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UltraSystems Providing Initial Study for Richard T. Steed Memorial Park
Concept illustration of Richard T. Steed Memorial Park UltraSystems Works Hand-in-Hand with the City of San Clemente on Park Improvements UltraSystems Environmental was chosen by the City of San Clemente to prepare an Initial Study and other relevant environmental...
Rose Hill Courts Redevelopment Phase I Nearing Completion
UltraSystems was selected by the Housing Authority of Los Angeles (HACLA) to prepare all the environmental documentation for the Rose Hill Courts Redevelopment Project. UltraSystems was honored to be part of this important project for HACLA and the residents they serve in the City of Los Angeles and we are excited to see Phase I nearing completion.
Environmental Technology Series: Trimble Insights
Our biological and cultural resource teams frequently use a Trimble device that has GPS linked software to map project sites, record environmental assets, monitor wildlife, track archaeological finds and conduct land surveys.
Environmental Technology Series: Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Environmental Consulting
How UltraSystems Uses the Leading GIS Mapping Software Application from ESRI to Analyze Projects. UltraSystems has a multi-disciplinary team of talented and highly experienced environmental planners, scientists, archaeologists, biologists, engineers, Geographic...
Environmental Technology Series: Using Drones for Environmental Consulting
With drones, UltraSystems can offer our clients highly-specific data and imaging information as it pertains to their project.
UltraSystems Environmental working with the City of Jurupa Valley for Environmental Services
UltraSystems Environmental is starting an exciting new project, this time with the City of Jurupa Valley. Previously farmland, the City of Jurupa Valley is the most recently incorporated city in Riverside County.
WeHo Selects UltraSystems Environmental for Environmental Review Services
UltraSystems Environmental is honored to be chosen by the City of West Hollywood to provide the Environmental Impact Report (EIR)…
UltraSystems Selected to Consult with Judicial Council of California
UltraSystems selected as the only woman-owned business among top firms to be an on-call Environmental Consultant for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Services.
A Bridge for Max
UltraSystems Teams up with KPFF UltraSystems became involved with this heart-breaking project when one of its long-time teaming partners, KPFF, reached out to have us join their team. We are deeply saddened by this tragic drowning, however, supporting Max’s family to...
NWBOC Certifies UltraSystems
UltraSystems Federally Recognized as Women-owned Small Business (WOSB). Certification enables contractors to identify, quantify and report the extent to which they utilize woman-owned and controlled businesses as suppliers.
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Our newest team member, Marissa Kassisieh, B.S., Associate Planner, followed her father’s civil engineering background with interest which led her to join the planning field. #UltraSystems continually supports new graduates like Marissa, and many others over the years, in launching their professional careers. Marissa graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies with an Emphasis in Environmental Planning & Policy from the University of California, Irvine and will be writing CEQA sections as she starts the environmental documentation analysis process. Welcome aboard.
Park improvements are trending in City Councils and continue to be on the rise in planning efforts. #ultrasystems experience working on park projects makes us an ideal partner with the City of San Clemente for their Richard T. Steed Memorial Park enhancement project. #sanclemente
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Last night, #ultrasystems was pleased to celebrate #internationalwomensday with Women in Transportation Services #WTS to hear the insightful, new Orange County Transportation Authority #Octa Chairman of the Board, Gene Hernandez.
It has been a week full of unusual weather across Southern California, but that didn't stop our team from doing their fieldwork. Here is Matthew and Zach bundled up and ready to take on the wind and cold at their project site in Desert Hot Springs. Kudos to#ultrasystemss#team#team for their dedication and commitment.
#ultrasystems prepared Environmental Documents for redevelopment of low-income housing community - Rose Hill Courts ultrasystems.com/rose-hill-courts-redevelopment/
Please help us welcome Joanne Minerbi to #ultrasystems. She will be our new Cultural Resources Project Manager. Joanne has a MA in Anthropology, Public Archaeology from CSU Northridge. Her experience and expertise adds to our Cultural Resources services and will make her a valuable member of the #ultrasystems team.
Our final article highlighting how #ultrasystems uses environmental technology is up. Check out how our team uses Trimble devices.
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During this holiday season, we take the time to reflect upon all that we have successfully accomplished together. The #ultrasystems team looks forward to our continued and future partnerships with all of you in the coming year. Happy Holidays.
Here is our second blog post in our Environmental Technology series discussing how the #ultrasystems team uses #GIS technology to give our clients a leading edge on their projects.
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This month, in honor of Native American Heritage Month, our Cultural Resources team is sharing some examples of Native American baskets from the area. Made with a variety of natural resources including tall grasses, baskets were used to gather and prepare food in tribal communities. Today, weavers are teaching a new generation their traditional basket weaving techniques to help preserve this important custom.
UltraSystems Environmental Inc. is growing! Zach Jackson joins the team as a staff biologist. A recent graduate of UC Santa Cruz with a BS in Plant Sciences, Zach began their plant journey learning to propagate cacti during the Covid-19 lockdown. Zach gained further experience volunteering at the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum and seed bank in the California Natives Garden collection. They wrote their senior thesis while participating in the UCSC Forest Ecology Research Plot internship. Their interests include plant identification, forest ecology, and native/invasive plant dynamics.
Happy Fall, to Who, Who? To You. 🦉This week, our biology team member, Jorge Arriaga, spotted this Great Horned Owl in a large eucalyptus tree at his project site on the grounds of the VA Medical Center in Los Angeles. It's an unusual find during the day since owls are nocturnal. Just goes to show that you should always keep your eyes open (and look up!) to find nature's fall suUltraSystems Environmental Inc.ental Inc.
This is the first in a series of three blog posts discussing Environmental Technology in action that the #ultrasystems team uses to give our clients a leading edge on their projects.
Environmental Technology Series: Using Drones for Environmental Consulting - UltraSystems
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With drones, UltraSystems can offer our clients highly-specific data and imaging information as it pertains to their project.Here at #ultrasystems we love to partner with our local community. Recently, #ultrasystems Cultural Resource Manager, Stephen O’Neil, M.A. Anthropology, was invited to speak at the grand re-opening of the Diego Sepulveda Adobe in Costa Mesa. The Costa Mesa Historical Society asked Mr. O’Neil to share his expertise on the early history of the adobe structure and the land that it sits on, as well as, the native people that once resided there. Mr. O’Neil’s remarks included a brief history of the land that was originally known as the Gengaa village inhabited by the Tongva tribe and continued through the establishment of the estancia (cattle ranch) by the Mission San Juan Capistrano. He explained how Native vaqueros (cowboys) were recruited by the mission and the impact that the mission economy had on the traditional way of life for the Tongva tribe. To view Mr. O’Neil’s full remarks, please follow this link. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIJfCOp8txw
We’re back in Fontana doing follow-up noise monitoUltraSystems Environmental Inc.l Inc.s team member Michael Allocco is taking readings to accurately pinpoint where noise barriers should be placed on the development site. Another example of how our clients depend on us to help them follow local ordinances and policies that may require mitigation measures to minimize environmental impacts before construction begins.
UltraSystems Environmental Inc.'s team member, Eric Segura, is out in Fontana conducting a noise assessment for the Splash Car Spa. Assessments are done to evaluate the impact of noise on the surrounding communities. Monitoring takes place over several weeks before a technical report is prepared and any mitigation recommendations are made as necessary.
Say hello to our new intern Ian Ryan. Ian is a student at #CSUF double majoring in Linguistics and Anthropology. He is here at #UltraSystems Environmental Inc. helping our cultural resources team. We're so happy to have him!
Our team is growing. Please help us welcome our latest Environmental Associate, Michael Allocco. Michael joins us from T/B Planning where he spent several years as a GIS specialist. He has a BA in Geography and Environment and a Masters in Geography from California State University, Fullerton. Michael brings experience in GIS analysis and Environmental Impact Reports. He is looking forward to applying his skills in his new position with UltraSystems Environmental Inc.
#ultrasystems is preparing an Environmental Impact Report for The District at Rubidoux project.
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Welcome Erik Segura to the UltraSystems Environmental Inc. team. Erik joins us from Irvine Water District where he was a GIS/Water Efficiency specialist. He has a Bachelor’s of Science in Environmental Planning and Policy from California State University, Humboldt and is currently working on his master’s degree in Environmental Science from California State University, Los Angeles. Erik’s love of the outdoors began on childhood hikes with his family which led him to a career in environmental science. We are excited to have him on board with us.
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