Bridging the Gap: Designing Ecologically Sound and Cost Efficient Stream Crossings for Ground-Mounte

ACEC/MA Private Sector Member Briefing - February 16, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM on Zoom

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Bridging the Gap: Designing Ecologically Sound and Cost Efficient Stream Crossings for Ground-Mounted Solar Projects, led by Eric Las, PE and Titus Edwards.

Eric Las, PE, LEED AP, Vice President, Beals and Thomas, Inc.: Eric is responsible for project direction and management, civil and environmental engineering, and permitting for a range of industrial, commercial, residential, conservation and restoration projects. He is particularly experienced with the planning, design and permitting of energy projects involving new generating facilities, maintenance or expansion of existing facilities, transmission and distribution, substations and switchyards, and renewable energy development.  He is also very knowledgeable of wetland, pond and stream ecology, wetland creation, restoration and enhancement, and pond management techniques.

Eric’s expertise with local, state, and federal permitting includes preparation of application packages for Site Plan Review, Notices of Intent, MEPA review, DPU/EFSB review, 401 Water Quality Certifications, Ch. 91 Permits and Licenses, NHESP Conservation and Management Permits, and Army Corps General and Individual Permits among others. Eric has provided expert testimony in multiple EFSB evidentiary hearings, MassDEP adjudicatory hearings, and also eminent domain cases on behalf of the MA Office of the Attorney General. 

Titus Edwards, Lead Senior Bridge Consultant, York Bridge Concepts, Inc.: Titus Edwards has been with York Bridge Concepts for 19 years. He has worked in the construction department as a Project Manager in the past, but mostly in the sales department as a Bridge Consultant. Titus has worked with hundreds of clients over the years — consulting on bridge design and construction. He is known for his immaculate attention to detail and strong relationships with clients – all resulting in the development of return business and numerous recommendations as a professional.

PSC Co-Chairs:  

Carol J. Dennison, WSP

George G. Preble, PE, LSP, Beals + Thomas

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