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We are pleased to share that the Great Falls-Dearborn Diversion Dam Bypasses project received the Geoprofessional Business Association Woodward L. Vogt Project Excellence Award at GBA’s recent Annual Conference. Pictured are S&ME employee-owners Matt Moler, P.E. (Past GBA President) and Joseph Laps, with GBA President, Guy Marcozzi. Our S&ME team provided geotechnical engineering, environmental design, permitting, and construction materials testing and support on the project lead by Project Manager, Frank Morris. Read more: https://bit.ly/4a0ghMt

A circle of pine trees on the Scout Motors production site in Blythewood, South Carolina is the location of an archeological dig. Our team of archaeologists based out of Columbia, SC are providing cultural resources services to excavate, process, and record the artifacts found. The results will be provided to the SC Historic Preservation Office. Read more about S&ME’s #CulturalResources services: https://bit.ly/4d1czot 

📣❗ NEW #PFAS NEWS! Did you hear? EPA recently announced a newly finalized rule that represents a step towards the nationwide reduction of PFAS contamination. Two widely used PFAS chemicals; PFOA PFOS, will be designated as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Read more on our breakdown of this rule, next steps, and who will be impacted: https://bit.ly/3WfFH5C

Happy #EarthDay! We all play an important role in shaping a sustainable future. Our employee-owners have been making a difference in our local communities over the years, showing that small actions can lead to big impact. Read more about our sustainability efforts and commitment: https://bit.ly/4b4TWOJ

Have you heard the buzz around #PFAS? The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently set limits for five of these chemicals that have raised environmental and human health concerns. Read more about the impacts the new Standard will have on water systems and available funding for utilities to test and treat: https://bit.ly/4aVbPiO

S&ME Senior Environmental Engineer + PFAS Technical Lead, Lucas Barroso-Giachetti, PE, CHMM, recently presented on a #PFAS Panel Discussion at the Georgia Brownfield Association Seminar on “The Pro Forma ‘Known Unknowns.’” The presentation focused on #Brownfield site redevelopment, PFAS ‘known unknowns’, potential impacts of CERCLA, and due diligence + site development risks. #OurPeopleOurFuture

Using high-quality construction materials that meet industry standards is a crucial first step to any successful project. For over 50 years, our teams have performed construction materials testing of soils, concrete + masonry, steel, and asphalt. Hear more about our work firsthand and explore S&ME’s #ConstructionMaterialsTesting services: https://bit.ly/4cLPAh1 

#PFAS news: "Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA is making an unprecedented $21 billion available to strengthen our nation’s drinking water systems, including by addressing PFAS contamination. Of that, $9 billion is specifically for tackling PFAS and emerging contaminants." Read more: https://lnkd.in/e75HwYki

S&ME employee-owners experiencing the solar eclipse yesterday! 🌞🕶

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. On average, nine people a day are killed in distracted driving crashes. If it takes your hands off the wheel, eyes off the road, or your mind off of driving; it’s a distraction. #JustDrive #DDAM