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This project will restore, enhance, and establish native coastal wetland and upland habitats on approximately 566 acres within the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve, a complex mosaic of habitats degraded by...
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The Klamath River Renewal Project decommissioned and removed four major dams on the Klamath River, approximately 200 miles from the Pacific Ocean in California and Oregon. The project entailed direct...
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The energy industry has seen significant change within just the past year as national energy demand has increased, due in part to data centers, crypto mining, and electric vehicles consuming... — April 8, 2026
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Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (ASA CW) Adam Telle announced the USACE “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” (BINP) initiative on February 23, 2026, with the stated goal of... — April 7, 2026
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere right now. But for many of our clients, particularly in the environmental, infrastructure, and public-sector space, many questions remain unanswered. Beyond the talking points, our... — February 19, 2026
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The following is an article from Environmental Business Journal (EBJ). EBJ Interviewed ESA's Mike Leech and Keith Steele about artificial intelligence and the breakthrough technologies that are transforming the way... — February 11, 2026
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Building on momentum from September's Groundwater Accounting Platform Showcase, ESA, the California Water Data Consortium, Environmental Defense Fund, and Olsson have released a new white paper documenting how the California... — November 4, 2025
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“Let’s hack!” Those two words launched Environmental Science Associates’ (ESA’s) first-ever hackathon as part of the Groundwater Accounting Platform Showcase event on September 9, 2025, at the California Natural Resources... — September 16, 2025
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The new Regional Conservation Investment Strategy (RCIS) Toolkit—powered by ESA’s insights—is now live. This valuable online resource helps demystify the RCIS planning process, a vital method for aligning conservation priorities... — September 18, 2025
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Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is proud to welcome Dr. Todd S. Bridges, a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and nature-based engineering, to our firm as a Senior Scientist and expert... — August 18, 2025
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"The call for permitting reform often is another way of saying National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reform specifically, but focusing solely on NEPA does not address the challenges and inconsistencies... — July 30, 2025
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The finalization of California’s 2026 Fiscal Year budget on June 30, 2025, did more than establish the State’s spending and revenue plans for the next 12 months; it delivered arguably... — July 2, 2025
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With rising sea levels, increasing storm intensities, and shifting shorelines, coastal communities are mobilizing to address the challenges along their shores. ESA’s coastal engineering team has been focused on the...
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ESA is thrilled to announce the promotion of Autumn Ward to the role of Airports Business Group Director! With 20 years of aviation experience and 10 years at ESA, Autumn... — June 18, 2025
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When a project requires analysis under both the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), agencies and applicants can develop the required documentation either separately... — May 23, 2025
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Just wrapped up my first Environmental Markets Conference (EMC) in Seattle last week, and wow, what an experience! It was inspiring to see so many people dedicated to creating positive... — May 22, 2025
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ESA’s federal strategy and NEPA experts have been staying abreast of the shifts in federal policy since President Trump took office in January 2025 on our blog. The sheer number... — December 1, 2025
