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HazView – Mapped points for environmental hazmat and facility information
Banks HazView is an innovative, full featured GIS map application created by the Banks team to bring Phase I ESA style data right to your fingertips. We are excited to offer this new service free of charge for registrants. Continue reading
National Wetlands Inventory (NWI)
America’s wetlands provide tourism revenue, drinking water maintenance, natural disaster buffer zones, shoreline erosion control and invaluable ecosystem services. The productivity of wetlands ecosystems rivals rain forests and coral reefs. Wetlands account for a mere 5% of land area in … Continue reading
Homes made from recycled plastic bottles
The shortage of low-cost homes and growing number of homeless people is a global challenge. Many charities and organizations, such as Eco-Tec, are finding alternative ways to save money as well as build sustainable homes out of recyclable plastic bottles.
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays from The Banks Group! We’re wishing you all the best in the new year!
Fracking Debates Continue in New York and Michigan
After last month’s vote to ban fracking in Denton, Texas, there was speculation the result could trigger a domino effect around the country. While the issue has been addressed in multiple regions, the results have been mixed across the board.
Cleanup plan for Houston superfund site open for public comment
The EPA has extended the deadline for public comment on the South Cavalcade Street Superfund site in Houston, Texas until September 23, 2013. During this time period, the EPA invites interested parties to review the proposed cleanup plan and provide … Continue reading