Sand County Environmental, Inc., is a nationally-recognized environmental engineering firm providing a full array of phytoremediation and traditional remediation solutions to private and public service sectors. Our work is most often conducted for owners of landfills, lenders, retail and wholesale agricultural chemical storage facilities, local and state governments, and other property owners where soil, groundwater, or stormwater management issues are of concern.
Sand County Environmental, Inc. staff member Nichole Good earned her Certified Soil Tester (CST) certification! CSTs evaluate soil to determine the location of septic systems and stormwater infiltration structures. Wisconsin law requires CSTs’ participation in private onsite wastewater treatment systems (POWTS) siting. Nichole has been evaluating soil texture, structure, redox features, and geomorphology for over 10 years; she is excited to apply her knowledge as a CST.
We have moved!!
Our Amherst location has now been moved to Rosholt.
We have also updated our phone number, 715.206.1360
Wetland Rapid Assessment Methodology (WRAM) was developed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) to assess wetland quality. SCE implements this method to track the progression of wetland restorations. WRAM considers the following factors to assess the wetland’s functional value (i.e. habitat, human use, water quality, flood mitigation, etc.).
• Vegetation meander survey
• Non-native invasive species
• Floristic quality (a score indicating the conservation value of the plant community)
• Wildlife observations
• Hydrology
Much of the process consists of identifying at least 90-95% of plant species. SCE’s plant-knowledgeable staff can identify most species on sight and with field guides, but some species require a microscope to view identifying details.
