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We’re committed to pursuing and doing work that matters. For more ways on how our staff and projects make a difference, read the latest news below.
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11.15.2012
Expert Eyes and Ears…and Noses
A floor-by-floor snapshot provides building managers with a useful assessment of the effectiveness of their building's waste diversion programs and suggestions for increasing compliance. read more »
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11.15.2012
FAA Issues Guidance on Recycling at Major Airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently issued a Program Guidance Letter (PGL) 12-08 to instruct Airport District Offices (ADOs) on how to implement portions of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). read more »
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11.15.2012
What is the New Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory Protocol Anyway?
With more and more cities and counties planning for a greener future, a key baseline of both an effective sustainability plan and climate action plan is to clearly assess current conditions. Community-scale Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventories are critical to the development of GHG reduction strategies in both sustainability plans and climate action plans. The new Community GHG Inventory Protocol provides a framework for accounting consistency between inventories and among communities within a larger county, region, or state. read more »
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11.15.2012
Climate and Energy Action Plans: Getting to Implementation
Climate Action Plans (CAPs) and Energy Action Plans (EAPs) have become important planning tools for communities to articulate how they will meet energy, mobility, and material resource challenges in a carbon-constrained economy. read more »
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11.14.2012
Celebrate Geospatial Technology on GIS Day
November 14th is geographic information systems (GIS) Day and we’re celebrating more than a decade of delivering creative, innovative, and integrated client solutions using GIS technology. We’ve been using this powerful tool to benefit our clients and the environment on projects spanning a variety of markets and geographic locations from coast to coast. In recognition of GIS Day, we’re taking a moment to highlight the value this technology and our GIS team has contributed to our clients, the environment, and our teaming partners on several recent efforts. read more »
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10.25.2012
Shannon Stewart Joins ESA’s Energy Team as Principal Technical Associate
Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is pleased to announce that Shannon Stewart has joined the firm as a Principal Technical Associate in ESA’s Energy practice. Shannon will support clients throughout the firm from our San Diego office. read more »
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10.24.2012
Nicole Czarnomski, PhD Joins ESA’s Northwest Water Group
Environmental Science Associates (ESA), a leading environmental consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Nicole Czarnomski, PhD, has joined our Portland office as a geomorphologist and hydrologist in our Northwest Water Group. read more »
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10.23.2012
FAA Issues Guidance on Recycling
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently issued a Program Guidance Letter (PGL) 12-08 to instruct Airport District Offices (ADOs) on how to implement portions of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). read more »
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10.21.2012
Global Carbon Markets Now Open to Wetland Restoration and Conservation
An initiative led by Restore America’s Estuaries (RAE), aimed at creating greenhouse gas offset opportunities for wetlands received final approval under the Verified Carbon Standards (VCS) on October 4, 2012. This ground-breaking approval paves the way for increased private investment in wetland restoration and conservation projects through the issuance of internationally recognized carbon credits. read more »
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10.16.2012
Lesley Lowe, AICP CTP achieves Advanced Specialty Certification in Transportation Planning
Environmental Science Associates is pleased to announce that Lesley Lowe, AICP CTP is now an American Planning Association (APA) Certified Transportation Planner (CTP). This credential recognizes in-depth knowledge, experience, and leadership skills in transportation planning. As an AICP Certified Transportation Planner, Lesley is one of less than 100 of the nearly 16,000 AICP members throughout the U.S. have successfully achieved the CTP credential. read more »