About Liz Myers

Elizabeth (“Liz”) Myers is a civil engineering technician at EnviroScience, where she supports the Restoration Services Team with modeling, permitting, and field data interpretation. Liz holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Ohio University. Her graduate work focused on acid mine drainage remediation, providing a strong technical foundation for her contributions to restoration projects throughout the region.

With training in both environmental science and civil engineering, Liz brings a well-rounded, interdisciplinary approach to projects involving hydrology, geomorphology, and ecological design. Her work supports stormwater modeling, site assessments, and regulatory compliance for a wide range of public and private sector initiatives.

Areas of Expertise

Liz specializes in hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling, including the use of tools such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and HydroCAD, as well as ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and RStudio. Her strengths include stormwater permitting, erosion and sediment control planning, hydrograph generation, and channel design.

She also analyzes geotechnical and groundwater data to inform designs that promote long-term ecological function and adhere to state and federal regulatory standards.

Project Experience

Liz has supported restoration and infrastructure projects across Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. She plays a key engineering role in the True Pigments project in Sunday Creek, a nationally recognized initiative targeting acid mine drainage remediation.

Her responsibilities include hydrologic analysis, sediment basin design, and support for wetland construction, stream daylighting, and long-term water quality improvements.

Her work has contributed to grant-funded and agency-partnered efforts in collaboration with state DOTs, watershed organizations, and environmental nonprofits.

Liz enjoys the flexibility and company culture of EnviroScience, where many people share her goals and interests. She has a lifelong passion for the outdoors, spending as much time as possible on hiking trails and kayaks.

Interested in Restoration Services?

Connect with our Restoration Team to learn how Liz and EnviroScience’s interdisciplinary experts can support your next stream, wetland, or water quality improvement project.

Few environmental firms in the country retain EnviroScience’s degree of scientific know-how, talent, and capability under one roof. The diverse backgrounds of our biologists, environmental engineers, scientists, and divers enable us to provide comprehensive in-house services and an integrated approach to solving environmental challenges—saving clients time, reducing costs, and ensuring high-quality results.

Our client guarantee is to provide “Excellence in Any Environment,” meaning no matter what we do, we will deliver on our Core Values of respect, client advocacy, quality work, accountability, teamwork, and safety. EnviroScience was created with the concept that we could solve complex problems by empowering great people. This concept still holds true today as our scientists explore the latest environmental legislation and regulations and incorporate the most up-to-date technology to gather and report data.

EnviroScience expertise includes but is not limited to aquatic surveys (including macroinvertebrate surveys and biological assessments); ecological restoration; ecological services (including impact assessments, invasive species control, and water quality monitoring); emergency response; engineering and compliance services; endangered mussel surveys; laboratory and analysis; stormwater management; sustainability services; threatened and endangered species; and wetlands and streams (including delineation and mitigation). Further, EnviroScience is one of the few biological firms in the country that is a general member of the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) and offers full-service commercial diving services.

Since 2020, Tom Prewitt has served as Restoration Biologist and Project Manager for EnviroScience. Tom’s extensive experience in biology, habitat management, construction, construction oversight, restoration, design, and implementation makes him a valuable team member and leader on environmental restoration projects.

Tom is a U.S. Army and Afghanistan Campaign veteran, where he served as a heavy construction equipment operator and supervisor. After the Army, Tom attended the University of Idaho and earned a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Resources in 2007, an Academic Certificate in Restoration Ecology, and a Master of Natural Resources in 2011.

Tom is a Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner and Certified Wildlife Biologist who uses an ecosystem approach when implementing management and restoration projects. He is integral in all aspects of restoration—from geomorphological data collection to design, permitting, implementation, reporting, and monitoring.

Contact Tom at:  TPrewitt @ EnviroScienceInc.com

Few environmental firms in the country retain EnviroScience’s degree of scientific know-how, talent, and capability under one roof. The diverse backgrounds of our biologists, environmental engineers, scientists, and divers enable us to provide comprehensive in-house services and an integrated approach to solving environmental challenges—saving clients time, reducing costs, and ensuring high-quality results.

Our client guarantee is to provide “Excellence in Any Environment,” meaning no matter what we do, we will deliver on our Core Values of respect, client advocacy, quality work, accountability, teamwork, and safety. EnviroScience was created with the concept that we could solve complex problems by empowering great people. This concept still holds true today as our scientists explore the latest environmental legislation and regulations and incorporate the most up-to-date technology to gather and report data.

EnviroScience expertise includes but is not limited to aquatic surveys (including macroinvertebrate surveys and biological assessments); ecological restoration; ecological services (including impact assessments, invasive species control, and water quality monitoring);  emergency response; engineering and compliance services; endangered mussel surveys; laboratory and analysis; stormwater management; threatened and endangered species; and wetlands and streams (including delineation and mitigation). Further, EnviroScience is one of the few biological firms in the country that is a general member of the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) and offers full-service commercial diving services.

A valued wetland biologist at EnviroScience since January 2023, Mike Naymik currently serves as Transportation Project Manager at EnviroScience. Mike specializes in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) environmental and project development process management, wetland delineation, and soil management planning. His favorite aspect of working at EnviroScience is working with a diverse group of scientists to solve complex environmental challenges.

Mike earned a Bachelor of Science in Geology from The University of Akron and a Graduate Certificate in Wetland and Water Resource Management from The University of Florida. His education focused on environmental policy, environmental pedology, and wetland biogeochemistry, providing a solid footing for his position at EnviroScience.

With a strong focus on NEPA documentation, wetland delineation, and soil evaluation, Mike has been working in the environmental industry since 2016. Before joining the EnviroScience family, Mike began his career in the natural resources field, serving as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist at Summit County Public Health. He has worked in the environmental consulting industry, managing various types of projects and performing field surveys since 2020. He excels in communicating environmental challenges to clients and finding solutions to problems by understanding each client’s unique project details and goals. These experiences made him a perfect candidate for natural resources work at EnviroScience.

Mike has performed numerous wetland delineations and habitat assessments for transportation projects while managing the NEPA process for his clients and acquiring nationwide and individual permits for stream and wetland impacts.

Mike served as the soil science technical lead for soil management plans at EnviroScience. This includes creating and implementing a research project to evaluate soil health and improve revegetation success in problematic ecosystems. Additionally, Mike served as soil science technical support on a project to develop a new soil management protocol to improve revegetation for transportation projects.

Mike holds a life-long passion for traveling. When he is not exploring new parks, cities, or countries, Mike enjoys golfing, fishing, and hiking with his wife and dog.

Contact Mike at: MNaymik @ EnviroScienceInc.com

Few environmental firms in the country retain EnviroScience’s degree of scientific know-how, talent, and capability under one roof. The diverse backgrounds of our biologists, environmental engineers, scientists, and divers enable us to provide comprehensive in-house services and an integrated approach to solving environmental challenges—saving clients time, reducing costs, and ensuring high-quality results.

Our client guarantee is to provide “Excellence in Any Environment,” meaning no matter what we do, we will deliver on our Core Values of respect, client advocacy, quality work, accountability, teamwork, and safety. EnviroScience was created with the concept that we could solve complex problems by empowering great people. This concept still holds true today as our scientists explore the latest environmental legislation and regulations and incorporate the most up-to-date technology to gather and report data.

EnviroScience expertise includes but is not limited to aquatic surveys (including macroinvertebrate surveys and biological assessments); ecological restoration; ecological services (including impact assessments, invasive species control, and water quality monitoring);  emergency response; engineering and compliance services; endangered mussel surveys; laboratory and analysis; stormwater management; threatened and endangered species; and wetlands and streams (including delineation and mitigation). Further, EnviroScience is one of the few biological firms in the country that is a general member of the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) and offers full-service commercial diving services.

Noah Daun has been working with EnviroScience since 2023 and currently serves as an Aquatic Biologist and Fisheries Scientist. Noah specializes in aquatic surveys, boating operations, and fish species identification.

Noah earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Museum Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point and a Master of Science at the University of Southern Mississippi. His education focused on aquatic diversity and ecological interactions.

While pursuing his master’s Noah led multiple aquatic surveys focused on the various imperiled fish species and fish assemblages in various river habitats, providing a solid footing for his position at EnviroScience.

Before joining the EnviroScience team, Noah was a research associate at the Environmental Institute of Houston. In that position, he was the primary fish taxonomist for aquatic surveys throughout the state of Texas. He enjoys the unique challenges each water body brings and deciphering what techniques must be used to survey them effectively.

Noah enjoys exploring nature trails and streams to observe and photograph new species of birds and fish for his life list, often by micro-fishing. When he’s not exploring the outdoors, Noah enjoys editing his nature photographs, going on walks with his girlfriend and dogs, and watching baseball.

Contact Noah at: NDaun @ EnviroScienceinc.com

Few environmental firms in the country retain EnviroScience’s degree of scientific know-how, talent, and capability under one roof. The diverse backgrounds of our biologists, environmental engineers, scientists, and divers enable us to provide comprehensive in-house services and an integrated approach to solving environmental challenges—saving clients time, reducing costs, and ensuring high-quality results.

Our client guarantee is to provide “Excellence in Any Environment,” meaning no matter what we do, we will deliver on our Core Values of respect, client advocacy, quality work, accountability, teamwork, and safety. EnviroScience was created with the concept that we could solve complex problems by empowering great people. This concept still holds true today as our scientists explore the latest environmental legislation and regulations and incorporate the most up-to-date technology to gather and report data.

EnviroScience expertise includes but is not limited to aquatic surveys (including macroinvertebrate surveys and biological assessments); ecological restoration; ecological services (including impact assessments, invasive species control, and water quality monitoring); emergency response; engineering and compliance services; endangered mussel surveys; laboratory and analysis; stormwater management; sustainability services; threatened and endangered species; and wetlands and streams (including delineation and mitigation). Further, EnviroScience is one of the few biological firms in the country that is a general member of the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) and offers full-service commercial diving services.

Joining the Natural Resources team at EnviroScience in 2023, Emily Tarsa, Ph.D., specializes in wetland ecology, wetland restoration, mitigation wetland design, invasive plant species assessments, habitat assessments, GIS analysis, threatened and endangered species surveys, wetland delineation, and 401/404 permitting.

A seasoned professional, Emily earned her Ph.D. at Utah State University. Her research focused on wetland restoration and revegetation techniques, invasive species management in wetlands, and hydrologic influences on native and invasive vegetation in Great Salt Lake wetlands. With over a decade of experience in wetlands research and ecological consulting, Dr. Tarsa has honed her skills in habitat restoration, securing and overseeing large grants, and conducting community outreach and education.

Emily is trained and experienced in a wide variety of ecological and functional surveys, including the North Carolina Stream Assessment Method (NCSAM), North Carolina Wetland Assessment Method (NCWAM), North Carolina Stream Identification Method, streambank repair, wetland design, and NCDOT ESC/stormwater Management Level 1 & 2. She is a member of the Society for Wetland Scientists, the National Association of Wetland Managers, and the Society for Ecological Restoration.

Contact Emily at:  ETarsa @ EnviroScienceinc.com

Few environmental firms in the country retain EnviroScience’s degree of scientific know-how, talent, and capability under one roof. The diverse backgrounds of our biologists, environmental engineers, scientists, and divers enable us to provide comprehensive in-house services and an integrated approach to solving environmental challenges—saving clients time, reducing costs, and ensuring high-quality results.

Our client guarantee is to provide “Excellence in Any Environment,” meaning no matter what we do, we will deliver on our Core Values of respect, client advocacy, quality work, accountability, teamwork, and safety. EnviroScience was created with the concept that we could solve complex problems by empowering great people. This concept still holds true today as our scientists explore the latest environmental legislation and regulations and incorporate the most up-to-date technology to gather and report data.

EnviroScience expertise includes but is not limited to aquatic surveys (including macroinvertebrate surveys and biological assessments); ecological restoration; ecological services (including impact assessments, invasive species control, and water quality monitoring);  emergency response; engineering and compliance services; endangered mussel surveys; laboratory and analysis; stormwater management; threatened and endangered species; and wetlands and streams (including delineation and mitigation). Further, EnviroScience is one of the few biological firms in the country that is a general member of the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) and offers full-service commercial diving services.

A valued member of the EnviroScience family since July 2023, Harry Jones proudly serves as an Environmental Scientist in our North Carolina Regional Office. Harry assists solar contractor Blue Ridge Power in maintaining compliance with NPDES permits issued at their solar facilities. He conducts environmental inspections at facilities near Raleigh, NC, and Augusta, GA, to identify areas of non-compliance and recommend solutions for our clients to achieve conformity with their stormwater permits.

Harry’s academic journey has equipped him with the necessary knowledge and skills for his role. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science & Management with a concentration in Energy & Climate at Humboldt State University in Arcata, CA. Additionally, he holds an Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from the College of Coastal Georgia in Brunswick, GA. His education, which focused on the principles of renewable energy systems and climate science, has been instrumental in his work as an Environmental Scientist. During his time at Humboldt State, Harry was also an active member of the Men’s Lacrosse Club. Go Hogs!

Prior to joining EnviroScience, Harry gained valuable experience in the field. He worked as a Vegetation Management Inspector for ACRT Pacific in Humboldt County, CA, where he inspected overhead electrical lines and the surrounding vegetation as part of the Enhanced Vegetation Management program. He also served as an Environmental Scientist at Trinity Services & Consulting in Enid, OK, where he conducted investigations on hydrocarbon-contaminated soil and groundwater from LUSTs at vacant gas stations throughout the state. These roles have honed his skills and deepened his understanding of environmental science.

Harry has a lifelong passion for the protection of public land and loves to explore the natural world. When he is not cruising through the mountains on a bike, Harry enjoys spending time with his family and cheering on the Alabama Crimson Tide during gameday!

Contact Harry at: HJones @ EnviroScienceinc.com

Few environmental firms in the country retain EnviroScience’s degree of scientific know-how, talent, and capability under one roof. The diverse backgrounds of our biologists, environmental engineers, scientists, and divers enable us to provide comprehensive in-house services and an integrated approach to solving environmental challenges—saving clients time, reducing costs, and ensuring high-quality results.

Our client guarantee is to provide “Excellence in Any Environment,” meaning no matter what we do, we will deliver on our Core Values of respect, client advocacy, quality work, accountability, teamwork, and safety. EnviroScience was created with the concept that we could solve complex problems by empowering great people. This concept still holds true today as our scientists explore the latest environmental legislation and regulations and incorporate the most up-to-date technology to gather and report data.

EnviroScience expertise includes but is not limited to aquatic surveys (including macroinvertebrate surveys and biological assessments); ecological restoration; ecological services (including impact assessments, invasive species control, and water quality monitoring); emergency response; engineering and compliance services; endangered mussel surveys; laboratory and analysis; stormwater management; threatened and endangered species; and wetlands and streams (including delineation and mitigation). Further, EnviroScience is one of the few biological firms in the country that is a general member of the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) and offers full-service commercial diving services.

Keli M. Stambaugh, PMP, has been with EnviroScience, Inc. since 2023 and currently serves as Restoration Technical Project Manager.

Having recently returned to the Cleveland, Ohio, metropolitan area, Keli brings a wealth of experience from the Maryland and District of Columbia regions.

Her experience includes top-level project management and program development for environmental projects for numerous nonprofit and government clients, including project and team development with:

• Corvias, The Clean Water Partnership, Prince George’s County, Maryland
• DC Water Green Infrastructure, District of Columbia
• Maryland State Highway Erosion and Sediment Control
• Maryland Department of Environment
• The Chesapeake Conservation Landscape Council

Keli’s project experience includes the construction and maintenance of multistage stormwater management systems and projects. These projects involve MS4 Best Management Practices (BMP) inspections, stream restorations, stream stabilizations, reforestation projects, invasive vegetation management, green roofs, and overall ecological rehabilitation.

Keli also has 25 years of success in coordination for all levels of stakeholder engagement, contract management, and multi-year mentorship development for stormwater construction and maintenance programs. The diverse nature of her work demands proficiency with issues related to stormwater management and restoration, sediment and erosion control, construction management, and team leadership.

Keli’s ability to quickly recognize and assess problems and then formulate and implement timely, cost-effective solutions makes her an integral part of the EnviroScience team.

Contact Keli at:  KStambaugh @ EnviroScienceInc.com

Few environmental firms in the country retain EnviroScience’s degree of scientific know-how, talent, and capability under one roof. The diverse backgrounds of our biologists, environmental engineers, scientists, and divers enable us to provide comprehensive in-house services and an integrated approach to solving environmental challenges—saving clients time, reducing costs, and ensuring high-quality results.

Our client guarantee is to provide “Excellence in Any Environment,” meaning no matter what we do, we will deliver on our Core Values of respect, client advocacy, quality work, accountability, teamwork, and safety. EnviroScience was created with the concept that we could solve complex problems by empowering great people. This concept still holds true today as our scientists explore the latest environmental legislation and regulations and incorporate the most up-to-date technology to gather and report data.

EnviroScience expertise includes but is not limited to aquatic surveys (including macroinvertebrate surveys and biological assessments); ecological restoration; ecological services (including impact assessments, invasive species control, and water quality monitoring);  emergency response; engineering and compliance services; endangered mussel surveys; laboratory and analysis; stormwater management; threatened and endangered species; and wetlands and streams (including delineation and mitigation). Further, EnviroScience is one of the few biological firms in the country that is a general member of the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) and offers full-service commercial diving services.

Expert in Wildlife Compliance & Venomous Snake Monitoring

Stacy Foster is a certified herpetologist at EnviroScience, specializing in reptile and amphibian surveys, wildlife compliance consulting, and venomous snake monitoring for development and infrastructure projects.

Since joining EnviroScience in April 2023, she has played a critical role in habitat assessments, population monitoring, and threatened and endangered species surveys throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Appalachian regions.

With an Associate of Science in Wildlife Technology from The Pennsylvania State University, Stacy also holds:

• Qualified Timber Rattlesnake Construction Monitor certification (Pennsylvania)
• Secondary Venomous Snake Monitor certification (New Jersey)

Her credentials and field experience position her as a leading expert in timber rattlesnake exclusion monitoring, venomous snake relocation, and herpetological construction compliance.

Stacy Foster: Proven Field Expertise in Reptile Conservation

Stacy has contributed to numerous high-impact wildlife and environmental compliance efforts, including:

• Timber Rattlesnake Surveys & Mitigation – Safely monitoring and relocating hundreds of rattlesnakes in active construction zones, while ensuring compliance with state and federal conservation guidelines.
• Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Population Studies – Conducting visual encounter surveys (VES) and implementing the Adapted-Hunt Drift Fence Technique (AHDriFT) to track population trends of this federally threatened species.
• Regulatory Compliance for Construction Projects – Serving as an on-site herpetological monitor, Stacy ensures that infrastructure and energy development projects meet environmental permitting requirements and wildlife protection standards.
• Radio Telemetry Research – Supporting habitat use and migration studies through real-time tracking of venomous snakes to inform long-term conservation strategies.

Industry Recognition & Commitment to Conservation

Stacy’s dedication to environmental stewardship, safety, and client advocacy earned her EnviroScience’s Employee of the Month award in January 2025. Known for her attention to detail, calm leadership in the field, and strong communication with both clients and regulatory agencies, she is a trusted partner in navigating complex ecological permitting landscapes.

She is also a passionate advocate for public education, regularly presenting on rattlesnake biology, safety protocols, and best practices for conservation. In her personal time, Stacy enjoys hiking, kayaking, shed antler hunting, ice fishing, outdoor photography, and archery hunting—activities that reflect her lifelong connection to the natural world.

Need Expert Support for Compliance with Protected Species?

Whether you’re planning a development project, managing an energy corridor, or seeking expert support for protected species surveys and environmental compliance, Stacy and the EnviroScience herpetology team can help.

Learn more about how EnviroScience’s renowned herpetology team can support your project by visiting our Reptile & Amphibian Surveys webpage.

Few environmental firms in the country retain EnviroScience’s degree of scientific know-how, talent, and capability under one roof. The diverse backgrounds of our biologists, environmental engineers, scientists, and divers enable us to provide comprehensive in-house services and an integrated approach to solving environmental challenges—saving clients time, reducing costs, and ensuring high-quality results.

Our client guarantee is to provide “Excellence in Any Environment,” meaning no matter what we do, we will deliver on our Core Values of respect, client advocacy, quality work, accountability, teamwork, and safety. EnviroScience was created with the concept that we could solve complex problems by empowering great people. This concept still holds true today as our scientists explore the latest environmental legislation and regulations and incorporate the most up-to-date technology to gather and report data.

EnviroScience expertise includes but is not limited to aquatic surveys (including macroinvertebrate surveys and biological assessments); ecological restoration; ecological services (including impact assessments, invasive species control, and water quality monitoring); emergency response; engineering and compliance services; endangered mussel surveys; laboratory and analysis; stormwater management; sustainability services; threatened and endangered species; and wetlands and streams (including delineation and mitigation). Further, EnviroScience is one of the few biological firms in the country that is a general member of the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) and offers full-service commercial diving services.

Scott LaValley, MS, has been a malacologist and valued member of EnviroScience since April 2023. He specializes in conducting and leading freshwater mussel surveys and report writing. His favorite part of working at EnviroScience is traveling to new areas to survey rivers and work with new freshwater mussel species.

Scott earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology – Natural Resources in 2017 and a Master of Science in Conservation Biology in 2022 from Central Michigan University (CMU) in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.

While at CMU, he worked in a research laboratory studying freshwater mussels with a team of undergraduate and graduate researchers. Research topics focused on the impacts of spatial ecology, genetics, and environmental toxicology on freshwater mussels.

Before working at EnviroScience, Scott worked as a laboratory technician at CMU, leading mussel surveys and outreach programs, and as a biologist at the Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery through Virginia Tech, where he performed day-to-day operations, stocked propagated mussels, and wrote reports for the South River Restoration Project. He has been approved to survey small and large non-listed mussel streams in Ohio, New York, and West Virginia, and he is in the process of obtaining federal permits in multiple states.

Scott has a lifelong passion for nature, foraging for mushrooms, and birding. When he is not outdoors, he enjoys expanding his cooking knowledge and spending time with friends and family.

Contact Scott at: SLaValley @ EnviroScienceinc.com

Few environmental firms in the country retain EnviroScience’s degree of scientific know-how, talent, and capability under one roof. The diverse backgrounds of our biologists, environmental engineers, scientists, and divers enable us to provide comprehensive in-house services and an integrated approach to solving environmental challenges—saving clients time, reducing costs, and ensuring high-quality results.

Our client guarantee is to provide “Excellence in Any Environment,” meaning no matter what we do, we will deliver on our Core Values of respect, client advocacy, quality work, accountability, teamwork, and safety. EnviroScience was created with the concept that we could solve complex problems by empowering great people. This concept still holds true today as our scientists explore the latest environmental legislation and regulations and incorporate the most up-to-date technology to gather and report data.

EnviroScience expertise includes but is not limited to aquatic surveys (including macroinvertebrate surveys and biological assessments); ecological restoration; ecological services (including impact assessments, invasive species control, and water quality monitoring); emergency response; engineering and compliance services; endangered mussel surveys; laboratory and analysis; stormwater management; sustainability services; threatened and endangered species; and wetlands and streams (including delineation and mitigation). Further, EnviroScience is one of the few biological firms in the country that is a general member of the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) and offers full-service commercial diving services.

Ryan Romanson serves as Project Manager of the North Carolina Compliance Services Department and has been a valued member of EnviroScience since joining in January 2023. Ryan earned his bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and Policy from the University of South Florida and is working on his Master’s Degree in Natural Resource Management from the University of Denver. In addition, Ryan is an NCDOT Level II Certified Erosion and Sediment Inspector #13102, GSWCC Level 1B Certified Inspector #0000103042, and Colorado Certified QS Pesticide Applicator. 

At EnviroScience, Ryan specializes in managing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) for solar field development to maintain compliance with NPDES permits issued for their construction. He conducts environmental inspections at facilities near Raleigh, NC, and Augusta, GA, to identify areas of non-compliance and recommend solutions for our clients to achieve conformity with their stormwater permits. He provides clients throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia who have received Notices of Violations (NOVs) with professional guidance and develops Sediment Removal Plans for impacted streams and wetlands. To help clients prevent future NOVs, Ryan also provides pre-construction sedimentation analysis of the streams and wetlands found on the subject property.

In November 2023, Ryan was sent on his first emergency response to a local train derailment. During Emergency Responses, he provides on-site guidance on sedimentation and erosion controls, post-incident water quality monitoring/reporting, and on-site monitoring and guidance of stream bank stabilization and restoration efforts.  

With a strong focus on steep slopes and stream/wetland restoration, Ryan has been working in the environmental science industry since 2019. Before joining the EnviroScience family, Ryan worked as a Land Reclamation Specialist for a habitat management company in Colorado. In that position, he managed steep slope reclamation crews for the two largest aggregate quarries in the state, managed stream bank restoration and large-scale seeding projects in Chatfield State Park, and assisted in vegetation management projects for local, state, tribal, and federal land agencies across the state.

Outside of his work at EnviroScience, Ryan’s passion for the environment is evident. He enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and three dogs, engaging in activities like trail running, rock climbing, and exploring diverse ecosystems. This deep-rooted passion for the environment is a testament to Ryan’s commitment to his work at EnviroScience. 

Contact Ryan at: RRomanson @ EnviroScienceinc.com

Few environmental firms in the country retain EnviroScience’s degree of scientific know-how, talent, and capability under one roof. The diverse backgrounds of our biologists, environmental engineers, scientists, and divers enable us to provide comprehensive in-house services and an integrated approach to solving environmental challenges—saving clients time, reducing costs, and ensuring high-quality results.

Our client guarantee is to provide “Excellence in Any Environment,” meaning no matter what we do, we will deliver on our Core Values of respect, client advocacy, quality work, accountability, teamwork, and safety. EnviroScience was created with the concept that we could solve complex problems by empowering great people. This concept still holds true today as our scientists explore the latest environmental legislation and regulations and incorporate the most up-to-date technology to gather and report data.

EnviroScience expertise includes but is not limited to aquatic surveys (including macroinvertebrate surveys and biological assessments); ecological restoration; ecological services (including impact assessments, invasive species control, and water quality monitoring); emergency response; engineering and compliance services; endangered mussel surveys; laboratory and analysis; stormwater management; threatened and endangered species; and wetlands and streams (including delineation and mitigation). Further, EnviroScience is one of the few biological firms in the country that is a general member of the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) and offers full-service commercial diving services.