Institute for Environmental Solutions

ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS

IES solves environmental problems. Our proven approach to project management breaks the gridlock of traditional, regulatory processes and prevent unexpected, unwanted side effects.

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LINKING SCIENCE TO ACTION

IES takes science out of the lab and into the real world to provide the crucial link between sound information and effective action. I think this works because it keeps with the one-line description of the others and says it well.

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INDEPENDENT OBJECTIVE SCIENCE

IES applies independent, objective science to environmental challenges through high-quality, multidisciplinary research and a commitment to transparency.

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STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY

IES ensures meaningful stakeholder participation through research collaborations, workshops, and committee organization.

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TECHNICAL PROGRAM SERVICES

Air and water pollution prevention and reduction programs
Air quality assessments/smog reduction programs

Sources
Impact
Mitigation solutions

Chemical footprint evaluation and reduction
Carbon footprint evaluation and reduction
- Carbon market/carbon credit trading advisement

Urban forest projects

Strategic tree planting for environmental improvement
Urban forest inventory and evaluation ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
- Carbon sequestration

Air quality improvement and costs
Energy savings and costs

Municipal/street tree inventory and evaluation

Carbon sequestration
Stormwater runoff reduction
Air quality improvement and costs (VOC emissions, ozone forming potential)
Energy savings and costs

Policy development and guidance
- Municipal tree ordinance

City-wide, strategic tree planting plan
Air quality improvement

Water quality assessments
Water conservation programs and analysis

Trees and their impact on water conservation (various ground cover: turf grass, Xeriscape, rock, mulch)

Energy conservation analysis and recommendations

Landscape energy impact analysis
Strategic tree planting for energy efficiency

Sustainable urban development strategies
Targeted environmental improvement in cities
- Low-income neighborhood and site by site treescape design