geosciences

aci env provides geological services

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Our team of geoscientists employs advanced techniques in geology, hydrogeology, and geophysics to assess natural resources, environmental hazards, and site conditions, with expertise in constraint analysis, surface and subsurface hydrologic analysis and geospatial studies.

For areas having unique geologic characteristics or specific geologic needs including surface and subsurface investigations, aci offers expert Geosciences services that provide critical insights into the Earth’s processes and materials.

We conduct thorough investigations and analyses to support projects ranging from land use planning to resource exploration and environmental remediation. We also offer a full range of services in hazardous material investigations and remediation; sand, gravel, rock quarries; hydrogeology studies; soil evaluations; cave exploration and mapping; and groundwater and spring-shed analyses.

By integrating scientific knowledge with practical applications, we help clients make informed decisions, minimize risks, and achieve sustainable outcomes.  Trust aci env consulting to deliver comprehensive geoscience solutions that empower your projects and protect our planet’s natural resources.

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aci has extensive experience to ensure compliance with the primary federal environmental regulatory acts:

Fieldwork and Reporting

  • Hazmat investigation, assessment, and remediation

  • Phase I Environmental Site Assessments

  • Phase II testing

  • Sand and gravel and rock quarry reserve analysis

  • Regional and localized surface water quality

  • Drainage studies including watershed analysis

  • Aquifer studies including:

  • Aquifer interference

  • Unconfined aquifer testing

  • Confined aquifer testing

  • Infiltrations testing in confined + unconfined aquifers

  • Surface soil evaluations of contaminate retardation and moisture retention

  • Spring surveys and spring-shed analysis

  • Groundwater testing and monitoring

  • Geophysical studies including:

  • Resistivity surveys for both 2D and 3D analysis

  • Ground Penetrating Radar

  • Electromagnetic Surveys

  • Localized Seismic Surveys

  • Critical Environmental Feature evaluation and analysis

  • Geologic Engineering Support

  • Fracture studies

Stalactite and stalagmite formations in a Texas cave, showcasing vibrant colors and the beauty of natural geological features.

Specialized Cave Capabilities

  • Cave exploration and mapping

  • Cave archeological studies

  • Cave gating

Publications & Presentations

  • Geoscience Resource Management Reports

  • Scholarly and Popular Articles

  • Lectures and Scholarly Presentations

  • State agency training

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