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Normandeau Associates Biologists Become EPT Taxonomists

Stowe, Pennsylvania, July 2008 – Normandeau Associates, Inc.has one of the largest biological laboratory capabilities in the eastern U.S. From its three laboratory facilities our scientist analyze and report on samples taken from marine and aquatic sites around the country.  Recently, several biologists from Normandeau Associates have become certified EPT taxonomists.  EPT is an acronym for three orders of insects: mayflies, stoneflies, and caddisflies.  George Christian, Bryan Lees, and Stacy Lathrop passed the taxonomic certification test for EPT given by The North American Benthological Society (NABS) in Berkley Springs, West Virginia.  Passing this test requires 95% identification accuracy.  Many water quality assessment programs utilize the identification of benthic macroinvertebrates as a tool for determining water and habitat quality in rivers and streams.  High quality taxonomy is crucial, and this test verifies that those who pass are knowledgeable and skilled taxonomists.  Normandeau Associates believes that this certification further insures that our clients receive the highest level of service for their projects.

About Normandeau Associates, Inc.
Normandeau Associates, Inc., in business for over 35 years, is an employee-owned company known throughout the U.S. for its technical excellence and outstanding client service. The company specializes in natural resource management, water quality monitoring and modeling, habitat restoration, environmental monitoring, and offers considerable project experience in these areas. The Normandeau team has extensive expertise in the biological, chemical and physical sciences and related areas such as environmental planning.

Normandeau Associates was founded in 1970 as a privately owned company. In July 2000, the company became employee-owned. Company management believes that employee ownership will further enhance technical excellence and ability to solve client environmental problems effectively and efficiently. Our professional team works closely with clients, regulators and the public to seek solutions that enhance economic development, meet regulatory requirements, and protect and restore our natural resources and water quality. For more information about Normandeau Associates, Inc. visit our website at www.normandeau.com.

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