AECOM - Environmental Services

On July 1st, 2024, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) implemented Phase 2 of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, which includes changes supporting the use of digital tools to expedite Federal environment reviews (e.g. National Environmental Policy Act) and ensure efficient delivery of infrastructure projects. Learn more about the latest changes and how we help our clients deliver projects on time, on task and on budget by leveraging cloud-based interactive tools throughout the NEPA process. https://aecom.com/e-nepa/ #AECOM #WeInnovate #NEPA

We are thrilled to welcome Nicole Williams to AECOM as a Senior Environmental Planning Program Manager in our Sacramento, California office. Nicole brings over 17 years of experience in managing and preparing environmental compliance documents for various water-related projects. In her new role, she will provide senior leadership for water-related Environmental Planning & Permitting projects and collaborate with the Engineering Water Business Line to implement growth strategies in Northern California. Nicole's expertise and dedication to client-focused solutions using large multidisciplinary and diverse teams make her a valuable addition to our team. Welcome, Nicole!   Learn more about our services: https://lnkd.in/epXs6CXb #AECOMCareers #EnvironmentalPlanning #WaterResources #California

As Pride Month and Juneteenth celebrations wrap up, we’re reflecting on the amazing experiences Jill Kurth, Dale Griner, Matt T., Amy Hayes, Yaya Vega, Silvia Jacobs, Lucy Anna Bradbury and Laura Coll Martínez had proudly marching down Hollywood Boulevard in the Los Angeles parade. This year's #PowerinPride event was a fantastic celebration of the best LA has to offer and the embodiment of our belief that when we’re free to be ourselves, we thrive. On Juneteenth, our Vice President of Economic Inclusion and Social Impact Ken Billups and the South California BeBold Employee Resource Group gathered at Harold & Belle's Creole restaurant — reflecting on the day and its impact. Thank you to our teams for embodying our values and supporting communities across LA. Read more about how we are #transformingLA: https://aecom.com/la/ #AECOM #PrideMonth #Juneteenth #DiversityandInclusion

Excited to welcome Preeyus Patel to AECOM as Associate Director for Environment Impact Assessment!  With a rich background spanning ecology, environmental policy, and stakeholder engagement, Preeyus brings a unique blend of expertise to the table. His proven track record in managing complex EIAs and fostering strong client relationships makes him a valuable addition to our team.  His dedication to delivering exemplary EIAs and his ability to guide clients through complex challenges ensures that our clients receive top-notch service and innovative solutions.  Thrilled to have you on board, Preeyus! #WeThrive #Environment #Sustainability 

Earlier this month AECOM’s Rebecca Higgins joined three panel discussions at Batelle’s #ChlorinatedConference in Denver, CO. In this blog she reflects on the shared sense of urgency and collaborative energy in tackling PFAS challenges. Rebecca's reflections highlight the collective momentum driving us towards sustainable PFAS remediation. By fostering a common language, and embracing diverse perspectives and innovation, we can build a resilient future for all communities and ecosystems impacted by #PFAS. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/dGtUMxyT

Over the coming years, the effects of climate change are expected to intensify around the world. Cities are on the front line of climate change. Housing over half the world's population, they are already responsible for more than two- thirds of global greenhouse gas emissions and experience some of the worst environmental impacts. In 2023, cities like New York and Accra experienced severe flooding due to heavy rainfall, highlighting the urgent need for resilient infrastructure. With aggressive action, city emissions could be brought to net-zero by 2050 — but failing to act could see those emissions double in the same timeframe. Cities need to adapt and plan for a changed future and to develop in ways that are agile and resilient to climate pressures. Effective digital governance, data, and engagement are key to driving this change. Nina Schuler and Lucy Latham share valuable insights into how data-governed solutions could help address these unprecedented sustainability challenges. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/eiBz-bgF #Sustainability #ClimateChange #DigitalGovernance #SmartCities #NetZero #GreenFuture 

The first Partner Symposium for the Network for Engineering With Nature (N-EWN) took place last month in St. Augustine, Florida. This event, which brought together various partners to discuss Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) and the shift towards more sustainable approaches, was a testament to our collective commitment. NBS aims to improve the resilience of our communities, environment, and economy through collaboration across disciplines and boundaries, with the goal of using natural systems to enhance resilience across all aspects of our society.   We have a wealth of expertise in science, planning, engineering, economics, and other fields, ready to partner up and make this happen. Bringing together our leaders within AECOM for the NBS initiative is not only exciting but also essential. We recognize that we have a long journey ahead, but initiatives like N-EWN give us hope that we can achieve these goals together. Let's work towards making NBS (Nature-Based Solutions) the norm rather than the exception, utilizing natural systems to enhance the resilience of our communities, environment, and economy.   Members of our technical team in attendance: Chris Levitz, PE, CFM, Shane Parson, Anne deBoer, Lauren Swan, Laura Cherney, ENV SP, Tayler Peterson, Isabella Gandara, Victoria Salgado (Bartlett), Marisa Escobar, Ph.D., Michael Taylor   Photos taken by Olivia Allen, Sarah Buckleitner, and Megan Sam.   #AECOM #Enviornment #Resilience #NatureBasedSolutions AECOM - Environmental Services, AECOM - Buildings + Places

AECOM is a proud silver sponsor of the Air & Waste Management Association’s 117th Annual Conference & Exhibition. This event brings together industry, academia, and policymakers to learn, collaborate, and most importantly, improve environmental knowledge and decision-making on some of the most pressing environmental challenges.   Learn from AECOM’s thought leaders on the latest advancements in air and waste management regulations and technology.     Check out our presenter and panelist line-up: https://aecom.com/awma/

I am pleased to announce that I will be presenting a sustainable approach to agriculture at the International Conference on Algal Biomass, Biofuels, and Bioproducts (Algal 2024) in Clearwater Beach on Tuesday, June 11th. As the global population grows, the demand for fertilizers increases, leading to issues like Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs) from agricultural runoff, which damage aquatic ecosystems. To provide a closed-loop sustainable agricultural platform for the 21st century, algae harvesting offers a promising solution. It can reduce nutrients from our impacted waterways while providing an algae biomass feedstock that serves as a biofertilizer supplement, fostering more sustainable agricultural practices and reducing the formation of HABs. Join us at Algal 2024 to discover how algae biomass can revolutionize sustainable agriculture. #aecom AECOM - Environmental Services #algaeharvesting #sustainableagriculture

For the fifth year in a row, members of our AECOM Cleveland office partnered with the Cuyahoga County Public Library to hold Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Outreach events for 2nd to 5th grade students.    The series of events held at the library included building windmills out of cardboard boxes, making solar eclipse viewers and creating circuits with LED bulbs and hand-crank generators by using clay, Play-Doh and Squishy Circuits kits.     Special thanks to our librarian partner Susannah Hamm and our AECOM team: Michael Shore, CFM, Brindha Murugesan, EIT, Foster McMasters, Justine Rose and Esther Kaufman, PE.    AECOM is proud to be part of events that expose students to STEM activities while encouraging them to consider STEM careers. We look forward to more outreach events in the future.    Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ek4GXyZq   #AECOM #DiscoverMore #CuyahogaCountyPublicLibrary #STEM #Library #Innovation