Happenings
BSC Wildlife Monitoring Project Featured at TRB Annual Meeting
As part of BSC's ongoing work providing environmental monitoring for MassDOT's Route 2 reconstruction project in Concord and Lincoln, our team implemented a monitoring plan to determine the effectiveness of a wildlife underpass. The project involved the use of four separate methods to track animal movement between two quality habitat areas linked by the underpass.…Read More
Jeffrey Malloy and Katie Moniz Earn Floodplain Manager Certification
Congratulations to BSC Group's Jeffrey Malloy and Katie Moniz, PE, who recently earned the designation of Certified Floodplain Manager. This certification will support strengthen the qualifications of BSC's climate change resiliency design and planning practice. The certified floodplain manager program recognizes the professional and educational accomplishments of individuals with expertise in issues associated with flood…Read More
Leading the Dialogue on Wetlands and Climate Change
BSC Group's Gillian Davies is leading two educational programs this week analyzing recent data on the relationship between wetlands and climate change. In a webinar hosted by the Association of State Wetland Managers, Gillian will present "Wetlands and Climate Change: A Summary of Current Wetland Scientific Findings." This presentation will summarize recent scientific findings regarding…Read More
Boston Office Kicks Off Fall Food Drive
The Boston office initiated its annual fall food drive, collecting non-perishable food items for our neighbors at the South Boston Community Health Center. In the spirit of friendly competition, donation boxes have been placed on the third and fourth floors of our office. The team that offers the most donations will earn a Dunkin Donuts…Read More
BSC Participates in King Tide Crowd-Sourcing Event
This week's King Tide provided a glimpse of Boston's average daily high tide sometime around or after mid-century. During the three-day King Tide event, Boston Harbor Now, Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management, the New England Aquarium and the Museum of Science encouraged people to photo document the daily high tides within the City of Boston and…Read More
Wetland Ecology, Interdisciplinary Partnerships, and Big Data for Ecological Restoration
On Friday October 14, 2016, wetland ecologists and climate resiliency planners from BSC attended the Society of Ecological Restoration - New England, two-day conference titled Ecological Restoration in a Changing Climate. Our very own Mike Toohill (SER-NE Board Member and Treasurer) and the rest of the SER-NE Board organized an excellent day of presentations. BSC's…Read More
Blue Carbon Policy Meeting in Falmouth, MA
BSC's Gillian Davies was invited to attend the "North American Blue Carbon Experts and Partners Meeting: Science for Policy" from October 4th through 6th, 2016, in Falmouth, MA, and sponsored by the Commission for Environmental Cooperation. This tri-national (Mexico, Canada, and U.S.A.) meeting of Blue Carbon scientists and policymakers discussed the state of the science…Read More
BSC Celebrates Miracle Field Grand Opening
The Town of Rocky Hill hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the Miracle League baseball field at Elm Hill Park. BSC was proud to design the 100% accessible field that allows children with disabilities to join in the fun. Features include widened dugouts with benches to accommodate wheelchairs, latex-free synthetic turf, and…Read More
BSC Group Supports MassDOT Small Bridge Grant Applications
MassDOT's announcement of grant funding for the design and construction of improvements to small bridges will create a competitive environment for municipalities seeking monies for much-needed bridge repairs. BSC Group has detailed information about this program cheap aws codes and is prepared to help distinguish municipalities for funding by providing a variety of services, such…Read MorePages: