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“Christmas” View of West Neck Creek
Today’s journey took us to the southern watershed of Virginia Beach, including the crossing of West Neck Creek via Indian River Road. The journey gave us a beautiful winter view of the vast open waters and rich diverse wetlands of West Neck Creek, a tributary of the North Landing River. In spite of the balmy … Continued
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Happy Thanksgiving !
Dear Friends, As we gather around as family on this wonderful holiday, we pause and give thanks to God for His many gifts – faith, hope and love. We reflect graciously and joyfully over the many successes, friendships and relationships created and fostered over this past year. As a nation, state and City, we continue … Continued
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Leading Age in Nashville, TN
In late October, our company President attended the LeadingAge Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. It is an event Myles A Pocta attended through his community service as Board President of Our Lady of Perpetual Help – a senior care facility in Virginia Beach. The LeadingAge Annual Meeting is a marquee event for aging services professionals. … Continued
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Racing into Fall
This month, MAP Project Manager Andrew Pocta and his family participated with Kaizen Athletics and Team Hoyt for an adaptive 5K down at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Kaizen Athletics (located in the VIBE district of Virginia Beach) provides adaptive training to people from all walks of life in Hampton Roads, including weekday weight training and … Continued
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Life Rolls On 2024
This year, our Assistant Project Manager Andrew Pocta and his family participated in the annual Life Rolls On event at the Virginia Beach oceanfront on August 10, 2024. Life Rolls On, a weekend-long adaptive surfing event aimed at providing disabled individuals an opportunity to experience the joy of riding waves! The event has taken place … Continued
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Summer Pilgrimage – Camino de Santiago
From time to time, our MAP team likes to share about some of the non-work-related adventures we have throughout the year. Needless to say, this Summer has been extra busy, but it’s important to stop and reflect on some of the personal achievements shared by our team! As way of background, back in June 2019 … Continued
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Happy Independence Day !
As we gather with our loved ones this 4th of July to celebrate our nation’s Independence, our team at MAP Environmental Inc. reflects on the sacrifice of so many before us that is the true reason for our joy! While fireworks light up the night sky and barbecues sizzle with delicious food, let us not … Continued
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Golf Tournament 2024
On May 10, 2024 the Church of the Ascension held its 21st Annual Youth of Ascension (YOA) Golf Classic. The event, held at the beautiful Heron Ridge Golf Club, attracted nearly 100 golfers, over 50 corporate and family sponsors, and many generous donors from Hampton Roads. Once again, the Church and its terrific YOA Golf Committee surpassed … Continued
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Appalachian Trail
The last week of April, MAP Environmental Inc ventured out to the western part of Virginia and a beautiful 15-mile segment of the Appalachian Trail (AT). The trek consisted of a rather steep portion of the AT beginning at the community of Oronoco – off Route 60 and east of Buena Vista – and travelling … Continued
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Chesapeake House – A Success Story
In May 2023, MAP Environmental Inc was engaged by Mr. Steve Schoonover – a representative of Chesapeake House Condominiums – to assess the subject project and its alleged structural problems along the bayfront portion of its parking garage. These problems were caused by beach nourishment activities along Ocean Park Beach area and its adjacent dune … Continued
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Lake Gaston Mitigation Site….Revisited
Earlier this month members of the MAP team conducted a day long visit of various projects in Hampton Roads. The day long trip included major projects with wetlands permitting and mitigation implications. One of the key projects is the Lake Gaston Water Supply (Pipeline) Project – arguably the most iconic, celebrated and regionally important … Continued
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Winter in First Landing State Park
Earlier this month, MAP Environmental Inc’s Myles A. Pocta was joined by good friend, brother in Christ, and fellow Camino mate, Jim Brown, for a frosty, blustery, and bone-chilling 12-mile trek through First Landing State Park (First Landing) in Virginia Beach. First Landing has become a popular recreational venue for Jim and Myles, who trained … Continued