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10/12/2026

🌍 Celebrating National Earth Sciences Week! 🌍

Earth sciences help us better understand the world beneath our feet and the natural systems we depend on. From geology and hydrology to environmental science, this work provides insights that help communities address complex challenges and plan for the future.

At Verdantas, our earth science professionals put that knowledge into practice every day, working across disciplines to protect water resources, understand soil and groundwater conditions, strengthen infrastructure, and support resilient communities.

This week, we’re recognizing the earth scientists whose expertise helps us better understand our environment and make more informed decisions about the world around us. 🌱💧

10/07/2026

We're excited to continue our collaboration with Radmantis through the U.S. Department of Energy's Hydropower Testing Network (HyTN) program. Building on our initial research together earlier this year, Verdantas Flow Labs will support the next phase of testing focused on advancing the selective handling aspects of the Radmantis technology to allow for the collection of fish of interest (i.e., invasive and/or listed species) within hydropower fish passage infrastructure.

By combining advanced underwater imaging and artificial intelligence-based analysis to detect, classify, and selectively collect fish, the Radmantis technology could help enhance fish passage monitoring and species management at hydropower projects, while supporting both renewable energy generation and environmental stewardship.

See the full list of selected projects in the DOE announcement: https://www.energy.gov/cmei/water/articles/energy-department-selects-14-hydropower-projects-testing-support-accelerate


10/06/2026

When weather conditions shift, water managers don't have the luxury of waiting for perfect information.

They need to understand current conditions, anticipate what may happen next, and evaluate how their systems are likely to respond.

FlowCast helps organizations move from reactive decision-making to proactive planning, providing the insight needed to make more informed operational decisions when timing matters most.

Learn more: https://www.verdantas.com/solutions/digital-technologies/flowcast

Understanding how water moves through a river system is critical for effective watershed management. Verdantas developed...
10/02/2026

Understanding how water moves through a river system is critical for effective watershed management.

Verdantas developed a hydraulic model and Environmental Values Assessment for the Upper Peace River to support the Southwest Florida Water Management District's reevaluation of Minimum Flows and Levels. By evaluating flow scenarios, floodplain connectivity, and the effects of changing flow conditions on ecological and functional metrics, the project provides a valuable tool for future water management decisions.

Read the full project profile: https://www.verdantas.com/projects/upper-peace-river-hydraulic-modeling-and-environmental-values-assessment

What was once an environmentally impacted property is now one step closer to supporting future economic growth in Gulfpo...
09/16/2026

What was once an environmentally impacted property is now one step closer to supporting future economic growth in Gulfport, Mississippi.

A significant redevelopment milestone was reached in late July with the transfer of approximately 43 acres of Environmental Response Trust property to Harrison County.
The property is slated for future development that may include a rail-served logistics terminal, warehouse facilities, waterfront infrastructure, and marina amenities, creating new opportunities for economic growth and investment in the region.

Verdantas, performing as the property trustee, was proud to support this milestone and continues to provide environmental expertise and remediation management at the site, helping transform formerly impacted properties into assets that benefit local communities.

This milestone represents another step toward returning underutilized property to productive use while supporting long-term economic development along Mississippi's Gulf Coast.

The City of Toledo recently celebrated the dedication of Pontiac Preserve, a new public park that transforms a former co...
09/15/2026

The City of Toledo recently celebrated the dedication of Pontiac Preserve, a new public park that transforms a former confined disposal facility into a restored riverfront destination along the Maumee River. The park opens a once inaccessible area to the public while preserving and showcasing the region's natural waterfront resources.

Pontiac Preserve is the latest phase of the Penn 7 Restoration Project, building on years of Great Lakes Restoration Fund sponsored studies and restoration work that reconnected the site to the Maumee River and transformed a former dredged material disposal area into thriving habitat. Verdantas supported the broader Penn 7 restoration effort through a feasibility study, engineering, design, permitting, public involvement, and construction support services, helping create coastal wetlands, improve hydrologic connectivity, and enhance approximately 59 acres of habitat for fish and wildlife.

From habitat restoration and fish passage improvements to new public access and recreational amenities, Pontiac Preserve highlights how highly modified and inaccessible sites can be transformed into environmental and community assets.

Read more about the project and Verdantas' role in its evolution: https://www.verdantas.com/projects/pontiac-preserve

As data center development accelerates across North America, project teams are navigating increasingly complex permittin...
09/14/2026

As data center development accelerates across North America, project teams are navigating increasingly complex permitting requirements, regulatory expectations, and community considerations.

Noise is often a critical piece of the equation. Verdantas helps clients understand existing sound environments, evaluate potential operational impacts, and identify practical mitigation strategies through a combination of field measurements and predictive modeling. These insights support informed decision-making from site planning through project delivery.

Whether supporting a new facility, expansion, or permitting effort, our team provides the technical analysis needed to help projects move forward with confidence.

Learn how Verdantas helps data center developers accelerate project delivery while navigating environmental, engineering, and permitting challenges: https://www.verdantas.com/solutions/data-centers

Reducing flood risk requires more than infrastructure alone. It requires understanding how entire watersheds function. V...
09/10/2026

Reducing flood risk requires more than infrastructure alone. It requires understanding how entire watersheds function.

Verdantas' StormWatershed360 approach integrates stormwater infrastructure and natural watershed systems to help communities reduce flooding and make smarter investments in long-term resilience.

A recent project in California demonstrates that approach in action. Working with the California Department of Water Resources, our team used the Ecological Floodplain Inundation Potential (EcoFIP) framework to evaluate floodplain reconnection opportunities in the Cosumnes River watershed. By combining hydrologic and hydraulic modeling with floodplain analysis, the team assessed how restoration concepts could reduce flood risk, improve groundwater recharge, strengthen water supply resilience, and enhance ecosystem function under both current and future climate conditions.

The findings reinforced an important principle: effective flood management extends beyond levees, channels, and other built infrastructure. Understanding how natural systems function and where they can be restored or enhanced can uncover opportunities to reduce risk while creating lasting benefits for water resources, ecosystems, and the communities that depend on them.
Learn more about how Verdantas is helping communities evaluate multi-benefit watershed solutions through innovative tools like EcoFIP and our StormWatershed360 approach.

Stormwatershed 360: https://verdantas-website-cms.azurewebsites.net/solutions/stormwatershed-360
EcoFIP: https://verdantas-website-cms.azurewebsites.net/solutions/digital-technologies/ecofip

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Transmission & Substation Design & Operation Symposium (TSDOS) 2026. It was a...
09/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Transmission & Substation Design & Operation Symposium (TSDOS) 2026. It was a great opportunity to connect with utility professionals, share ideas, and discuss the innovations shaping the future of transmission and substation infrastructure.

During this year's conference, Verdantas was proud to present two sessions and one workshop focused on digital transformation, infrastructure resilience, and practical solutions for modern utility challenges.

In Brownfield Substation Modeling Approach and Scorecard, Josh Dillier and Jake Hauptmann shared how utilities can leverage 3D scanning, modeling, and a structured scorecard methodology to prioritize substation digitization efforts, improve data reliability, and make more informed investment decisions.

Presented by Sanchit Chitre in collaboration with CenterPoint Energy, Failure Means Success: Innovative Design Approach for Transmission Towers explored a fail-safe transmission tower design philosophy that enhances system resilience, reduces restoration time following extreme loading events, and offers a practical alternative to traditional anti-cascade strategies.

In Setting up 3D Modeling Workflows with Automation for Substation Engineering, Patrick Harkin, John Delach, and Aditya Dumbre led an interactive workshop that was attended to its capacity and focused on practical strategies for implementing and automating 3D workflows for structural steel in substations. Through real-world case studies, live demonstrations, and discussions with attendees, the session highlighted how utilities and engineering teams are leveraging digital delivery technologies to improve collaboration, increase efficiency, and support better project outcomes.

We appreciate the engaging discussions, thoughtful questions, and opportunities to connect with industry peers throughout the event. Thank you to everyone who attended our sessions, and we look forward to continuing the conversation on advancing utility infrastructure through innovation, collaboration, and practical technology solutions.

Some of the most valuable technology lessons come from unexpected places. 🦖 Recently, members of the Verdantas Project I...
09/08/2026

Some of the most valuable technology lessons come from unexpected places. 🦖

Recently, members of the Verdantas Project Innovations team participated in laser scanning training at Dinosaur State Park, home to one of the largest dinosaur track sites in North America. While the setting was unique, it also provided an excellent opportunity to reinforce an important reality capture principle: every environment requires a thoughtful approach to data collection.

At Verdantas, continuous learning and knowledge sharing are key pillars of our culture. Training opportunities like this help expand digital capabilities across the organization while giving team members hands-on experience applying them in unique and challenging environments.

Reality capture technologies such as terrestrial laser scanning enable teams to create accurate digital representations of real-world conditions. However, collecting high-quality data requires more than simply operating the technology. The asset, environment, and intended use of the data all influence the capture strategy.

Preserving the subtle depth, texture, and geometry of ancient footprints demanded a different approach than scanning a flat floor, building interior, or utility asset. Scanner placement, coverage, and viewing angles all played a role in ensuring critical details were accurately captured.

The experience served as a valuable reminder that while the technology may be consistent, the approach must be tailored to the environment and the decisions the data will ultimately support.

The dinosaur tracks may be millions of years old, but the lessons learned from documenting them remain highly relevant to how we capture, understand, and manage the world around us today.

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