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You’ve probably heard the expression, “when you love what you do, a job never feels like work”.  A career in environmental consulting can be that way for people who are passionate about science, enjoy spending time outside, and have a desire to protect our natural resources for future generations.   Amber Warden-Plum fits that description.  She …

Career Profiles in Environmental Consulting:  Amber Warden-Plum  Read More »

Groundwater is an essential source of water supply for municipal and agricultural resources in California’s Central Valley. This water source supports the Central Valley in producing up to 25% of the nation’s billion-dollar food supply and provides drinking water for millions of people.   The aquifers of the Central Valley have been pumped of their water …

How We Can Actually Manage Our Critically Overdrafted Aquifers  Read More »

A career in environmental consulting brings opportunity to help businesses and organizations in about any industry comply with environmental regulations and manage their impact on the environment. The staff at Hargis + Associates have agreed to share their personal experiences to inspire others to explore this rewarding profession.  In this installment, Ruben Sanchez shares his …

Career Profiles in Environmental Consulting:  Ruben Sanchez, Remediation Engineer Read More »

Extreme drought conditions have ravaged portions of the western United States in recent years, leaving water resource planners in a tough position to ensure adequate water supplies are available for their service areas.  Many have turned to managed aquifer recharge (MAR) to store excess water supplies available during non-drought times for use during future times …

Four Considerations for Water Resource Managers Considering a Managed Aquifer Recharge Project   Read More »

The data obtained from environmental samples are important for many reasons.  We use it to determine the extent of contamination, possible remediation processes, and monitoring treatment efficacy.  Quality assurance measures help ensure your environmental sampling data are scientifically sound and legally defensible so you can be confident making data-based decisions.  Here’s ten considerations to protect …

How to Ensure Environmental Sampling Data Are Scientifically Sound and Legally Defensible Read More »

Senior level environmental risk managers are often involved in environmental litigation requiring knowledge of complex matters concerning natural resources management, resource assessments, contamination, remediation, cost allocation, and cost recovery.  Many of these cases rely on scientists and engineers to provide technical consultation related to these environmental issues.  It behooves risk managers to be aware of …

4 Things Risk Managers Should Know About Expert Testimony in Environmental Litigation Read More »

Environmental consulting consists of a wide range of disciplines serving both public and private sectors.  Consultants play an important role in environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and the sustainable use of natural resources.  Regardless of the stage of your career today, environmental consulting offers rewarding opportunities.   We bring you this career profile series of the scientists …

Career Profiles in Environmental Consulting:  Amanda Morris Read More »

If you’re paying attention to business news these days, you’ve likely heard the term “ESG”. The phrase is gaining traction in board rooms, on Wall Street, and in the mainstream.   It stands for Environmental, Social, Governance. But what does that mean and how does it relate to today’s environmental program managers?  Whether you are part …

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