Happenings
BSC/Geonetics Project Aids MBTA Accessibility Initiative
The MBTA announced plans to relocate more than 100 bus stops due to accessibility issues associated with them. Using data collected by BSC field teams and compiled in a Geonetics-designed custom software application, the MBTA identified and prioritized inaccessible bus stops. In an article appearing in the Metro Boston newspaper, MassDOT secretary Stephanie Pollack stated,…Read More
Peter Reed Quoted in USA Today Article on Complete Streets
Peter Reed, PE, a senior transportation engineer and project manager, was tapped to comment on a USA Today article discussing alternative transportation devices. Peter discussed how the Complete Streets design process is accommodating a variety of roadway users, saying, "We used to design roads from the inside out, first for cars, then pedestrians and cyclists.…Read More
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 MorePages: