Institute for Environmental Solutions

ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS

IES solves environmental problems. Our proven approach to project management breaks the gridlock of traditional, regulatory processes and prevent unexpected, unwanted side effects.

LINKING SCIENCE TO ACTION

IES takes science out of the lab and into the real world to provide the crucial link between sound information and effective action. I think this works because it keeps with the one-line description of the others and says it well.

INDEPENDENT OBJECTIVE SCIENCE

IES applies independent, objective science to environmental challenges through high-quality, multidisciplinary research and a commitment to transparency..

STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY

IES ensures meaningful stakeholder participation through research collaborations, workshops, and committee organization.

TECHNICAL PROGRAM SERVICES

Air and water pollution prevention and reduction programs
Air quality assessments/smog reduction programs

Sources
Impact
Mitigation solutions

Chemical footprint evaluation and reduction
Carbon footprint evaluation and reduction
- Carbon market/carbon credit trading advisement

Urban forest projects

Strategic tree planting for environmental improvement
Urban forest inventory and evaluation ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
- Carbon sequestration

Air quality improvement and costs
Energy savings and costs

Municipal/street tree inventory and evaluation

Carbon sequestration
Stormwater runoff reduction
Air quality improvement and costs (VOC emissions, ozone forming potential)
Energy savings and costs

Policy development and guidance
- Municipal tree ordinance

City-wide, strategic tree planting plan
Air quality improvement

Water quality assessments
Water conservation programs and analysis

Trees and their impact on water conservation (various ground cover: turf grass, Xeriscape, rock, mulch)

Energy conservation analysis and recommendations

Landscape energy impact analysis
Strategic tree planting for energy efficiency

Sustainable urban development strategies
Targeted environmental improvement in cities
- Low-income neighborhood and site by site treescape design