Tyson Kurtz, a dedicated biologist, joined EnviroScience’s North Carolina office (formerly ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc.) in 2021. Since then, Tyson has been a driving force in conducting stream and wetland delineations, assessments, and permitting in the Carolinas region.

Tyson’s education in environmental science is comprehensive and impressive. As an honors program graduate of Clarion University of Pennsylvania, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology with a minor in Environmental Sustainability and Environmental Geoscience.

In addition, Tyson completed the North Carolina Stream Assessment Training (NCSAM), North Carolina Wetland Assessment Method Training (NCWAM), NCAEP North Carolina Stream Identification Method (v4.11), and Swamp School Wetland Delineation and Regional Supplement Training He also completed the Rosgen Basic Survey Skills and Applied Fluvial Geomorphology classes, NC State’s Streambank Repair Workshop, Swamp Schools’ Wetland Design class, NCDOTs ESC/Stormwater Management Level 1 & 2 courses, and Virginia Stormwater Inspector Certification. Most recently, Tyson earned his Professional Wetland Scientist certification from the Society of Wetland Scientists.

Tyson’s role at EnviroScience is multifaceted, encompassing wetland and stream delineations, GIS mapping, aquatic resource monitoring, habitat assessments, threatened and endangered species surveys, and Section 404/401 environmental permitting. His diverse skill set ensures comprehensive solutions to environmental challenges.

Fun fact: Tyson has completed a kickflip (a difficult skateboard trick) in 41 of the 50 United States, with a goal to achieve all 50 in the near future.

Contact Tyson at: TKurtz @ 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.

Rutledge “Clement” Riddle, PWS, founded ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc. in 2002. He has over 30 years of experience with wetland permitting, environmental planning, and natural resource studies in North Carolina.

Since EnviroScience acquired Clearwater Environmental Consultants in 2021, Clement now oversees all environmental projects and serves as the Senior Scientist for large and technical permitting projects. Ongoing representative projects include mitigation design and monitoring, 404 permitting for golf courses, master-planned communities, retail shopping malls, industrial developments, transmission lines, solar fields, and Environmental Assessments for NEPA/SEPA compliance. He has dealt extensively with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, and the North Carolina Department of Environment Quality. He also created the first stream mitigation bank in western North Carolina in 2011.

In 1998, he obtained his Master of Planning Degree from the University of Virginia with a concentration in Environmental Planning and Land Development and a Bachelor of Science (Forestry and Geology) from the University of the South.

Contact Clement at:  CRiddle @ 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.

Since joining the EnviroScience team in 2016, Zack Jones has excelled as an Aquatic Biologist, focusing his efforts on critical environmental projects at our Richmond office. With a BS in Biology from Christopher Newport University, Zack’s academic foundation and professional experiences uniquely position him to tackle the complex challenges associated with our 316(b) compliance initiatives.

Zack’s journey began with leadership roles during his college years, including positions as a pool manager and assistant regional director for Swim Club Management Group of Virginia, where he developed key management and organizational skills. After college, Zack expanded his expertise in precision craftsmanship by specializing in copper and slate roofing. His meticulous work in the historic areas of downtown Richmond sharpened his attention to detail—a vital attribute in environmental science.

At EnviroScience, Zack applies his diverse background to the protection and study of aquatic life. His work primarily involves ensuring that our environmental impact assessments and project implementations meet stringent regulatory standards, thereby contributing significantly to our conservation goals. Zack’s dedication not only enhances our project outcomes but also reinforces our commitment to sustainable environmental practices.

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.

Since 2020, Jack Shaner has served as an integral part of the Business Development team for EnviroScience, Inc., assessing and matching customer needs and challenges with effective service solutions in Ohio, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

With his prior career experience as a veteran government affairs professional in environmental compliance and natural resource conservation policy-making, he brings deep knowledge of government regulations and programs.

Jack is a former deputy director for a leading environmental advocacy network and a policy director for a state legislative caucus. He has experience in all facets of government affairs and NGO management—including strategizing and executing policy, communications, fundraising, and advising executives and other leaders.

Contact Jack at:  JShaner @ 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.

Karen Brown joins EnviroScience as a Finance Administrative Assistant, where she will activate quotes in BillQuick, run WIPs, and invoice customers. Before joining EnviroScience, Karen spent 19 years at Panther Expedite/Arcbest, where she gained experience working across several different departments. She began in Dispatch working as a Customer Service Representative, then to the Agent Networking Department as an Agent Recruiter. She then moved to the Contractor Relations Department, working closely with fleet drivers. She ended in the Finance Administration Department, where she handled several tasks, including rating completed shipments, billing, and scanning in Tripaks for Panther Expedite/Arcbest’s fleet.

Angelina Hotz, P.E., is a Practice Area Lead and Restoration Operations Manager for EnviroScience’s Restoration Team. Since 2017, she has been the lead engineer responsible for overseeing the design, engineering, and plan development of numerous restoration projects in both design-build and design-bid capacity.

By managing both design and construction oversight staff, Angelina ensures that plans developed in the office translate smoothly to the field. With over ten years of consulting experience, Angelina is well-versed in site civil design and grading, stormwater management plan development, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, cost estimating, MS4 compliance, and project management.

Angelina attended the University of Dayton, where she earned a BS degree in Civil Engineering. She is a registered Professional Engineer in the states of Ohio and West Virginia. She also maintains the Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential through the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure as part of her continued passion for green infrastructure and sustainable designs in restoration and stormwater projects. In addition, Angelina has completed Rogen Applied Fluvial Geomorphology Level 1 training which has provided a strong foundation for her stream restoration designs.  

Prior to joining EnviroScience, Angelina was a project engineer at MS Consultants, where she worked on stormwater basin and drinking water reservoir designs, sanitary sewer improvements, and commercial property developments.

As a lifelong golfer, Angelina enjoys restoration projects that involve restoring golf course properties, even if that means it will no longer be a golf course. When she isn’t on the golf course, she enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her family.

Contact Angelina at:  AHotz @ 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.

Chuck Kessler is a certified planner and certified environmental planner for EnviroScience’s Ohio environmental consulting services. Chuck manages key projects involving site assessment services and NEPA compliance activity for federally funded projects. He is knowledgeable and experienced in the site assessment process, ODOT’s Transportation Development Process (PDP), the Local Public Agency (LPA) project development process, and various environmental regulations relating to transportation, land development, property assessment, and construction projects.

Chuck has written and managed the preparation of numerous environmental documents and reports. These have included Phase 1 ESA’s (due diligence investigations), environmental assessments (EIS format), categorical exclusion (CE) documents, feasible alternative summaries, transportation corridor studies, 404 Army Corps of Engineers permits, 401 state water quality certifications and Isolated Wetlands Permits, Section 4(f) evaluations, and Section 106 consultation documents. He is familiar with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the National Historic Preservation Act, the Ohio Department of Transportation Act, CERCLA, RCRA, NPDES, the Clean Water Act, All Appropriate Inquiry, AAI, etc. In addition, Chuck has extensive experience in dealing with the public and local government stakeholders and conducting project-related public involvement activities for the firm.

Contact Chuck at: CKessler @ 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.

Matt Blommel joined the EnviroScience team in February 2017, bringing with him a specialized expertise in fisheries biology that has significantly advanced our environmental projects. Based out of Virginia, Matt is particularly adept at conducting rigorous electrofishing surveys across diverse aquatic environments, including tidal rivers and freshwater reservoirs.

His comprehensive skill set extends beyond electrofishing; Matt is proficient in stream surveys, water quality analysis, and the collection of fish tissue, water, and sediment samples. His technical abilities are further demonstrated through his experience with gill and trap netting surveys and participation in 316(b) entrainment sampling at power stations, a critical component of our ecological assessments.

Matt holds a B.S. in Aquaculture, Fisheries, and Wildlife Biology, complemented by a minor in Environmental Science and Policy from Clemson University. His academic background and hands-on experience make him a cornerstone of our ecological research efforts, helping to guide environmental policy and conservation strategies with precision and insight.

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 team since 2016, Sheila Rayman, P.E., serves as Director of Compliance Services, where she performs stormwater management and plan preparation and helps clients reach and maintain compliance with regulating authorities. Sheila has spent over 20 years as a consultant engineer and project manager in stormwater compliance, infrastructure design, and land development. She has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Akron and is a registered engineer in the states of Ohio and Michigan. 

Before coming to EnviroScience, Sheila was the Assistant City Engineer for the City of Stow. In this position, she focused on citywide stormwater improvements and meeting/maintaining compliance with the regulations of the city’s MS4 status. Her expertise in residential, commercial, and industrial development and environmental permitting provides experience-based assistance to both the private and public sectors.

Sheila’s wide range of experience includes environmental studies, compliance with government regulations, design standards, and construction documents and inspections. She maintains a strong focus on stormwater management and incorporating green rather than gray solutions to both new and redeveloped areas.

Contact Sheila at: SRayman @ 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 2016, Cliff Myers currently serves as Environmental Inspection Project Manager. Cliff is responsible for all aspects of project documentation and reports sent to the client. He establishes and maintains EnviroScience’s professional relationship with clients, using his leadership skills to ensure project results exceed client expectations.

Additionally, Cliff performs National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) inspections, oversees weekly environmental compliance reporting, and manages Pipeline Infrastructure Replacement (PIR) and Post-Restoration Inspection projects in the Northeast Ohio region. He has extensive knowledge of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and Best Management Practices (BMPs) used in erosion and sediment control on active construction sites to ensure client compliance with all relevant permits.

Cliff earned a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Geography at Kent State University in 2014, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a background in Conservation of Natural Resources, Biogeomorphology, Remote Sensing, Resource Geography, GIS, and Geography of Soils. His focus was declining legacy cities of the U.S. and their demographic, economic, and social impacts on the landscape, with a special focus on Detroit, Michigan.

Cliff was part of a three-person crew that conducted field sampling in the Southeastern U.S., including Kentucky, Tennessee, and North Carolina. This study included methods for sampling water chemistry (grab and in situ), phytoplankton, zooplankton, sediment contaminants, bacteria, fish eDNA, algal toxins, benthic macroinvertebrates, physical habitat, and dissolved gasses. 

As a crew member, Cliff assisted with sampling, data collection, and QA/QC while adhering to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sampling standards and protocol. He also assisted in a six-day, 108-person-hour effort to determine the presence or absence of Spotted Turtles within a ten-acre wetland determined to be suitable habitat crossing the Ohio portion of a 28-mile newly proposed pipeline.

Cliff is an avid music fan and participates in music-related podcasts in his spare time. He spends quality time with his wife and their two sons, skateboarding, BMX riding, and reading.

Contact Cliff at: CMyers @ 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.