ecological associates, inc

EAI is a multi-disciplinary environmental consulting firm offering professional services focusing on
species and ecosystem management, monitoring, and research.

ABOUT EAI

EAI was founded in 1994 by Bob Ernest and Erik Martin. Headquartered in Jensen Beach, Florida, EAI developed solid relationships with local governments, businesses, and the community. Stan DeForest took over as CEO in 2015 and helped launch tremendous growth which allowed EAI to service a much wider territory. We are now not only a leader in environmental consulting on the Treasure Coast, but statewide. We are honored to have had Stan’s guidance and ingenuity.

OUR SERVICES

EAI scientists and associates have extensive experience providing environmental monitoring, permitting and consultation services.

Sea turtle monitoring & Conservation Programs

EAI staff are authorized to conduct activities under Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) Marine Turtle Permits (TP #010, #160,#162, and #261) issued to EAI senior staff.

Sediment/Grain Size Analysis

EAI has extensive experience analyzing sediment samples in support of dredging, beach nourishment and other coastal construction projects.

Water quality monitoring

A full range of laboratory testing for nutrients, BOD, metals, hydrocarbons, and priority pollutants ARE available through our independent, certified laboratories.

Environmental Resource Permitting

EAI has decades of combined experience in assisting property owners to minimize impacts to protected resources during the permitting process. Our scientists are equally qualified and experienced in permit compliance and mitigation project planning and implementation.

Environmental assessments

EAI’s scientists conduct a variety of habitat assessments in both wetland and upland environments.

Ichthyoplankton and Meroplankton Taxonomy

Plankton samples are collected by EAI field staff or shipped by clients to EAI’s lab from distant locations for identification.

OUR VALUES

IN 2022

EAI LAUNCHED A SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE FOCUSING ON: WASTE REDUCTION, ENERGY USE REDUCTION, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, & EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

OUR HISTORY

Programs & events

Periodically throughout the year, EAI attends festivals and community and community events to help educate the public and showcase our work in local sea turtle and shorebird conservation, aquatic sciences, and environmental resource management.