Vero Beach & Sebastian, FL- 7-Eleven Convenience Stores

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Environmental Analysis

LandQuest conducted numerous environmental studies prior to and during site development and construction of new 7Eleven convenience stores in Vero Beach and Sebastian, FL. Pre-construction analysis undertaken by LandQuest scientists discovered extensive soil and groundwater contamination stemming from historic site activity.


Phase I ESA and Limited Subsurface Investigations prepared by LandQuest discovered high levels of residual gasoline and diesel fuel in onsite soils and in the groundwater table prompting the need for extensive testing analysis. LandQuest field scientists development quarterly monitoring planning and coordinated all field sampling and reporting with Indian River County officials and Florida DEP.. 


Approximately 100 soil and groundwater samples combined were collected, laboratory analyzed, and later reported in detailed technical documents reviewed by Indian River County and FDEP environmental regulators.


On-Site Stormwater Inspections

LandQuest scientists developed NPDES and FDEP required stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) in addition to conducting weekly on-site stormwater inspections. These inspections evaluated best management practices (BMP’s) employed on-site during construction activities. Final site inspection reporting was submitted to FDEP Stormwater Management Division for review and sign off.

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Watershed

Management Plans

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Environmental Analysis

LandQuest environmental staff of scientists and stormwater management planners have worked with various communities to prepare comprehensive stormwater management plans for a wide array of communities and jurisdictions. Some of are projects and clients are listed below:


Kingsmill Pond Water Quality and Watershed Assessment, Anheuser-Busch, Inc., Williamsburg, VA


Worked with Kingsmill Community Service Association and Anheuser-Busch corporate representatives in the planning and implementation of watershed water quality assessment and evaluation.


Assisted in identifying community needs as related to pond activities. Responsible for developing and managing a physical, chemical, and biological assessment survey designed to evaluate the impact of watershed activities historically had on a 23-acre community pond. Developed a large-scale water quality sampling program carried out monitoring seasonally over 3 years.


Collected water quality samples, conducted fish surveys, and sampled for an active zooplankton community.


Responsible for synthesizing all field data, and in the prepared final report and in making presentations to the Kingsmill Board of Directors and the community at-large. 


Prince George’s County Watershed Management Plan, Upper Marlboro, MD.

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New Walgreens Store – Randleman Road, Greensboro, NC

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Environmental Analysis

LandQuest field scientists conducted environmental testing during site construction of a new 2,600-square foot Walgreens Pharmacy store for Black Diamond Builders of Charlotte, North Carolina. Vapor intrusion tests were conducted while contractors assembled a Stego vapor barrier over the newly-constructed facility’s foundation.


                             

LandQuest utilized smoke/vapor device noted in the picture to the left to insert into piping leading into the vapor barrier in order to detect any potential leakage.


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Jiffylube - Wellhead Protection Area

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Wellhead Protection Area

LandQuest Ventures, LLC conducted a Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA) study for a proposed Jiffylube facility to be located at 4455 West Fairfield Drive, in Pensacola, in

Escambia County, Florida. The proposed Jiffy Lube facility will consist of a one-story minor auto repair center with a single ground level floor and below grade lube pit under two service bays, associated parking, and an above ground sand filter stormwater

management system. The proposed facility will offer oil change and lubrication services for cars and light trucks, as well as light repair services and other similar or ancillary products and services. The primary Jiffy Lube Signature Service® will include:


1) Changing a vehicle’s oil and oil filter;

2) inspecting the brake fluid level in transparent reservoirs, serpentine belts, blades, antifreeze/coolant reservoir levels, engine filtration system, exterior lights and the chassis,

3) lubricating it when applicable; and

4) checking and filling the tire pressure and the following vital fluids: transmission/transaxle,

differential, transfer case, power steering, windshield washer and battery water,

excluding sealed batteries; and cleaning the exterior windows and vacuuming the interior floors.


LandQuest scientists evaluated potential long term impacts to local groundwater wellhead protection zones from proposed surface water features. The study was reviewed and coordination with local Escambia County officials and representatives of

FDEP.

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Biosolids WQ Monitoring, St. Johns River Basin, SJRWMD, Palatka, Florida. LandQuest field scientists utilized ISCO Teledyne refrigerated portable automative samplers as well as traditional manual Van Doren samplers to obtain real-time post storm-event water quality samples for evaluating potential nutrient loadings stemming from agricultural activity in 16 sub-watershed basins. Samplers were programmed to obtain data first flush runoff from various creek beds following a 0.5-inch rainfall event. Additional field data such as turbidity, DO, BOD, TSS, Specific Conductivity, OP, temperature, and rainfall accumulations were collected. LandQuest managed analytical data received from the laboratory as well as analyzing existing onsite water level gauging and published USGS gauging data to quantified potential runoff and sedimentary impact to river stemming from nearby input sources. Storm-event sampling data later showed a positive relationship between biosolids applications and concentrations of both P and N at sampling sites close to pasture land use. Denitrification and assimilation of N in downstream waters and riparian wetlands were analyzed for downstream TN flux as elevated N concentrations were observed near biosolids sites.

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Beaufort Station Shopping Center, Beaufort, South Carolina

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LandQuest Ventures, LLC provided environmental consulting services on a 40+acre undeveloped oak-pine mesic forest for the development of the Beaufort Station Shopping Center. Recently completed, Beaufort Station is a 200,000+ SF regional retail center development located at the prime intersection of Robert Smalls Parkway and Parris Island Gateway. The center offers retail, dining, and grocery options to the numerous communities of Beaufort, South Carolina. The center offers retail, dining, and grocery options to the numerous communities of Fredericksburg. During the land development process, LandQuest ecologists conducted and successfully completed a Section 404 wetland delineation receiving confirmation from the USACE Charleston District. Additionally, LandQuest surveyed over 2000 existing trees onsite and prepared a detailed survey report approved by the City of Beaufort. LandQuest staff prepared Section 404/401 permit applications for wetland impacts with SCDHEC and USACE. Additionally, LandQuest conducted a Coastal Zone Management Act Determination with the SCDHEC Office of Water.



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Popeyes Stores

Fort Pierce, Crestview, MacClenny, Florida

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 LandQuest Ventures, LLC provided Sailormen Inc. of Kendall, Florida with environmental consulting services on three approximately 3+acre undeveloped lots for the development of Popeyes Restaurants LandQuest staff of ecologists conducted and successfully completed a Section 404 wetland delineation receiving confirmation from the FDEP During the land development process, Additionally, LandQuest surveyed the sites for protective tree species and conducted Phase I Environmental Site Assessments. LandQuest prepared Section 404 “after the fact” permit application for unadvised wetland impacts with USACE Jacksonville District. LandQuest staff prepared wetland mitigation plans and oversaw wetland restoration activity on the Crestview property.


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