Business Details
35 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Environmental Consulting Solutions
Green Space Environmental (ETS) was founded in 1991 with a mission to provide scientifically rigorous environmental consulting to industries facing complex regulatory challenges. Our firm specializes in water quality risk assessment, contaminant remediation, and compliance with federal statutes like TSCA and FIFRA. Over three decades, we have built a reputation for delivering cutting-edge solutions to golf courses, firing ranges, and agricultural operations nationwide. Our team of experts combines advanced degrees in hydrogeology, toxicology, and agronomy with hands-on field experience to develop integrated management plans that balance environmental stewardship with operational needs.We have testified in over 60 legal proceedings and authored the first EPA-compliant guide for small arms ranges. With projects spanning 17 U.S. states and international locations, we remain committed to resolving environmental challenges through peer-reviewed science and innovative methodologies.
Services
Golf Course Environmental Consulting
Firing Range Assessment
Water Quality Monitoring
Expert Witness Testimony
TSCA Compliance Support
CARBONSAVE Program
Pesticide Risk Assessment
Lead Contamination Remediation
Environmental Fate Modeling
Regulatory Compliance Audits
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of experience in environmental risk assessment and remediation
- Authored first EPA-compliant firing range safety guide
- Expert witness testimony in 60+ legal proceedings
- Peer-reviewed research supporting regulatory compliance strategies
- Nationwide service with projects in 17+ states
Services
Golf Course Environmental Consulting
We develop integrated environmental plans for golf courses, combining water quality assessments with turf management strategies. Our services include pesticide risk modeling, buffer zone design, and regulatory compliance documentation. With over 150 projects completed globally, we help courses reduce ecological footprints while maintaining playability.
Firing Range Assessment
Our team conducts lead/arsenic contamination assessments and remediation planning for shooting ranges. Services include air quality monitoring, BMP implementation, and EPA/OSHA compliance audits. We authored the first industry compliance guide and have completed projects across 9 U.S. states.
Expert Witness Testimony
Environmental experts provide court testimony in federal and state trials involving chemical regulations, water contamination, and compliance disputes. Our staff has testified 60+ times with expertise in hydrogeology, toxicology, and regulatory interpretation.
TSCA Compliance Support
We assist with TSCA environmental fate assessments using E-FAST, ECOSAR, and PBT Profiler tools. Services include chemical persistence modeling, read-across analysis, and EPA submission preparation for premanufacture notifications and risk evaluations.
Water Quality Monitoring
Our monitoring programs track pesticide, nutrient, and heavy metal impacts on groundwater and surface water. Using field data and computer modeling, we develop mitigation strategies that address regulatory requirements while protecting aquatic ecosystems and human health.
People
Stuart Cohen
President
PhD in Physical Organic Chemistry with 45+ years of experience in environmental risk assessment. Former EPA scientist and certified groundwater professional. Directed 100+ environmental studies and testified in 60+ legal cases.
LaJan Barnes
Senior Hydrogeologist
MS in Hydrogeology with 30+ years of experience in groundwater modeling and field investigations. Registered professional geologist in five states. Specializes in contaminant transport analysis and hazardous site assessments.
Ken Ingram
Senior Turf Agronomist
Certified Golf Course Superintendent with 30+ years of experience in IPM and turf management. Teaches Landscape Management at University of Maryland. Expert in pesticide reduction strategies and sustainable turf practices.
Sandy Hoover
Environmental Scientist
GIS specialist with NEPA certification. Conducts environmental fate modeling and Phase I/II assessments. Trained in ArcSWAT watershed modeling and FIFRA Good Laboratory Practices.
Questions
What environmental services do you offer for golf courses?
We provide integrated management plans, water quality risk assessments, and mitigation strategies to reduce environmental impact while maintaining turf quality.
How do you help firing ranges with compliance?
We offer lead/arsenic contamination assessments, EPA/OSHA compliance guidance, and remediation plans tailored to range operations.
What is your CARBONSAVE program?
CARBONSAVE analyzes golf course carbon footprints by evaluating energy use, sequestration potential, and operational efficiencies to reduce emissions.
Can you provide expert witness testimony?
Our team has delivered expert testimony in 60+ cases involving environmental regulations, water quality, and chemical compliance.
Which federal regulations do you specialize in?
We focus on TSCA chemical assessments, FIFRA pesticide compliance, and Clean Water Act requirements for diverse industries.
