Defining the bullseye in Environmental Consulting
Environmental Consultants who “Define the Bullseye” “Defining the Bullseye”. Have you ever experienced a situation where you did great work but it wasn’t as valuable to your client as you intended? You worked hard, applied hard-core science, and really nailed it. At least that’s what you thought. If you are in a consultative business […]
The best question’s will always get the best answers
We all have in our pockets a device that has instant access to nearly every piece of information known to mankind. So why is it so hard for me to cut through the clutter and get a somewhat applicable answer to a basic question? Geez, I just wanted advice on “growing tomatoes” (308,000,000 search engine […]
LOCALLY SOURCED FOOD IS GOOD FOR YOU, AND THE ENVIRONMENT
LOCALLY SOURCED FOOD IS GOOD FOR YOU, AND THE ENVIRONMENT Most people in the US are fortunate to have access to a wide variety of foods from all over the world, no matter the season. Although this is a cultural norm, have you ever stopped to think about where your food is coming from […]
EPA’s 3Ts – Reducing Lead in Public Drinking Water
EPA’s 3Ts – Reducing Lead in Public Drinking Water The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for ensuring the safety of the nation’s drinking water in public water supplies. The EPA estimates that approximately 8,000 schools and child care facilities maintain their own water supply and are regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). […]
WHAT MIGHT SITE-SPECIFIC SOIL STANDARDS FOR PFOA LOOK LIKE?
The State of New Jersey recently adopted what is currently the lowest drinking water quality criteria (maximum contaminant level or MCL) in the country for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) at 0.014 µg/l or 14 parts per trillion (ppt). This MCL is a health-based value developed by the New Jersey Drinking Water Quality Institute and is significantly […]
ENVIRONMENTAL TRACERS: AN UNDERUTILIZED TOOL IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING?
I consider myself lucky to have come to environmental consulting through a couple of academic research detours; first at Columbia University in NYC then Southern Methodist University in Dallas. During my time at Columbia I worked with the Environmental Tracer Group within the Geochemistry department a Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO). This was a great […]
TEN INSIDER TIPS FOR REDUCING ENVIRONMENTAL RISK IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
When buying or selling commercial and industrial real estate, stakeholders often conduct a wide range of inspections and inquiries as part of their due diligence. Legal, financial, zoning, permitting, and environmental risk are all typically considered. This article will offer tips for buyers and sellers when conducting environmental due diligence. Why Conduct Environmental Due Diligence […]
TEN INSIDER TIPS OF AN OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING FIRM
They understand their client’s business interests One of the most critical errors environmental consultants can make is immediately getting lost in the technical and regulatory details of a project without ever fully understanding the business goals of their client. Oftentimes, the client will not know what affect the details of their business, business dealings, interests, […]
12 BEST PRACTICES TO AVOID PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL SHUT-DOWNS AND FINES
Since 2005, innovative technologies such as hydraulic fracturing (i.e., fracking) and directional drilling (trenchless technologies) have made it possible to access valuable hydrocarbon resources from Pennsylvania’s Marcellus and Utica shale deposits. Domestic natural gas production has increased to the point that Pennsylvania produces 19% of the total output; which ranks #2 behind only Texas […]
TEN INSIDER TIPS TO REDUCE YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION SYSTEM OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE COSTS
So, you’ve just spent a lot of time and money designing and installing that in-situ environmental remediation system at your facility. You were assured that the system will remove contaminants from the soil, soil gas and/or groundwater but it will take a few years or more to achieve regulatory endpoints. At least the big headaches […]