Kaitlin Sylvester, BS
Director of Integrated Sediment Management
Integrated Sediment Management
Since founding, we have led integrated sediment management projects, including port development and expansion, dredged material management, contaminated sediment remediation, and seafood waste management. Using Sediment Profile Imaging (SPI) and bathymetric visualizations, we monitor seafloor health and offer guidance to regulators and developers.
Overview
Experience is crucial for interpreting the impact of contaminated sediments on the environment. Our analysts measure benthic biology responses accurately, assessing sediment dynamics like erosion and resuspension. Integrating SPI images with physical processes, we predict contaminant fate, quantify benthic responses, and enhance risk assessments with high-resolution bathymetric and backscatter data.
Sediment Monitoring for Ecosystem Health
From the beginning, our company has expertly monitored and assessed dredged material disposal sites. Using integrated SPI and bathymetric visualizations, we track material placement, measure sediment cap thickness, and observe site recovery. Our skilled staff use Sediment Profiling to establish ecological baselines and verify disposal events through detailed forensic analysis.
Meet our Staff
Zach McKelvey, MS
Project Scientist II
Quincy Milton III, MS, CE
Staff Scientist
Related Projects
Mapping Seafood Waste Impacts
For more than a decade, scientists from INSPIRE have been delineating the footprint and studying the environmental impacts of seafood waste discharged from floating and land-based processing plants for both state and federal regulators as well industrial clients.
