A DAY THAT SPARKED A MOVEMENT
The History of Earth Day
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As we prepare to celebrate the 51st Earth Day on April 22nd, we are reminded of the history of activism, perseverance and scientific advancements this anniversary represents. The vigor of environmental concern that first Earth Day sparked has spread from its roots as a college-level demonstration to today’s
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significant advances in environmental science and technology, policies and regulations directed by governmental agencies, growing environmentally-focused cabinet positions, and conversations we have with our own friends and families about the future of our planet and resources. That day of demonstration has become a force that’s only gaining steam today.
The original idea for the day was to organize a large demonstration on college campuses in the form of a ‘teach-in” that would be broadcasted across national media. April 22 was selected as the date since it fell between Spring Break and final exams on campuses, which would help to boost participation from... >>Read the rest of the article
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ENVIRONMENTALISM AT WORK
Environmental Stewardship: The Foundation of Our Work at Waterborne
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Environmental stewardship centers on the responsibility for environmental quality shared by all those whose actions affect the environment. It is one of the strongest means to a more sustainable future. We believe that stewardship cannot exist without an understanding of and appreciation for our most precious natural resources. Fortunately, our environmental scientists and engineers are able to focus on stewardship activities through their daily work, keeping the importance of their actions to both solving a client’s needs and the environment at the forefront... >>Read the rest of the article
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EARTH DAY AT HOME
For Waterborne Staff, Every Day Is Earth Day
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A passion for the environment is an unspoken pre-requisite for anyone working in the environmental science and engineering world, and our own Waterborne staff certainly passes this test. In true Waterborne style that embraces the Earth Day mission, we spend most of professional lives focused on finding solutions to the next big environmental issue… And then spend our spare time contributing to environmental activities in own communities. We are dedicated!
As an example, the staff in our headquarters in Leesburg, Virginia devotes weekends and evenings volunteering with a number of locally-faced environmental groups supporting wildlife and the land. It’s not uncommon to find a Waterborne team volunteering with the Loudon Wildlife Conservancy (LWC) on projects such as its annual bird monitoring program. Nothing builds camaraderie like counting bluebird boxes!
When not in the office, Amy Ritter, our Principal Water Resources Engineer, can often be found monitoring LWC programs for birds, butterflies, and amphibians, as well as tree-planting efforts. Gerco Hoogeweg, our COO and Soil & Water Quality Scientist, also contributes his time to LWC monitoring
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PLAYING IT GREEN
There's No Time Like Tee Time...For An Evironmentalist?
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The sun is shining and the warm weather is just around the corner, which means… “Fore!” Golf is back in full swing! Golf has grown to be quite the popular pastime in the United States, with over 14,000 golf facilities across the country at the end of 2020 and 36.9 million Americans (more than 12% of the population) participating in golf activities[1]. It’s certainly not uncommon to find our staff out on the course during the weekends. Senior Scientist, Dean Desmarteau, probably holds the title for Waterborne’s most avid golfer. He’s played for most of his life and even had the opportunity to keep score for Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson while volunteering during a Champions Tour event in Kansas City. For many, and perhaps this year especially, the golf course is a sprawling green outdoor respite; a break from the home office and computer screen. And while for some hitting the greens may seem like a walk through nature, golf courses’ beautiful landscapes are far from naturally occurring.
Golf courses typically range from about 110 acres (in an urban setting) to about 200 acres (resort areas) and include sprawling grass areas, pesky water features, hard structures, and...
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ENVIRONMENTALISTS AT HOME
How Do We Make Decisions Regarding Our Drinking Water?
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In last month’s newsletter, we discussed water quality today and the continuous work that is being done to provide clean water. Since most of our staff are directly involved with contributions related to water quality, we thought it would be interesting to see what decisions our environmental scientists and engineers are making in their own lives regarding drinking water. We asked our team what type of drinking water they typically purchase or consume on a regular basis. The vast majority of our survey participants (over 70%) chose to >>Read the rest of the article
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Waterborne Environmental is a renowned consulting firm that has provided innovative solutions to the world’s most complex environmental problems since 1993. Our experienced, unbiased scientists and engineers work across industries to evaluate environmental, ecological, and human risks. Our work spans across industry and regulatory agencies to support the balance in the needs of a growing population with the environmental impact on our valuable natural resources.
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