Environmental Due Diligence at Laundromats & Dry Cleaners Laundromat and dry cleaning services are very different operations but sometimes operate in the same facility. While laundromats generally do not present an inherent environmental risk, dry cleaners are some of the most common high-risk commercial land uses from an environmental standpoint. This is because the primary…
Underground Hydraulic Lift Removal The underground hydraulic lift removal process entails excavating lift system hoists and corresponding storage tanks and remediating the contamination to maintain environmental compliance. A hydraulic lift removal contractor starts by obtaining multiple permits and coordinating EPA waste profiles for legal transport and disposal. Afterward, the remediation contractor works with a geologist to ensure…
The St. Francis Dam Disaster The St. Francis Dam disaster of 1928 was the failure of a large concrete gravity dam due to unmitigated geologic hazards, causing over 55 miles of violent flooding, and over 400 deaths. It is said to be California’s worst engineering catastrophe to date. Updated April 11, 2024. Saint Francis Dam…
Coyote Flat & Funnel Lake Camping & 4×4 Jeep Trail in Inyo National Forest in California For an amazing geologic and scenic nature experience while 4×4 off-roading and camping, Geo Forward highly recommends the Coyote Flat 4×4 trail to Funnel Lake in California’s Inyo National Forest. This 4×4 Jeep trail offers a different visual experience…
John Muir Biography The Father of National Parks & Geology John Muir was a Scottish-American writer, lecturer, and an early influencer for nature, geology, wildlife, and more. He’s also known as an honorary public figure for advocating the conservation of wildlife from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s. To many, he was a self-mastered glaciologist,…
Geology for Rock Climbers Geology for rock climbers tends to be a science of newfound interest. A field of study, that apparently, wasn’t the most popular among Millenials during their formative years. Although to be honest, most people do remember Earth Science class in high school for its tranquilizing effect. But fast forward 10- to…
