Westward Environmental, Inc.

09/09/2026

Football season is back! Westward is proud to support our local teams this season and celebrate the athletes who make Friday nights special. We’re especially excited to help recognize the Player of the Game throughout the season! Congrats Andrew!

09/03/2026

Thank you Texas Asphalt Pavement Association and Texas Asphalt Magazine for recognizing Westward’s 30 years of building lasting partnerships in the Fall 2026 issue. We’re proud of the relationships that have shaped our company and grateful to the clients, employees, and industry partners who have been part of the journey. Read the full Fall 2026 digital edition here. https://texasasphaltfall2026.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=869239

09/01/2026

September kicks-off . Natural disaster preparedness starts with good data. Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, floodplain mapping, and stormwater modeling help identify vulnerable areas, predict how water moves during extreme events, and inform better decisions before storms arrive. At Westward, our engineers and environmental professionals use science-based data to help communities and project owners prepare for these risks. For preparedness tips, visit ready.gov.

08/28/2026

Westward’s Certified Floodplain Managers (from left) Alberto Bravo, Curt Campbell, and Chelsy Houy recently attended the Texas Floodplain Management Association's Summit in San Antonio, exploring the latest in flood modeling, stormwater management, flood warning systems and strategies for building more flood-resilient communities across Texas. A great opportunity to bring new ideas and practical insights back to our work.

08/26/2026

Cool pavement sounds like a simple solution to urban heat, but does it actually make cities cooler? Westward takes a closer look at the science, the claims, and the potential tradeoffs behind this increasingly popular approach. Before calling it a solution, it’s worth understanding what the research actually shows. Read Westward’s latest blog:

On a hot Texas afternoon, asphalt can become significantly hotter than the air above it. Roads and parking lots absorb solar energy throughout the day and release some of that stored heat later, contributing to the urban heat island effect. One proposed solution is “cool pavement,” a lighter-col...

08/25/2026

Who said Free Lesson Plans? As the school year gets underway, Texas educators can take advantage of these free resources to bring environmental studies into the classroom by Take Care of Texas!

Teachers, explore our free lesson plans to make learning about air, water, and waste a Texas-sized adventure! Download activities that spark curiosity and help kids become environmental heroes in their own backyard. 👉 https://ow.ly/toB050ZCC2l

08/21/2026

Cheering on Boerne Little League as they take the field for their first championship game today! Play hard, have fun and know your hometown is behind you all the way! Go Boerne! ⚾️

08/20/2026

It is not too late to learn the ins and outs of water conservation! Water expert Larry Sunn of Rain Bees will lead a free, 12-week series focused on water conservation. The workshops will be held each Wednesday from Aug. 19 to Nov. 4 at the Patrick Heath Public Library, 451 N. Main Street in Boerne, from noon to 1:30 p.m.

08/18/2026

The WE in Westward is all about our employees. We’re excited to welcome Phillip Pipkin, Staff Engineer, to Westward’s North Texas office! Phillip provides civil engineering services throughout DFW and across Texas, with a special interest in stormwater management and utilities. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Texas Tech University and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington. Outside of work, Phillip is a devoted Texas Rangers and Red Raiders fan, movie buff, golfer and self-described computer nerd. He and his wife have been married for nine years and are celebrating their son Samuel’s first birthday this month. Their family also includes Daniel, a golden retriever, and Calvin, a dachshund. Welcome to Westward, Phillip!

08/14/2026

We’re proud to see Westward’s Michelle Lee, P.G., RM-SME, Vice President of Mining & Market Development, featured in the Women in Mining Texas Member Spotlight. With 40 years in the industry, Michelle is passionate about helping others understand mining’s essential role in everyday life. She also serves as Chair of the organization’s Programs Committee. We’re proud to have her experience, leadership and enthusiasm on the Westward team!