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November 2003 Edition Could even Dr. Johnson’s wit cope with Toronto’s ongoing garbage crises? A little over three decades ago, Ontario had but one environmental lawyer, Henry Landis, who worked for the Ontario Water Resources Commission, which later mutated into the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. Perhaps, at some Biblical urging, lawyers went forth and multiplied. Ironically, it was pro bono lawyers who emerged from the morass to challenge the status quo of the MOE and wage war on polluting industries through the Canadian Environmental Law Association and other activities. CELA was greatly assisted by news reporters who, while often innocent of scientific realities, were capable of creating eyecatching headlines which caused public alarm, seldom reflected in epidemiological reality. Erroneous news coverage, when allied with political correctness, ineptness and dogma, has cost Canadians hundreds of millions over the years. See Tom's full commentary Also in this issue: Applying modern processes to older plants Proposed federal ammonia regulations cause CWWA concern National lab to commercialize radiation detection technology for Homeland Security Hanson introduces leasing alternative for Stormceptor units Concrete pipe debuts under Highway 401 medians Environmental News Reports Perceptions and misperceptions of the consulting engineer “Membership has its benefits” - supporting our professional associations What does it mean to be a consulting engineer? The ethics of body snatching Why we no longer lead in environmental innovation Bill Ainley receives ACEC’s top award in Winnipeg Portable track spill containment pans Saint John installs TecStore tank to meet its growing needs Double wall polyethylene tanks can reduce costs and expedite compliance CSO project in Portland benefits from environmental engineering Passing the buck in MTBE leaks Measuring and maintaining tank levels

Bill Ainley, winner of this year’s ACEC award, supervised the construction of 30 new wells in remote villages of Ethiopia, ultimately providing clean water for over 40,000 people. Over the years, ES&E’s Consultants’ Forum has received wide acceptance among all sectors of our readership. Municipal engineers, analytical chemists, government agencies and technical people in the industrial sector, all rely on the skills of consulting engineers. Annually, ES&E invites consultants to submit their views on any topic they feel relevant. The resulting viewpoints are as diverse as the professionals who serve Canadians. As this year’s ACEC award winner in Winnipeg shows, consultants can combine their skills with a generosity of spirit to benefit the urgent needs of less fortunate countries. Ironically, their contributions to public health and industrial safety in Canada still remain largely unknown to the public they serve so well. Tom Davey, Publisher Tanks are used for a vast variety of applications in industry and municipalities. This special ES&E section focusses on the diversity and capabilities of modern tanks, regulations and case histories.

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