Understanding the past use history and existing environmental conditions of a property are critical to a prospective buyer as they purchase property and...
The Barrel + Beam Brewery site was first developed into a commercial bar and restaurant, the Northwoods Supper Club, in 1933. After being open for over 70 years...
We're proud to once again be included in the Michigan State Housing Development Authority's (MSHDA) Qualified Consultant list. This list provides developers...
The energy and utility industries play an important role in our regional economy and quality of life but do not come without inherent risks. Because of the...
Taking effect January 6, 2020, the State of Michigan has lowered the lead-based paint hazard level for dust and the corresponding dust-lead clearance level....
Matt Tanis first joined the Envirologic team in 2000 as a Project Biologist. His main duties included conducting due diligence work (Phase I and II...
Demonstrating compliance with ongoing "due care" obligations is a requirement for owners and operators of contaminated property and is also a necessary...
When a property is determined to have contaminants present in excess of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) Residential...
Welcome to the fall edition of News Brief, Envirologic's electronic news platform for sharing industry updates, regulatory announcements, company briefs and...
Advances in testing and research have discovered chemicals in our environment that were previously thought to be absent. These chemicals are referred to as...
This year's National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and...
Over the past ten years, craft breweries have experienced a nationwide surge in popularity, and Michigan breweries are no exception. In 2018, the Michigan beer...
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Michigan state parks, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has planned a yearlong centennial celebration...
Are you looking for a concise "brownfields" information sheet? Our two-page guide below will answer key questions about brownfields, Brownfield Redevelopment...
When a prospective buyer is purchasing a property or an existing owner is managing their assets, understanding the property's past use history and existing...
This article was originally posted on August 13, 2018. The Michigan PFAS Action Respse Team (MPART) has moved quickly to address this emerging contaminant issue...
Envirologic's CEO Jeff Hawkins penned his thoughts on the importance of our 30th Anniversary in our recent Summer Newsletter. We also shared news regarding our...
Our work across Michigan and the region has allowed us to utilize a wide range of tools and programs used in brownfield redevelopment, contaminant investigation...
If a recognized environmental condition (REC), or a potential for contamination, has been identified through a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), a...
Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) recently featured Marquette, Michigan's, Founders Landing Project in a Brownfield Flips...
If you've had the opportunity to visit Envirologic's booth during any of the conferences we've attended, you've probably been given one of our stress-reliever...
We're excited to announce Therese Searles was recently promoted to Project Manager. The press release is below. Envirologic Names Therese Searles Project...
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Michigan state parks system. On May 12, 1919, the Michigan Legislature established the Michigan State Park...
Kalamazoo, MI - Envirologic Technologies, Inc., is celebrating its 30th anniversary of providing environmental consulting and services throughout Michigan, the...
Sustainability has always been an important component of what defines Envirologic as a company. As an environmental consulting and services firm, we provide...
David Bohan joined Envirologic in 1990, a little over a year after the company was first incorporated. With over 32 years of experience in the environmental...
The Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is a multi-faceted assessment of a property that provides a comprehensive evaluation of the environmental...
Oh, so you're a consultant, but what does that mean? What do you do? Who needs you? These are just a few questions Envirologic is often asked when introducing...
One site characterization method Envirologic utilizes at contaminated sites is the use of direct push logging tools. These tools are used to delineate the...
Mike Bair graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology and a certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)....
I have lived a life of privilege, never really wanting for anything. I attribute that to the ethics of hard work, respect, love of God and love for my fellow...
Successful Mitigation of an Unacceptable Vapor Intrusion Exposure Clark Logic - Schoolcraft, MI In 2015, Clark Logic of Three Rivers, Michigan, purchased a...
As I look about the office, an old traditional Christmas carol comes to my mind, "Deck the Halls . . . Tis the season to be jolly." Our Team has decorated...
The Brownfields Utilization, Investment and Local Development (BUILD) Act was enacted on March 23, 2018. The main purpose of the BUILD Act was to reauthorize...
For the past 20 years, Envirologic has been involved in a unique project at the Fort Custer Training Center (FCTC) located in Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties,...
In the spring of 2008, Brad Yocum joined the Envirologic team as a Project Biologist. With four years of previous environmental experience in southeast Michigan...
If you missed our recent Fall Edition of News Brief, Envirologic's electronic news platform, explore it today. The Fall Edition includes: A message from our...
This summer, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) awarded the Kalamazoo County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (KCBRA) a $100,000 grant...
Contaminated sites with a history of heavy industrial use are complex projects to remediate for future development. These properties carry significant...
Private and municipal owners and operators (O/Os) of an underground storage tank (UST) have been able to access a fund that was created in 2014 and is...
Kalamazoo, MI - Envirologic Technologies, Inc., an environmental consulting and services firm, announced today the hiring of two new employees for its expanding...
On July 29, a state of emergency was declared by state of Michigan officials in response to the discovery of high levels of Per- and Polyfluoralkyl Substances ...
Per- and Polyfluoralkyl Substances or commonly referred to as PFAS are causing concern among environmental scientists and citizens across Michigan. These...
Through our longstanding client relationships, we have been fortunate to provide our services in many different sectors including; brownfield redevelopment,...
David Stegink has been with Envirologic since 1991, joining the team only two years after it was first incorporated. Being with the company since almost the...
In Support of Continued Growth in the Environmental Consulting Industry Envirologic Technologies, Inc., an environmental consulting and services firm operating...
The Michigan Underground Storage Tank Authority (MUSTA) and the Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund (Fund) were created on December 14, 2014, under amendments...
Our President, Jeff Hawkins, was recently interviewed by the Small Business Association of Michigan for a weekly "Wednesday Wisdom" segment. Jeff was asked, ...
On January 30th, Governor Snyder announced a proposal to invest $79 million annually to help renew Michigan's environment. As part of the presentation, the...
As of January 24, 2018, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) will have access to a new allocation of funds for Brownfield Redevelopment...
The St. Clair County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (SCCBRA) has named Envirologic Technologies, Inc., an environmental services and consulting firm, to...
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Sections 311 and 312 of SARA Title III address emergency and hazardous chemical inventory reporting...
If you missed our Summer Edition of News Brief, Envirologic's electronic news platform for sharing industry updates, regulatory announcements, company briefs...
The Brownfield Tools in Michigan are some of the most powerful economic development tools available, leveraging investment, creating jobs and improving...
Envirologic has broad experience working with grant and incentive programs and can assist with obtaining or leveraging financial support for redevelopment...
In June 2017, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) issued a bulletin that rescinded Attachment D of the 2013 Guidance Document for the Vapor...
A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is an assessment of the current and historical uses of a property, typically in conjunction with a sale or bank...
Press Release: Kalamazoo, MI - Envirologic is pleased to announce the St. Clair County Brownfield Coalition was recently awarded a U.S. EPA Brownfield...
Legacy UST Fund - House Bill 4583 State Representative, Mary Whiteford (R-80th District), recently introduced House Bill 4583, which would establish "The...
Vapor intrusion (VI) is a contaminant exposure pathway resulting from the migration of volatile chemicals, such as petroleum and industrial solvents, from...
Press Release - Envirologic Announces Two New Hires Kalamazoo, MI - Envirologic Technologies, Inc., an environmental consulting and services firm, announced...
Press Release - Envirologic Promotes Derrick Lingel to Project Manager Kalamazoo, MI - Envirologic Technologies, Inc., an environmental consulting and services...
Derrick Lingle, Project Geologist, was the lead author of a recent article, titled Use of nitrogen isotopes and other geochemical tools to evaluate the...
The State of Michigan has recently enacted an amendment to Part 215 - Underground Storage Tank Corrective Action Fund. Part 215, established in 2014, provides...
On behalf of our entire team at Envirologic, thank you for another great year. As we take time to pause for the holidays and the year draws to a close, we...
The Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference, presented by Michigan State University Extension was held this week in Port Huron. Our president, Jeff...
As the Envirologic sustainability team continues efforts to reduce our waste footprint, we're focusing energy on lessening the use of paper. Although most of...
The EPA is amending parts of its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program (Part 33) to improve the practical utility of the EPA's DBE program and...
Part of the culture of Envirologic is serving and supporting the communities in which we live, work and play. One of those communities, Kalamazoo, is home base...
Please help us welcome the newest members of the Envirologic team, Therese Searles, and Alex Amos; both will be working as Project Scientists. Therese graduated...
Although we are a Michigan-based environmental consulting and services company, many of our clients have interests in other states we support during property...
If you missed our Summer Edition of News Brief, Envirologic's electronic news platform for sharing industry updates, regulatory announcements, company briefs...
Contaminated sites with a history of heavy industrial use are complex projects to remediate for future development. These properties carry significant...
It s important to understand the Small Business Administration's (SBA) environmental due diligence requirements which guaranty 7(a) and 504 loans. The...
WASHINGTON - At an event at a former brownfield site in Burlington, Vermont, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy announced...
PRESS RELEASE - Contact Information: Pam Johnson, Alger County Treasurer pjohnson@algercourthouse.com (906) 387-4535 May 11, 2016 For Immediate Release ...
In 2017, Derrick was promoted to Project Manager. It started with an Internship through Southwest Michigan First's MIINTERNSHIP program. In the summer of 2013,...
In 2015, Envirologic completed a whole-office renovation project focusing on sustainable building and furniture products, energy and lighting upgrades, and the...
For more information about the due diligence process, please visit our Due Diligence webpage or contact one of our experienced team members.
During an environmental investigation, contaminant exposure risk is evaluated through several pathways. These exposure pathways include drinking water, direct...
In January 2016, Senator Tom Casperson of the Michigan House of Representatives introduced Senate Bill 717 that could amend Part 213 (Leaking Underground...
The EPA defines a Brownfield as real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of...
Born and raised in Western Kentucky, Paul arrived in Michigan in 1986 after attending Murray State University. He graduated with a Geology degree and had...
When a contaminated site is located near a surface water body, there is a risk of groundwater contaminants migrating into a lake or stream. If this situation...
As in any project, timelines are critical, but a thorough understanding of the project site can help keep it on track. The presence of one or more wetlands does...
Sampling tools described in recent posts (Vapor Pin & Vapor Well Sampling and When Should the Incremental Sampling Method be Used?) provide a way of evaluating...
Enjoy this brief update about what we've found while moving an old sanitary landfill at the Jackson County Airport. The original post can be read here. What's...
The UST Corrective Action Fund enacted December 30, 2014, is up and running. If you opt to buy down the claim deductible for the current year (2016), you have...
On behalf of our entire team at Envirologic, we wish you a very Merry Christmas! As we take time to pause for the holidays and the year draws to a close, we...
Common practice for soil sampling is to collect a discrete sample (soil from a known location and depth) from a few points and compare the analytical data to...
As part of our series on Remedial Investigation - Find, Define, Refine, Project Geologist Derrick Lingle recently completed a white paper discussing various...
The most recent meeting of the Michigan Underground Storage Tank Authority (MUSTA) Board was held last week. By now most of our clients are aware of the New...
Now in its fourth year, #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Created by 92nd Street Y, #GivingTuesday...
The removal of 200,000 tons of waste material to realign and extend a runway is a long, complicated project. The waste removal phase of this project has just...
Envirologic recently developed and completed a Blight & Brownfield Survey with the City of Ishpeming. The intent of the survey was to better understand the...
Sue Fraaza joined Envirologic in May of 2014. She jumped in with both feet as Envirologic was in the midst of rolling out a new, integrated software program to...
On Veterans Day, I can t help but think of my Dad and what he and so many others have had to and continue to sacrifice in order to serve our Country. My father,...
If you recently attended DEQs Environmental Remediation and Risk Management Conference, you had the opportunity to attend two sessions focused on this sampling...
At the opening plenary session of the National Brownfields Conference, Gina McCarthy, Administrator of the EPA stated, "it's our responsibility to reach out to...
The Underground Storage Tank (UST) Corrective Action Fund (Public Act 416 of 2014) was enacted on December 30, 2014. The fund's main objectives are to reimburse...
This article was written by Envirologic President, Jeff Hawkins and recently printed in the Michigan Association of Counties August Newsletter. Michigan is...
When you read the terms "remedial investigation" or "environmental investigation" do you know what they mean? I use them in my daily work. In my experience,...
If you visit Western Michigan University's campus in July, you might see students in protective gear attending a Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency...
One more tool has been added to Michigan's Economic Development toolbox - the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program. The Property Assessed Clean Energy...
We believe in the triple bottom line business model that measures company profits using three performance indicators; social, environmental, and economic. With...
Envirologic is pleased to announce the City of Muskegon Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and Jackson County have recently been awarded EPA Brownfield...
As part of Envirologic s continuing professional development initiative, Project Manager and Hydrogeologist Erik Peterson, recently attended a HUD (U.S....
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the selection of 243 new grant investments totaling $54.3 million to 147 communities across the U...
A feasibility study by the City of Port Huron and St. Clair County in 2010 identified the need for approximately 40,000 square feet of mixed-use space to host a...
I was fortunate to have recently participated in Southwest Michigan First's Populus 2015 event. This one-day event provided an opportunity for fellow community...
Brownfield redevelopment tools in Michigan are some of the most powerful economic development resources available today. Brownfield Redevelopment Authorities...
After celebrating Envirologic's 25th anniversary, Jeff Hawkins (President/Co-owner) and I felt that we needed to shake things up. We realized that what we...
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) Storm Water Program has recently implemented a new requirement for all properties that have a National...
Updated June 20, 2016 Envirologic has developed a Quick Guide to Environmental Compliance to provide our clients and businesses across the state of Michigan...
Envirologic has assisted in the redevelopment of several brownfield properties for a variety of end uses. One use of brownfields, especially in larger cities,...
The State of Michigan has recently enacted new legislation that provides funding to address releases from petroleum underground storage tank (UST) systems in...
Whether it is for Due Diligence, Ecological Services, Remediation, or Brownfield projects, the Team at Envirologic uses helpful interactive mapping tools to...
In light of the upcoming Kalamazoo Marathon, I would like to share some of my recent thoughts on the similarity between Brownfield Redevelopment and the mindset...
Is the morning bustle to work getting you down? Envirologic staff have hit the trails and committed to cycling to and from work when feasible. We have found...
In 2013, the Enterprise Group of Jackson, Inc. enlisted Envirologic to research and draft a comprehensive "vision" report on potential redevelopment uses of the...
Conceptual Site Models (CSMs) are rapidly emerging as the preferred method for communicating complex site conditions, integrating large volumes of technical...
County Land Bank Fast Track Authorities have provided communities with a tool for coordinating future use of abandoned and tax foreclosed property. Effective...
On behalf of our entire team at Envirologic, thank you for another great year. As we take time to pause for the holidays and the year draws to a close, we...
Tom Doherty joined Envirologic's team as a Project Scientist in late 2012. During all four seasons, this avid cyclist commutes to work on two wheels, often...
Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization (OBLR) formally released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014...
After much anticipation and a further delay from a government shutdown in October, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Office of Brownfields and Land...
On November 6, 2013 the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) released its much anticipated 2013 update to the Standard Practice for Phase I...
Each year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization (OBLR) releases revised guidelines for the Assessment,...
Now that a federal government shutdown has become a reality, thousands of public employees will be furloughed until a budget settlement can be reached in...
Each year, nationwide, hundreds of communities apply and compete for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grants to assess, cleanup and redevelop...
The St. Joseph County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is no stranger to transforming blighted and contaminated sites into economic success stories. In fact,...
Last month, from May 15-17, four of our staff members traveled 800 miles to Atlanta, Georgia to attend the 2013 National Brownfields Conference. According to...
Each year, hundreds of communities apply and compete for EPA grants to assess, clean up and redevelop Brownfield sites. Ultimately out of this pool of...
On May 17, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) formally announced 240 grant award recipients nationwide. These recipients have been recommended to...
In early March, a group of legislators introduced the Brownfields Utilization, Investment, and Local Development (BUILD) Act of 2013. Although considerable...
In the upcoming weeks, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will be releasing new policy and procedures guidance document relative to the...
On May 1, 2012, portions of Michigan's Refined Petroleum Fund law (Part 215 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act) were amended, which...
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