Emerald State Environmental is an environmental contracting and remediation firm headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia, founded by retired U.S. Navy Officer and Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Brian Economy. As an SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we provide environmental remediation, hazardous materials cleanup, UXO and munitions response, marine and diving operations, and environmental project management.
Our leadership team brings more than 400 years of combined explosive ordnance and high-risk operational experience, including senior command roles across Navy EOD forces, maritime security, and emergency response. This background shapes how we plan, communicate, and execute, aligning every project with clear authority, disciplined procedures, federal and military standards, and transparent accountability to our clients.
We operate under an integrated HSEQ framework where safety, health, quality, and environmental performance are treated as co-equal priorities. Our organization is HAZWOPER-aligned, injury-free, and deliberately advancing toward ISO-level systems, which means clients receive disciplined field execution that protects personnel, preserves environments, and produces documentation that withstands technical and regulatory scrutiny.
Veteran-led UXO, marine, and environmental remediation with proprietary, compliant disposal methods.