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Fort Monroe - Even Historical Properties Need Environmental Study (a tough job but somebody needs to do it)
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One of the nice things about the environmental consulting business is some of the interesting places we get to visit and work. Last year, we were contracted by the National Park Service to perform a Site Environmental Evaluation (sort of a BIG Phase I Environmental Site Assessment) at Fort Monroe, the largest stone built fort in the United States, completed in 1834. The fort has its own moat, and encompasses over 300 acres, including the fort and other buildings, parade grounds and a beach club leased to a commercial vendor.
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The fort was used as an active U. S. Army base into the early 2000's, and as part of the BRAC (Defense Base Realignment Commission) program, is now being put into the hands of the National Park Service as a National Monument. Pyramid did a thorough overview of all environmental work performed at the Fort, then performed additional research and testing, to give the NPS and the U.S. Army an idea of any outstanding issues or unknowns.
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It was not all work though, as we had a chance to see the cell where Jefferson Davis was held as a prisoner after the Civil War, as well as the guest sign-in list of Building #1, constructed in 1819 and used for lodging visitors, including Robert E. Lee, who assisted in the design and construction of the Fort and Abraham Lincoln. During the Civil War, Fort Monroe became a destination for escaped slaves, as the Commander of the Fort refused to return them to Virginia landowners. It is also the first location within the Confederate States in which the Emancipation Proclamation was read.
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Pyramid Speaks at the 2013 Summer Groundwater Professionals Meeting
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Recently, Pyramid's Senior Geophysicist Eric Cross was asked to speak at the North Carolina Groundwater Professional's annual summer meeting, held this year in Southern Pines. He presented a collection of case studies helping to show the benefit of utilizing geophysics for groundwater investigations and environmental studies.
Eric has successfully utilized a variety of geophysical methods to investigate groundwater behavior and hydrogeology, and we at Pyramid feel that these applications are quickly becoming more necessary here in North Carolina.
Methods such as electrical resistivity and seismic surface techniques can help geo-scientists quickly and accurately characterize large areas of the subsurface at a given project site. Unlike traditional drilling methods, these geophysical tools can generate continuous profiles of geology and groundwater conditions across a project site. By comparing the geophysics with physical sampling (drilling), these techniques provide important information about the subsurface that otherwise may have been overlooked.
Thank you to the Groundwater Professionals organization for inviting us to present!
Other Recent Conferences:
In addition to the Groundwater Professionals meeting, Pyramid also recently attended the South Carolina Engineering Conference and Trade Show, held in Charleston, SC. The meeting brought together a variety of engineers, environmental scientists, and other consultants.
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Pyramid brings on board James Cooper, PE
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Pyramid is fortunate to find great employees and James is no exception. James comes to us from Dahlgren VA where he was an Environmental Engineer for the U.S. Department of the Navy.
He works with RCRA, CERCLA, CWA and CAA, and his primary background is in hazardous waste, air emissions, ISO 14001, and NEPA documentation.
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Need to know what's underground?
Our geophysical services can help!
- Geologic Hazards
- Geotechnical Drilling
- Landfills
- USTs
- Geologic Mapping
- Groundwater
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Dear ,
Pyramid maintains the most up-to-date knowledge of the industry's regulations, changes, and events, and we will continue to pass this information along to YOU.
Once again, thank you to all our loyal customers, vendors, and employees for your continued support . Pyramid can't do it without you.
Sincerely,
DOUG CANAVELLO
Pyramid Environmental
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