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BSC Group Supports MassWildlife with Bat Monitoring
BSC Group's Ecology Team recently partnered with MassWildlife to support ongoing bat conservation efforts at the Ashby Wildlife Management Area (WMA) through a pro bono acoustic monitoring project. When MassWildlife called for volunteers to assist with its Bat House Monitoring Program, BSC ecologist Rachel Toews answered without hesitation. Assigned to conduct a bat emergence survey…Read MoreBSC Advances Environmental Permit Streamlining with MassDEP and EEA
BSC Group is proud to partner with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) and the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) on an ambitious effort to modernize and streamline permitting wetland and water resources across the Commonwealth. As part of the Feasibility of Permit Streamlining and Recommendations for New Multi-Agency Review and…Read MoreBSC Subject Matter Expert Spotlight – Rachel Salch, PLA: Elevating Communities Through Landscape Architecture
At BSC Group, our people are the heart of our impact. This month, we're thrilled to highlight Rachel Salch, PLA, a passionate and innovative Landscape Architect who's helping shape the future of public spaces across New England. Rachel combines artistic vision, technical precision, and digital innovation to bring vibrant landscapes to life. With deep expertise…Read MoreCelebrating International Women in Engineering 2025
Foundations of the Future: Rising Women Engineers at BSC At BSC Group, we're proud to celebrate the brilliant minds shaping tomorrow's communities. In honor of International Women in Engineering Day 2025, we're spotlighting six of our junior women engineers who are making their mark through innovative thinking, technical excellence, and a deep commitment to resilient,…Read MoreRicardo Austrich Elected to ASLA Council of Fellows
BSC Group proudly announces that Ricardo Austrich, ASLA, has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), one of the highest honors in the profession. This national recognition honors landscape architects who have made exceptional contributions to the field through their leadership, service, knowledge, and body of work. Ricardo is one…Read MoreBSC Group Welcomes Karen Hanecak as Project Manager and Siting Lead
BSC Group is excited to welcome Karen Hanecak to our team as a Project Manager and Siting Lead. Karen is a seasoned project manager and regulatory specialist with over 27 years of experience supporting energy generation and transmission projects across the Northeast. She has a proven track record managing complex permitting and licensing efforts involving…Read MoreLeading with Pride: Building a Culture of Respect, Authenticity, and Empowerment at BSC
In recent years, BSC has made significant strides in cultivating a workplace where employees feel empowered, respected, and inspired. Our commitment is to foster a culture that embraces inclusivity and celebrates the diverse identities, backgrounds, and perspectives of our team. By promoting openness, authenticity, and mutual respect, we strive to create a space where every…Read MoreBSC Subject Matter Expert Spotlight – Charlie Foster
Meet Charlie Foster - Coastal Program Manager. With decades of hands-on experience, Charlie has worked from the Gulf to the Atlantic restoring coastal habitats and strengthening communities. Whether it's helping commercial fishermen recover after Hurricane Katrina or leading the design of oyster reefs as living shorelines, Charlie's work blends science, policy, and people-first solutions. "The coastal…Read MoreBSC Supports World Bee Day 2025
In honor of World Bee Day 2025, let's rethink what it means to support pollinators, especially native bees. With over 4,000 species in North America alone, including bumblebees, leafcutter bees, and sweat bees, native bees are responsible for much of the heavy lifting for pollination in our ecosystems. At BSC, we're designing urban landscapes that…Read MorePages: