Every summer is chock-full of great times, fun adventures and of course making sweet memories.  Earlier this month, certain members of the MAP Environmental Inc. team travelled from the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in Virginia Beach to the mountains of Cooperstown, New York to witness our youth and future generation in a beautiful, fun, … Continued

     It’s summer in Hampton Roads; don’t we typically find our heroes and warriors on the beach, at the ocean or an outside venue?  Not so fast! We have many warriors here in Virginia Beach.  But not outside; they are inside on the ice-skating rink. On Saturday, July 22nd, three incredible organizations joined forces … Continued

One of the most fulfilling aspects of environmental consulting is the opportunity to work on projects that improve the Hampton Roads region. So many behind-the-scenes activities are required to bring a project from vision to completion, sometimes taking several years or even a decade, before shovels even break groundns! MAP Environmental Inc. has been working … Continued

Thanks to the generous support and partnership of Church of the Ascension and MAP Environmental Inc., this month’s Ascension’s Youth of Ascension’s (YOA) Golf Classic was another extraordinary success. Blessed with spectacular weather and ideal conditions at Heron Ridge Golf Club, this year’s tourney – our 20th – boasted nearly 100 golfers, over 50 corporate … Continued

Earlier this month our company owner, Myles Pocta, visited the “lake house” in Lunenburg County – in southcentral Virginia.  It’s home to a 5-acre lake built fifteen years ago.  Since that time, the lake has been naturally managed, vegetated with wetlands species and stocked semi-annually with freshwater fish.  Among the stocked species are largemouth bass, … Continued

Last month our MAP team had the privilege of being invited by Old Dominion University to take a tour of the Blackwater Ecological Preserve, the northernmost community (over 2,000 trees) of Longleaf Pine on the East Coast, in Zuni, Virginia. The tour was attended by several staff and alumni of Old Dominion University, including regulators … Continued

Environmental Regulatory Update   As we continue to navigate the dynamic arena of environmental regulations, MAP Environmental Inc. (MAP) staff are focusing on a few distinct but impactful changes to the Hampton Roads Community.   Federally Threatened and Endangered Species- Northern Long Eared Bat The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) recently published a final … Continued

As we approach Christmas, many of us have terrific memories – family traditions, gatherings, meals, and gifts!  We all have great memories of sharing and opening gifts around the Christmas tree. Yes, gift giving with loved ones, family, friends, and co-workers remains a time-honored American tradition. However, I’ll bet you have a childhood story or memory … Continued

As we approach the Christmas season and wrap up this year, we give thanks for all of the opportunities and blessings that our MAP team experienced in 2022. Following two strange years since the start of the pandemic, we’ve been fortunate to stay busy with scientific field work, in-person meetings and gatherings that allow us … Continued

Earlier this month (October 18 newsletter) the U.S. Norfolk District Army Corps of Engineers (COE), informed the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) that it is prioritizing the review and evaluation of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Act of 1899 permit applications.  The COE continues … Continued

Since Spring 2022, MAP has been engaged by the City of Virginia Beach and Dewberry Engineers on the Virginia Beach Wetland and Floodplain Restoration Project.  This groundbreaking project includes restoration of historic tidal wetlands, installation of a living shoreline, and stabilization and expansion of various stormwater channels to mitigate flooding in affected neighborhoods in the … Continued