Wade Pruett, B.Sc., P.Ag.
Soil Reclamation Specialist

Wade completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental and Conservation Sciences, majoring in Land Reclamation and Remediation, at the University of Alberta in 2002.  He also has his Permanent Land Agent License (Government of Alberta), which he obtained in 2004.  

His professional experience includes:

• Conservation and reclamation planning
• Phase I and II environmental site assessments
• Environmental audits
• Oil sands mapping and soil capability
• Salvage of suitable topsoils and subsoils
• Soil survey for pipelines, stress, corrosion and cracking assessment , environmental impact assessments, and land irrigability classification  

Specific reclamation experience includes:

• Management of wellsite reclamation projects (including supervision of field activities, reporting, client liaison, safety coordination and cost control)
• Detailed site assessments
• Reclamation certification application for wellsites in Alberta
• Management of land reclamation at the Wabamun derailment site
• Planning and supervision of suitable topsoil and subsoil salvage in the oil sands  

Wade has also negotiated surface leases, mineral leases and pipeline easements throughout Alberta and has participated in conflict resolution between landowners and various oil and gas companies.

"True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing."
- Socrates

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