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Rhodes Robinson and Environmental Services, Inc. (ESI) were recently featured in a special "Green Issue" of the Jacksonville Business Journal.

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Michael Burns, P.G. is a Vice President/Senior Manager and hydrogeologist with experience conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Hydrogeological Site Assessments, Comprehensive Site Assessments, and Corrective Action Plans.

His background is primarily in Geology and groundwater Hydrogeology. He is familiar with all aspects of groundwater assessment and remediation from delineating the extent of contamination, if present, to designing and installing successful remediation systems.

He has conducted assessments and remedial actions in the Piedmont, Blue Ridge and Coastal Plain provinces of the Carolinas. He has been actively involved in and responsible for all phases of investigation from well site selection and installation to sampling, aquifer testing, initiating recovery, and reporting to the client and regulatory agencies. As a hydrogeologist, Mr. Burns actively performs groundwater modeling and subsurface aquifer studies.

ESI Project Experience

• RCRA site remediation, monitoring and site closure at manufacturing facility in Apex, NC.
• Superfund site investigation related to former landfill operations which included contaminated soil, groundwater, surface water and stream sediment at facility in Charleston, South Carolina.
• UST removal, Comprehensive Site Assessment and Corrective Action Plans at over 100 facilities for the North Carolina Department of Forest Resources.  Provided project management, oversight and monitoring of the removal of USTs at all NC Forest Resources facilities in North Carolina.
• Monitoring, sampling and oversight for the removal of 57 USTs at the Cherry Point Marine Corp. Air Station in Havelock, NC.
• Performed Phase II assessment, limited site assessment, comprehensive site assessment and free product recovery at retail gas station facility in Johnston County NC
• Management of 20 aggressive fluid vapor recovery events to reduce free product levels in monitoring wells in Greensboro NC.
• Soil vapor extraction and air sparging pilot testing in Pender, Guilford, Mecklenburg and New Hanover County, NC.
• Performed numerous vapor intrusion studies at retail gasoline stations, industrial facilities and residential homes to evaluate whether vapors from subsurface petroleum release and remedial technologies were causing the migration of petroleum vapors into structures at the facility that could cause explosive hazards or health problems.
• Design and implementation of HRC® remediation pilot test, including the preparation of an injection permit at a manufacturing facility in Winston-Salem NC.
• Preparation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan for a manufacturing plant in Wake County, North Carolina.
• Phase II ESA for PCB contaminated power substation in Buncombe County NC.
• Phase II ESA at numerous retail gasoline station facilities in NC, SC and VA.
• Numerous projects involving the removal of USTs at manufacturing, governmental and residential properties.
• Groundwater modeling to evaluate the potential for success of natural attenuation for numerous facilities.
• Preparation of numerous corrective action plans recommending the use of standard and innovative technologies.
• Phase I ESA for a property that included a 20-story building in Washington, DC.
• Phase I ESAs at 20 multifamily housing complex properties in Richmond, Virginia.

Read about ESI's Site Assessment and Remediation Services>>>

Environmental Services, Inc. (ESI) is dedicated to supporting the communities in which we live.

ESI's Jacksonville office staff has been working with the Smart Pope Livingston Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 in the Duval County Public Schools district. ESI recently donated uniforms, gift cards for teachers, and classroom supplies.  ESI also donated bus transportation for the school's second grade class to visit the Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens where staff hosted a fun, informative science adventure and nature tour.

S. P. Livingston Elementary School's mission is to ensure the academic success of every student by providing quality learning opportunities through a rigorous and relevant curriculum.

Click here to read about S.P. Livingston Elementary School>>>

Photo of ESI Marketing Manager Courtney Taylor and S.P. Livingston Elementary School Principal Jennifer Brown.

These manatees were photographed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at Fanning Springs State Park.

ESI worked with Adkinson Engineering on this project to design and permit the dredging of the spring run of Fanning Springs because it had become too shallow. ESI also did the archaeological permitting and monitoring of the dredging.

To learn more about ESI's Ecology Division, please click here>>>

To learn about ESI's Archaeology Division, please click here>>>

Environmental Services, Inc. (ESI) is pleased to announce Stewart McMorrow as its most recent hire. Mr. McMorrow's title is Senior Scientist in the Forestry, Carbon and Greenhouse Gas Division of the company. He is based in Lake Tahoe, California, thus expanding ESI's national footprint as it relates to office locations. Mr. McMorrow is a CA Registered Professional Forester #2878 and SAF Certified Forester #164651. His responsibilities at ESI include managing third party validations and verifications in the U.S. and in remote, international locations.

In layman terms, he will confirm that each of ESI's third party verification project fits within the protocol that must be followed. He joins ESI with over twelve years of project management experience and is a 1996 graduate of California Polytechnic State University. In addition to his work at ESI, Mr. McMorrow is a freelance arborist. He also has plentiful experience with salmon restoration as a wildlife biologist working in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Mr. McMorrow began working for ESI in October 2011 and his first job was in Uganda. It was a twelve-day adventure that revolved around meeting with subsistence level farmers, who  grow trees specifically for carbon projects. Without revealing the client's confidential details, for this project, Mr. McMorrow counted trees in groves, met local community members and verified how the project impacted the community. In order to do that, he spent significant time with a variety of community members and visited sample sets of groves in remote areas of Uganda.

When asked how he assimilates into global cultures, Mr. McMorrow explains."Each of these verification projects is unique. I'm always extremely aware that I am a guest in each country I visit. It's important to respect the culture and traditions. We do our homework before each project."

Mr. McMorrow's next trip for ESI will be in Bolivia. He'll be working in the Bolivian rainforest and his accommodations will be rustic camp sites. These remote locations sometimes leave him feeling vulnerable. To alleviate that, he carries a GPS unit called a "Spot Device" that can be used for emergency situations.

No "stranger to danger," Mr. McMorrow once had a job that involved hooting for Spotted Owls, which is done at midnight at known habitats for the species. He would bring a treat for the owl and patiently wait for an owl to swoop down for the treat. Then, he would literally chase the owl through woods in the pitch black forest as the owl flew towards his mate. During this job, he once had a mountain lion cross in front of him - luckily while Mr. McMorrow was in his SUV - but he continued to finish the job despite the potential danger.

He's not afraid of bears either and considers them overgrown rats. Mr. McMorrow and his family live directly beside a protected wilderness area and, often, bears will break into vacant houses and start fires in the kitchen as they destroy the interior of the home  as they search for food. Mr. McMorrow has a lot of experience with these situations because he is also a community volunteer firefighter.

As for his personal life, Mr. McMorrow and his family live in Lake Tahoe, California, an international destination for sports addicts. In fact, Mr. McMorrow is an extreme sports fanatic and has been that way all of his life. Though he stands 6'5" Mr. McMorrow has never played basketball and, instead, prefers back country skiing and mountain biking with his family. All are international travelers and they especially enjoyed their trip to New Zealand. In addition to their home in the Sierra Mountains, the McMorrows own land in Costa Rica where Mr. McMorrow enjoys extreme surfing.

Mr. McMorrow looks forward to more adventures while working in exotic locations for ESI. He says, "I'm excited to be working in the Carbon market because of the market's potential for growth."

Contact Info
California
Stewart McMorrow, Senior Scientist
CA Registered Professional Forester #2878
SAF Certified Forester #164651
313 Alder Street, Tahoma, California 96142
PHONE: 530-525-6692 Phone | CELL: 530-412-1221
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Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated, high-energy Front Desk Administrative Assistant interested in a Part-Time 30 hour/week permanent position on our team. You would be performing a wide variety of administrative and clerical functions for a team of environmental scientists. An individual with an interest in science will be a quick study in our technical terminology. If you are an administrative professional who would enjoy being a part of this highly intelligent and ridiculously good looking staff, we’d like to hear about your previous office experience, education and your ability to successfully generate creative solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma and two years’ experience or GED
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and basic e-mail scheduling/graphic programs
• Punctual
• Professional appearance with cordial demeanor
• Can perform multiple on-going tasks
• Ability to prioritize based on minimum instruction
• Commitment to protecting confidential information
• Ability to learn technical terminology
• Anticipates the needs of others
• Clear oral and written communication
• Valid driver’s license

Candidate must pass a background check and a drug test.  Position is at Environmental Services, Inc. Savannah, GA office.  Please submit a cover letter along with your resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

ESI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.

ESI's offices are closed from December 21, 2011 until January 2, 2012.

Staff will be available by cell phone and email during this time.

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For emergencies, please call (904) 759-3278.

Please click here to view ESI's2011 Holiday Card>>>

Recently, ESI provided stream and wetland services to Shamrock Environmental.  Click here to read the glowing testimonial that Shamrock Environmental sent to ESI Vice President Steve Jones>>>

ESI has emerged as the firm with the strongest credentials in stream and wetland design and construction in the Eastern US. Among firms offering Rosgen Natural Channel Design stream restoration services our landscape level systems approach to restoration is unique. The landscape systems approach models the surrounding upland, wetland, and riparian vegetative communities in conjunction with the restoration design of the river channel. We are also unique in offering “design/build” services. Our experienced construction crew directed by our design team provides the greatest possible quality control with the flexibility to make real time improvements in the design and react to the unforeseen. The ESI team exhibits high ethical and professional standing and has the ability to complete work on time and within budget. Learn more about ESI's Stream Restoration Division>>>

Environmental Services, Inc. (ESI) was pleased to participate in the 2011 Right Whale Festival for the third year in a row.

ESI provided a Right Whale Obstacle Course for the enjoyment of festival attendees.

ESI's Right Whale Obstacle Course is a fun, educational tool and is accessible to a variety of age groups.

Look for the ESI Right Whale Obstacle Course at the 2012 Earth Day Festival in downtown Jacksonville, Florida.@ The Jacksonville Landing on April 21, 2012 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. FREE & Family Friendly!