As we reflect on 2019, we certainly have a great deal to celebrate and for which to be grateful.  Sure, today’s news can be discouraging, and grim headlines certainly get most of our attention.   Based on a recent Pew survey, roughly 70% of Americans feel worn out by the news.  Does that hit home with … Continued

November is usually associated with gratitude and being thankful.MAP Environmental Inc. (MAP), is certainly thankful for those clients in 2019 who have given us the privilege of working with them and allowed us the opportunity to provide our services. We appreciate you trusting us with your important work. November is also a time when many … Continued

As a locally-owned small business, MAP Environmental Inc. (MAP) recognizes the importance of being active in local events throughout the community. While MAP’s company mission may be to support sustainable development and environmental stewardship in Hampton Roads, we also pride ourselves in supporting efforts that honor and showcase those who sacrifice in service of our … Continued

Who you callin’ a hillbilly mango?! Why, the mysterious pawpaw, of course! One taste of this custardy treat and the nickname will make sense. Believe it or not, Hampton Roads is fertile ground for an exotic fruit of our own – Asimina triloba– or “pawpaw,” as it is affectionately referred to here in North America. … Continued

Earlier this summer Myles Pocta embarked on the Camino de Santiago, also known as the “Way of Saint James” (The Way). The Way is a network of pilgrimages that lead to the shrine of the apostle Saint James in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. In early June and beginning in St. Jean pied de Port, … Continued

It’s an exciting time for renewable energy advocates in Hampton Roads! This month, Dominion Energy began constructing Virginia’s first offshore wind energy project off of the coast of Virginia Beach, which will include two wind turbines situated 27 miles from our coastline. The wind turbines – part of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project- will … Continued

Community involvement and volunteering are important values for our MAP Environmental Inc. team. Since its inception 16 years ago, MAP has been a proud gold sponsor and participant in the Church of Ascension – Youth of Ascension Golf Tournament, which raises funds for the various ministries and mission activities for the parish.      This year, … Continued

In late January, MAP Environmental Inc (MAP) was approached by Virginia Beach restaurateurs in a unique and challenging matter – expediting US Army Corps of Engineers permission for relocating their scenic waterfront establishment – Bubba’s Marina and Restaurant.  Ironically, and for the past several years, MAP and its employees have been regular patrons at Bubba’s. Juxtaposed … Continued

As we welcome Spring 2019, it’s very gratifying and encouraging to see so many important and promising projects in Hampton Roads. 2019 has already brought the long-awaited completion of the new Lesner Bridge, Virginia Beach’s first signature bridge; continued growth and development of Hampton Roads Crossing in Suffolk; and the beginnings of various transportation infrastructure … Continued

On December 12th, MAP was honored to participate in a Ribbon-Cutting dedication ceremony for the Lesner Bridge project in Virginia Beach. The ceremony was an exciting opportunity to learn the history of the old “railroad trestle” Lesner Bridge, followed by inspiring remarks from Deputy City Manager, Tom Leahy; Bayside District Councilman, Louis Jones; Vice Mayor, … Continued

As 2018 starts to wind down and we approach the holiday season, we pause to recognize and give thanks to our many community partners over the past year. These associates, with whom we have been entrusted and blessed to serve over the year, include area businesses, non-profit companies, religious organizations and local churches.  Among those are … Continued

This September, I had the pleasure of becoming the newest member of the MAP Environmental team (MAP). With six years of applied field science and three years of formal and informal environmental education experience within the great city of Virginia Beach under my belt, perhaps it was inevitable that someday our paths would cross. So, … Continued

This month, MAP Environmental Inc.’s Scientist, Andrew Pocta and his family were grateful to have participated in the 2018 Life Rolls On Adaptive Surf Clinic in Virginia Beach. (https://liferollson.org/) Life Rolls On, which gathers hundreds of volunteers each year to host their event, was founded by Jesse Billauer, a world champion surfer who suffered a … Continued

For the third year, the MAP team had the opportunity to work with the Missioners of Christ, a Virginia Beach based outreach organization, in serving the migrant workers on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. This past Thursday, August 2nd, we prepared lunch for the Missioners of Christ volunteers and the families they serve throughout their … Continued

MAP is proud to have sponsored the 15th annual Church of Ascension Youth of Ascension Golf Tournament in June ! As a longstanding sponsor of the annual event, MAP Environmental Inc. is particularly proud and honored to support such a generous event, which raised over $17,000 this year ! The event was held in early June … Continued

Rene’ and I want to thank all who made MAP Environmental Inc’s 20 year anniversary such a terrific success. A special thanks to Bill Gambrell and the great staff at Doc Taylor’s for a top notch event. We are very grateful to all our guests, family, clients and friends who celebrated with us tonight. And … Continued

MAP Environmental Inc is actively engaged and committed to higher education, particularly in the field of environmental science.  Earlier this month – on April 10th –  Myles Pocta (President, MAP Environmental, Inc., Virginia Beach) and David Bradshaw (PE Principal, Clark Nexsen, Virginia Beach) co-presented to both graduate and undergraduate students at Old Dominion University’s College … Continued

A year ago, this past January, MAP Environmental contacted Allison Graves, the Academy Senior Project Advisor at Ocean Lakes High School, to see if we could partner with them to provide a mentorship opportunity for an Academy student. At the time, our goal was to provide an educational opportunity for a future leader, while simultaneously … Continued

As a leading environmental consultant in the region, MAP Environmental Inc. encourages our staff to remain ahead of the ever-changing regulations and protocols in the regulatory world. As this country rebuilds its aging infrastructure, most localities seek State and Federal funding, which means they are subject to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. In order … Continued

The 132nd year celebration of Groundhog Day will occur this year at Gobbler’s Knob on Friday, February 2nd, 2018. “This is the main event where Punxsutawney Phil, the Seer of Seers, the Prognosticator of Prognosticators, the world’s most famous groundhog and the only real weather predicting groundhog will greet his true believers and will reveal … Continued

As we celebrate our company’s yearly accomplishments, I reflected on a historical but popular quote from our 26th president, Teddy Roosevelt, who stated over a 100 years ago, “far and away, the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing”.   Teddy Roosevelt’s assertion over a century ago still resonates … Continued

On October 18, 2017, our environmental consultants Andrew Pocta and Elizabeth Brock attended an Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District Wetland Delineations in Mineral Flats Consultant Workshop at the Brock Environmental Center in Virginia Beach.     The event was well attended by both Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and COE regulators, as well … Continued

Since 1990, Virginia Military Institute has hosted the Environment Virginia Symposium as a way to bring environmental professionals together to collaborate and connect with the goal of creating better results for the environment for the state and region. The conference is scheduled to take place April 3-5th, 2018 and the MAP team will be attending. … Continued

MAP Environmental Inc. is excited to sponsor the 34th Annual Oyster Crush event later this month in Virginia Beach! The Cape Henry Rotary Club hosts the Oyster Crush each year as a fundraiser for local charities and MAP Environmental Inc. is proud to have been a sponsor of the event for the past 3 years … Continued

Working with MAP Environmental Inc.: The Completion of an Ocean Lakes High School MSA Mentorship   As my last few days at MAP Environmental Inc. (MAP) come to a close, the true scope of my mentorship and how fantastic an experience it was really has taken hold.  I had an incredible time working with the … Continued

The MAP Environmental Team had a unique opportunity this month to partner with the Missioners of Christ for part of their mission on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Missioners of Christ is a Virginia Beach based Christian organization that focuses on discipleship and outreach to youth and young adults. As part of their ministry, they … Continued

In July, MAP Environmental consultant Andrew Pocta accompanied McLean Contracting Company (Contractors) on an important venture – hauling and placement of demolished Lesner Bridge material to an offshore artificial reef site in the Chesapeake Bay. From earliest concept to current construction, our MAP team has played an integral role on the project since 2006 – … Continued

Working with MAP Environmental: An Ocean Lakes High School MSA Mentorship   Hello, all! My name is Aveline K., and I am a rising senior in the Math and Science Academy (MSA) at Ocean Lakes High School.  My first few days working with MAP Environmental have been an amazing experience as I am learning about … Continued

In order to keep our growing list of clients and customers abreast of the ever-changing regulatory news, MAP routinely scans and reviews the latest regulation affecting our developer/ builder clients. The latest news, involving the State Programmatic General Permit, details the most significant changes and implications affecting development in Virginia, especially Hampton Roads. According to … Continued

MAP Environmental Inc. is excited to have participated in last month’s 14th Annual Youth of Ascension Golf Classic at Heron’s Ridge Golf Club in Virginia Beach ! The event, held on May 19th, featured over 199 golfers and 50 sponsors…..and grossed over $23,000 – our most successful event ever ! As a founder and perennial … Continued

This July, MAP Environmental will engage a student from Ocean Lakes Math & Science Academy to work with us as part of her Senior Project Mentorship. Academy seniors are required to complete a capstone experience in the fields of math, science, or technology which integrates topics they have learned in the previous years and incorporates … Continued

This week, Myles Pocta (President) and Andrew Pocta (Environmental Consultant) attended the 2017 Environment Virginia Symposium held at Virginia Military Institute in the beautiful city of Lexington, Virginia. Aside from the wealth of knowledge learned at the symposium, MAP was able to network with other leaders in the industry and enjoy the historic campus established … Continued

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Dear Friends, As we leap into 2017, it’s very gratifying and encouraging to witness so many important and promising projects in Hampton Roads. In the past year, we have witnessed the successful completion of Midtown Tunnel and Martin Luther King Freeway Extension in Portsmouth and Norfolk; the opening of the westbound portion of the Lesner … Continued

As an MBA working for both private and public sector businesses over the past 20 + years, I have drafted, analyzed, proofed, organized, audited, dismantled, and submitted a myriad of paperwork. As one can imagine, business communications range from the mundane emails and letters, to sensitive communications, to large scale works of art ñ in … Continued

Each of us can claim countless, wonderful childhood memories. For me, one of my favorite boyhood memories was our family transferring from Baltimore, Maryland to Virginia Beach in the late 1960s. I vividly recall arriving at Virginia Beach and being completely awestruck with the vibrant oceanfront and majestic Atlantic. And being mesmerized by the Cityís … Continued

Have you ever wondered what our world looks like from a birdís perspective? During a visit last year to Mt. Trashmore in Virginia Beach, I wondered just that. From the top of the former landfill, I surveyed the buildings of town center, daydreaming about how small I must look to a bird flying above. Fortunately, … Continued

Our MAP team was pleased to attend the October 27th dinner discussion on the Atlantic Coast Pipeline at Gordon Biersch in Virginia Beach! The event was informative and gave a snapshot of the potential impact the ACP would have on the Hampton Roads region. Check out the Atlantic Coast Pipeline page and see for yourself!