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Module 1: Introduction to THEP and the Guide
This module provides a brief overview of THEP, and provides a full list of the abbreviations and acronyms mentioned throughout the training sections.
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About THEP
Abbreviations & Acronyms
Module 2: Key THEP / THEC points in brief.
The sections below provide high-level information on THEP, the partners, and ways of working. The aim is to provide some context before you dive into the detail of each set of resources.
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About
Our Ways of Working
Key Actions
Who Is This Guide For?
How To Use This Guide
Module 2 Learnings
Module 3: THEP’s purpose, values, key resources, and an overview of partner organizations
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THEP’s Purpose & Values
Key Resources & Links
Module 3 Learnings
Module 4: THEP’s origin
This module provides information on THEP’s origin, as well as key details on study findings from 1990-2000 and how this influences current ways of working.
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How THEP Began
Module 4 Learnings
Module 5: Applying our values & ways of working
This module includes further information on THEP’s ways of working and also provides examples of how THEP applies our values.
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The Secret Sauce In Trail
What’s Next?
Module 5 Learnings
Module 6: Details on THEP’s work, including topic briefs
This module includes detail on THEP’s work. Topic briefs have been created to provide clear examples of how THEP works.
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What Does THEP Deliver and Who Does What?
Change Over Time
Introduction to Topic Briefs
Air Quality
Health
Soil Management
Module 6 Learnings
Module 7: Internal communications (for local THEP team)
This module includes details on communications and reporting.
Trail Area Health & Environment Program (THEP) Onboarding Guide 101

Soil

The brief provides further detail on THEP’s Soil Management Program.

THEP’s Soil Management Program

THEP’s residential Soil Management Program helps protect children in Trail by identifying and reducing exposure to lead in residential soils. Since 2007, thousands of yards have been tested and hundreds improved, each one contributing to healthier homes and community. Families can sign up for free soil testing, where trained technicians assess soil and exterior paint, and homeowners receive clear results and information about whether their property qualifies for soil management. For prioritized yards, THEP fully funds and coordinates soil improvements or replacement, ensuring clean spaces for children to play.

Soil management is a key part of THEP’s broader, integrated approach to reducing lead exposure, working alongside air quality improvements, home and family health support, and ongoing community education. Homeowners play a central role: participating in testing, sharing property information, and maintaining healthy ground cover and habits. Through this partnership between homeowners, THEP staff, and program partners, Trail continues to make visible progress toward a cleaner environment and a healthier future for families.

To view the full brief and read about this residential work in more detail, click here.

To view the brief on hard to access residential properties, click here.

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