What motivates someone to join the military and how does that experience shape their future? In honor of Veterans Appreciation Month, we sat down with Kelli Baker, senior marketing specialist and co-lead of the Veterans employee resource group (ERG), to discuss her inspiring journey. From joining the Navy and serving in humanitarian missions overseas to leading the Veterans ERG at SWCA, Kelli shares her unique perspective on what it means to be a veteran. Discover how her military experiences contribute to her role at SWCA and why the camaraderie among the Veterans ERG is so special to her. #OneSWCA
SWCA Environmental Consultants
Environmental Services
Phoenix, AZ 38,530 followers
Sound Science. Creative Solutions.
About us
SWCA is a 100% employee-owned, global environmental consulting firm. We help clients navigate the environmental compliance process using scientific expertise and in-depth knowledge of the industries we serve. We offer comprehensive environmental planning, regulatory compliance, and natural and cultural resources management services. Our expanding team of employee owners work together to achieve technically sound, cost-effective solutions for a full spectrum of environmental projects.
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https://www.swca.com
External link for SWCA Environmental Consultants
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Phoenix, AZ
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1981
- Specialties
- Environmental Planning, Cultural Resources, Natural Resources, Environmental Compliance, Air Quality, Water Resources, Environmental Permitting, Landscape Architecture, Ecological Restoration, Construction Services, GIS, NRDA, Climate Resilience, Wildfire Protection Planning, Engineering, Data Acquisition, Soil and Site Remediation, Tribal and Ethnographic Consultation, and Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Communications
Locations
Employees at SWCA Environmental Consultants
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Eric Fajer
(He/Him/His) Talent Acquisition Director at SWCA Environmental Consultants
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Locke Brillhart
Director, Solution Development
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Brian Mugge, MBA
Identifies issues, defines processes and solutions to drive value.
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Francisco Cordero
Sustainability | ESG | Partnerships | Stakeholder Engagement | Climate | Water Stewardship
Updates
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From breathtaking landscapes to hands-on projects, here's a glimpse into our adventure-packed days on the job. See why we love what we do! #OneSWCA #EnvironmentalConsulting
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Are you looking to reduce single-use plastics in your office this #PlasticFreeJuly? We’d like to share a few valuable lessons that we learned through our own process of reducing single-use plastics. ✅ Earn buy-in from local staff: Engage your team to support the initiative at every level. 🔍 Audit your current processes: Understand your current usage to identify what needs replacing. 🛠️ Do the legwork: Research and provide sustainable alternatives to make the transition smoother at the office level. 📦 Logistics are important: Streamline purchasing to ensure all needed items are accessible. Check out our article for more tips for success. #SustainableSWCA
SWCA’s Key Takeaways for Reducing Single-Use Plastics in Offices
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#CreatureFeatureFriday With over 400 species spotted in the state, Texas is known for its #butterflies. One of these species is the Giant swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes)! 🦋 Common in cities and suburbs, Giant swallowtail caterpillars feed on citrus leaves while the adults drink nectar from many kinds of flowers. Eager to help pollinators? Discover more about #plants and #pollinators of #Texas in our guide! https://lnkd.in/griwrhDg Photo via USFWS.
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Welcome to SWCA, River Design Group Inc.! We're pleased to announce that SWCA has acquired River Design Group, an esteemed #ecosystem and #river restoration consulting firm in the northwestern United States. “The addition of River Design Group greatly enhances our expertise and capabilities in strategic growth areas, allowing us to better serve our clients. Bringing on their exceptional team is a pivotal step toward our North Star to be a global leader addressing #sustainability, environmental and social challenges,” said Joseph Fluder, III, SWCA’s president and chief executive officer. We extend a warm welcome to River Design Group owners Matt Daniels, Scott Wright, Troy Brandt, Andrew Belski, and John Muhlfeld, along with their accomplished team, as they join #OneSWCA. We are excited about the new opportunities and innovative solutions that our combined teams will bring to our clients and communities. #Acquisition
SWCA Acquires Leading Restoration Firm River Design Group
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We are excited to join the global conversation at #ClimateWeekNYC this September! Our team of #sustainability experts and leadership, including Joseph Fluder, Robert J. Kloepfer, Francisco Cordero, Erica Brown Gaddis, PhD, and Peter Penning, will be there. Stay tuned for more information soon! To learn more about our initiatives as #SustainableSWCA and our nature-positive impacts, check out our 2023 Sustainability Report. https://lnkd.in/g799wpNq
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Curious about the evolving role of Chief Technology Officers? Don't miss the latest podcast episode, "Inside the Mind of the CTO," by UPSTACK, featuring Linda Lannen, MBA, CTO at SWCA, as she shares her journey and insights on balancing technical expertise with strategic business acumen. Tune in to discover how modern CTOs are driving innovation and success in today's #tech landscape!
Crafting Tomorrow’s Solutions: SWCA’s CTO Linda Lannen Featured on Upstack Podcast
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Our landscapes are finite resources rich with aesthetic features that shape our sense of place and personal connections to the environment. #VisualResources experts help communities understand and protect these views, ensuring #SustainableDevelopment aligns with local values. By using accurate visual simulations, these experts engage stakeholders and guide informed decisions, balancing #development with environmental and cultural #preservation.
Seeing Eye to Eye: How Visual Resources Build Consensus on Sustainable Development
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We are supporting the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in assessing the potential environmental impacts associated with developing a large-scale wind project, the Anpetu Wi Wind Farm. This 235 megawatt project, named "morning light" in Lakota, signifies a leap towards clean energy independence and sustainability for the community. Led by the Tribe's own public power authority, this initiative fosters economic growth, job opportunities, and equitable access to renewable energy. #GlobalEnergyIndependenceDay https://lnkd.in/gPkufSGp
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Do you know how to conserve water at your home this summer? 🌞💧 From the time you water your plants to the fixtures you install, there are many ways to reduce your usage of this precious resource. Remember, every drop counts! #SustainableSWCA