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

Living, working and playing in our community has long been a hallmark of our company, MAP Environmental Inc. Since our inception in 1998, our company has been integrally involved in the community, especially the City of Virginia Beach. Nowhere is our involvement in the local community more heartfelt than at the Virginia Beach oceanfront.   … Continued

Earlier this month, MAP again participated in the Church of the Ascension’s 19th Annual Golf Classic at Heron Ridge Club in Virginia Beach.  This golf tournament and major fund-raising event, founded by our company’s president in 2003, has raised over $250,000 over the past nineteen (19) years. This year’s event, held May 13th, garnered over … Continued

As things are bustling here in Hampton Roads, we joyfully celebrate the beginning of Spring. One of the hallmark Spring events is the Annual Shamrock Marathon which celebrated its 50th Annual Event on the weekend of March 19-21.  Yes, that’s right, 50 years !   Our company and family typically participate in this race but … Continued

Dear Friends, As we conclude February, we now set our sights on what looks to be a very promising month of March.  With the onset of daylight savings time, St Patrick’s Day, and the beginning of Spring, there are many positive and encouraging initiatives and infrastructure projects scheduled to occur in the coming months in … Continued