Alcatraz Ferry Embarkation Impact Statement alcatraz ferry embarkation impact statement ALCATRAZ FERRY EMBARKATION IMPACT STATEMENT The National Park Service (NPS) needed to improve and expand principal ferry service between the northern San Francisco waterfront and Alcatraz Island. NPS also wanted to establish a special ferry service that would connect the primary embarkation site to other Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) parklands. Civil Engineering civil-engineering civil engineering CIVIL ENGINEERING Environmental Science environmental-science environmental science ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Landscape Architecture landscape-architecture landscape architecture LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Planning and Permitting permitting-and-regulatory-compliance planning and permitting PLANNING AND PERMITTING Planning and Restoration planning-and-restoration planning and restoration PLANNING AND RESTORATION Public, Agency, and Tribal Facilitation public-agency-and-tribal-facilitation public, agency, and tribal facilitation PUBLIC, AGENCY, AND TRIBAL FACILITATION Federal federal federal FEDERAL California california california CALIFORNIA
A Nutrient Budget for Nueces Bay, Texas a nutrient budget for nueces bay, texas A NUTRIENT BUDGET FOR NUECES BAY, TEXAS Anchor QEA was selected by the Texas Water Development Board on behalf of a local stakeholder committee to develop a conceptual site model and nitrogen budget for Nueces Bay. This involved identifying and quantifying nitrogen sources and losses during historical and present conditions based on available data, model output, and literature. Environmental Science environmental-science environmental science ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Modeling modeling modeling MODELING Water Quality water-quality water quality WATER QUALITY Water Resources water-resources water resources WATER RESOURCES State/Local state-local state/local STATE/LOCAL Gulf Coast gulf-coast gulf coast GULF COAST
Water Resources water resources WATER RESOURCES Anchor QEA works for public agencies and special-purpose districts to effectively plan for and manage water resources. We work with large water users, such as irrigation districts, hydroelectric plants, and municipalities that balance water needs with natural resource needs such as instream flows, recreation, and wetland preservation. We effectively communicate with multiple stakeholders on difficult […] Environmental Science environmental-science environmental science ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Water Quality water quality WATER QUALITY Anchor QEA provides water quality services for freshwater, estuarine, and marine systems in a variety of regulatory frameworks. We design real-time and long-term water quality monitoring systems, and we model water quality under a variety of scenarios. We work on numerous types of sites, from relatively pristine watersheds to developed, industrialized, and urban areas, and […] Environmental Science environmental-science environmental science ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Stormwater Management stormwater management STORMWATER MANAGEMENT One of Anchor QEA’s key areas of expertise is water quality management, including stormwater and industrial wastewater permit and infrastructure planning, evaluation, design, and implementation. Our engineers, scientists, and permitting professionals have an in-depth understanding of the Clean Water Act regulatory framework, including NPDES program elements and water quality standards under various NPDES permits throughout […] Environmental Science environmental-science environmental science ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Risk Assessment risk assessment RISK ASSESSMENT Anchor QEA staff provides comprehensive risk assessment services to evaluate baseline risks to human health and the environment. Our technical staff is experienced in understanding site-specific exposure and bioavailability of constituents of concern and developing risk-based cleanup levels. Working as part of Anchor QEA’s environmental sciences discipline, our scientists and toxicologists integrate with Anchor QEA […] Environmental Science environmental-science environmental science ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Planning and Restoration planning-and-restoration planning and restoration PLANNING AND RESTORATION
Environmental Modeling environmental modeling ENVIRONMENTAL MODELING Anchor QEA works with a wide range of models to understand environmental processes. We have expertise in the most up-to-date surface water and groundwater models used to simulate contaminant dynamics, and in developing and evaluating flux and loading for a range of constituents. Our diverse modeling experience allows us to select and apply the appropriate […] Environmental Science environmental-science environmental science ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Mitigation Planning mitigation planning MITIGATION PLANNING Anchor QEA has the specialized expertise to identify, design and implement compensatory mitigation actions for unavoidable project impacts. Anchor QEA provides expertise for all phases of the mitigation process, starting with baseline habitat assessments including marine, estuarine, and freshwater habitat characterization along with wetland reconnaissance and delineation. We understand how to accurately document avoidance and […] Environmental Science environmental-science environmental science ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Planning and Restoration planning-and-restoration planning and restoration PLANNING AND RESTORATION
Hydrodynamic Modeling hydrodynamic modeling HYDRODYNAMIC MODELING Our experience in hydrodynamic modeling ranges from analysis of small sites to watershed-scale delineations and water quantity allocations. We evaluate runoff sources and quantities, assess the feasibility of design options, evaluate the effectiveness of water quality best management practices, and simulate the fate and transport of contaminants to receiving waters. We link these applications to […] Environmental Science environmental-science environmental science ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Habitat Restoration habitat restoration HABITAT RESTORATION Our technical expertise and experience in civil and hydraulic engineering, fluvial geomorphology, estuarine ecology, wetland ecology, and fisheries science allows us to design, permit, and construct highly successful habitat restoration and mitigation projects. We provide a full suite of fish and wildlife habitat mitigation/restoration services for rivers, streambanks/shorelines, riparian, and nearshore environments. We design and […] Environmental Science environmental-science environmental science ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Groundwater groundwater GROUNDWATER Anchor QEA hydrogeologists are experienced in characterizing the subsurface fate and transport of chemicals in a wide range of geologic settings. Our groundwater expertise spans various industries including former manufactured gas plants (MGPs), wood products manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, microelectronics, energy generation and distribution, and petroleum refining. In addition, upland sites with contaminated groundwater can serve […] Environmental Science environmental-science environmental science ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Geochemistry Laboratory Services geochemistry laboratory services GEOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY SERVICES Anchor QEA’s Environmental Geochemistry Laboratory (EGL) is equipped for performing a wide range of experimental studies — from soil/sediment characterization for fate and transport properties to treatability studies and remedial design support for in situ remediation technologies. Facilities include controlled atmosphere anaerobic chambers, flow-through column arrays, and passive porewater sampling systems. Our long-standing collaborations with […] Environmental Science environmental-science environmental science ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Data Solutions, Management, Visualization, and Analytics data solutions, management, visualization, and analytics DATA SOLUTIONS, MANAGEMENT, VISUALIZATION, AND ANALYTICS Project success relies on quality data that are efficiently managed and effectively communicated. Environmental data management, systems development, geospatial analysis, and visualization are core services at Anchor QEA. Our expertise resides in a coordinated team of chemistry, field services, database management, and GIS staff. Our experience gives us insight into the issues that affect data […] Environmental Science environmental-science environmental science ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Planning and Restoration planning-and-restoration planning and restoration PLANNING AND RESTORATION
Decommissioning, Decontamination, and Demolition decommissioning, decontamination, and demolition DECOMMISSIONING, DECONTAMINATION, AND DEMOLITION Anchor QEA provides strategic consulting services to industrial, utility, and commercial clients with obsolete, out-of-service, or underused buildings and structures (assets). Our Decommissioning, Decontamination, and Demolition (D3) Services Team works with clients to develop site-specific decommissioning processes that mitigate potential risks and provide best value solutions through maximizing asset reuse and minimizing disposal costs. We […] Environmental Science environmental-science environmental science ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Planning and Restoration planning-and-restoration planning and restoration PLANNING AND RESTORATION
Due Diligence and Integrated Planning due diligence and integrated planning DUE DILIGENCE AND INTEGRATED PLANNING Anchor QEA provides a full range of due diligence and integrated planning support for clients evaluating cleanup and redevelopment projects. We are able to mobilize due diligence teams quickly in any region of the country we serve. Our due diligence teams include national experts who provide overall strategic direction and scientists, planners, and engineers from […] Environmental Science environmental-science environmental science ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Planning and Restoration planning-and-restoration planning and restoration PLANNING AND RESTORATION
Environmental Forensics environmental forensics ENVIRONMENTAL FORENSICS Environmental forensic investigations at Anchor QEA are used to support conceptual site model development, remedial investigations, residuals investigations, groundwater, sheen and vapor intrusion monitoring data interpretation, and liability and cost allocation. We work with a wide range of contaminants: MGP residuals, petroleum hydrocarbons, PCBs, dioxins/furans, metals, PFAS and chlorinated solvents in sediment, soil, groundwater, and […] Environmental Science environmental-science environmental science ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
