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EPA Awards $1.5M to Michigan Communities to Tackle Brownfield Sites
May 13, 20220
On May 12th, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the award of $254 million in Cleanup, Assessment and Revolving Loan Fund Grants to tackle...
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Records Search with Risk Assessment
May 12, 20220
A Records Search with Risk Assessment (RSRA), sometimes called a Desktop Review, is one of several products that Envirologic offers to help our clients meet...
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Due Diligence Evaluations
May 10, 20220
An Environmental Transaction Screen may be utilized to meet due diligence needs in certain instances in place of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)...
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Redeveloping Vacant Gas Stations
May 2, 20220
Gas stations were once an important fixture of major intersections, thoroughfares, and rural communities across the United States. Over the past few decades,...
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Michigan Environmental Due Diligence
Apr 26, 20220
Understanding the past use history and existing environmental conditions of a property is critical for prospective buyers as they consider purchasing a property...
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Our View on Sustainability
Apr 22, 20220
Envirologic's vision is to be a sustainability model through our efforts at our headquarters and the work we do on project sites across the country. We view...
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Understanding the Impacts of High Water Levels on Your Facility
Apr 19, 20220
The purpose of a High Water Level Vulnerability Analysis (VA) is to identify potential impacts to a facility resulting from high water in the Great Lakes Basin....
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Understanding the Potential for Residual Pesticides
Apr 13, 20220
Fruit orchards and vineyards are common throughout West Michigan. In fact, Michigan s fruit belt spans much of the western side of the state, stretching from...
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Envirologic's Spring Newsletter
Apr 7, 20220
Welcome to Envirologic's Spring Newsletter, packed with interesting and educational articles and updates sure to satisfy your need for knowledge, information...
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Assessing Property During Acquisition
Apr 6, 20220
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...
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Celebrating All Women
Mar 29, 20220
Because of societal "norms," men tended to be recognized and provided the opportunity to "make" history more than women. My mom was a perfect example of this,...
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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is Investing $1.5 Billion in Brownfield Revitalization
Mar 23, 20220
In December 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law would provide $1.5 billion in funding through...
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Celebrating Women in Science and Engineering
Mar 21, 20220
Women have always made an impact in the sciences, but we haven't always celebrated their important discoveries, contributions, and accomplishments. During Women...
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Coal Fired Power Plants: Decommissioning, Remediation and Redevelopment
Mar 17, 20220
There has been a lot in the news lately regarding how we generate electricity to power our lives. It has become apparent that the energy sector is pivoting away...
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Evaluating Environmental Risk - Part Four
Mar 11, 20220
Demonstrating compliance with ongoing "due care" obligations is a requirement for owners and operators of contaminated property and is also a necessary...
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Evaluating Environmental Risk - Part Three
Mar 8, 20220
When a property is determined to have contaminants present in excess of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) Residential cleanup...
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Evaluating Environmental Risk - Part Two
Mar 2, 20220
If a recognized environmental condition (REC), or a potential for contamination, has been identified through a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), a...
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What are Environmental Consultants?
Mar 1, 20220
So you're a consultant, what does that mean? What do you do? Why would I need your services? These are just a few questions Envirologic is asked when...
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Evaluating Environmental Risk - Part One
Feb 25, 20220
The Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is a multi-faceted assessment of a property that provides a comprehensive evaluation of the environmental...
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Emerging Contaminants - What You Should Know
Feb 22, 20220
Advances in testing and research have discovered chemicals in our environment that were previously thought to be absent. These chemicals are referred to as...
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Environmental Construction Management
Feb 10, 20220
Today's construction industry faces a multitude of new and potentially challenging issues. One such challenge is the use and repurposing of contaminated land...
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Managing Risks, Protecting Assets
Feb 1, 20220
A vital part of successfully running a company is ensuring compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. This is important for asset preservation...
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The Best of 2021!
Jan 25, 20220
What did our clients and website visitors read on our site last year? A collection of interesting articles, full of useful information; but there were four...
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KALSEE Credit Union Opens New Locations
Jan 19, 20220
Envirologic has been an integral part of KALSEE Credit Union's recent expansion in the Kalamazoo Region. Our team has provided environmental due diligence at...
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Press Release | Envirologic Continues to Expand with Two New Hires
Jan 18, 20220
Envirologic, an environmental consulting and services firm headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan, announced the hiring of two employees, one for its Brownfield...
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Spotlight on Team Members
Jan 12, 20220
We are very proud of our entire team and their commitment to our Vision Statement's first sentence - Do Good Work To Do Good. Throughout the year, we spotlight...
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Phase I ESAs: 2021 Update
Dec 21, 20210
A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is the widely accepted process for evaluating environmental risks on property, often conducted to support real...
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Environmental Compliance
Dec 7, 20210
A vital part of successfully running a company is ensuring compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. This is important for asset preservation...
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 24, 20210
From all of us at Envirologic, we wish you a happy, healthy and peaceful Thanksgiving holiday.
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Envirologic's Fall Newsletter
Nov 5, 20210
Many of us are still struggling with the impact of COVID on our families, friends and colleagues. We at Envirologic sincerely wish you and yours good health and...
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Environmental Evaluations and Liability Protection
Oct 26, 20210
The acquisition of real estate can also involve the potential acquisition of environmental liability. Before property acquisition, environmental risks and...
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Press Release | Envirologic Welcomes New Due Diligence Team Members
Oct 5, 20210
Envirologic Technologies, Inc., an environmental consulting and services firm, announced the hiring of two employees for its expanding Due Diligence Group. "Our...
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Michner Plating Site Slated for Superfund NPL
Sep 13, 20210
On September 8th, the U.S. EPA shared a press release affirming the Michner Plating-Mechanic Street Site in Jackson, MI, is one of thirteen sites proposed...
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Underground Storage Tank Closure
Sep 9, 20210
Regulated underground storage tanks (USTs) are required to be decommissioned if they are out of service for more than one year. USTs that are discovered during...
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What Building Owners Need to Know about Lead
Aug 31, 20210
Lead is a naturally occurring, but toxic metal that has been used in paint, ceramics, caulk, pipe solder, and various other products. The U.S. government banned...
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Making an Impact Through Redevelopment
Aug 26, 20210
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...
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Project Profile | Air Quality Compliance
Aug 25, 20210
The Clean Air Act (CAA) of 1970 is a federal law under which the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sets limits on specific air pollutants, including...
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Collecting the Right Data for Informed Decision Making
Aug 10, 20210
Environmental work inherently involves unknown conditions that require sampling and data collection to understand the nature of contamination and determine how...
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Envirologic Is Verified by ISNetworld
Jul 28, 20210
As our business has expanded over the past 32 years, we have found ourselves contracting to a greater extent with national companies whose business focus is...
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The Reason Behind Our Stress-Reliever Frogs
Jul 22, 20210
As COVID-related restrictions continue to ease this summer and fall, Envirologic is looking forward to once again attending in-person conferences. Some of the...
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Understanding Vapor Intrusion Risks and Liability
Jul 15, 20210
If your business has had a chemical release or if you have been involved in the transfer or purchase of commercial or industrial real estate, you have probably...
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Envirologic's Summer Newsletter
Jun 23, 20210
Welcome to Envirologic's Summer Newsletter! We hope the topics discussed are helpful and informative. I am encouraged by the level of activity Envirologic has...
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Meet the Team | Therese Searles, Project Manager
Jun 16, 20210
Therese Searles is one of Envirologic's talented Project Managers and has 11 years of experience working in the environmental consulting industry. As a Project...
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Wetland Identification, Delineation, and Permitting
Jun 10, 20210
Wetlands play an integral role in the surrounding region's ecology; they provide habitat for a variety of fish and wildlife (including many threatened and...
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MSHDA Qualified Consultant
May 27, 20210
We're proud to be included in the Michigan State Housing Development Authority's (MSHDA) Qualified Consultant list. This list provides developers with an index...
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View Archived Posts- Take Note of Recent QC/CP Regulatory Reform
- Upcoming DEQ LNAPL Policy and Procedures Guidance Document
- Brownfields Utilization, Investment, and Local Development (BUILD) Act
- EPA Selects Nine Michigan Communities to Receive $3.9 Million in Brownfield Grants
- More than Brownfield Services, It's Community Building
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