Many Standards of Practice require the use of the common soils identifier nomenclature from either the Canadian System of Soil Classification or the US System of Soil Classification.  These two systems are pretty similar for the most part.  Both systems point to the Munsell Colour Chart to determine soil colour. So, why is properly determining […]

A properly working system is important, but do you ever have a little fun with it? We\’re calling on our readers to submit their most creative installation component! The winner, as judged by WCOWMA administration, will be given $100.00 gift card to Mark\’s. The winner will also have their work featured in the Winter edition

The provincial associations are currently working on policy surrounding member and Board of Director Codes of Conduct. Each member receives a copy of the association Code of Conduct in their membership package yearly, which they should read, sign, and keep on file.  A copy of the signed Code of Conduct should be returned to the

The Provincial associations have all been receiving training applicants who are being funded by the various federal/provincial job grants that are currently available.  This is a good opportunity for small businesses to have their employees and even family member employees participate in training at no cost to themselves. The funding is typically up to $10,000

Proper soils assessment is key to the development of a successful onsite wastewater design.  Mandatory attendance to site and soil field training is part of the training program for Onsite Wastewater Practitioner provided by the associations. Several site and soil field training days have been hosted over the past couple of months and students were