CLAW Environmental Services Inc.

Headquartered in the nation’s capital, CLAW Environmental Services Inc. is an Indigenous consulting firm specializing in the provision of environmental services of particular interest to Indigenous communities. CLAW stands for Clean Land Air and Water. Founded in 2004, CLAW was established for the provision of environmental services to all levels of government departments and to First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities.

CLAW holds First Nation values and concepts at its core. We respect the unique cultures and histories of Indigenous communities and employ Indigenous approaches in our work. CLAW actively seeks to recruit, train and hire an Indigenous workforce. With extensive experience working with Indigenous communities and government, and a strong team of Indigenous experts, CLAW provides a wide range of world class environmental services to meet the needs of our clients.

As the Founder of CLAW and a proud member of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, Sam Damm is a dedicated entrepreneur and advocate for Indigenous economic empowerment. He has been instrumental in reshaping Indigenous procurement and fostering strategic partnerships that uplift Indigenous businesses. As a founding member of the Public Sector Aboriginal Business Association (PSABA), he has played a key role in advancing policies that drive economic reconciliation, including Set-Asides and procurement modernization. His thought leadership has led to speaking engagements at major conferences and direct contributions to parliamentary discussions on Indigenous procurement reform. His work continues to open doors for Indigenous businesses, ensuring that economic success aligns with cultural values and long-term growth.

Keywords: Environmental Services, Environmental Consulting, Environmental Assessments, all phases, Environmental Impact Studies, Environmental Monitoring, Delineation and Remediation, Human and Ecological Health Risk Assessments, Species at Risk Assessments, Archaeological Assessments, Occupational Health Assessments, Species at Risk Targeted Surveys, Species at Risk Habitat Assessments, Breeding Bird Surveys, Barn Swallow Nest Survey, Visual and Acoustic Bat Maternity Roost Survey, Western Chorus Frog Surveys, Black Ash and Butternut Surveys and Health Assessments, Monarch Habitat Surveys, Turtle Nesting and Basking Surveys, Fish Habitat and Community Assessments, Species at Risk Permitting, Multi-Year Monitoring of Species at Risk, Ecological Surveys, Ecological Land Classification, Wetland Evaluations, Bird Nest Sweeps, Invasive Species Mapping, Tree Inventories, Botanical Inventories, Significant Wildlife Habitat Assessments, Bird and Bat Mortality Monitoring, Environmental Monitoring, Mining Environmental Assessments, Natural Heritage Studies, Environmental Impact Studies, Water Quality Monitoring, Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety Consulting, Designated Substance Surveys Including Assessments and Reassessments for Lead and Asbestos, Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment, Country Foods, Preparations and Sampling, Indigenous Consultation, Traditional Knowledge Consultation, Community Engagement, Collaboration for Projects, Indigenous Communities, Municipal, Provincial and Federal Projects, Species at Risk Assessments and Permitting, Fisheries Act Assessments, Phase I, II, and III Environmental Site Assessments and Remediation, Environmental Impact Assessments, Remedial Options Evaluation, Energy Projects including Mining and Nuclear Energy, Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment, Hydrogeology, Occupational Health and Safety, Archaeological Assessments, Construction Monitoring, Cultural Engagement