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Community Mission
The SAME Environmental Community of Interest (ECOI) aims to: Educate and Train SAME membership, DoD and Federal Agencies on current and emerging topics in environmental technologies, management and regulatory developments facing the A/E/C community; Facilitate relationships and engagement between industry and government on environmental issues, thereby encouraging collaboration and partnering; Foster Opportunities for members to highlight their professional efforts, share knowledge, increase engagement and expand their professional networks.
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Community Chair
Ann Ewy, PMP, F.SAME
Vice Chair/Chair Elect: Chris Hook, Tetra Tech
Immediate Past Chair: Rick Wice
Vice Chair, Education: Jason McNew, EA Engineering, Science, and Technology
Vice Chair, National Programs & Events: Mark MacEwan, Parsons
Vice Chair, Communications: Laura Tobin, Conti Federal Services
Vice Chair, Regulatory: Jen Warf, AECOM
Vice Chair, Secretary: Jim Carter, EMAX Laboratories
Vice Chair, PFAS IGE: Lisa Kammer, Weston Solutions
Upcoming Events
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- Environmental COI, Houston Post, Houston/Galveston, TX, Resilience, SAME Post Events, Upcoming Events
2026 Biannual Waters of the U.S. Workshop (WOTUS)
The SAME Houston / Galveston Post 2026 Waters of the United States Workshop will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM at Junior League of Houston – Ballroom (1811 Briar Oaks Lane Houston, TX 77027) Please join us for a Waters of the U.S. Workshop. Featured Guests include speakers from the USACE Galveston District, Harris County Flood Control […] -
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Solving Complex CVOC Problems with ISTR– Field Proven Approaches
This webinar will first discuss the unique aspects of performance-based designs when considering procurement of thermal remediation services. Next, we will discuss how to evaluate criteria when selecting performance objectives, i.e., “ how do you define success?”
Upcoming National Webinars
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- Webinar
Solving Complex CVOC Problems with ISTR– Field Proven Approaches
This webinar will first discuss the unique aspects of performance-based designs when considering procurement of thermal remediation services. Next, we will discuss how to evaluate criteria when selecting performance objectives, i.e., “ how do you define success?” -
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The National Spatial Reference System: Modernizing Our Geodetic Foundation for the Future
The National Geodetic Survey (NGS), within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is in the process of making the critical transition from the current National Spatial Reference System (NSRS) to the upcoming, modernized (2022) system. -
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CMMC Level 2: What A/E Firms Must Know Before November
Starting November 10, 2026, the Department of Defense will require CMMC Level 2 certification for contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Unlike prior self-attestation requirements, this mandate requires verification by an accredited third-party assessor before a firm can be awarded or retain applicable DoD contracts.
Related TME Articles – Environmental
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Concentrating on Solutions: The Emergence of PFAS Remediation Technologies
The prevalence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances in the soil and groundwater on military bases is a safety and environmental concern, a growing number of emerging technologies may help in addressing this evolving issue. -
Collaborating with Alaskan Tribes on Cleaning Up Formerly Used Defense Sites
A collaborative program with Alaskan Native communities being led by a research team from the University of Nevada, Reno, is tracking and mitigating impacts from exposure to Formerly Used Defense Sites. -
Conducting Thermal Remediation Under Active Railroad Tracks
As part of the cleanup at a Superfund site that was previously used as waste storage by the Department of Defense, a carefully orchestrated thermal remediation project was conducted that targeted the groundwater plume located underneath a pair of active railroad tracks. -
Extracting and Purifying Rare Earth Elements from Waste
A project underway to develop proteins capable of extracting rare earth elements used in critical defense systems from manufacturing and post-consumer waste aims to secure this vulnerable supply chain and increase national resilience.
