WestLand, a Trinity Consultants Team

Tomorrow is International Women’s Day, and we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible women who make up WestLand. Hear from Diana Shiel Sandoval, Bridget Glascott, EIT, Kat McKinney, Gabby Diamond, Kim DiStefano, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, and Nahide Aydin, who are leading the way in their fields and are integral to our success. Today, and every day, we are proud of their talent, leadership, and impact!

WestLand is excited to welcome Garret Root, Senior Principal Consultant, to our team! With over 15 years of experience in cultural resource management, research, and regulatory compliance, Garret brings a wealth of knowledge as an Architectural Historian. He has an extensive background in the cultural resources consulting field, having worked across ten states in the Western United States. Based out of Portland, Oregon, Garret will play a key role in expanding our Cultural Resources offerings throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Please join us in welcoming Garret!

Celebrating World Wildlife Day with the Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia), a small long-legged mostly terrestrial owl with 18 subspecies native to open landscapes of North and South America. Burrowing owls nest and roost in re-purposed burrows made by other animals, are active during the day, and when threatened, will retreat to their burrows where they make hissing sounds mimicking a rattlesnake. As predators they play an important role in ecosystem function. Throughout their range, these personable head bobbing owls are vulnerable to habitat loss and other threats and consequently are protected by states and land management agencies. Our Environmental team works with our clients and stakeholders to conduct burrowing owl surveys, implement impact mitigation strategies, and occasionally, relocations of the owls to adjacent habitats out of harm's way. Cheers to the head bobbing "Howdy-do" burrowing owls!

As Black History Month comes to an end, we want to take a moment to highlight the important work that WestLand's own Jennifer Levstik is doing to help Tucson's Historic Preservation Office identify historically significant places with ties to Tucson's African American community. Jennifer was contracted as a Historic Preservation Consultant by the city to conduct surveys of potential locations for historic preservation. Through community outreach, hundreds of buildings were identified, all built before 1978. Phase two of the project is now underway, which will include a detailed historic context and an interactive map accessible to the public where they can explore the history of these sites. This will also serve as a management tool for the city to help ensure protection of these historic buildings. ? WestLand is honored to be part of this important work in recognizing Tucson's historic African American sites. We encourage you to watch this video to learn more about these sites and hear from Jennifer and others about the importance of their preservation: https://lnkd.in/g_VvSxEx

On January 27th, WestLand’s Jennifer Levstik, Architectural Historian, attended Arizona's first annual Excellence in Government awards. She, alongside members of the Randolph Community, Arizona State Historic Preservation Officer, Kathryn Leonard, and Arizona State Parks Director and staff, was awarded 2024’s Top Ten Most Impactful Projects in Government. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs presented this award for their work in the successful nomination of Randolph, Arizona, a historically Black community, as a Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places. Jennifer’s work as an architectural historian was instrumental in the Community’s success, leading to their inclusion in the National Register. To learn more about Randolph and Jennifer's work that is being done, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gf5RnqdK

Our team members at Ecofish and Soundview?are contributing to wetland health and management through science-based approaches.?Their efforts support ongoing development while enhancing ecosystem resilience.

?? Join Our Team as a Environmental Planner/Project Manager in Beautiful Gig Harbor! ?? Are you passionate about environmental sciences and making an impact on our shoreline ecosystems? At Trinity Consultants - Soundview, we’re on the lookout for a Environmental Planner/Project Manager to join our dynamic team! Why Join Us? ? A supportive and collaborative team culture. ? A beautiful office environment in scenic Gig Harbor. ? Opportunities to make a tangible difference in shoreline and environmental management. What We’re Looking For: ?? A B.S. in Environmental Sciences, Planning, or a related field. ?? 6+ years of professional experience in planning, consulting, or project management. ?? Expertise in: Wetland assessment methodology. Freshwater, marine, and terrestrial ecology. Wetland and stream mitigation. Regulatory frameworks like the Clean Water Act, Shoreline Management Act, Growth Management Act, Endangered Species Act, and SEPA/NEPA. Who You Are: ?? A passionate environmental professional with a strong understanding of shoreline ecosystems. ?? A skilled project manager who thrives in collaborative settings. ?? Someone ready to bring expertise and enthusiasm to a team that values innovation and sustainability. Let’s Shape the Future Together! Interested in learning more? Reach out or apply now to join a team committed to protecting and enhancing our natural resources. ??https://lnkd.in/gFsSYbEv We can’t wait to hear from you! https://lnkd.in/gFsSYbEv

In 2015, Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc. retained WestLand’s Cultural Resources department to perform data recovery at five historical mining sites near Safford, Arizona, which had historically been known as the Lone Star mining district. WestLand’s Avi Buckles, working at the time as a historical archaeologist, helped perform artifact analysis, conduct archival research, and prepare the final report on the old underground mining days at Safford. Nearly 10 years later, this past December, Avi, now Cultural Resources Department Director—Community Relations, attended the Miners Hall of Fame Banquet in Tucson, Arizona. Avi is on the Board of Governors for the hosting organization, the Mining and Minerals Education Foundation. Included in the banquet was his research on one of the 2024 Inductees from Mining’s Past, James P. Lindsey. Lindsey, later known as the “pioneer of the Lone Star district,” first discovered the district’s copper deposits in 1878. These deposits are still used to this day and are currently being mined by Freeport-McMoRan. It was with great honor, and with the help of Thomas Aldrich, that the award was presented to the descendants of Mr. Lindsey at the banquet.

Happy New Year from all of us at WestLand!

The holiday season is upon us, and we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for our clients, team, and our shared achievements. Thank you for being an important part of our journey; we look forward to another year of continued growth. Wishing you and your loved ones a festive holiday season filled with joy, laughter, and cherished memories.