Integral Consulting Inc.

We’ll be in San Diego, California, next week at AEHS Foundation’s 34th Annual Conference!? As proud partners of AEHS, we are excited to connect, share, and learn with hundreds of environmental professionals to interact with participants from various sectors to discuss technological advances, regulatory programs, and the current science and engineering aspects of site assessment, risk evaluation, and remedial design to addressing the evolving issues around the management of sediment, soil, and water. Connect with any of our attendees: Avram Frankel, P.E., Bridgette DeShields, James L'Esperance, PE, Karah Conklin, P.E., Stephen Sherman, PG, Will Cooper Avram Frankel, P.E. will chair Session 02: Integration of Remedial Strategy with Groundwater Reuse, on Tuesday, March 18. James L'Esperance, PE will present: “Challenges and Lessons Learned from Drinking Water Aquifer Restoration and Reuse,” on Tuesday, March 18 in Session 02. Bridgette DeShields will chair Session 07, “Developing Guidelines for Environmental Practices & Resiliency in Response to Wildfires” and present “Navigating Wildfire Aftermath: Cutting through Misinformation to Protect Personal Health and Safety” on Wednesday, March 19. Karah Conklin, P.E. will present her poster, “Enhancing Sustainable Cleanup Efforts: The Role of Environmental Justice in Sustainable Remediation Practices,” on Wednesday, March 19. Will Cooper will present his poster, “Microgrids and Wildfire Resilience: A Case Study of California Fires,” on Wednesday, March 19. See you in San Diego!? #AEHSWest #conference

SOT 64th Annual Meeting and ToxExpo is next week! ? ? Integral will be attending Society of Toxicology (SOT)’s 64th Annual Meeting and ToxExpo in Orlando, Florida, March 16–20, 2025. We are excited to join?leading toxicologists and industry professionals to share and learn the latest science and technology in the field. ? ? Want to connect? Visit us at our booth (#1307) or reach out to any of our attendees listed below. ? ? See you in Orlando! Integers Attending: ? ??Andrew Maier? ??Alexandra Meyers, MPH, BCES? ??Annaleise Conway? ??Claire Hamaji, MPH? ??Daniel Dawson? ??Daniel Lauer III? ??Elizabeth Hofstetter? ??Ernest Fung, PhD, DABT, ERT? ??Heather Lynch? ??John Griffin? ??Jordan Kozal? ??Kristian Fried? ??A. Michael Ierardi, MES, MS, CIH, CSP? ??Morgan Willming, PhD, DABT? ?

We’re excited to share our Susan B. Welt, MPH, PE has become the Vice Chair of the Environmental Business Council of New England, Inc. Site Remediation and Redevelopment Committee! Susan’s expertise and dedication for innovative remediation strategies and sustainable redevelopment aligns with EBC’s mission to advance environmental and energy industries across the region.? At Integral, we can’t wait to see the positive contributions she’ll bring to the EBC and the broader environmental industry in this new role.? Please join us in congratulating Susan on this well-deserved recognition!??

Need to know how the new and developing TFCA might impact your business??Learn more at our upcoming webinar with Clark Hill Law: https://bit.ly/3CAk7RW

Check out last week's episode of The Offshore Energy Podcast, hosted by?Ian Voparil?and?James F. Bennett! ? Our?Kaustubha (Kaus) Raghukumar?was featured to talk about technical challenges associated with offshore wind projects, particularly focusing on wind, wake effects, and interactions with the ocean. ? https://lnkd.in/ge-psZQJ #offshorewind

?? The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed protecting over 91,000 acres of critical habitat for the endangered longfin smelt. Curious about what this means for the Bay Area's environmental future? Read our latest article, authored by Shea Grady.? #BayArea #Conservation? #WildlifeProtection #SanFranciscoBay?

Our Annaleise Conway, Ernest Fung, PhD, DABT, ERT, and Lisa Tolbert will be co-presenting in Clark Hill Law's upcoming live webinar, "Washington's Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act: What To Know"! Register today: https://bit.ly/3CAk7RW

Microgrids: A Solution for Wildfire Resilience? ?? https://lnkd.in/gNXjMjFy As wildfires become more frequent and destructive, utilities face increasingly difficult decisions about de-energizing power lines during high-risk conditions. Our latest analysis examines how microgrids can offer a cost-effective solution for community resilience.? Key takeaways from our benefit-cost analysis across three major California fires: ? Strong ROI: Systems can pay for themselves in as little as 3 years ? Multiple Benefits: Beyond energy savings, communities see reduced fire suppression costs, enhanced safety, and avoid potential health impacts of wildfires (https://lnkd.in/gQ_nj9Jg) ? Environmental Justice Insights: Optimal locations for resilience investments aren’t always in the wealthiest areas – challenging traditional infrastructure planning ?? Can microgrids redefine wildfire resilience?? Read our complete technical analysis examining microgrid implementation across the Camp, Thomas, and Witch fires: https://lnkd.in/gNXjMjFy?

?? How to Navigate Wildfires Practically and Effectively The recent Los Angeles wildfires remind us that protecting personal health and safety goes beyond the immediate crisis.? Key insights from our latest article: ?? Risk varies by location and individual - there's no one-size-fits-all solution for exposure management ?? The hierarchy of controls provides a systematic framework for protection, from relocation to PPE selection ?? For respiratory protection, not all masks are equal - N95s and P100s filter particles, but gases require different solutions ?? Technical credentials matter - seek guidance from CIHs, CSPs, toxicologists, and public health experts, not social media. Read our insights and recommendations on navigating wildfire aftermath and protecting community health. Authors: A. Michael Ierardi, MES, MS, CIH, CSP, Bingbing Wu-Owen, MS, PhD, CIH, and Taylor Burnham, MPH? #WildfireSafety #EnvironmentalHealth #RiskManagement #CommunityResilience #HierarchyofControls?

Our Miranda Henning will be a panelist during Environmental Business Council of New England, Inc.'s upcoming webinar, "Mastering Communication: Insights for Environmental Professionals"! We are looking forward to the engaging program, put together in part by our Susan B. Welt, MPH, PE. Register today!