400 Miles of Archeological Surveys
aci environmental consulting conducted fieldwork during an archaeological survey across 12 counties in West Texas, to minimize the survey area while ensuring the preservation of cultural and historical resources in the region.
Hazardous Materials Management & Disposal
aci consults on excavation of category II material from utility common trench through former copper smelting facility in El Paso County, El Paso, Texas.
Clean Water Act Update: Maui, NWP 12 and WOTUS
aci environmental consulting has been monitoring recent developments related to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Updates on three specific topics are included.
Sinkhole Response
There are many perplexities involved when dealing with several regulatory entities for a high-profile pond failure as the result of a large sinkhole in the pond.
Final NWPR Rule Published
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) published the final rule in the Federal Register for the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR).
San Antonio Designated as Nonattainment by the EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has declared Bexar County as a “marginal nonattainment” area.
Drones can do that?
In recent years, scientists, surveyors, engineers, and contractors have created innovative approaches and solutions with this relatively new technology.
Governor Abbott Signs Tree Ordinance Bill into Law
A bill regarding a state wide standard for tree removal has been signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott.
TXGLO Sues Interior Department and USFWS over Golden-Cheeked Warbler
This case highlights ongoing concerns regarding the bird's protected status and the balance between conservation efforts / state land management practices.
USFWS Announces Bone Cave Harvestman to Remain on Endangered List
The Bone Cave harvestman, a blind, cave-dwelling spider found in Travis and Williamson Counties, Texas has been at the center of a heated debate since its listing in 1988.
Speleothems for Science Education
In limestone terrains, karst is expressed by variably developed cavernous porosity and the manifestations of sinkholes, voids, and erratic surface drainage.
USFWS Clarifies CCAA Policy
The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service has published a Federal Register notice of the availability of a revised policy and new rule for the Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances (CCAA).