CALGARY, AB - (March 2008) Calco Environmental Group Ltd. is pleased to announce the co-sponsorship of an environmental conference in Calgary on March 13 2008 hosted by the World Presidents’ Organization (WPO), Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), and Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). The conference, titled “Practical Solutions for You and Your Environment”, focused on defining the environmental challenges we face and reviewing numerous current and developing technologies to meet those challenges. The conference was attended by approximately 200 business leaders from Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia.

The conference was honoured to have Preston Manning C.C. for the key note address. Speakers included Kim Sturgess – President of Alberta WaterSMART, Dave LaBarre – President of Baseline emissions Management, Tom Heintzman – President of Bulldog Power, Bruce Lounsbury – President of Maple Leaf Environmental Equipment, John Dragasevich – President of Filter Innovations, Ken Edwards – President of MRCan Services, Nancy Stalker of the City of Calgary, Tim McGinn of Cohos Evamy, and Monica Kohlhammer. The session was closed by Elizabeth May – Leader of the Green Party of Canada.

“We were honoured to be able to organize and host such an important environmental conference here in Calgary” said Robert Kulhawy, conference organizer and Chairman of the Calco Environmental Group. “Attendance was excellent and interest level high by our business leaders to continue to better understand the environmental challenges and associated emerging technology solutions”.

About Maple Leaf Environmental Equipment:

Maple Leaf Environmental Equipment designs, builds, commissions, and supports systems for soil remediation and industrial applications. The systems range from single well pumping systems to large combined soil vapor extraction/groundwater pump and treatment systems. Systems are highly customized with sophisticated control systems, designed specifically to provide innovative solutions for our customers’ unique requirements. MLEE also distributes a range of environmental products which includes pumps, sampling equipment, air strippers, and carbon filters. MLEE is the Canadian master distributor for QED, the leading manufacturer of groundwater sampling equipment in North America and pioneers of MicroPurge sampling. Key customers include leading environmental engineering consulting firms, and large environmental contracting firms. Sales and support in Canada and the United States are provided through an established network of highly respected business partners. MLEE is known in the industry for its professional, long term approach to the business, delivering quality solutions to support our business partners and customers success.

For further information, please contact:
Bruce Lounsbury, President and CEO

Maple Leaf Environmental Equipment Ltd.
Phone: (613)-498-1876
blounsbury@mleequipment.com
www.mleequipment.com