What Do AST Owners Need To Know About Integrity Testing?
Most everyone is aware of the routine visual inspections required by the SPCC Rule; however, owners and operators of fuel and oil tanks subject to SPCC Regulations (Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 40 Chapter…
Read MoreWhat is a wetland delineation and why do I need one?
Prior to settlement, Iowa was once home to 4-6 million acres of wetlands. Today, approximately 95% of Iowa’s wetlands have been drained to make way for farming or other development. Wetlands are an important part…
Read MoreService, compliance and construction provider, Barker Lemar, announces name change
Barker Lemar Petroleum Services provides prompt, professional, and effective solutions for fuel dispensing operations throughout the Midwest. What began with a single service van carrying a few filters and nozzles to satisfy the needs of…
Read MoreWelcome to Evora Group
This summer, Barker Lemar is proud to be celebrating 25 years of serving the Solid Waste, Environmental, and Petroleum industries. Without you – our valued partners – we would not be celebrating this huge milestone,…
Read MoreYou need an environmental driller. Now what?
Whether you need to monitor the soil and groundwater on a site, install a new well, or abandon an existing cistern – not all drilling jobs are the same. Each has a unique set of…
Read MoreDrive Results with Improved Landfill Compaction
Increasing waste compaction densities is critical for waste facilities to extend their disposal capacities, delay costs associated with expansion and, can help increase revenues. Joe Farris, Client Operations Specialist with Evora Consulting has over 13…
Read MoreIowa Landfill Operator Certification Renewal Update
As you may have already seen, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) sent out a clarification regarding 2020 landfill operator certification renewals. While the deadline for obtaining the required 10 continuing education units (CEUs)…
Read MoreAn Interview with Christian: From Intern to Full-Time
We are thrilled to announce that our Inventory Management Intern, Christian Steinkamp, has officially transitioned into his new full-time role. As of this week, Christian is our Inventory and Accounting Coordinator with our Evora Petroleum…
Read MoreNew Standards Established for use of PCS as Alternative Daily Cover
In early 2020, Evora Consulting worked with several landfill clients and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to review regulations and operational practices regarding the management of petroleum contaminated soils (PCS) at municipal solid…
Read MoreA Deeper Look into Ending Post Closure
What Route Are You On? – Data CollectionWhether you manage an open or closed landfill you are required to collect specific data to maintain compliance with your permit. Data is collected in a variety of…
Read MoreFrom all of us at Evora – Thank you!
To the recycling and municipal solid waste teams, as well as the petroleum and c-store owners and employees – we collectively thank you for the work you are doing. Our team understands the unique challenges…
Read MoreEvora Celebrates 365 Days of Safety
We are happy to announce that Evora Group has gone ONE FULL YEAR without an OSHA recordable injury! Thanks go to the outstanding and careful work that each of our employees perform for our customers!…
Read MoreSpring Cleaning at your Landfill
We realize that this spring hasn’t been business as usual. We hope everyone is able to be safe as they continue their essential integrated solid waste management operations. Thank you for all that you do…
Read MoreEvora Group welcomes Environmental Driller, Josh Van Every to the Evora Family!
As a licensed driller with over 10 years of industry experience, Josh joins the firm as our Environmental Drilling team lead. With a focus to expand our service offerings to meet the needs of an…
Read MoreEvora Group Employees Support Efforts to Feed the Hungry
Evora Group’s volunteer program, Grander Vision, is now going into its fourth year. President and CEO, Mary Thomsen, launched the program with the hope of engaging team members to step outside of their normal work…
Read MoreGreat River Regional Waste Authority Compliance Program Case Study
Site History:The Great River Regional Waste Authority Sanitary Landfill Phase 1 municipal solid waste landfill (MSWLF) unit stopped receiving waste in 1993, and post-closure care began following closure. However, the 30-year post-closure period did not…
Read MoreAdvertisement for Bid
Prospective Bidders, Please click below for the Advertisement for Bids on the upcoming Phase 2 Cell construction project at the Clinton County Sanitary Landfill located in Clinton, Iowa for your consideration. Bid documents will be…
Read MorePFAS to be included in TRI Reporting
The EPA intends to start tracking releases of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and determine the potential impact. To do that, the EPA will use the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) to track the 160 PFAS…
Read MoreWelcome Ben Madson to the Evora Group family!
Evora Group is excited to announce that Ben Madson has recently been welcomed to our Evora Consulting division as an Environmental Specialist. Ben is a valuable addition to our team in West Des Moines, bringing…
Read MoreAdvertisement for Bid
Prospective Bidders, Please click below for the Advertisement for Bids on the upcoming Phase 4 Cell construction project at the Wayne-Ringgold-Decatur County Sanitary Landfill located in Grand River, Iowa for your consideration. Bid documents can…
Read MoreWelcome Riley Leaders to the Evora Group Family!
We are excited to welcome Riley Leaders to the Evora Group family! Riley will be working closely with team members as our Talent and Employee Engagement Specialist. In this role, she will be helping to…
Read MoreIowa EASY Air
Iowa EASY Air The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has officially released an online option to complete air quality construction and operating (Title V) permit applications/renewals, called Iowa EASY Air. Developed with input from industry…
Read MoreEnding Post Closure – A Process More than an End
Post-closure care is required for facilities that leave waste in place upon closure (i.e., landfills, land treatment units, surface impoundments, etc.). The standard post-closure care (PCC) period is 30 years, but this can be shortened…
Read MoreTips to Help Prepare for a Better Winter and Spring
Winter solstice is less than 2 months away, but facilities across the Midwest are already feeling dropping temps and seeing more than just leaves falling! Explore the below tips and tricks for things to do…
Read MoreDealing with Unnecessary Water Wells on Your Property
Unneeded, unwanted, and abandoned water wells exist across the state of Iowa, in both rural and urban settings. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) defines an abandoned well as “a water well which is…
Read MoreDes Moines Register Names Evora Group a Top Workplace in Iowa
Evora Group has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2019 honor by The Des Moines Register. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC. The…
Read MoreUnique Company Benefit That Sent Calvert On An Epic Adventure!
When Leah Calvert, Professional Geologist, boarded the flight to Ireland, she didn’t have to think twice about her bank account or vacation balance. Looking ahead to the excursions, brewery tours and site-seeing events, she and…
Read MoreBuena Vista County Landfill Compliance Program Case Study
Site History: The Buena Vista County Sanitary Landfill had two separate closure permits, with the first closure permit to expire on October 27, 2017. Appendix I monitoring had already been initiated, one monitoring well had…
Read MoreStorm Water Permitting for Industrial Facilities
Understanding whether your facility needs to obtain coverage under one of the several general storm water permits can be a bit of a challenge in and of itself. You may be asking yourself… What does…
Read MoreEnhance the Safety Conversations at your Facility
Refuse and recyclable material collections remains one of the five most fatal occupations in the country; according to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. With national organizations such as SWANA ramping up to increase awareness…
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