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Sampling a municipal well in a below grade vault. Is it a confined space? The short answer is no, head well above grade and sides well shored. However, deeper or ... vertically challenged employee...air quality is a concern. Ventilate well and make sure that client is SDWA on schedule. #mcginnisandassociates #environmentalengineeringfirm #EnvironmentalEngineering #environmentalengineer #renotahoe #northerncalifornia #northernnevada

Is your Erosion project failing? Maybe if the fence post fell on top of it as the water carried the soil down. This only about a year after the rock was put down by CalTrans.  Sometimes the most obvious result is just laying down on top. #mcginnisandassociates #environmentalengineering #environmentalengineer #environmentalengineeringfirm #renotahoe #northerncalifornia

Why do we find the remains of old cars in creeks and rivers? Because they were used for bank stabilization. Back before cool heavy equipment operators had the tools to place boulders where they wanted, old cars were the solution to erosion. Now we just need tetanus shots...and appreciate non junkyard based stream restoration methods. #mcginnisandassociates #environmentalengineering #environmentalengineer #renotahoe #northerncalifornia #environmentalengineeringfirm

What does sand in a culvert mean? It means you have an erosion problem; actually two of them. First, something is unstable and eroding upstream and second, a stream or wetland is filling downstream. Always fix upstream first. #mcginnisandassociates #environmentalengineeringfirm #environmentalengineer #environmentalengineering #renotahoe #renonevada #renonv

Drones are revolutionizing how we collect environmental data! At McGinnis and Associates, we combine professional-grade drones and ground-based survey tools to tackle diverse environmental projects. From tracking river erosion and mapping wetlands to providing high-resolution aerial imagery, our drones do it all. Advanced drone surveying methods deliver precise terrain models and elevation data, while our multispectral technology analyzes vegetation health—helping identify stressed areas prone to wildfire. Curious about how drone technology can elevate your next project? Reach out to learn more! #mcginnisandassociates #environmentalengineer #environmentalengineeringfirm #environmentalengineeringfirm #renolocal #renonevada #dronetechnology

It's a great day at McGinnis & Associates when the office looks like this! #mcginnisandassociates #environmentalengineeringfirm #environmentalengineering #environmentalengineer #renotahoe

Supreme Court’s Chevron Decision: Major Implications for EPA and Federal Regulations The Supreme Court has issued a pivotal ruling in the *Chevron* case, significantly altering how federal agencies like the EPA operate. By curbing the *Chevron* deference doctrine, which previously allowed agencies to interpret ambiguous laws, the Court has shifted more decision-making power to the judiciary. This change could have a profound impact on the EPA’s ability to enforce environmental regulations. With courts now having greater authority to review and potentially overturn agency decisions, there could be more legal challenges to environmental protections. While some argue this is a necessary check on agency power, others fear it could lead to weaker enforcement of vital environmental laws. The decision marks a turning point in regulatory policy, with implications that will ripple across all sectors. #SupremeCourt #chevrondecision #EPA #environmentallaw #regulation #mcginnisandassociates https://lnkd.in/e8BK_TtA

November is Native American Heritage Month! We're honored to work with Tribal Nations across Nevada and California to build sustainable, community-focused infrastructure that respects both the environment and cultural heritage. As we continue our projects, we're committed to listening, learning, and supporting sovereign solutions for clean water, energy, and environmental resilience. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #SustainableEngineering #mcginnisandassociates #renotahoe

Behind the scenes from a routine water sampling trip in Northern California. Photo taken by our environmental specialist Caitlyn Hoon #mcginnisandassociates #environmentalengineer #environmentalengineering #northerncalifornia #watersampling

What might this mean through an environmental engineering lens? This is a lovely spot, but there's a well under that windmill and historic structure to manage. #mcginnisandassociates #environmentalengineeringfirm #environmentalengineer #environmentalengineering #renotahoe #renonevada #renonv