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SCI is a multi-discipline professional firm with 150 employees in three offices in the Saint Louis metro area, and an office in Springfield, Missouri. SCI provides environmental and natural resource services in addition to geotechnical, construction, and cultural resource services. Many of the services provided by SCI contribute to the sustainability of the environment.
Natural Resource Services – Stormwater runoff can be a significant source of pollution in area lakes, creeks, and rivers. SCI develops Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), which are a requirement. for almost any construction site. SCI also provides Stream Channel Design and biostabilization services to reduce the potential for bank failures or channel migration. SCI’s Natural Resource group may be best know for conduction wetland delineations for project compliance with section 404 of the Clean Water Act. By identifying the locations of wet-lands and waterbodies, projects are often designed to avoid and minimize impacts to these natural features.
Environmental Services – Brownfield Sites often provide unique opportunities for redevelopment of urbanized areas. SCI’s Envirnomental Services group provides Phase One and Phase Two Environmental Investigations for the redevelopment of Brownfield properties. SCI can also perform site characterization activities and subsequent corrective actions for properties that have soil and/or groundwater impact. In addition, SCI’s NEPA services include a wetland survey to determine impact and water quality. Air Quality assessments are also performed, as well as environmental assessments to investigate the presence of any petroleum, toxic, or hazardous materials. SCI can also provide indoor air quality monitoring, asbestos surveys, and lead based paint surveys.
Internal Initiatives – Internally, SCI has created a “Green Team” and is certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a “Waste Wise Partner”. SCI reports waste prevention and recycling data annually to the EPA to maintain this certification. SCI has also joined the 2010 RCGA Green Business Challenge. RCGA has presented the challenge to companies in Saint Louis to help improve the sustainability of business operations. Sustainability actions include energy indoor environmental quality, waste, water, and transportation.