Dudek News http://www.dudek.com Recent news involving Dudek. en-us Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:06:42 GMT Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:06:42 GMT Dudek Expands Cultural Resources Practice with Hiring of Dr. Micah Hale http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=33 Dr. Hale has experience conducting both academic and professional research in archaeology at the supervisory level in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Oregon, including work for California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), California state parks, and most military installations in California. Wed, 16 May 2012 15:40:00 GMT http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=33 Dudek Featured For Environmental Permitting Expertise of California Seawater Desal Facilities http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=32 Dudek's Joe Monaco explains the complexities of local, state and federal environmental regulations. Tue, 08 May 2012 14:29:00 GMT http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=32 Dudek Named San Diego’s Top Environmental Consultant http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=31 Getting projects approved in California is like solving a giant Sudoku puzzle. There are numerous complex issues that are all interrelated in terms of regulations. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:05:00 GMT http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=31 March 19 Reissue of Clean Water Act 404 Nationwide Permits Raises Deadline for Existing Authorizations http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=30 Existing NWP authorizations are valid until March 18. If a project proponent with an authorization begins or is under contract to begin the permitted activity prior to March 18, the deadline is extended another 12 months until March 18, 2013 to complete the activity under the present terms and conditions of the authorization. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:24:00 GMT http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=30 Ramona Municipal Water District: Making the Decision to Outsource Engineering http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=29 In ongoing efforts to hold down customer rate increases, maintain high levels of services and improve customer satisfaction, the RMWD Board of Directors and Management Team had recently investigated outsourcing engineering services. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:13:00 GMT http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=29 Dr. Rachel Struglia to Teach CEQA/NEPA Course At UCLA Extension April 26 http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=28 Although CEQA and NEPA have similar objectives and review processes, the two laws also contain fundamental differences. In this hands-on course, attendees will gain exposure to the overall processes of CEQA and NEPA, as well as to methods for successfully preparing joint documents. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:54:00 GMT http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=28 Mobile App Makes Biology Survey Data Collection and Analysis More Efficient http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=27 Dudek customizes each app to the specific project and survey needs, which have included bird utilization surveys, avian point counts, vernal pool surveys, vegetation monitoring and others. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:08:00 GMT http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=27 California Water Quality Permits Adding New Sampling Requirement http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=26 Water quality permits in California are requiring new sampling for benthic macroinvertebrates (BMI) and algae for projects impacting wetlands and “blue line” streams. Careful planning is required to ensure implementation of sampling is feasible based on a project site’s spatial constraints, available stream flow, land access and project schedule. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:13:00 GMT http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=26 Federal Regulators Approve 62-Turbine Wind Farm in San Diego County http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=25 The proposed project would be constructed on approximately 15,500 acres Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:20:00 GMT http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=25 How to Assess Risk of Aging, Non-Native Eucalyptus Trees http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=24 Dudek arborists have evaluated thousands of blue gum eucalyptus trees to understand how external signs can indicate internal wood rot. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:12:00 GMT http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=24 California Wastewater Agencies Rehabbing Ocean Outfalls Face Coastal Permit Issues http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=23 Wastewater districts considering upgrading or rehabilitating facilities with ocean outfalls need to consider how the California Coastal Commission (CCC) will interpret requirements of the California Coastal Act (Coastal Act) and certified local coastal programs (LCPs) in the review and permitting stages. Stakeholder groups are also paying close attention to ocean outfall issues with an eye toward changing “business as usual” approaches to effluent disposal. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:21:00 GMT http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=23 First New Water Reservoir in 45 Years Opens in South Orange County http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=22 Integrating habitat restoration design, environmental compliance monitoring and restoration implementation into a seamless process saves time, money and helps establish the factual record needed for agency sign-off on restoration. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:46:00 GMT http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=22 Dudek's Joe Monaco Joins CalDesal Board http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=21 Organization advocates for seawater and groundwater desalination Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:21:00 GMT http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=21 Business Journal Interview: Frank Dudek on Building a Successful Environmental Consulting Firm http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=18 Guiding principle: Provide good service and help clients succeed Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:42:00 GMT http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=18 Dudek Ranked Among Top 200 U.S. Environmental Firms http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=10 2011 is our fifth consecutive year appearing on Engineering News Record (ENR) list Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=10 Dudek's Carey Fernandes Moderating Wind Energy Panel at APA Conference http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=7 Focus is on overcoming challenges to permitting wind energy projects Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:30:00 GMT http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=7 Dudek Selected as District Engineer for Ramona Municipal Water District http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=15 Contract technical services offer cost-effective alternative to full-time staffing Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:44:00 GMT http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=15 Effective Environmental Permitting for Renewable Energy Sites http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=4 Success of a renewable energy project often starts with meeting stringent, complex environmental permitting and mitigation requirements. Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=4 Dudek Expands Environmental and Engineering Staff http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=5 Six New Project Managers Join Firm's Southern and Northern California Offices Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=5 Dudek Case Study on Endangered Species at Dam Site Nominated for Excellence http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=9 Details steps taken when Quino checkerspot butterfly was unexpectedly observed on pre-construction survey Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=9 City of Fontana, Dudek Recognized for Construction Management Excellence on New Senior Center http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=6 The City of Fontana and Dudek have been recognized for excellence by the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Southern California Chapter for the city's new Community Senior Center. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=6 California Coastal Commission Approves Plan for Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Improvements http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=12 Project certified using innovative but little known approach to streamline coastal permitting for qualifying public projects Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=12 California Department of Fish & Game Certifies Newhall Ranch EIS/EIR http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=13 Innovative biology approach preserves 8,500 acres as natural open space at the Los Angeles County site Sun, 16 Jan 2011 16:46:00 GMT http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=13 Dudek Engineer Named Young Professional of the Year http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=11 Tom Falk selected outstanding young professional by California Water Environment Association chapter Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:37:00 GMT http://www.dudek.com/news/details.php?id=11