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WEG Awarded a General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract
GSA has awarded WEG an Environmental Services 899 FSS contract (Contract GS-10F-0133Y). Under this contract, WEG is "pre-approved" to provide federal agencies, as well as other entities, with environmental services included in the Special Item Numbers (SINs) below:
• 899-1: Environmental Consulting Services • 899-7: Geographic Information System (GIS) Services • 899-8: Remediation and Reclamation Services Contract effective: January 5, 2012 - January 4, 2017 |
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WEG Recognized at John Rolfe Parkway Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Henrico County Henrico County recognized WEG as an integral member of the John Rolfe Parkway project team during their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on November 8, 2011. This road project, connecting Ridgefield Parkway to Pump Road, was 40 years in the making. Over the past ten years, WEG provided environmental and permitting support, including wetland delineation, threatened and endangered species, cultural resources coordination, stormwater management planning, NEPA documentation, VSMP and SWPPP permit compliance and monitoring.
WEG Re-Awarded Contract to Serve as a Technical Assistance Provider with NFWF
WEG has been re-awarded a contract with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to serve as a Technical Assistance Provider for the Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund grant program. NFWF, its partners, and Chesapeake NEMO are committed to the success of every grant-funded project by providing access to technical assistance for grantees throughout the course of their projects. WEG staff can deliver appropriate technical assistance, on an as-needed basis, in the following areas: Habitat restoration | Land use planning | Stormwater management and low impact development | Water quality and watershed planning | Water quality monitoring and modeling | Public access planning and design | Public engagement, collaborative processes, conflict resolution, and/or facilitation. If you are interested in this type of assistance, please contact Doug Beisch, P.E. at WEG or NFWF for more information. WEG Selected For VDOT's Wetlands and Water Quality Engineering Services Contract
In April 2011, WEG was selected to perform statewide on-call Wetlands and Water Quality Engineering Services for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). As Prime under this contract, WEG will be providing a variety of environmental services in support of task orders issued by VDOT. The one year term contract is worth up to $2,000,000. VDOT has provided an option of an additional two years making the contract worth $6,000,000. 20 Years of Environmental Excellence
Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. is dedicated to developing simple, cost-effective solutions to today's complex environmental issues without "headaches" for our clients. Mechumps Creek Stream Restoration - WEG and Randolph-Macon College working together WEG is providing environmental consulting and support to Randolph-Macon College students in an effort to restore Mechumps Creek, a stream in the Town of Ashland, Virginia that has been greatly affected by nearby urban development. Click here to read more. Goose Creek Stream and Wetland Restoration Project - A Cooperative Effort
The event, held on June 8th, was attended by Governor Timothy M. Kaine, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), and Fauquier County representatives. The Bolling Branch Dedication Event recognized the Project Team and highlighted the efforts of the Libersons who, along with assistance from WEG, restored approximately 7,632 linear feet (LF) of stream as well as provided 5 acres of wetland creation, wetland enhancement, and riparian buffer restoration. Bolling Branch, which has a 6 square-mile watershed, accounts for approximately 5,347 LF of the restoration and incorporated Priority I and II restoration activities. “I am extremely thankful to the Libersons for their care of this property,” Governor Kaine said. “As my Administration continues our quest to conserve 400,000 acres of open space in Virginia, I commend the Libersons for setting an example and a high standard for all of us.”
The $1.7 Million project was funded primarily by the Virginia Aquatic Resources Trust Fund (VARTF), which is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and TNC. This is the largest stream restoration project completed by VARTF to date with final construction completed in May 2009.
Mr. Liberson said he is looking forward to a time when all residents in the area can experience a healthy Chesapeake Bay first-hand. “We are proud of what has been accomplished here,” he said. “It is our hope this encourages others to take similar actions, and look forward to what collectively we can do to help the health of the Chesapeake Bay.” WEG also performed landscape planning around the guest house, established native warm season grasses, and developed a wildlife management plan for the entire property, providing additional water quality, habitat, and amenity benefits to the restoration project. WEG’s Green Roof After a solid year of planning and evaluating alternatives, WEG’s Board of Directors have decided to proceed on the WEG green roof project at the Williamsburg office in New Town. The first phase greening is focused on an “L” shaped terrace accessible from the third floor, which fronts New Town Avenue. According to recent studies completed in Washington DC, as much as 60-80% of runoff could be retained and prevented from entering our waterways if large scale green roof retrofits were implemented. In a development such as New Town, the cumulative effect of multiple green roofs could make a substantial difference, and WEG plans on setting the example.
In addition to the basic components of the roof, a few optional technologies, which include green walls, water quality monitoring, and rainwater harvesting for irrigation are being considered and may be integrated with future phases. We are also open to any ideas for outreach and educational opportunities and are exploring the potential for grants or partnerships with local universities. The design development is currently in progress and it is anticipated that installation may begin in 2011. Past Articles:
WEG Team Receives Merit Award from USGBC (PDF 20KB) |
One of the key mechanisms to the project’s success was the landowner’s willingness to donate an easement on the entire 119-acre property to TNC. Mr. Michael Lipford, Virginia Director and Vice President of TNC stated “The health of the Chesapeake Bay is tied to its tributaries. We all can take steps to help the Chesapeake Bay, and the Libersons are showing how regular folks can make a difference.” The Libersons have played a significant role in public outreach, championing academic studies, and vision throughout the project to achieve desired goals. 
WEG played an integral role in the feasibility, planning, design, construction, and monitoring of the project, utilizing its staff of experienced stream restoration experts and water resources engineers to make this a successful project. 
As a component of WEG’s overall commitment to environmental excellence, the green roof is anticipated to yield multiple benefits consistent with cutting edge green roof technologies available in this rapidly growing market today. The vegetating of rooftop surfaces is a historic practice that has evolved into a quantifiable approach to reducing the urban island effect, decreasing building heating and cooling costs, and decreasing the amount of runoff generated from structures. The degree of effectiveness is often dependent on the type of the green roof; extensive (vegetated carpet) or intensive (roof garden with trees) and the various drainage layers that are incorporated in the design. The most basic green roofs contain at a minimum: a waterproof membrane, drainage/capillary layers, filter fabric/root barriers, growing media, and climate adapted plants (typically sedums).
After a detailed screening of available techniques and products, WEG staff has worked with the Board to select a concept that meets functional objectives set early in the planning process, as well as fitting within the budget. The selected alternative consists of a ‘semi-intensive’ green roof showcasing multiple methods for greening a rooftop. At this point, the conceptual design includes approximately 200 S.F. of a sod-like sedum carpet and 150 S.F. of pre-grown vegetated roof trays (approx 3-5 inch depth), along with “corner boxes” that will contain deeper growing media and plants that will be visible from the street. The vegetated area will be surrounded by a gravel/cobble path, making it accessible for maintenance, enjoyment, and future marketability.Company | Services | News | Publications | Employment | Contact | Privacy Policy |Site Map © 2007, Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. | Web site powered by Eyepinch |
