LONGVIEW, WASHINGTON, May 25, 2021 – The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded TRS Group (TRS) a patent for remediating contaminants in soil and groundwater by integrating electrical resistance heating (ERH) and thermal conduction heating (TCH) in the same borehole. ERH allows superior power input to the subsurface, while TCH can generate temperatures as…
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Launch or expand a diversity and equity program within your organization with help from Prosper Portland The Inspiring Diversity Grant offers funding for local traded-sector employers (those selling goods and services outside Portland) to inspire creative, equity-related best practices around workforce, marketing, and communications. Participation in the program gives your company the chance to build…
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The Washington Department of Ecology is currently accepting applications for Public Participation Grants (PPGs). The PPG program is a competitive grant program. Grants are available to individuals affected by a contaminated site, or to non-profit public service organizations. The purpose of these grants is to facilitate public participation in: • The cleanup of hazardous substance…
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Farallon Consulting, L.L.C., a West Coast leader in environmental and engineering consulting, announces the appointment of Steffran Neff to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer. Neff will oversee Farallon’s day-to-day business operations and strategic initiatives to support growth and define the future of Farallon. “This announcement demonstrates our commitment to leadership and overall executive support…
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Save the date! The Department of Ecology will be opening the Public Participation Grant application for the 2021-2023 cycle on March 30, 2021. The application will be available until April 29, 2021. The grants will be effective from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023. Stay tuned for more information coming in March through this…
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The comment period for the per-and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) Chemical Action Plan that the Washington State Departments of Ecology and Health has been developing is now open until December 7, 2020. The plan was developed to identify the potential health and environmental impacts of PFAS and to recommend actions to reduce or eliminate those impacts…
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By Gretchen Greene, Rabia Ahmed, and Jeri Sawyer from Greene Economics, with contributions from Deborah McGrath, Professor of Biology at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. The COVID–19 pandemic has dramatically changed nearly every aspect of our lives. Our collective willingness to act to minimize the contagion is a stark reminder that we can and must work together to manage the natural environment. These actions and the resulting global economic shock offer unique opportunities to better understand how we impact the…
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Forth is requesting proposals from qualified electrical contractors to design and install five (5) Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at five (5) distinct locations in Hood River, Oregon. The work requires that the contractor or electrician provide proof of a C1 contractor’s license or necessary specialty license to prove their ability to legally…
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State and Federal Agencies, and Private Sector Clients, instruct Environmental Firms to Continue with Projects as Scheduled In reviewing the rapidly changing climate amid the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 Environmental Group is hearing from our industry contacts across the U.S. that public agencies as well as certain private sector clients that support Critical Infrastructure, Energy, and…
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Gregg Mindt, NEBC Executive Director Like you, NEBC has been closely monitoring the evolving situation regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus), and our first priority will always be the health and safety of our employees, members, event attendees, and other partners. While we remain optimistic about the future, we have also been proactive in post-posing a few conferences and…
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