence of a greenfield coal mine in British Columbia. Mr. Gilron provided us unbiased, timely and actionable recommendations on various environmental issues associated with the project and best ways to manage them. The location of the project is in an area with high levels of selenium in its watershed and we especially appreciated his insights on how to deal with this environmentally sensitive issue from an engineering and political perspective. His counsel and insights were valuable in our evaluation of this project and I recommend his services to companies seeking assistance with their environmental review.”
Ken Lam 
Executive Vice President, Guohua Technology Corp (Canada)
Calgary, AB, Canada
"I have known Guy professionally since 2002, initially as a consulting risk assessment colleague and then through his evolution managing environmental matters within the mining industry. Guy has always been an strong advocate of good science and careful planning, and is quick to share his knowledge and experience volunteering with a variety of biological and environment industry-related organizations. Guy has expert-level experience related to provincial and federal Environmental Assessment requirements, and couples this with a deep knowledge of contaminant effects on aquatic resources. I believe it is these qualities along with his positive outlook and easy-going personality that have contributed to his success.
Geoff Wickstrom
Founding Partner | Senior Environmental Scientist, Core6 Environmental
Comox, BC, Canada
"The Mining Association of British Columbia used Mr. Gilron's services to assist us in developing innovative water quality research initiatives specifically targeted at understanding the behaviour of selenium and nitrate in the aquatic environment. Mr. Gilron's technical abilities have been a tremendous asset to our business. In addition to technical advice, Mr. Gilron has also been an important advisor on developing policy positions to help inform our work with the BC Ministry of Environment".
Ben Chalmers
Senior Vice President at Mining Association of Canada

Borealis' Affiliates

Borealis collaborates with the following firms to achieve desirable outcomes for a wide variety of industrial clients and industry associations.

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