In honor of National Public Lands Day, we’re revisiting an infrastructure project that helps people access one of the wildest rivers in the world. DEERLODGE PARK, Co. — Tucked at the opposite end of...
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The Project Coordination Office Saving Chicago Millions in Infrastructure Improvements
Atlas Senior Civil Engineer/On-Site Project Manager Clinton McClure shares insights into Chicago's Project Coordination Office, which he's been a part of since 2012. The ‘Building a New Chicago’...
Understanding Wildfire Smoke: How Occupational Health and Safety Professionals Safeguard Air Quality
Q&A: Atlas’ National Director of Industrial Hygiene and Building Science Alex Peck shares insights into recent air pollution events. Smoke from Canadian wildfires settled across the U.S. Midwest...
Climate Risk and Resilience Assessment Paints 27-Year Picture for Oceanfront Resort
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — In February, two investment firms purchased the Diplomat Beach Resort for a historic $835 million. Situated between two international airports, the 39-story hotel overlooks 10...
Sackett v. EPA Supreme Court Decision Early Analysis of the Effects on Wetland Jurisdiction
On May 25, the US Supreme Court issued a decision in the Sackett v. EPA case, a 14-year-long lawsuit over property rights and the legality of building on federally protected wetlands. All nine...
Funding Opportunity: US Launches Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program
Communities experiencing high rates of wildlife-vehicle collisions can now win federal funding for animal crossings and other related projects. In an effort to reduce motor vehicle accidents and...
Weather the Storm: Hurricane Preparedness and Remediation
Hurricanes may not strike as suddenly as earthquakes or tornadoes, but they are still unpredictable and can cause an unparalleled amount of damage to infrastructure, property and human life....
A Tribute to Yellowstone, the Land of Wonder
Yellowstone National Park is one of the most iconic and beloved natural areas in the world. Spanning over 2.2 million acres, the park boasts an astonishing variety of geothermal features, wildlife,...
EPA Proposes New National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Here’s What to Expect
The proposal would establish maximum contaminant levels for PFOA and PFOS, and a hazard index approach for four other PFAS compounds. On March 14, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
Brownfields Funding: Opportunities Abound for Local Communities
Among the many hurdles to brownfields assessment, remediation, and redevelopment, funding is often the most significant. But thanks to a new federal law, the funding outlook for brownfields projects...