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Trusted Environmental Consulting Services in Richland, WA
Freestone Environmental Service is driven by a commitment to delivering exceptionally high-quality consulting services in environmental and water resources management. Our team of seasoned scientists and engineers brings decades of combined experience in solving complex technical and regulatory challenges for public and private sector clients. We prioritize sustainable stewardship of natural resources while ensuring projects are completed on time and competitively priced. With offices across the United States, our localized expertise supports clients in diverse industries, including energy, transportation, and federal agencies. Our leadership team combines deep technical knowledge with hands-on field experience, fostering innovative solutions tailored to each project's unique needs.We maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with evolving environmental standards. Our multidisciplinary approach spans site characterization, remediation planning, regulatory documentation, and cutting-edge technology development. By focusing on client collaboration and data-driven decision-making, we address environmental challenges with precision and reliability. Our track record includes high-profile projects for the U.S. Department of Energy, NOAA, and the Army Corps of Engineers. As a subsidiary of Deep Isolation, we leverage advanced nuclear waste disposal expertise to enhance our environmental remediation capabilities.
Services
Regulatory Support
Site Characterization
Environmental Response
Technology Development
Oceans and Natural Resources
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of experience in environmental consulting and remediation
- Our team includes licensed geologists and certified professionals with DOE site expertise
- We develop patented sensor technology for groundwater contamination monitoring
- We maintain active partnerships with major federal agencies and contractors
- Our multidisciplinary approach covers full project lifecycles from permitting to remediation
Services
Regulatory Support
Our regulatory experts guide clients through complex environmental requirements including RCRA, CERCLA, and NEPA compliance. We prepare permits, conduct audits, and negotiate with federal agencies to ensure projects meet all legal standards while maintaining operational efficiency. Our team's deep understanding of DOE orders and state-specific regulations enables streamlined compliance solutions for contaminated site remediation.
Site Characterization
We conduct comprehensive site investigations using advanced geophysical methods and direct-push technologies to determine contamination extent. Our services include data quality assessments, sampling plan development, and 3D subsurface modeling to support informed remediation decisions. Field teams collect soil, groundwater, and air samples following strict chain-of-custody protocols for accurate analysis.
Environmental Response
Our rapid response teams address hazardous material releases with immediate containment and remediation strategies. We provide emergency support for rail, highway, and industrial spills, coordinating with first responders to minimize environmental impact. Post-incident services include damage assessment, regulatory reporting, and long-term monitoring to ensure complete site recovery.
Technology Development
We develop cutting-edge environmental monitoring tools like our UV spectrophotometric hexavalent chromium sensor. This technology enables real-time groundwater quality tracking without hazardous chemical reagents, reducing costs and improving data accuracy. Our R&D team collaborates with federal agencies to commercialize technologies that address critical environmental monitoring needs across contaminated sites.
Oceans and Natural Resources
Our marine scientists support coastal resource management through habitat assessments and pollution impact studies. We conduct fisheries research, including salmonid tagging and barotrauma analysis, to inform conservation strategies. The team provides technical support for NOAA projects, hydroelectric dam environmental compliance, and marine debris mitigation programs across Pacific ecosystems.
People
Steve Airhart
President, Principal Scientist
With 35+ years in environmental science, Steve specializes in spill response and radioactive waste management. He oversees major contracts with DOE contractors and NOAA while coaching competitive outrigger canoe teams.
Kim Schuyler
Director of Site Characterization
A licensed geologist with 14 years' experience, Kim leads remediation programs and trains field teams in advanced drilling methods. She manages client communications and regulatory negotiations for complex cleanup projects.
Frank Spane
Senior Hydrologist
This 40-year expert specializes in hydrogeologic investigations for nuclear repositories and carbon sequestration projects. He provides technical leadership for Hanford Site groundwater assessments and private sector environmental studies.
Cary Ervin
Senior Engineer
With 30+ years in environmental permitting, Cary develops remediation systems for contaminated sites and models radionuclide emissions. She manages high-profile RCRA closure projects and supports Hanford Site cleanup initiatives.
Jessa Szecsody
Senior Geologist
Specializing in soil remediation, Jessa conducts field investigations and laboratory experiments for uranium transport studies. She authors RCRA/CERCLA documents and supports long-term stewardship programs at contaminated sites.
Questions
What environmental services does Freestone specialize in?
We focus on regulatory compliance, site characterization, hazardous waste remediation, groundwater monitoring, and marine ecosystem assessments for federal agencies and industrial clients.
Do you handle emergency environmental response?
Yes, our rapid response teams address hazardous material spills and environmental emergencies with immediate containment and remediation strategies.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate nationwide with offices in Washington, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, and Guam, supporting projects from Alaska to the Pacific Islands.
Are your staff members certified professionals?
Our team includes licensed geologists, professional engineers, and certified project managers with specialized training in hazardous waste management and environmental compliance.
How do you handle complex regulatory projects?
We combine technical expertise with regulatory knowledge to navigate permitting processes, prepare compliance documentation, and negotiate with federal agencies like EPA and DOE.
What technology innovations have you developed?
We created a patented hexavalent chromium groundwater sensor that enables real-time monitoring without hazardous chemicals, improving safety and data accuracy at contaminated sites.
