The Canadian Onsite Technical Resources Association is a not-for-profit research and advocacy group for those involved in the wastewater industry within Canada and abroad. Our focus is onsite treatment of sewage and industrial wastewater with soils-based dispersal.
Vision Statement:
Our vision is to promote economical and effective onsite systems supported by rational science-based regulations across all orders of government, managed by skilled regulators, professionals, and practitioners.
Mission Statement:
Our Mission is to advance our vision by fostering knowledge sharing, education, and regulatory advancement.
Board of Directors:
- Brent Dennis, P.Eng.
- Ian Ralston, P.L.Eng.
- Jim Andersen, AScT, ROWP.
- Michael Payne, M.Eng., P.Eng., P.Geo.
- Ron McMurtrie, P.Eng.
Members:
- Bryer Manwell, M.Sc., P.Eng.
- Gord Baird
- Jackson Twa, ROWP
- Jeff Oland, P.Eng.
- Natalya Melnychuk, PhD, ROWP
- Paul Blackett, P.Tech, ROWP, CESA
- Stephen Ramsay, PhD, P.Eng.
- Tim Wilson, ROWP
- Kelly Galloway, P.Eng.
Activities:
- Act as an intermediary by connecting those that require technical support (Authorized Persons, Regulators, and other stakeholders) with suitably qualified subject matter experts willing and able to provide relevant expertise.
- Conduct research on industry-related topics.
- Facilitate stakeholder consultations and offer subject matter expertise to all orders of government, professional certifying bodies, and onsite sewerage training organizations.
- Facilitate a forum for discussion of technical aspects of onsite systems.
- Support the development of performance-based models for onsite wastewater regulation.
- Support public education initiatives regarding onsite sewerage by local government.