Wellhead Protection Area – Sample Report
One of the services we provide at A3 Environmental Consultants is Environmental Screening for Wellhead Protection Areas (WPA) for Point Source Pollution. The logical…
Environmental Due Diligence
Phase 1 ESA in Bedford Park: Protect Your Investment
When it comes to commercial real estate (CRE), a Phase 1 ESA is more than paperwork—it’s your first line of defense against costly environmental…
2025 Brownfield Assessment for Redevelopment, St Charles, IL
Redeveloping industrial properties comes with unique challenges, and a thorough Brownfield Assessment is critical for success. In 2025, A3 Environmental Consultants (A3E) conducted a…
Environmental Record Search, 5 Risk Reduction Options
When people ask about an Environmental Record Search, they typically can only mean one of a few things. In the environmental consulting industry we…
Phase 1 Environmental Reports: What CRE Buyers Must Know
Buying commercial real estate without a Phase 1 Environmental Report is like buying a used car without lifting the hood. Whether it’s a strip…
Phase I ESA for Dry Cleaner Property in Fairbanks
When commercial property transactions involve historical industrial uses, environmental due diligence becomes more than a checkbox—it becomes risk management. A Phase I Environmental Site…
Project Profiles
City of Belvidere, 6th Street Channel Naturalization
The City of Belvidere, Illinois engaged C.E.S., Inc. to address chronic sediment accumulation and maintenance challenges in the 6th Street Channel, a municipal stormwater…
HUD Part 58 NEPA Environmental Review for Wood Dale Park District
When federal dollars fund a community project, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires a thorough environmental review before construction begins. For the Wood…
UST Removal & UST Compliance Audit Project Profile
Public utility provider(s) in Northern Illinois rely on A3 Environmental Consultants (A3E) to manage their Underground Storage Tank (UST) removal and closures. In addition,…
NEPA Environmental Assessment for IMAN Health Center Expansion
When a federally funded health center project moves forward, a NEPA Environmental Assessment is the gatekeeping document that determines whether construction can proceed. The…
MWRD Thornton Quarry Well Sampling Project
The Golden Gate Bridge is an amazing structure – massive, sitting across a fault line, beautiful and elegant in a way that complements nature…
Wetland Delineation Project Profile – Lisle, Illinois
In August 2024, A3 Environmental Consultants completed a wetland delineation for Professional Environmental Engineers, Inc. at a 23-acre site along Lincoln Avenue in Lisle,…
Environmental Remediation
Understanding CCDD: A Guide for Regular People
The following is a guide for regular people regarding CCDD - which stands for Clean Construction Demolition Debris. In this primer, we’re going to…
Site Remediation Program Project Profile 2021
A client with 65 years history providing heavy construction equipment rental from 109 facilities located across all 50 states contacted A3 Environmental Consultants seeking…
CADD – Clean Construction Demolition Debris (CCDD) Figures
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third largest school district in the United States and is entrusted with educating the children of Chicago Illinois.…
What’s a Soil Management Plan? Guide to Environmental Earthwork
Architects are interested in designing beautiful buildings. Engineers are interested in making sure the architect’s beautiful buildings will remain standing. Contractors execute the plants…
CADD – Due Diligence Project Profile 2022
Busey Bank is headquartered in Champaign Illinois and has lending operations across the midwest and Florida. With a history dating back to 1868, Busey…
Heating Oil Underground Storage Tank Removal 2020
A Chicagoland environmental company performed a Phase I ESA as part of a refinancing program for an apartment complex in Chicago Illinois. In the…
Environmental Consulting
UST Removal & UST Compliance Audit Project Profile
Public utility provider(s) in Northern Illinois rely on A3 Environmental Consultants (A3E) to manage their Underground Storage Tank (UST) removal and closures. In addition,…
Environmental Consulting Glossary of Terms
A AAI (All Appropriate Inquiries): The process of evaluating a property’s environmental conditions and assessing potential contamination to satisfy legal protections under CERCLA. ACM…
Environmental Consulting & Land Protection in Northern Illinois
A3 Environmental Consultants proudly congratulates Steve Barg of the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation on receiving this year’s George and Barbara Fell Award at the…
Our Water’s Health – Rockford Region Water Quality Report
Clean water supports public health, economic stability, recreation, and ecological integrity. In 2025, A3 Environmental Consultants (A3E) partnered with the Region 1 Planning Council…
Scope of Work: 3rd Party Environmental Review
The 3rd Party Environmental Review will include a thorough and detailed review of the client provided report(s) (i.e. Phase I ESA, Phase II ESA,…
NW Illinois Strategic Conservation Plan: Aligning Land, People, Nature
A well-designed Strategic Conservation Plan is more than a document, it is a decision-making framework that helps land trusts and public agencies protect the…
Ecological Services
Land Preservation Transactions in Northern IL, 2026
In Northern Illinois, conservation work is rarely just about protecting scenic landscapes—it is about structuring durable, defensible transactions that ensure ecological value persists across…
City of Belvidere, 6th Street Channel Naturalization
The City of Belvidere, Illinois engaged C.E.S., Inc. to address chronic sediment accumulation and maintenance challenges in the 6th Street Channel, a municipal stormwater…
Environmental Consulting & Land Protection in Northern Illinois
A3 Environmental Consultants proudly congratulates Steve Barg of the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation on receiving this year’s George and Barbara Fell Award at the…
Our Water’s Health – Rockford Region Water Quality Report
Clean water supports public health, economic stability, recreation, and ecological integrity. In 2025, A3 Environmental Consultants (A3E) partnered with the Region 1 Planning Council…
NW Illinois Strategic Conservation Plan: Aligning Land, People, Nature
A well-designed Strategic Conservation Plan is more than a document, it is a decision-making framework that helps land trusts and public agencies protect the…
Ravine Restoration Solves Stormwater Failures in Rockford
Ravine restoration is rarely just about fixing erosion—it is about protecting public infrastructure, preserving valued community assets, and managing stormwater responsibly in the face…