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The annual International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) is a global waterway cleanup effort spearheaded by the Ocean Conservancy that has occurred for over 30 years. The global cleanup takes place each September. The main goal of this event is to remove trash from oceans and waterbodies across the world. Other goals include inspiring action among global citizens and capturing data surrounding what items are most commonly found during the cleanup […]
Using “green” infrastructure in coastal communities is an option that promises future payout. One form of “green” infrastructure that is growing popular in the Southeastern U.S. is living shorelines. Living shorelines control erosion and benefit the ecosystem by using organic materials such as plants, stone, and oyster reefs. Living shorelines are usually an alternative to […]
EAI’s Titusville branch moved into a new office in May (pictured above). Located at 1231 Garden Street Suite 1D, Titusville, FL 32796, this office specializes in protected species surveys and permitting, water quality, environmental assessments, project compliance support, and right of way permitting. Some of our dynamic Titusville staff, Rachel King, Jessica Richards, and Amanda […]
EAI is pleased to announce the addition of Environmental Engineering to serve our clients further. Led by Kaitlin Wood, P.E., EAI’s Environmental Engineering department promotes installation of nature-based solutions, such as living shorelines and wetlands, over traditional, hardened infrastructure. EAI’s environmental consulting expertise and Kaitlin’s background in public utilities allows EAI to provide hybrid (green/grey) […]
Former EAI field technician, Chelsey Petersen, was hired as a full-time Biologist. Chelsey has been with EAI for the last five sea turtle nesting seasons supporting projects in Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River Counties as well as in Mississippi. Congratulations, Chelsey! EAI is also pleased to announce the addition of four new biologists: Meike […]
On March 1, 2021, EAI began daily, ongoing sea turtle nesting surveys on approximately 50 miles of high-density sea turtle nesting beaches along Florida’s east coast. We monitor beaches in Volusia, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Palm Beach Counties. This year, in support of several beach nourishment projects, we’ve conducted nesting surveys in Miami-Dade […]
EAI pivoted to a completely virtual setting at the onset of COVID-19. We now conduct all communications on Microsoft Teams. Our fieldwork is conducted following CDC guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment. In addition to communicating through Microsoft Teams, EAI has embraced the changes brought on by COVID-19 by sharing articles about at-home […]
The Kemp’s ridley has one of the most restricted distributions of any sea turtle species. Nesting occurs almost exclusively on the beaches of the western Gulf of Mexico, primarily in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. Regular nesting also occurs on Texas’s Gulf beaches, but infrequent nesting has been documented in other southeastern states, including Florida. Juvenile Kemp’s ridleys spend an average […]
We are pleased to announce that Christina Macon (shown above with her husband, Gary), our Environmental Resource Program division leader, has accepted a promotion and accompanying title. Please join us in congratulating Christina on her new role as EAI’s Environmental Resource Program Administrator! Christina oversees EAI’s Environmental Resource Program and its expanding branch offices. Christina […]
During 2020, EAI documented 13,920 loggerhead, 2,384 green turtle, and 528 leatherback nests. For comparison, EAI documented a total of 13,841 loggerhead, 5,532 green turtle, and 282 leatherback nests during the 2019 nesting season. Documenting a Kemp’s ridley nest in Volusia County was the season highlight as it is the world’s rarest sea turtle species! […]
