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Head to Hillsborough County’s Balm-Boyette Scrub Nature Preserve in Florida and you’ll be sure to find avid mountain bikers exploring the park’s single-track trails. That’s because this park is known... — January 30, 2020
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Washington state may not be the first place one thinks of when considering water scarcity, but recent court decisions and legislation have put the issue front and center in the... — December 10, 2019
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The City of Buenaventura (commonly known as Ventura) relies completely on local water supplies and does not receive any imported water. When these supplies are cut back during droughts, it’s... — December 10, 2019
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No one can ignore the effects of climate change in California. From severe drought and widespread flooding, to historic and devastating wildfires, this new reality makes coordinated, inclusive water management... — December 10, 2019
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According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the average person uses 80 to 100 gallons of water per day1. In response, Governor Brown issued Executive Order B‐37‐16 “Making Water... — November 25, 2019
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Matthew Silva is a part of our Northern California Fisheries and Aquatic Science team consisting of 20 fisheries biologists. He oversees the implementation of large-scale fisheries research efforts as a... — November 4, 2019
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Prepared by Environmental Science Associates, Decision Paves Way for Critically Needed Solution to Community’s Water Supply Deficit The California Supreme Court, in a late-August decision, denied challenges to the sufficiency... — September 25, 2019
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Environmental Science Associates (ESA), a leading environmental consulting and planning firm, is pleased to welcome Beverly Choi as Community Planning Program Manager in its Northern California region. Recognized as one... — September 5, 2019
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Formed in Spring 2014, the Climate Science Advisory Panel (CSAP) is an ad hoc network of recognized scientists and resource managers working in the Tampa Bay region (Figure 1). The... — September 4, 2019
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Environmental DNA (eDNA) is DNA collected from the environment—water, soil, and air—rather than directly from an organism. All organisms add DNA to their environment by excreting waste, shedding, decomposing, etc.... — September 4, 2019
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Senior Airport Planner, Autumn Ward, based out of ESA’s Tampa office was inducted to the Board of Directors for the Tony Jannus Distinguished Aviation Society (TJDAS). Established in 1964 by... — August 16, 2019
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The Central Valley, an enormous landscape feature dominating the state of California, experiences devastating floods on a fairly regular basis. It produces 25 percent of the nation’s food (including 40... — June 28, 2017
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The 2016 California Transportation Commission (CTC) Annual Report recommends eight California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) reforms for promoting efficiency through innovations. One of the reforms is to permanently authorize Caltrans... — March 25, 2017
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The Burke-Gilman Trail (BGT) is one of the most heavily used pedestrian and bicycling paths in Seattle, serving as a major transportation corridor for commuter and recreational bicyclists. Noted as... — March 25, 2017
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ESA has been exploring new ways to use technology to increase our efficiency collecting and managing data both in the office and in the field. Here are three ways we... — September 18, 2018
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Grants have long been an important―and sometimes the only ―funding resource for restoration projects. Non-profit organizations, local and special district agencies, tribes, academic institutions, and other eligible applicants rely on... — September 12, 2018
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While not making the headlines or evening news reports, recent changes stemming from White House Executive Orders are making a significant impact to the environmental review process nationwide. Here is... — June 18, 2018
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As with any environmental stressor, the impacts of climate change will not affect everyone equally. Across the spectrum of climate hazards—from flooding and extreme weather events, to deteriorated air quality,... — June 18, 2018
