EDR - A Better Environment

08/13/2026

Great planning often begins with the courage to challenge conventional thinking.

Twenty-five years ago, while working as a young planner for the City of Syracuse, Sam Gordon proposed reimagining the I-81 viaduct through downtown—an idea that seemed far-fetched at the time. Today, that vision is becoming reality.

This article from Sean Kirst reflects on the people and ideas that helped shape one of Central New York's most transformative infrastructure projects.

We're proud to have Sam now leading EDR's Planning Practice, bringing that same forward-thinking approach to helping communities solve complex planning challenges

In 2001, Robinson saw forces coming together that would allow his longtime dream to become a 2026 reality, writes Sean Kirst.

08/03/2026

EDR congratulates Eolian on the start of construction on the Flint Grid Project - the first large-scale battery energy storage system to qualify for the PJM Interconnection capacity market. We are proud to have been a part of the team for project permitting and siting.

/PRNewswire/ -- Eolian announced that Flint Grid, a 200MW, 5+hour duration grid-scale battery energy storage system in Jersey Township, Licking County, Ohio,...

07/29/2026

On August 5, EDR is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of the Environmental Business Council of New England's 30th Annual Summer Garden Party at the Exchange Conference Center in Boston, MA.

We're looking forward to connecting with fellow environmental professionals and strengthening industry relationships. If you’re attending, be sure to say hello. We look forward to seeing you there!

07/17/2026

In celebration of , we asked our staff to share their favorite ways to enjoy our parks. Thank you to everyone who submitted photos; it was wonderful to see so many people making memories and enjoying our beautiful parks and recreation system!

07/04/2026

EDR extends our gratitude to all those who have served and continue to serve our country. Thank you for your dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to our nation.

EDR is happy to celebrate freedom and unity, and we hope everyone has a joyful and safe Independence Day!

06/26/2026

Honoring Take Your Pet to Work Week!

We celebrate our favorite four-legged coworkers who fill some very important roles on our staff. Thank you to everyone who sent in a photo of their pets hard at work!

06/23/2026

This International Women in Engineering Day, EDR would like to celebrate all the women in engineering on our staff and the impactful work they do. These projects offer just a glimpse into the great work the women on our team have been part of.

EDR’s team has over 25 years of experience with planning, design, construction, commissioning, and management of all aspects of process control systems for water, wastewater, and industrial manufacturing facilities.

Thank you for inspiring the next generation of engineers and contributing to .

06/22/2026

Syracuse residents, join tonight's virtual public meeting for the Syracuse Comprehensive Plan 2050 and help shape the city's vision for housing, mobility, recreation, quality of life, and more.

Information below:

Tonight at 6pm, the Division of Planning and Sustainability will host a virtual public meeting to gather community input on the Syracuse Comprehensive Plan 2050. The Comprehensive Plan will focus on long term planning for land use, housing, recreation, mobility, equity, the built environment, climate resiliency, and quality of life. At the meetings, participants will view and interact with display boards and speak with members of the project team.

Residents can attend the webinar by visiting syr.gov/Comprehensive-Plan

06/19/2026

Today, we honor Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. We recognize this day as a time for reflection, progress, and hope.

Happy Juneteenth from all of us here at EDR.