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We’re excited to announce that Stephanie Raphael has joined Matrix as a Marine Structural Staff Engineer. Stephanie comes to us with over 5 years of experience. In previous roles, Stephanie was responsible for producing construction drawings, designing anchored steel bulkheads, designing concrete and steel pile supported platforms, writing reports, inspecting sheet pile walls, and more. She has a B.E. in Civil Engineering from Cooper Union, and a M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. ? Everyone please join us in welcoming Stephanie to Matrix!

The Murphy Administration has approved 13 new Brownfield Development Areas (BDAs) across 10 communities, paving the way for revitalization and economic growth in areas that need it most. Through NJDEP’s nationally recognized BDA program, these sites that were once vacant or underutilized will receive funding and support to become vibrant spaces that benefit residents, businesses, and the environment. Matrix is honored to have worked on 2 of the 13 BDA locations (West Orange and Passaic) and has provided the municipalities with preliminary assessments, site and remedial investigations, LSRP services, UST removals, Biennial certifications, and ongoing groundwater, soil, and vapor intrusion investigations and monitoring. We’re turning challenges into opportunities for cleaner, stronger communities with the help of the DEP, West Orange, and Passaic!

For World Water Day, we wanted to recognize the importance of responsible water stewardship, and the role engineering plays in ensuring a reliable water future. Water is essential to life, communities, and industries. At Matrix, we are dedicated to providing innovative and sustainable water management solutions that support clean and efficient water use.

Today marks the start of National Surveyors Week! Ever wonder how we map and protect the environment? Our surveyors play a crucial role in understanding and preserving natural landscapes! Our surveyors collect and analyze data to help make informed environmental decisions. Some key tasks include: ?????????????? ???????????????? & ??????????????????: Identifying protected areas and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. ?????????????????? ???????? ????????????????????: Conducting topographic and boundary surveys to guide sustainable development. ?????????? ???????????????? ????????????????????: Implementing GPS, drones, and LiDAR to capture accurate environmental data. Surveyors help prevent habitat destruction, support conservation efforts, and ensure projects are developed responsibly. Their expertise guides land use decisions that balance progress with preservation. We want to extend a huge THANK YOU to our incredible surveyors for their hard work and dedication to protecting the environment! Your efforts make a lasting impact, and we appreciate all that you do.

Happy Pi Day! Did you know π is everywhere in environmental engineering? From calculating water flow in pipes to modeling air pollution dispersion, this irrational number helps us solve real-world sustainability challenges. Today, let’s celebrate math, science, and the infinite possibilities of protecting our planet! #PiDay

Check out Matrix's Sharon Stecker's feature for International Women's Day! #IWD

We’re pleased to announce that Taylor Hennessy has joined Matrix as a new Marine Project Engineer-Diver! Prior to Matrix, Taylor worked as an Engineer-Diver specializing in Waterfront Structural Design, Coastal Engineering, and Underwater Inspection. He has designed and analyzed waterfront bulkheads, piles, floating docks, and piers; calculated design wave criteria, environmental loads, and wave attenuation; and performed condition assessment of structural elements above and below water throughout the east coast of the US. He will be instrumental in the growth of the marine and coastal team’s commercial diving and engineering inspection program. Everyone please join us in welcoming Taylor to Matrix!

We could not be more excited about this accomplishment!

The True Environmental team got together to discuss strategy and new opportunities, but they also got a chance to get an early start on celebrating Mardi Gras at the Matrix New World Engineering Baton Rouge office! Thank you Lee Womack and Dawn Brown from Matrix for hosting! True Environmenntal’s Neal Weitman and Elaine Fisher, Great Ecology’s Mark Laska, Ph.D., Gayle Kirkland, and Robert Meisner from Matrix all had a great time together while enjoying some King cake.

As Black History Month comes to a close, we want to highlight the remarkable contributions of five Black environmentalists who have transformed the field and positively impacted countless lives in the U.S. and around the world.