Company Overview/Mission

Enviroscapes was founded by Shawn (Sean) Goodwin and Edward (Ed) Blanar to focus on their main passion; the restoration of native landscapes.  The name Enviroscapes reflects the interrelationship between the cleanup of environmentally impaired land and the need to restore these sites to an environmentally and ecologically sound manner.  Enviroscapes mission is to improve the overall environmental and ecological value of degraded sites through the planting of native plant and grass species with the ultimate goal of improving air, water and soil quality for the benefit of the wildlife and the planet.

“Until the 1980s the federal government acted in accordance with the notion that wetlands were part of a hostile wilderness that needed to be tamed. The Army Corps of Engineers, in particular, has a history of draining swamps, part of a long process of wetland reduction. Wetland area in the lower 48 states has declined from over 220 million acres in the 16th century to a current 105.5 million acres, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Only recently have the many benefits of wetlands come to be widely recognized. Besides providing habitats for birds and aquatic and threatened species, wetlands are useful for water storage and purification, flood prevention, timber and food production, education and research, and recreation. Nineteen seventy-two saw the passage of the most important act of wetland regulation, the 404 program of the Clean Water Act, which mandates permits for the release of dredged or fill materials into U.S. waters.  While the 404 program was part of a broader environmental movement, the Emergency Wetlands Resources Act of 1986 signaled a new concern with protecting wetlands.”

Company History

1990

Sean Goodwin and Ed Blanar first met in 1990.  They became friends almost instantly based on their shared concerns about the environment, family values and personal integrity.  Both were environmentally conscious, Sean Goodwin with a degree in Horticulture, had always been self-employed and “field orientated”.   Ed Blanar held degrees in Earth Science and Engineering and coming from a corporate structure was the “office orientated” type.  They concluded that the restoration of the environment was not only very important, but necessary. Laws were being enacted to support environmental restoration and being able to work in a field that you truly enjoyed would be a life-long dream come true.

Beginnings: 1991

1991

Realizing they were intelligent, honest, hard working and could achieve a high potential together, Enviroscapes Inc. was established on March 21, 1991.   From these humble beginnings, Enviroscapes Inc. would grow to a strong, well-established company with a primary focus in “Wetland and Streambank Restoration.”

1992

Enviroscapes first clients included: AMAX Realty Development Corp., New Jersey City University (formerly Jersey City State College), Dames & Moore, and Tami-Githens, Inc.  Enviroscapes very quickly noticed that many of the landscape specifications produced for projects lacked the optimal grass species and plant material for the specific sites.  Many of the specifications were just boiler plate documents or “pulled from the shelves” that were doomed for failure.  With their backgrounds in horticulture and earth science, they were able to provide insight to clients, environmental consultants and contractors on the merits of different types of grasses and native plants leading to sound ecological planning.

Enviroscapes quickly established itself as a trusted source for honest assessments of project plans and specifications. They were becoming known in the industry for satisfied clients and honest, hard work.  The company grew as clients spread the word about Enviroscapes quality and service.

1995

By 1995 Enviroscapes experienced steady growth and found new clients in McLaren Hart, Dames & Moore, ENSR and OHM Remediation Services Corp.   Employing six people, Enviroscapes performed large-scale seeding and landscape activities at hazardous waste sites which appeared to be a good match for the ever growing remediation market. With the increasing interest in the preservation of wetlands, projects included wetlands components as well.

1998

Poised for success, Enviroscapes work load expanded significantly. Wetland and streambank restoration became a new innovative way to improve the environment.  Wetland restoration became a new “arena” in the environmental field and a new “niche” was born.  With Enviroscapes background and past experience, the company was well positioned to grow and develop in this area.    Growth and expansion continued through the end of the 1990s.  Our client list included over 100 public and private sector clients and we were performing projects primarily in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.

1999

Enviroscapes has developed an excellent reputation as a hands-on contractor with a great work ethic and strong technical and field capabilities. A flux of new personnel, new equipment and hard work have driven continued growth.  The company has started to perform prevailing wage work which opens up the opportunity of working on large public sector projects.  Both our private sector and public sector client base has continued to grow.

2000

During this year, Enviroscapes was awarded our biggest contract to date for $652,000. We grew to 10 full-time employees and also have an additional 10-15 seasonal employees for the summer.  Enviroscapes is recognized as an industry leader in wetland and streambank restoration.  The company is well-known and has developed an excellent reputation for hard work, honesty and integrity.

2002

Enviroscapes significantly increased its truck fleet and equipment line with tracked skid steers, mini-excavators, a larger tractor and a variety of drill seeder attachments.  Our work portfolio has grown to over 600 successfully completed projects.  We finished 2002 with Revenues approaching $2 million.

 

 

2007

Enviroscapes has gained new clients and established solid experience in the areas of Streambank Restoration, Wetlands Mitigation, and Erosion Control.  Our new and existing clients have continued to bring us technically and physically challenging projects.

2009

Company revenue increased to approximately $3.5 Million.  Due to accurate estimating, projects are executed well and our clients include some of the best in their respective industries.  Enviroscapes staff has expanded to 15 full time employees and 10 part-time workers during the summer season.   Through the years, we have utilized a variety of innovative erosion control measures, grass mixtures, and construction techniques.

2010

Enviroscapes continued to perform as a strong field oriented company and a strong technical firm.  Collectively, our employees have over 200 years of project experience and we have completed over 1,100 projects in our 19 year history.

2011

Enviroscapes celebrated its 20th anniversary!  The company mission remains the same as a provider of superior service and excellent quality to “restore environmentally impaired sites and improve our environment.”

2013

With additional staff, we pursued larger scale projects and won an award for a multi-year, multi-million dollar contract with a major utility company.  Our focus continued to be quality and safety as we expanded into the utility ecological restoration services market.   We began to focus on New York State and obtained foreign corporation status as EnviroscapesNY.

2015

Enviroscapes opens a Bristol, Pennsylvania office, to expand our capabilities and services into Pennsylvania and registered as a foreign corporation.  The year brings us more opportunities in wetlands, streambank restoration and ecological restoration overall and exposure more private sector and to large scale government contracting.     We are looking forward to 2016 and celebrating our 25^th year in business.

2016

Enviroscapes celebrates our 25^th year in business.

2018

Our revenue continues to grow to over $4 Million, and we continue to work with a wide range of clients on very diverse projects with wetland and streambank restoration, seeding and installation of erosion control measures our main business lines.

2020

Enviroscapes completes the largest project in our history for the Township of Bloomfield, New Jersey and our provide support to the “Third River Urban Park Project.

We are fortunate to have been able to adapt and manage through COVID-19 and are extremely thankful for our employees understanding the significance of COVID-19 restrictions and following government guidelines and restrictions.

2021

Enviroscapes celebrates our 30th year in business, a major milestone and has enjoyed continuous growth and expansion.  Revenue grows to over the $5 Million mark.  We  relocate our corporate office and equipment yard to Princeton, NJ.

We continue to develop new relationship with environmental consultants and environmental contractors while growing our services to support utility companies.  Many of our personal have been with us for over ten years and several approach the 20- and 25-year period of employment.  We were fortunate to continue to manage threw COVID-19 and remain vigilant throughout his time.

 

Code of Ethics and Conduct

Enviroscapes operates with an unwavering respect to a code of ethics and proper conduct.  Honesty and excellent service is the standard that we expect from our employees, subcontractors, business partners and clients.   We will not tolerate behavior that does not meet this standard.

We value our employees and recognize their importance to the success of the company.  Because of the nature of our business, Enviroscapes employees are resourceful and work very hard in many types of climates. Above all else, our employees are always treated with respect.

At Enviroscapes we not only comply with laws and applicable regulations; but we also strive to conduct our affairs according to the highest ethical standards.   Enviroscapes employees are honest and we are upfront with clients, vendors and subcontractors.   We work hard to ensure projects are completed properly, on-time and within the budget according to the client’s wishes and the contract documents.  We work safely to ensure the health and welfare of our employees, clients, and the public.

We conduct our business in accordance with uncompromising ethical standards. This allows us to maintain a competitive advantage, take pride in our work and have the unwavering confidence of our employees, vendors, and clients.

The company will obtain and maintain required operating and business licenses and permits, as well as all applicable certifications and accreditations. Employees, vendors, and contractors must obtain and maintain all appropriate licensure or certifications required for their job responsibilities or contracts, as well.

At Enviroscapes we hire only those individuals who are authorized to work in the United States and will comply with regulations promulgated in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and subsequent relevant legislation, including the U.S.A. Patriot Act.

Since we perform work under Federal, State and local governments, Enviroscapes is subject to a myriad of rules and regulations. The company and its employees have a duty to comply with such applicable rules and regulations including, without limitation, the Federal Acquisition Regulations; and other rules and regulations governing accounting, timekeeping, workplace behavior, safety, drug-free workforce, gratuities and conflict of interest. Every employee has a duty to report suspected non-compliance with applicable rules and regulations.