OHM Advisors

🍁 This Thanksgiving, we pause to express our deep gratitude to the incredible people who make our mission of Advancing Communities possible. To our passionate team, collaborative partners, and the communities we serve—thank you for inspiring us daily with your trust, dedication, and shared commitment to making a difference. Every project we undertake is a step toward creating a brighter, more inclusive future together. Wishing you a joyful Thanksgiving filled with connection and appreciation. 🦃✨

💧OHM's Christine V. Spitzley, AICP recently moderated a Source Water Protection webinar with the American Water Works Association (AWWA), which took a deep dive into the crucial role of protecting our most precious resource. Highlighting the ascent of source water protection (SWP) to the top concern in the 2024 State of the Water Industry report, this discussion emphasized the importance of collaboration across communities for effective protection strategies. 🤝 As Christine noted, "Successful SWP programs require all community members to participate — municipalities and water departments cannot do it alone. It takes businesses, citizens, fire, planning and health departments, adjacent communities, educators and more to create a comprehensive approach to protection." This collective effort is vital in addressing the diverse challenges of maintaining clean, safe water for all, and the speakers on the webinar panel – representing the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Freshwater, Michigan State University Extension and OHM Advisors – perfectly illustrated a sample of the various entities needed to be committed to SWP. What are some practical steps to integrate best practices into water protection initiatives? 🔷 Network with other SWP communities to glean the best of the best ideas. 🔷 Whenever possible, look for opportunities to protect water resources by integrating best management practices into existing efforts, such as site plan reviews, or by creating a local environmental permits checklist. 🔷 Take advantage of resources from the AWWA, such as their SWP Justification Toolkit, SWP Performance Metrics Tool, and the ANSI/AWWA G300 SWP Standard and Operational Guide. We’re committed to continuing the conversation and ensuring a sustainable water future for generations to come! #SourceWaterProtection #AWWA #AWWAwebinars #SustainableFuture

As OHM Advisors marks another year of community-focused advancements, we’re proud to integrate wastewater surveillance into our toolkit for public health. Our expert and manager for the firm's Environmental Planning & Restoration work, Valerie Novaes PE, explains: 🔬 Wastewater surveillance involves collecting samples from sewer systems to monitor pathogens. This powerful approach enables rapid pandemic preparedness, allowing us to track new pathogens more effectively. 📊 During COVID-19, this method was critical in providing data that shaped responses to coronavirus and other diseases like RSV. Val’s work with the Oakland County Health Department has built a robust model for future surveillance that will help safeguard communities. Wastewater surveillance is more than a tool—it’s a breakthrough in public health, offering data to anticipate and prevent outbreaks. 💡 Interested in learning more about our Water expertise? Get to know our expansive Environmental Water Resources Group practice here: https://lnkd.in/eMS5jF-G #PublicHealth #WastewaterSurveillance #CommunityAdvancement

Happy 25th Annual GIS Day! 🌐 At OHM Advisors, our GIS (Geographic Information System) experts play a pivotal role in transforming and enriching our communities through innovative mapping and data analysis. A glimpse into what drives our team’s passion and innovation: 🔹 "I'm inspired by how accessible and wide-ranging applications of GIS are—from disaster response to navigating new cities. It's about making crucial data accessible and actionable." Helen Orlet, MPA, GIS Manager - representing our Nashville office. 🔹 "Watching GIS evolve from basic aerial photomaps in 2000 to high-precision drone and GNSS technology today has revolutionized our approach, making our work not just faster but significantly more impactful. At OHM Advisors, we are making our neighborhoods a better place which is the most rewarding part of working in this field." Ray Lillibridge, Senior Technical Leader - Detroit. 🔹 "GIS is everywhere. Whether people know they’re using it or not, most are benefiting from it daily. While it may have once been considered a luxury, now it’s a must-have for most organizations and enhances every aspect of our work, from water service management to election analysis." Jake Murawski, Project Manager - Toledo. 📌 From aiding municipalities in managing critical infrastructure, to visualizing 30,000 trees for a development plan, to transforming how we view and interact with the world around us, GIS technology continues to be a cornerstone of innovation at OHM Advisors. Let’s continue to push the boundaries of what's possible with GIS, making every day an opportunity to shape a better, more informed world. 🌍🌟 Find the latest on how our GIS & Innovative Technologies team is advancing communities: https://lnkd.in/ePzwe2my #GISDay #EngineeringInnovation #MappingMinds #OHMAdvisors

⏰ The clock is ticking with only a few weeks remaining to apply for the OHM Advisors Diversity Scholarship! Don't miss your chance to apply for this program supporting diverse students pursuing studies in STEM and related fields to reach their goals – something we’re passionate about, as it fuels innovation and nurtures stronger, more inclusive communities. Learn more and apply, or share this opportunity with a deserving student in your network: https://lnkd.in/g7G_s_nW #DiversityInSTEM #STEMScholarship #EngineeringScholarship #OHMAdvisors

OHM Advisors is honored to receive an ACEC Tennessee Award for our work on the Giles County Courthouse Facilities Condition Assessment! 🏛🏆 The historic Giles County Courthouse, one of Tennessee’s most picturesque buildings, was showing signs of decline. Without existing floorplans and with hard-to-access areas, our team utilized advanced tools like laser scanning, 360-degree photography, and drone technology to create an accurate visual dataset, informing design solutions and preserving this landmark. This project highlights our commitment to advancing communities by leveraging cutting-edge technologies to preserve and enhance a landmark space that will benefit the county for years to come. Special thanks to our project partners EMC Structural Engineers, P.C. and Henderson Engineers for their collaboration! Learn more about this award-winning effort: https://lnkd.in/eXKmpmMm #EngineeringExcellence #CommunityDevelopment #HistoricalPreservation #ACECAward

🚦𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝗛𝗠 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗖 🚦 OHM Advisors' Sean Oatman, PE recently took the stage at the Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference (OTEC) alongside Ryan Mraz of Delaware County, Ohio, to share insights on the evolution of roundabout design. Their presentation showcased innovative roundabout designs that considered the setting, size, shape, material, and user. 🔄 𝗣𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: From hybrid-shaped, mini-urban roundabouts like Newark’s Five Points to the unique turbo roundabout at Delaware County’s Home Road and Lewis Center Road intersection—designed with spiraled geometry and a raised lane divider for intuitive traffic flow—these roundabouts are making intersections safer and more efficient. 🔄 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: Roundabouts reduce injury crashes by 80% and are crafted to complement local aesthetics, showing that innovative engineering can enhance both safety and community character. 🔄 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆: With 24 roundabouts built since 2011, Delaware County, Ohio, exemplifies the rising popularity of roundabouts in the U.S., connecting communities with safer, more sustainable intersections. To see more on how our team is solving transportation challenges, visit: https://lnkd.in/ee7NQH6 #TransportationEngineering #Roundabouts #OTEC2024 #CommunitySafety

🌟 📢 We're thrilled to announce our recent merger with Griner Engineering, Inc., expanding our reach and enhancing our capabilities in St. Petersburg, FL, and Sevierville, TN. This strategic partnership marks a significant expansion for OHM Advisors, reinforcing our mission to advance communities and fusing our shared values to create exciting opportunities for our team and clients. OHM Advisors’ President Jon Kramer and Joseph Griner, P.E., LEED AP shared their insights on this exciting development in an interview with the St. Pete Catalyst, discussing the bright future ahead. Read the article to learn how this merger doubles OHM’s team of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing experts, introduces fire protection design services, and expands our reach in a new geography through Griner’s strong, established local presence in Florida: https://lnkd.in/ev6ZFkN2 #CommunityAdvancement #OHMAdvisors #GrinerEngineering #EngineeringNews

💧 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 💧 We’re proud to partner with the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) to push the boundaries of water quality monitoring in the complex waters of the Lower Rouge River. Our dedicated team, led by Karlin Danielsen as lead scientist and Kayla McRobb as the field technician for sensor deployment, is on the cutting edge of testing submersible sondes to measure key water quality indicators like E. coli in real-time. This groundbreaking project evaluated the ability of the parameter Tryptophan-like fluorescence to match traditional grab sample results. The data from this project quantified the extent of wet weather impairments and captured the storm- and season-specific nature of E. coli loading to the Rouge River. Learn more about how our expertise is helping clients like GLWA move toward smarter, more sustainable water management: https://lnkd.in/eMS5jF-G #WaterQuality #RealTimeMonitoring #InnovationInAction #GLWA #OHMAdvisors

The deadline to apply for the OHM Advisors Diversity Scholarship is fast approaching! ⏳ This scholarship is designed to empower high school seniors through college juniors pursuing studies in STEM and related fields, supporting the next wave of diverse innovators. 🗓️ Submit your application by November 30th to take an important step towards achieving your educational and professional dreams. Learn more about the scholarship, hear from previous recipients, and apply here: https://lnkd.in/g7G_s_nW #DiversityInSTEM #Scholarship #FutureLeaders #OHMAdvisors