The Department of National Defence (DND) Environmental Science Advisory Committee (ESAC) for CFB Esquimalt, was established in 1994, as a multi-agency technical advisory committee that reviews proposals and issues permits that enable environmental studies on CFB Esquimalt properties. Each year, ESAC collects, reports, and archives the findings of the research activities in a printed and web-based annual report. ESAC also acts as an advisory body to CFB Esquimalt on various environmental issues occurring on CFB Esquimalt properties, and serves as a gateway to a network of scientists accessible to MARPAC staff.