Meet Garrett Crowe, a Project Professional at Antea Group, located out of our Greater New England office.
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Environmental Liability Management
Areas of expertise:
Soil boring and well installation oversight, remedial excavations and UST removals, portable drinking water system management and sampling, groundwater remedial pump and treatment system operations and management, ASV and SVE remedial system operations and management, site health and safety management
About Me in 140 Characters:
Hi, I am Garrett Crowe. I have been working for Antea Group for the past 5 years in the Greater New England and Greater New York offices. I was born and raised in CT, and I am an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan.
Favorite Thing About Being an Environmental Liability Management Practitioner:
My Favorite aspect of being an Environmental Liability Management (ELM) practitioner is the unique set of challenges that each new project and location presents and acquiring the knowledge to mitigate those challenges. I enjoy being involved in the lifecycle of a site, seeing how the remediation strategies change over time, and ultimately working towards closure.
What is the most interesting project you’ve ever worked on?
The most interesting project I have worked on was a multi-phase LNAPL remediation project of a former bulk storage facility and associated pipeline. A large-scale remedial excavation took place in the area of the former bulk storage facility. We advanced soil borings and monitoring wells to determine subsurface characteristics, vertical delineation, and to collect soil and groundwater samples for contamination characterization. We also used membrane interface probe / hydraulic profiling (MIP) to analyze subsurface conditions. The data was used to generate a three-dimensional model of the underground aquifers and how they were controlling the contamination plumes. Throughout the project, I assisted in carrying out the soil sampling plan and assisted in the oversight of impacted soil removal and clean backfill coordination.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Growing up, I had a typical dream of becoming a professional football player. I enjoyed playing football throughout my youth and into high school. By the time college rolled around, I realized my dreams of being a professional athlete were a little farfetched, and I went to school to focus on my interest in geology. These days I fulfill my enjoyment of sports through golfing, hiking, and fishing.
What are some of your favorite tools/resources for professional development in this practice area?
I think the greatest resource for professional development in Environmental Liability Management are all the Antea Group employees with the experience and knowledge they bring to the table. I have gained most of my professional knowledge from the folks I work around – folks with years more experience than myself. I have also found great benefit in networking with other ELM practitioners in neighboring offices and around the country. Every ELM practitioner has a different set of skills and knowledge. Being able to collaborate with as many other practitioners as I have, has greatly increased my capabilities within the field.
If you had one month off, where would you go, or what would you do?
If I had one month off, I would like to take a vacation to Australia. I would spend at least two weeks experiencing the Australian outback checking out all the unique wildlife and geological sites. Then, I would spend one week visiting a friend in Sydney checking out all the city has to offer. Finally, I would spend a week at the Gold Coast enjoying all the beaches.
What is a key ingredient for success as an Environmental Liability Management practitioner?
I believe one key ingredient for success as an Environmental Liability Management practitioner is the ability to obtain various backgrounds of knowledge and apply that knowledge to new experiences. As a beginner ELM practitioner, it is important to partake in as many different projects and field experiences as possible. As you continue to grow your knowledge in the world of ELM, it becomes essential to apply this knowledge to new projects, as a way of problem-solving site-specific issues.
What was your first job?
The first job I had was working at a local grocery store, Fitzgerald’s Foods, when I was 16 years old. I would work Friday evenings and Saturdays stocking shelves for the upcoming week. At the time, gas was almost five dollars a gallon and I made just enough money to fill up my car’s gas tank!
