Emerald State Environmental specializes in environmental remediation, hazardous materials cleanup, unexploded ordnance (UXO) and munitions response, marine and commercial diving operations, environmental consulting, and specialty construction services related to environmental safety and explosive hazard management.
Emerald State Environmental is headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia, and is capable of deploying nationally and globally to support projects in diverse geographic locations.
The company was founded by Brian Economy, a retired U.S. Navy Officer and Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician, who brings over 37 years of EOD and federal program experience to the firm's leadership and operations.
Emerald State Environmental offers full-spectrum explosive hazard and environmental remediation services both on land and underwater, led by veteran experts with over 400 years of combined EOD experience. The company uses proprietary, environmentally safe disposal techniques and integrates marine operations and commercial diving capabilities, providing cradle-to-grave project management and execution.
The company serves U.S. federal agencies, military organizations, prime contractors, environmental consultancies, state and local governments, offshore construction and marine sectors, and critical infrastructure owners requiring specialized environmental and explosive hazard services.
Emerald State Environmental is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SBA certified), licensed and insured, and operates in alignment with OSHA HAZWOPER safety standards. The company is actively moving toward ISO-level health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ) certification.
The company maintains a strong HSEQ culture, adhering to OSHA HAZWOPER requirements, disciplined risk assessment, safety-first planning, and continuous safety monitoring, aiming for injury-free operations in high-risk environments.
Emerald State Environmental provides diver-led underwater UXO searches, recovery, and site support using ADCI-certified commercial diving teams. They also offer marine construction support, ROV-assisted operations, and underwater inspections for harbors, rivers, and coastal environments.
Yes, the company offers 24/7 emergency response services for hazardous material cleanup and rapid mobilization for suspect explosive items, coordinating with local, state, and federal authorities to ensure site control and risk reduction.
Emerald State Environmental provides environmental impact assessments, expert advice on managing projects involving environmental hazards, and disciplined project management to coordinate complex field operations safely and compliantly.
Yes, the company safely collects, transports, and certifies the disposal of hazardous waste materials from project sites, ensuring regulatory compliance and environmental protection.
The company offers UXO/MEC construction support including escorting, monitoring, and anomaly response during excavation or trenching work, integrating safety and hazard mitigation plans with contractor schedules to minimize delays and maintain compliance.
Emerald State Environmental conducts magnetometer and ground-penetrating radar (GPR) surveys to identify subsurface anomalies, supporting site assessments and UXO detection. They combine magnetometer and GPR data for improved confidence, especially in challenging soil conditions.
The company employs veteran-led project management with adaptive supervision throughout project lifecycles, emphasizing safety, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness to avoid delays, cost overruns, and safety incidents.
Yes, the company provides training and advisory support including HazMat readiness, CBRND training, counter-IED training, and ordnance-related scrap and target debris certification to help clients build internal capacity and reduce long-term risk.
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