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Meet the Environmental Planners of Impact Sciences
"Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life." – Amy Poehler Here at Impact Sciences, we know this to be true. We are a tight-knit community. We are a mixing pot of ideas, expertise, and cultural...
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A Day in the Life of a CEQA Planner
The role of a CEQA Planner at Impact Sciences can be both immensely rewarding and challenging. Successful CEQA planners bring a wealth of knowledge, tenacity, and drive. They thrive on curiosity, and they are dedicated to analyzing projects and ultimately improving...
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Comparative Review: Environmental Compliance from New York to California
In the United States, the environmental review process varies between cities, states, and the federal government. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) serves as the guiding document for environmental review in California and has paved the way for similar...
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Impact Sciences Welcomes Margaret Lin to the Team
Impact Sciences is pleased to welcome Senior Project Manager Margaret Lin to the team! In her role, Margaret is responsible for the oversight of CEQA projects, leadership and mentoring of planning staff, contribution to Impact Sciences’ business development efforts,...
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Impact Sciences and City of Bell Accept AEP Award for Environmental Justice Element
Impact Sciences, in partnership with the City of Bell (City), is pleased to accept an Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP) Award of Merit for the preparation of the City’s Environmental Justice (EJ) Element to the 2030 General Plan. The award, presented to...
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Q&A with Brett Pomeroy: Associate Principal at Impact Sciences
Impact Sciences is pleased to welcome the newest member of our team, Brett Pomeroy, who joined the firm as an Associate Principal. Brett brings more than 17 years of professional experience in the environmental planning field, which includes the founding of his own...
read moreOutreach Event for DBE/SBE/DVBE Firms
On December 8, 2021, Impact Sciences will host an outreach event for DBE/SBE/DVBE firms interested in joining our team for the LA Metro CEQA/NEPA & Environmental Compliance Services RFP. See below for more information....
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The Emergence of Environmental Justice in CEQA Analyses
The connection between environmental justice (EJ) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) has always been a tenuous one. While many in the public believe an environmental document should provide EJ analyses or other social impacts of projects, the confines...
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Impact Sciences Welcomes Associate Principal John Anderson
Impact Sciences is pleased to announce the newest member of our team, John R. Anderson. John is joining the firm as an Associate Principal. Leading our Northern California team, John’s role is to provide senior oversight, strategic direction, and staff training. With...
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Getting into The Giving Spirit
In 2019 alone, more than 59,000 people live without homes in the County of Los Angeles, an increase of 12% from the previous year. With Impact Sciences’ headquartered in downtown Los Angeles, a major center for the state’s largest homeless population, our team set out...
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