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by McKenzi Heger | November 29, 2018 GreenVest is proud to announce their newly awarded 20-year contract with the City of Annapolis. The goal of this project is to efficiently and effectively assess, evaluate and implement stormwater management (SWM) projects that follow all requirements of Maryland’s MS4 compliance program. The contract will also address EPA mandated Chesapeake Bay clean water initiatives. The scope of work covers tasks that are on schedule to be completed initially during the City’s 2019 fiscal year. This includes analysis of data regarding existing SWM Best Management Practices (BMPs) provided by the City of Annapolis or…

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by McKenzi Heger | October 26, 2018 Habitat restoration finds its way into almost all of our projects, making it one of the most important aspects of our work. From protecting numerous plant species to providing high-quality habitats for threatened and endangered species, protecting our environment is becoming increasingly important. Check out this infographic we have put together to help you learn everything you need to know about this topic and beyond. If you’re interested in learning more, feel free to visit our habitat restoration projects page or contact us!

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by McKenzi Heger | October 11, 2018 Photo by Princeton Hydro We’re proud to announce that the New Jersey American Water Resources Association (NJ-AWRA) recently awarded GreenTrust Alliance and Princeton Hydro the “Excellence in Water Resources Management” award for their work on the Pin Oak Forest Restoration Project in Woodbridge, NJ. This prestigious award is presented annually to qualified nominees who execute exceptional design and implementation of water management practices, especially those that classify as nontraditional. With the help of a group of dedicated partners, including GreenVest, LLC, the Pin Oak Forest Conservation Area has been…

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by McKenzi Heger | September 19, 2018 When you visit the beach, you often see signs that read “please keep off the dunes.” While the dunes may look like a great way to take a shortcut to your beachfront condo, it’s important to refrain. Why? Because dunes help communities bounce back after hazardous events like Hurricane Florence and can even reduce the chance of serious damage. Environmental firms, like GreenVest, who offer services to protect our coastlines and help aid in the restoration of wetlands, put a lot of time and effort into coastal resiliency planning. These services include restoring…

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by McKenzi Heger | September 12, 2018 Photo by Airman Michael Murphy The completion of the first-ever Umbrella Mitigation Banking Instrument (UMBI) was announced on September 6, 2018 by the U.S. Air Force at Joint Base Andrews (JBA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Maryland Department of the Environment, GreenTrust Alliance, and GreenVest, LLC. This instrument will be utilized by Maryland’s Department of Defense (DoD), effective immediately. The first site to be restored under the new UMBI is Mattawoman Creek, located in Charles County’s Pomfret, MD. The entire project yields nearly 38 wetland credits and almost 1,600…

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by McKenzi Heger | August 9, 2018 Mitigation bank credits and turnkey mitigation – they both have the word mitigation in their name but are they the same? The short answer is no, but let’s dig a little deeper. Mitigation could be defined as the process of making something less severe or damaging. In terms of land, it’s the process of restoring it back to its natural state and offsetting any known impacts as a result of damage to that land. This act of mitigation is common amongst wetlands, which brings us to mitigation bank credits. A mitigation bank is…

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by McKenzi Heger | July 13, 2018 In the coming months, we have a total of four big projects starting up and we’re excited to share them with you. As an environmental development and consulting firm specializing in mitigation services, ecological restoration, and sustainable land planning, we thrive off of acquiring new projects. They help aide in our mission of developing sustainable solutions to environmental inconsistencies while leaving a lasting impression on future generations. The following projects are located in both Maryland and New Jersey and include mitigation and restoration of wetland property. Our first upcoming project, the Mattawoman Creek…

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by McKenzi Heger | June 25, 2018 The recent devastation in Howard County’s downtown Ellicott City has opened up the door to a host of conversations, including finding a creative solution to the flooding incidents that plagued July 2016 and, more recently, May 2018. A sense of urgency and openness to finding a solution in the community has grown exponentially due to sudden economic distress for businesses in Ellicott City, property damage to both retail and private homes, injuries, dislocation of families, and the loss of life. Addressing these issues requires significant key planning, design, and construction efforts that come…

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by McKenzi Heger | June 12, 2018 Last month, Land Trust Alliance, Inc. welcomed GreenTrust Alliance as the newest land trust member. As a nationwide land trust advisor with a rigorous certification process, this membership is a great honor that presents extensive opportunities for both GreenVest and GreenTrust Alliance. This new alliance provides a powerful voice towards achieving a shared vision of restoration of land and permanent protection for those restored ecosystem service values. Since 1982, the Land Trust Alliance has been continuously building a community that shares the collective goal of strengthening land conservation in the U.S. in hopes…

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by Karen Knight | July 7, 2017  SHARK ISLAND – About a half mile from Avalon, marshes, which are a part of the New Jersey-Cape May Wetlands Wildlife area, have experienced a decrease in vegetation caused by: * Rising sea levels * Chronic pressure exerted by passing boats * Storms like Hurricane Sandy and Jonas Those 44 acres, which are home to oyster catchers, laughing gulls, egrets, herons, rails, and dowitchers, are experiencing a rejuvenation funded by a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). The project to stabilize the green patches of marsh that act as a…

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