Business Details
35 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Environmental Services Solutions
BSA Environmental Services is an environmental consulting firm committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective services tailored to government and commercial clients. Since 1991, we have served agencies, nonprofits, and private clients from our base in Beachwood, OH. Our reputation for superior performance, customer service, and cost containment is built on decades of expertise in aquatic biology, toxicology, and environmental science. Our multidisciplinary team includes aquatic ecologists, microbiologists, and environmental scientists with advanced degrees and extensive experience tackling projects from small ponds to large marine ecosystems. Our state-of-the-art laboratory is equipped with cutting-edge aquatic microbiology tools, including research-grade microscopes and digital imaging systems, ensuring precise analyses.We maintain a vast reference library of taxonomic resources and collaborate closely with clients to develop strategies for aquatic resource management. Our work spans North America, Africa, and beyond, addressing challenges like invasive species, water quality degradation, and toxin monitoring. We prioritize client-specific needs, tailoring taxonomic effort, sample size, and turnaround times to meet research objectives and budget constraints. Our commitment to quality is reflected in adherence to client standards and participation in major projects like the USEPA National Lakes Assessments. Dedicated to advancing environmental stewardship, BSA Environmental Services combines scientific rigor with practical solutions to address todays ecological challenges.
Services
Algae Analysis
Zooplankton Analysis
Algal Toxins Detection
Diatom Identification
Macroinvertebrate Studies
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in aquatic environmental consulting since 1991.
- Our team includes certified experts with advanced degrees in environmental science and biology.
- We maintain a state-of-the-art laboratory with research-grade microscopy and analytical equipment.
- Our work supports major environmental initiatives including USEPA National Lakes Assessments.
- We offer client-tailored solutions balancing scientific rigor with cost-effectiveness.
Services
Algae Analysis
Our algae analysis service provides precise identification and quantification of phytoplankton species critical for water quality assessment. Using advanced microscopy and EPA-approved methods, we detect nuisance algae and invasive species while calculating biodiversity indices. Clients receive detailed reports supporting management of freshwater, marine, and brackish ecosystems across North America and beyond.
Zooplankton Analysis
Zooplankton population studies serve as vital indicators of ecosystem health. We conduct comprehensive cladoceran, copepod, and rotifer analyses using standardized techniques that track population dynamics in lakes, rivers, and marine environments. Our 26+ years of experience inform water quality modeling and long-term ecological research initiatives globally.
Algal Toxins Detection
Our certified cyanotoxin analysis utilizes LC-MS/MS and ELISA methods to detect microcystins, saxitoxins, and other biotoxins in water systems. Meeting EPA standards 544-546, this service protects public health through precise quantification of toxins produced by harmful algal blooms in reservoirs and recreational waterways nationwide.
Diatom Identification
Diatom analysis reveals historical water quality patterns through acid digestion and Naphrax mounting techniques. We examine paleolimnological cores and artificial substrate samples to reconstruct ecological histories, supporting restoration projects with species-level identification and biovolume calculations across diverse aquatic habitats.
Macroinvertebrate Studies
We conduct macroinvertebrate community assessments that indicate ecosystem stress levels through species composition analysis. Our voucher slide preparation and diversity indices calculations support environmental impact assessments and regulatory compliance monitoring for freshwater systems across international project sites.
Questions
What environmental services do you specialize in?
We specialize in aquatic microbiology analyses including algae, zooplankton, diatom, and macroinvertebrate studies, along with cyanotoxin testing and water quality assessments.
Can you analyze harmful algal blooms?
Yes, we detect and quantify cyanotoxins including microcystins and saxitoxins using EPA-approved LC-MS/MS methods, providing critical data for water safety management programs.
Do you serve international clients?
Our expertise extends across North America, Africa, and select international locations, supporting projects from small ponds to large marine ecosystems on multiple continents.
What laboratory capabilities do you have?
Our facility features research-grade microscopes, digital imaging systems, and EPA-certified toxin analysis equipment for comprehensive aquatic sample processing and archiving.
How do you ensure data quality?
We maintain strict quality control through standardized methods, permanent voucher slide preparation, and participation in national environmental monitoring programs like the USEPA National Lakes Assessments.
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