Wetlands play an important role in protecting biodiversity and managing stormwater. But for developers and landowners, they also represent regulatory boundaries that can fundamentally alter what gets built and where. Accurately identifying wetland limits is more than a technical requirement; it’s a key step in understanding project feasibility and timelines. We sat down with Levi […]
Bowman today announced it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Exeltech Consulting, Inc. (“Exeltech”) based in Lacey, Washington. Exeltech specializes in bridge design, transportation planning, environmental compliance, civil engineering, landscape architecture, permitting and construction management for owners and operators of transportation infrastructure, transit facilities, ports and harbors, waterfront developments, building structures, and […]
Bowman announced the acquisition of Trudell Consulting Engineers and its wholly owned Vermont Underground Locators subsidiary (collectively “TCE”), a multi-disciplinary engineering firm located just outside Burlington in Williston, Vermont. Founded in 1975, TCE works with both public and private clients across multiple sectors. Led by current CEO and president Jeremy Matosky, PE, the firm provides […]
Bowman has expanded its capabilities with the addition of cultural resources services, including archaeology and historic architecture, structures and cultural landscapes. The new service line, spearheaded by Project Manager, Garrett Silliman, enables Bowman to provide clients with comprehensive environmental capabilities under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), due diligence […]
Bowman today announced the acquisition of Davis, California-based Blankinship & Associates (“Blankinship”). Blankinship, an environmental sciences and engineering firm, specializes in providing water resources services, natural resource management services, permitting and compliance services, and specialized training. Established in 2000 by current president Mike Blankinship, the firm serves both public and private sector clients providing solutions to […]
Sara Weaver, PhS, CWB, natural resources director at Bowman, is featured in a film series produced by Texas-based grocery chain HEB and Fin & Fur Films. The series highlights organizations dedicated to helping conserve wildlife habitats across the Lone Star State. Sara takes center stage in Batsies, which focuses on her impactful efforts at Bowman […]
Earlier this summer, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced the adoption of the landmark Inland Flood Protection Rule. These anticipated changes—set to be enacted on Monday, July 17th—aim to improve the identification of vulnerable areas and ensure that new and reconstructed areas are designed using climate-informed data. These changes would impact numerous land development projects […]
Bowman announced it was awarded a contract by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to conduct research on how bat populations behave around wind turbines with the goal of understanding why bat mortalities occur to inform reduction strategies. With funding by the U.S. Department of Energy Wind Energy Technologies Office, the NREL Enabling Coexistence Options […]
As wind energy development expands into new regions in the United States and abroad, reducing negative environmental impacts is critical. This includes reducing unanticipated bat fatalities at wind turbines. The Wind Wildlife Research Fund (WWRF) recently made an award to Bowman to lead a two-year project aimed at the conservation of a broad range of […]
Written by Dr. Sara Weaver, Bowman Senior Ecologist and Project Manager Evoking a range of emotions, from awe and wonder to misunderstanding that can lead to fear, bats are fundamental to our environment. In fact, according to studies noted by the U.S. Geological Survey, the value of bats in the U.S. is estimated to be […]