BacTech Environmental Corporation announced a change to its board of directors. Mary Ann Mihychuk, M Sc., P Geo. requested that she step down from the board to assume the role of Vice President, Operations for BacTech Manitoba Corporation. In addition, the company announced the appointment of Don Whalen to the board of the company. Mr. Whalen is the former Executive Chairman of High River Gold Corporation (1992-2008). Prior to being involved with High River, Don spent 29 years with IBM Canada Ltd. He is the past Chairman of the Canada Eurasia Russia Business Association (1998-2008) and he was Co-Chair of the Canada Russia Business Council (2004-2006). He currently sits on the boards of Pancontinental Uranium Corp., Rosscan Minerals Corporation, SouthTech Capital Corporation and VMS Ventures Inc.