The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is thrilled to showcase this new #EmbraceTheGulf video by Guy Harvey Enterprises! He captures wonderful things about the Gulf and highlights our daily 365 messages. You should be highlighting them too. Get all facts on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Thank you Guy Harvey and all our partners. Get complete campaign information from EmbraceTheGulf.org.
Our Construction Management Team helped complete the geosynthetic liner for two major projects last week. They worked long, intense hours to complete the projects before the potential negative impacts of the approaching Hurricane Delta. Great job, Team AllenES!!
AllenES enjoyed an interactive team leadership meeting yesterday across several of our offices. We appreciate the expertise and guidance provided by these market sector leaders.
AllenES welcomed the Environmental Institute into our Jackson, Mississippi office to provide training for Inspectors and Asbestos Management.
https://asbpa.org/conferences/
Poster Title: Beneficial Use of Dredge Materials for Marsh Habitat Creation on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Presenter: Mr John Bourgeois
Abstract: The program included the assessment, planning, and design of containment berms in sensitive environments to restore coastal marsh habitat through the placement of dredge material. The projects included marsh restoration at the mouth of the Wolf River in St. Louis Bay and North Beardslee Lake near the Pascagoula River. The projects included containment berm design including stability and settlement analysis, consideration of wind/waves on the survivability of the projects, hydraulic design of weirs, erosion control design, and construction document development.
Poster Title: Creation of Living Shorelines on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Presenter: Mr Will Pentecost
Abstract: The project included the assessment, planning, and design to improve the resilience against seaward erosion of a stretch of Front Beach in Ocean Springs, MS through a natural system of erosion control measures supplemented with engineered technology.
Kyle Little, GIT and Jordan Hollinghead, GIT presented “Tools for Delineating Contaminant Mass at Assessment and Remediation Sites” for the AllenES lunch and learn presentation this month.
Rick Sumrall, P.E. provided an informative lunch and learn to AllenES staff this month focused on the importance, regulatory significance and technical process of completing a RCRA hazardous waste determination. We started the seminar with a Health and Safety moment. For those attending in the Corporate Office, they practiced physical distancing, and other offices joined via Teams online meeting platform.
Jay Estes, AICP attended the Hancock County BOS Meeting on July 6, 2020 where the Embrace the Gulf Proclamation was Signed! A big thank you to the Hancock County Board of Supervisors for recognizing the importance of the Gulf of Mexico!
AllenES is proud of our very own, Paul Lanning for assisting with upgrades to a local school’s playground.
Paul is a Registered Landscape Architect and recently volunteered to provide his skills and experience regarding the playground project’s design, approval and installation.
We hope many young and happy children will use the new playground in the upcoming school year.
From October 16th to 18th, 2024, our dedicated planners attended the Joint Alabama and Mississippi American Planning Association Annual Conference in Tuscaloosa, Alabama! 🏙️✨
AllenES expanded our knowledge of the latest planning practices and networking with fellow professionals from across the Southeast United States. 🤝📚
We brought back valuable insights and innovative ideas to better serve our communities and those entrusted to us. We are committed to learning all we can to ensure our planning efforts reflect the best practices and truly benefit the people we serve. 🌍❤️
Rick Sumrall, AllenES Senior Engineer, and his family recently attended the Mississippi Science Fest, presented by C Spire. This fantastic event showcased the best of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) industries, organizations, and innovations across Mississippi. It was a wonderful opportunity to engage students, families, and educators through an interactive learning environment, promoting science education and workforce development.
Join AllenES on October 16, as our Principal Scientist, John Ryan, P.G., takes the stage at the Mississippi Manufacturing Association 2024 Environmental & Safety Conference at The Mill in Starkville, MS! 🏭✨ John will be diving into “Proactive PFAS Management: A Framework for Navigating the PFAS Minefield.” Discover how manufacturers can tackle the regulatory landscape and preserve operations. Don’t miss out on this insightful talk!
AllenES’ lunch n’ learn session dove into the world of contract analysis! 📝🔍 Our COO, John Bourgeois, P.E., shared insights into the intricacies of contract development and emphasized the importance of analyzing every single detail of a contract. These gatherings help our team build a deeper understanding of contractual language, enhance our analytical skills, and empower us to navigate contracts with confidence. 💼🌟
AllenES holds monthly Power Luncheons where the incredible female leaders of AllenES come together to share their wisdom, experiences, and perspectives ranging from engineering to accounting. Our female leaders continually bolster our capabilities and enhance the services we provide to our valued clients. Through their insightful discussions and collaborative spirit, we strengthen our commitment to excellence and innovation.
AllenES’ Senior Principal Planner, Jay Estes, AICP, participated in a Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Hazards Workshop hosted by Weeks Bay NERR, NOAA’s Office of Coastal Management, Mississippi State University, Mobile Bay NEP, and The Nature Conservancy. The interactive, hands-on workshop provided participants with the opportunity to learn more about applying natural solutions to assist in mitigating the impacts of natural hazards.
AllenES is a member of the Gulf of Mexico Alliance (GOMA) Business Advisory Committee. Dr. Melissa Pringle enjoyed joining the webinar hosted by Jeff Keenum, Environmental Advisor/EHP Office/FEMA Region 4. His insightful presentation covered the “Partial Implementation of the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard.”
Owen McIntosh attended the Madison County Business League & Foundation (MCBL&F) Young Professionals Spring Connections.
Amber Coeur, CEO/Entrepreneur, outlined strategies to optimize alignment with our core values in daily life to enhance mental health and foster mental well-being by merging personal and professional aspirations.
AllenES was proud to serve as a sponsor for the AL Soil and Water Conservation Society Annual Meeting this spring.
The meeting included informative presentations regarding water quality and coastal management challenges in addition to conducting project site visits to see first-hand engineered solutions being constructed.
