Alta Science & Engineering, Inc.

Wishing you and yours a very special holiday season! ❄️

Check out these frosty wonderlands! ❄️ Senior Ecologist Jeff Barna MS, PWS and Environmental Scientist Tom Jenkins have been busy in Oregon and Washington performing baseline wildlife and #habitatstudies, and despite the fog and frozen ground they were able to document native #ecology, sensitive wildlife species and rare habitats. The native habitats of interest include #shrubsteppe and #eastsidesteppe. Both sites have fascinating geologic history including thousands of years of volcanic #lavaflows and #Pleistocene climate impacts from large flooding, glaciation, and long winter conditions. With cool features like these, who could mind the cold!? This important work will help inform the feasibility of #solardevelopment and opportunities to design around sensitive natural resources. #ThisIsMyOffice

🎉🎉🎉 That's a wrap on another successful Business and the Environment Conference • Expo! This is such a special event and one we look forward to every year because of the way it gathers folks from across the environmental landscape. Even better, this year our own Allison Marshall had the privilege of moderating a career advice session with some stellar panelists like Susan Haupt of GSI Water Solutions, Inc., Rachel LovellFord of Oregon Water Resources Department, Dan McCracken of Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, and our CEO Derek Forseth. Our most sincere thanks to this group for sharing their experience and advice! We also have a big thank you to Northwest Environmental Business Council, and to each of this year’s participants, organizers and attendees! #EnvironmentalScience #STEMCareers #EnvironmentalCareers 

We are excited to officially welcome Molly Hiatt who recently joined Alta as our HR Manager. When asked 'Why Alta?' here's what Molly shared: "Alta’s commitment to the environment is truly impressive, but my decision to join Alta was influenced by factors beyond their environmental impact. As a Human Resources professional, I was drawn to the company for its focus on the human side of the business. The core values highlighted on Alta’s website: "High Expectations, Work with Purpose, Determination, Quality Service and Products, and Employees Matter Most," stood out to me, particularly the last one. In many organizations, the individual employee can sometimes be overlooked, but Alta’s dedication to valuing its people deeply resonated with me. During my interview process, I had the privilege of meeting with several team members, and it was clear they were genuinely happy and engaged—this spoke volumes about the work environment and culture. The culture at Alta is unparalleled. From day one, I’ve experienced an overwhelmingly warm, kind, helpful, and supportive atmosphere. This culture of collaboration and respect flows from leadership and permeates throughout the entire organization, which I believe is a true testament to the exceptional leadership at Alta. Everyone here is dedicated, hardworking, and genuinely invested in the success of both the company and one another." Thank you for joining the team, Molly!

#FunRun? Say no more! This year the Air & Waste Management Association's annual conference for the Pacific Northwest International Section was held in beautiful Eugene, OR – also known as TrackTown USA. The nickname did not disappoint! 👟

Josh Hudgins, GIT is a skilled geologist at Alta, and his work with #environmentalsiteassessments and #environmentalcompliance support means that sometimes the morning commute involves caribou or flying over this volcano along the Aleutian Island chain! As a subcontractor to ERG we’re proud to support the USEPA's work on #brownfield sites across Region 10 and to perform important services that help communities reach their goals. #ThisIsMyOffice

Are you a young environmental professional looking for real insights and advice on navigating your career? If you're at the Business & the Environment Conference • Expo next week, plan to join us for the session "Charting Your Course: Career Insights for Young Environmental Professionals" This is a great opportunity for emerging professionals to ask questions, share experiences, and engage in meaningful discussions with a panel of senior leaders from public and private sectors. Our own Allison Marshall will moderate this session with speaker representatives from Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, GSI Water Solutions, Inc., Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Alta – represented by our CEO Derek Forseth. Join us! Details and registration here: https://lnkd.in/ep6fDk8 #environmentalprofessionals #environmentalcareers #environmentalengineering

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁 We are grateful to our incredible team members, clients, and partners. Together, we help to make positive impacts across communities and environments – and that's worth celebrating. Enjoy a wonderful holiday weekend!

Business & the Environment Conference • Expo is back! Join our experts for this must-attend opportunity to learn and share on the subject of #environmentalcompliance. This annual conference brings together regulated companies, municipalities, environmental consultants, attorneys, and regulators for a high-quality learning, networking, and business development gathering. Thank you to this year's presenters, Northwest Environmental Business Council, Washington State Department of Ecology and State of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Join us! Details and registration here: https://lnkd.in/ep6fDk8

🎉 That's a wrap for this year’s Meet the Bigs! with Greater Spokane Incorporated. It's always wonderful to connect at this event. We are grateful to Washington APEX Accelerator and the many organizers, sponsors and participants who made this a success!