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Old Town firm to design trails in Millinocket

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:00:34 -0500

An Old Town company will design and oversee the creation of a $625,000 walking and biking trail along Millinocket Stream slated for completion by November. Read more

Local businesses welcome broadband boost

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:32:49 -0500

Today's announcement of $25.4 million in federal money to expand Maine's high-speed Internet network comes as good news to many in the Bangor region, including the James W. Sewall Co. of Old Town.

The 129-year-old engineering and mapping company was selected earlier this year by the state to map broadband service and availability throughout Maine, in anticipation of federal funds that should be arriving in the next couple of days, according to Clarence Young, a business development manager with the engineering and geospatial consulting firm. Read more

Sewall releases new user interface for GeoPower portal

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:28:28 -0500

National GIS firm James W. Sewall Company announces today the release of a new user interface for GeoPower™, Sewall’s innovative enterprise solution for the delivery of GIS mapping, applications, and associated information over the web.

The new interface, developed jointly by Sewall and multimedia design firm Apt Media, dramatically improves the navigability and visual appeal of the GeoPower portal. GeoPower, based on ESRI server technology, provides multiple users with instant web access to geospatial data and applications in a centralized geodatabase. Currently implemented in five client organizations, GeoPower is streamlining the management and delivery of geospatial data across these enterprises and to the public.

“Sewall’s goal for GeoPower,” says Gary E. Mullaney, Sewall Director of Systems Engineering, “is to enable our clients to reach many different audiences with high-quality spatial information in a form that is appropriate and accessible to each. The new user interface advances this goal by incorporating intuitive ease-of-use into the highest standards of graphic design for modern web applications.”

To view a demonstration of the new GeoPower interface, visit: https://geopower.jws.com/demo/

Founded in 1880, Sewall is an integrated team of geospatial, engineering and natural resource consultants who partner with clients to create practical, sustainable solutions. The company's diverse portfolio is based on 100 years' experience in surveying, forestry consulting, and civil engineering; 60 years' in aerial mapping; and 20 years' in geospatial systems and software. In the last 10 years, Sewall's offerings have expanded to include services in environmental engineering, renewable energy, and web-based technologies. For more information on Sewall GeoPower, please register for a GeoPower webinar at: www.sewall.com/invitations/sewall_geopower_webinar.htm; or contact: J. Randall Cercopely, Solutions Manager, at 843 224 6953; randall.cercopely@sewall.com

Apt Media is an interactive design firm specializing in web sites and application interfaces. Founded in 1988, the company has a diverse national client base from the commercial, nonprofit, and NGO sectors. For more information, contact: Kim Bieler at 301 588 8555; and visit the web site at www.aptmediainc.com

Mapping Maine cancers

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:09:30 -0500

Maine's predominantly rural population of 1.3 million has the distinction of having the oldest median age in the United States, as well as the more dubious distinction of having one of the highest age-adjusted incidence rates for all cancers in the country. Indeed, since 2000, Maine has consistently ranked among the top three states in cancer incidence for all anatomical sites and for persons of all ages, races and genders (National Program of Cancer Registries, 2009 #92). Figure 1 shows the incidence rates for 15 common cancers mapped against Maine's 16 counties, showing that Maine's age-adjusted cancer incidence rates are significantly different from the confidence intervals in the U.S. overall. Read more

Governor Baldacci announces creation of statewide map to support broadband development

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:59:44 -0400

(Augusta, Maine—13 October 2009) Governor John Baldacci today announced the launch of a project to create the first comprehensive geographic inventory of high-speed Internet services statewide for use in identifying unserved and underserved areas and in planning expansion throughout the State. The project will lay the foundation for administering future State public- and private-sector grants for broadband, creating unprecedented opportunities for broadband service providers (SPs), the business community, public institutions, and the citizens of Maine. The Governor has tasked the ConnectME Authority to direct the project.

"My Administration and the Maine State Legislature recognize the importance of making broadband services available throughout our entire State," said Governor Baldacci. "Future economic opportunities depend on our ability to have these services affordable and available to all residents of Maine. While many providers have made great strides in
most parts of the State, we must seek ways to encourage development in all of our unserved areas."

Following a nationwide search, the ConnectME Authority has awarded James W. Sewall Company of Old Town, Maine, a three-year contract to map broadband service and availability for the entire state. The project, funded in part by the Authority and eligible to receive $2.6 million in federal stimulus funding under the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) State Broadband Grant Program, will extend over three years, with the majority of the mapping to be completed in the first half of 2010.

Sewall will bring an innovative sustainable systems approach to the inventory process, integrating service provider (SP) address data and the State’s E911 roads data into a State broadband map and geodatabase that can be maintained over time without large additional investment. Once implemented and hosted online, the system will provide a broad user community with web-based access to information and search tools, enabling government officials to identify critical unserved and underserved areas for funding, SPs to determine optimal locations for placing resources, and private citizens to locate SPs in their area.

“The ConnectME Authority views this initiative as a significant step forward in meeting our goal to expand broadband access throughout the entire state, and especially in the most rural, unserved areas of Maine,” says Jean Wilson, Chair of the Authority. “Sewall is the logical choice to be our consultant. Sewall understands the broadband challenges the State faces, has the technical abilities needed to meet our requirements, and shares our commitment to advancing broadband as a strategic pillar of economic development. We look forward to working with Governor Baldacci’s office, with Sewall, and with other members of the broadband coalition to advance broadband for all Maine’s stakeholders.”

The ConnectME Authority was established by the State of Maine legislature to stimulate investment in advanced communications technology infrastructure in unserved or underserved areas of the State so as to enhance economic development, healthcare, education, tourism, public health and safety, and government efficiency. ConnectME’s current mapping project brings together a coalition of organizations with a wide breadth of broadband and mapping experience, including the Maine Public Utilities Commission, the Maine Office of GIS, the Broadband Strategy Council, and Sewall. For more information, visit the web site at www.maine.gov/connectme.

Founded in 1880, Sewall is an integrated team of geospatial, engineering and natural resource consultants who partner with clients to create practical, sustainable solutions. The company’s diverse portfolio is based on 100 years' experience in surveying, forestry consulting, and civil engineering; 60 years' in aerial mapping; and 20 years' in geospatial systems and software. For more information on the Maine broadband mapping project, please contact: Lisa Schoonmaker, Communications Director, at 207-827-4456; schl@sewall.com; and visit the web site at www.sewall.com.

Delegation aims to advance wind energy

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:43:13 -0400

(Portland, Maine--21 September 2009) In an unusual move, firms that want to do business in Europe focus on an industry, not a locale.

The itinerary is packed for Maine participants in a renewable energy trade mission to Spain and Germany this week.

Briefings, a wind energy trade show, a tour of a turbine manufacturer, networking receptions and matchmaking sessions with possible business partners are all part of the trip organized by the Maine International Trade Center. More

Sewall launches ASGPipelineTM Generation 3.0 at GITA Oil & Gas

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:55:43 -0400

James W. Sewall Company is pleased to announce the launch of ASGPipeline^TM Generation 3.0, the newest version of Sewall's industry-standard pipeline alignment generation software. Generation 3.0, to be commercially released in late 2009, introduces ASGPipeline^TM Designer, an innovative graphical interface for fast, intuitive pipeline sheet layout and definition.

ASGPipeline Generation 3.0 maintains the best features of ASGPipeline^TM, including (1) compatibility with major GIS and asset management systems; (2) advanced white-space management, which eliminates manual editing and allows custom reporting; and (3) sheet generation in industry-standard formats.

The ASGPipeline Designer module introduces a design "canvas" and forms to streamline the sheet design and generation process. The canvas provides desktop tools and templates that assist the user in visualizing the layout of the alignment sheet. Pre-defined menus and lists enable the user to configure data origins and connections to the data source without requiring complex coding. Use of the new module reduces the time required to develop an alignment sheet layout by up to 75 percent.

The updated solution, compatible to older versions, includes a set of migration tools that read existing layout (.ini) files and saves the results into the new format. This functionality allows the user to maintain existing alignment sheet layouts, including multiple parallel lines, tabular data, and design insets. Leveraging the power of the new module, the user reduces the time required to update existing designs.

Sewall is demonstrating ASGPipeline Generation 3.0 this week at GITA's Oil & Gas Conference in Houston, Texas (Booth #214).

Founded in 1880, Sewall is an integrated team of geospatial, engineering and natural resource consultants who partner with clients to create practical, sustainable solutions. The company's diverse portfolio is based on 100 years' experience in surveying, forestry consulting, and civil engineering; 60 years' in aerial mapping; and 20 years' in geospatial systems and software, including integrity management solutions to the pipeline industry.

For information on ASGPipeline Generation 3.0 and on Sewall's full suite of integrity management software, please visit the Sewall booth at GITA Oil & Gas Conference (#214); contact: Clarence Young, Senior Project Manager, at 207 827 4456; cyoung@sewall.com; and visit the web site at www.sewall.com/pipeline.

Sewall launches new webinar series on geospatial solutions

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:20:48 -0400

James W. Sewall Company is pleased to announce the launch of Sewall Webinars, a series of interactive web-based seminars on geospatial solutions for government, utilities, and the natural resource industry.

The first scheduled webinar is GeoPower^TM for Municipalities: Online Technology for Shared Services & Cost Savings. Presenter Gary Mullaney, Sewall Director of Systems Engineering, will introduce the GeoPower portal, a web-based system that provides municipal mapping, data maintenance and applications across government departments and into the private sector. Municipalities using GeoPower have reported that instant web access to parcel data, related information layers, and applications streamlines business processes, reduces overhead, and frees staff for the true mission of public service. Importantly, the public can obtain the same information on-line, improving their access to services.

The webinar, scheduled bimonthly during August, September, and October, includes a discussion of these features and benefits, a live demo, and an interactive question-answer period.

Webinars on the use of GeoPower and other applications for renewable energy and utilities will be added to the series in the coming months. For more information on Sewall Webinars and to register online, please visit: www.sewall.com/webinars; or contact Dana Wiser, Inside Sales Coordinator/Analyst at 800 648 4202; Email: dana.wiser@sewall.com

Founded in 1880, Sewall is an integrated team of geospatial, engineering and natural resource consultants who partner with clients to create practical, sustainable solutions. The company's diverse portfolio is based on 100 years' experience in surveying, forestry consulting, and civil engineering; 60 years' in aerial mapping; and 20 years' in geospatial systems and software. In the last 10 years, Sewall's offerings have expanded to include services in environmental engineering, renewable energy, and web-based technologies.

Mapping cancer. Old Town company, genetics institute team up to chart the landscape of endemic disease

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:41:00 -0400

Bangor, Maine--August 1 (Bangor Daily News). What is the relationship between Maine's lung cancer cases and the location of the state's craggy granite outcroppings? Why is the incidence of melanoma - a life-threatening cancer of the skin linked to prolonged exposure to sunlight - not highest along the lobster coast, as public health experts might predict, but rather in-land, in the forested foothills of Maine's western mountains? Is there a connection between rates of breast and prostate cancers and the hormone-disrupting properties of arsenic found in natural deposits - as well as in industrial spills and dumps - around the state? Read more

Dewberry and Sewall form partnership to provide expanded services

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:58:31 -0400

(Fairfax, VA--10 July 2009) Dewberry and James W. Sewall Company have formed a partnership to offer expanded services to their clients in government and industry. Under the teaming arrangement, Dewberry is integrating its broad GIS and mapping technology capabilities with Sewall's expertise in renewable energy, forestry, and natural resources consulting.

The two firms are now teamed on multiple contract opportunities, to include Dewberry's recent selection by the U.S. Geological Survey for its Geospatial Products and Services Contract (GPSCII).

During the upcoming ESRI International User Conference, Dewberry and Sewall will jointly present the firms' capabilities at booth #415. Dewberry will host Patrick Graham, PE, Sewall's Renewable Energy Group Leader, at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14. Graham will be available to expand on his presentations on applying GIS to wind project development and to the Maine BioGeoBank, an integrated system for genetic and environmental cancer research.

About Dewberry
Dewberry is a 2,000-person professional services firm, specializing in management and consulting services, infrastructure engineering services, and architectural and building engineering services.

Established in 1956, the firm has more than 40 locations nationwide, with headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia, near Washington, D.C. The firm's geospatial and program integration service area performs photogrammetry, LiDAR, GIS, and quality assurance and control tasks, and specializes in program management and quality assurance of major geospatial programs for federal, state, and local clients nationwide. For more information, visit www.dewberry.com.

About Sewall
Founded in 1880, Sewall is an integrated team of geospatial, engineering and natural resource consultants who partner with clients to create practical, sustainable solutions. The company's diverse portfolio is based on 100 years' experience in surveying, forestry consulting, and civil engineering; 60 years' in aerial mapping; and 20 years' in geospatial systems and software. Sewall offerings have expanded in recent years to include services in environmental engineering, renewable energy, and web-based technologies. For more information, contact Lisa Schoonmaker, Communications Director, at 207 827 4456; Email: schl@sewall.com

Sewall monitors five impaired urban streams

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:20:09 -0400

(Old Town, Maine-17 June 2009) The City of Bangor last week launched a two-year project to monitor the flow of five local streams defined as impaired by the Maine DEP-Penjajawoc Stream, Birch Stream, Arctic Brook, Capehart Brook and Shaw Brook. The project, part of Bangor's long-term initiative to improve water quality, is a critical first step to controlling stream contamination from stormwater runoff.

To assist the City, environmental engineers at James W. Sewall Company are now tracking both continuous instream flow (velocity and volume) and precipitation levels to determine the amount of stormwater runoff that impacts stream flow. Depth and precipitation monitors, permanently deployed in the five streams at ten data collection stations, record information at 15-minute intervals, which Sewall downloads and evaluates monthly. Once correlated with data on water quality, including such stressors as chloride, dissolved oxygen, stream temperature and nutrients, this information will provide the basis for modeling water quality and developing best management practices (BMPs) for water quality control.

Sewall Senior Environmental Scientist, Chester Bigelow, PWS, explains, "Runoff from paved roads, parking lots, sidewalks, and other impervious surfaces carries heat and pollutants into streams, such as road salt, nutrients from fertilizer, oil and grease, and organic material. In an urban environment these all work together to impact water chemistry and the health of the aquatic community. If we know how much flow is coming off of the land surface and can tie this information to water quality data, we can determine ways to reduce high stream flows, to restore and maintain the balance of the system, and to moderate the impact of pollutants on our streams. These practices will become part of Bangor's larger watershed management plan to improve water quality to Maine DEP standards over the long term."

According to Wendy Warren, City of Bangor Environmental Coordinator, "This project is a result of a huge amount of citizen support of the need for more water quality information. The data collected through this program will enable the City and facilities located in watersheds of impaired streams to develop more accurate models for making better decisions as to the sizing and efficiency of certain stormwater treatment systems. The anticipated result will be a win-win situation for facilities and the environment. Accurate modeling will assist facility managers in implementing the most cost-effective systems, and stormwater discharges will receive the treatment necessary to improve the water quality of receiving streams. We are very excited to receive the funding from the Maine DEP, Maine Municipal Bond Bank and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) that allows us to collect this information for all five of the City's impaired streams over the next two years."

Founded in 1880, Sewall provides integrated solutions in geospatial, engineering and natural resource consulting to government and industry. Sewall environmental engineers specialize in environmental assessment, wetland delineation and functional assessment, spill response and damage assessment, field collection and statistical analysis of chemical and biological data, and state and federal environmental permitting. For information, contact: Chester Bigelow, PWS, at 207 827-4456; Email: mailto:chet.bigelow@sewall.com

Joseph H. Osborne joins Sewall as Utilities Solutions Manager

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:38:22 -0400

James W. Sewall Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph H. Osborne as Utilities Solutions Manager. A consultative sales professional, Mr. Osborne brings twenty years of experience in GIS and related technology solutions for government and the utilities industry. At Sewall, he will play a strategic role in expanding the firm's traditional client base in utilities, including gas and electric distribution/transmission, water/wastewater and telecommunications.

Mr. Osborne has a career record of accomplishment in strategic account management and sales. As Vice President of Geospatial Solutions Sales at Rolta International, Mr. Osborne guided company business development, directed sales staff, and managed client accounts for major gas and electric utilities, leading sales to record growth in revenues. As Regional Sales Manager at Bentley Systems, Inc., he directed sales efforts with channel partners and managed strategic accounts, playing a key role in developing technology and infrastructure solutions for public and privately owned utilities. He was recognized for selling the largest utility solution in Bentley's history with the top sales award for a worldwide team. As Sales and Marketing Director at Digital Resources Group, he managed sales staff in multiple offices, coordinated record-setting sales activities, and established GSA schedule procurement processes that increased government sales by 112 percent. In addition, as Partner for CADD Specialists Corp., now MS-CAD, he was responsible for driving corporate sales efforts, overseeing operations, forecasting and budgets, and negotiating contracts.

Sewall VP of Marketing & Sales Wayne Hampel, says, "We are pleased that we were able to attract Mr. Osborne to our team at Sewall. He brings a keen understanding of client needs and business challenges and an innate ability to resolve complex issues through the application of available technology. These qualities will be invaluable to our clients going forward."

Mr. Osborne says, "I am pleased and proud to become a member of the Sewall Team. The professionalism and enthusiasm expressed by the team have been genuinely refreshing. I look forward to being a part of their ongoing success."

Mr. Osborne has a BS in business administration and computer science from Minnesota State University and is currently pursuing his MBA. He is a member of the American Management Association (AMA), American Public Works Association (APWA), Geospatial Information & Technology Association (GITA), and the Edison Electric Institute (EEI).
Mr. Osborne also served in the US Air Force in Vietnam and received a Presidential Unit Citation for Strategic Air Command Global Shield. In recent years, he has been awarded for his service to Habitat for Humanity.

Founded in 1880, Sewall is an integrated team of geospatial, engineering and natural resource consultants who partner with clients to create practical, sustainable solutions. The company's diverse portfolio is based on 100 years' experience in surveying, forestry consulting, and civil engineering; 60 years' in aerial mapping; and 20 years' in geospatial systems and software. In the last 10 years, Sewall's offerings have expanded to include services in environmental engineering, renewable energy, and web-based technologies. For more information, contact: Lisa Schoonmaker, Communications Director, at schl@sewall.com

Sewall announces strategic hires in Forestry and Natural Resources

Thu, 21 May 2009 11:48:50 -0400

James W. Sewall Company is pleased to announce the hiring of John Kaufman, Mark Leathers, and Scott Twillman to the company's Forestry & Natural Resources (FNR) Consulting Group. The hiring of these staff supports Sewall's strategy to serve a growing global market for natural resource analysis and consulting services.

John Kaufman joins the firm as Forest Resource Economist to provide Sewall clients with a range of financial and econometric applications. With a Master's in Forestry from the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, he brings experience in financial analysis of silvicultural treatments, forecasting timber sales, analyzing timber inventories, conducting forest economics research, and teaching. Mr. Kaufman will be evaluating forestland investment opportunities, forecasting timber and non-timber revenues, conducting wood supply/demand studies, and providing a wide range of natural resource economics services. He will also be editing Sewall's quarterly newsletter, Timberlands. Mr. Kaufman's special interests in natural resource policy, private investment in the environment, and environmental science will support Sewall's expanded offerings in ecosystem services.

Mark Leathers, a licensed professional forester and wood scaler in Maine and registered Maine guide, is now Business Manager/Resource Analyst of Sewall's FNR Group. He comes with 14 years of forest industry experience in Maine and Wisconsin, where he managed harvest, road building, and silvicultural activities, administered multi-million dollar budgets, and supervised wood flows for large real estate and timberland investment management organizations, including Plum Creek Timber Company and Wagner Forest Management. In various roles as operations forester, resource supervisor, and consulting forester, Mr. Leathers has negotiated harvest, trucking, and road construction contracts; and developed collaborative relationships with State regulatory agencies. In addition to overseeing FNR operations, he manages lands for forestland owners who promote sustainability, biodiversity, education, and public recreation. He has a Master's in Forestry from the University of Maine.

Scott Twillman joins the FNR Group as Resource Analyst, working out of the company's North Carolina office. He comes to Sewall with 9 years' industry experience in timberland appraisal, due diligence consulting, and timber sale analysis. While working for Plum Creek, Forest2Market, and TerraSource Valuation, Mr. Twillman produced timberland appraisals; conducted raw material cost analyses, resource assessments, and timber inventories; and compiled and managed mill production and consumption databases. He has specialized expertise in silviculture, growth and yield, and economics behind the major species. At Sewall, he provides fee appraisals, due diligence services, and resource analysis. Mr. Twillman focuses on investment-grade pine and hardwood investments throughout the eastern US.

According to Dr. Bret Vicary, Sewall's Vice President of FNR, "We are very fortunate to be adding to our staff at a time when many firms are barely holding their own or declining. John, Mark, and Scott have all hit the ground running, and they all have unique skills. They play important roles in helping Sewall deliver interdisciplinary solutions to an expanding customer base and across increasingly diverse geographies. It is a privilege to be surrounded by such great people."

The oldest forestry consulting firm in the US, Sewall consultants have appraised over 100 million acres of natural resources and provided independent third-party due diligence in many major transactions in North America, including the largest private timberland sale in US history. Sewall's traditional client base in the continental US and Canada began expanding into offshore markets 10 years ago. The FNR Group now serves clients in Hawaii, South and Central America, Australasia, and Europe. For more information, please contact Dr. Bret Vicary, MAI, CGA, LPF, at (207) 827-4456; bret@sewall.com.

Sewall and Reed & Reed deliver wind projects on difficult terrain

Mon, 04 May 2009 17:28:59 -0400

James W. Sewall Company and Reed & Reed are helping develop wind energy projects on some of the toughest terrain in the eastern US-the mountains of Maine. Under contract to wind developer First Wind, Sewall and Reed & Reed have teamed to deliver the largest operating commercial-scale wind farm in New England, the $100 million, 57-megawatt wind farm on Stetson Mountain. Sewall and Reed & Reed previously worked together on the $55 million, 42-megawatt wind farm on Mars Hill, the first commercial-scale wind farm in Maine. A third project, TransCanada's $320 million, 132-megawatt project on Kibby Mountain, is under way and slated for completion in October 2010.

Built on mountain ridgelines up to 3,650 feet in elevation, with variances in elevation of over 1,000 feet, all three projects have presented unique design and construction challenges, including building access roads for transporting 120,000-pound turbines and 440-ton cranes with 300 feet of boom. Steep terrain, rocky soil, wetlands, and extremes of weather have added complexity to the development effort. The resulting product is nevertheless elegant in its simplicity-230 megawatts of clean, renewable energy that will power up to 100,000 homes on an annual basis. Currently, the Mars Hill and Stetson Mountain wind farms produce enough clean energy to power approximately 43,500 homes.

Sewall, headquartered in Old Town, Maine, has provided civil site design and permitting services for all three projects, and aerial mapping and surveying for two of them. The company is also engaged in seven additional wind projects in Maine, Vermont, and West Virginia, providing civil site design, permitting, aerial mapping and surveying, and siting analysis support using GIS and web-based technologies.

Reed & Reed, located in Woolwich, Maine, is the EPC contractor on the Mars Hill, Stetson, and Kibby projects, providing excavation and construction of the foundations and installation of towers and electrical collector systems. Reed & Reed also built the 4.5-megawatt Beaver Ridge wind farm in Maine, now in operation. Currently the two firms are working together in the pre-construction phase of other planned wind projects in New England.

Sewall and Reed & Reed will be showcasing their wind energy solutions at Windpower 2009, the American Wind Energy Association's annual conference and exhibition in Chicago, Illinois, May 4-7. Reed & Reed is also sponsoring a hospitality suite with Sewall as co-host.

Founded in 1880, Sewall is an integrated team of geospatial, engineering and natural resource consultants who partner with clients to create practical, sustainable solutions. The company's diverse portfolio is based on 100 years' experience in surveying, forestry consulting, and civil engineering; 60 years' in aerial mapping; and 20 years' in geospatial systems and software. In the last 10 years, Sewall's offerings have expanded to include traffic, environmental and structural engineering and web-based GIS and portal technologies.

Founded in 1928, Reed & Reed performs a wide range of construction services for both public and private clients. From complex cable-stayed bridges to industrial facilities, marine terminals to wind farms, commercial and institutional buildings to pile driving, parking garages to environmental remediation, Reed & Reed has a proven track record of superior performance.

For more information, please visit the Sewall booth at Windpower 2009 (#5574); contact: Patrick Graham, PE, Director of Project Development, at 207 827 4456; patrick.graham@sewall.com; and visit the web site at www.sewall.com

Also please visit the Reed & Reed booth at Windpower (#4785), contact: Patrick DeFilipp, PE, Senior Project Manager, at 207 443 9747; and visit the web site at www.reed-reed.com

Remsoft launches Consulting Partner Program

Mon, 04 May 2009 09:54:21 -0400

FREDERICTON, New Brunswick (http://www.remsoft.com/) - May 4, 2009 - One of the world's leading forest management software companies, today launched a new program for Remsoft clients who provide consulting services to users world-wide.

The program, which is available to only the most skilled and well respected firms that offer a range of services and competencies around Remsoft products, gives consultants access to exclusive training, business and technical resources that will improve the services they deliver. The addition of the partners program also means that Remsoft clients can be confident in choosing a consultant who is highly experienced and can offer a superior level of service.

"This is something our consultant clientele have been asking for," says Greg Singleton, Business Development, of Remsoft, "It is a big differentiator in our industry. These consultants are leaders in solving complex planning problems. Adding our endorsement through the partner program provides added credibility to these forward thinking consultants."

This new program provides the foundation for Remsoft Consulting Partners to attract, enable and support key clients who understand the importance of using the best technology and people available to address a myriad of complex planning issues in a transparent and defendable manner.

In addition to announcing the launch of the new program, Remsoft is pleased to welcome the inaugural members to the Consulting Partner program, American Forest Management , BR Walker, Cortex Consultants, FORSight Resources, LandMark Systems, Mason, Bruce & Girard, Pöyry Forest Industry, Sewall, Timberland Appraisal Inc., and Timberline Natural Resource Group.

"We are delighted to welcome these companies into the program" says Andrea Feunekes, co-CEO of Remsoft, "We have worked closely with all of them for a number of years and know that they have some of the most skilled analysts in the industry. We are confident that they hold the same high standards and customer focus that we do, and will deliver superior service."

For more information on Remsoft Consulting Partners, please visit http://www.remsoft.com/

John Storelli joins Sewall's New York GIS team

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:43:33 -0400

National GIS firm James W. Sewall Company is pleased to announce that GIS Analyst and Consultant John Storelli has joined the firm's Elmira, New York, office to develop and support geospatial solutions for Sewall's clients throughout the State. Sewall's New York staff specializes in applying advanced GIS technologies to improve county and municipal services while reducing operating expenses.

With eight years' experience in the GIS industry, Mr. Storelli brings to his position an integrated understanding of GIS project management, spatial analysis and geodatabase design, and application development. As Mid-Atlantic GIS Staff Scientist for the Appalachian Mountain Club, he provided quantitative and qualitative analysis of developmental land use change, National Land Cover Dataset accuracy assessment, and GIS technical support and training. As GIS Project Leader at Information Management Systems in Jackson, Mississippi, he managed GIS projects; researched and developed geospatial tools, data models, and processing techniques; designed geodatabases; and performed a wide range of geospatial analysis. As GIS/Remote Sensing Technician at the southern regional office of Ducks Unlimited, he conducted image analysis and feature extraction on projects using aerial photography and satellite imagery and was responsible for building the initial Gulf Coast Joint Venture GIS using ESRI ArcGIS.

Mr. Storelli has an MS in Geosciences from Mississippi State University and a BS in Geography from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, and expertise in the ESRI Arc family of software tools, including ArcGIS. He also has extensive training, presentation and grant writing experience.

"John will be a great addition to our Elmira office," said Sewall Production Manager, Geospatial Solutions, Aaron Weston. "He will be joining a team that currently maintains a significant amount of all the tax parcel information in New York State. Our county and municipal clients will enjoy working with John to unlock the power of their information, provide shared services across local government and develop economically, within the strict constraints of today's budgets."

A year ago, Sewall formed the Geospatial Solutions operating group to leverage broad capabilities in GIS data production and analysis, systems engineering and integration, product development and technical project management for the benefit of clients in government and industry. Since the acquisition of Weiler Mapping in 2003, Sewall has built an extensive presence in New York State, maintaining tax maps and databases for county and local governments. Sewall is currently leveraging this expertise and access to important GIS data to assist local officials in the State in the development of shared services and advanced public administration capabilities.

Founded in 1880, Sewall is an integrated team of geospatial, engineering and natural resource consultants who partner with clients to create practical, sustainable solutions. The company's diverse portfolio is based on 100 years' experience in surveying and civil engineering; 60 years' in aerial mapping; and 20 years' in GIS and software application development. Sewall has 11 offices in cities nationwide, including Elmira, New York. To obtain more information, please visit www.sewall.com or contact: Lisa Schoonmaker, Communications Director, at (207) 827-4456; Email: schl@sewall.com

T. Wayne Hampel joins Sewall as Vice President of Marketing & Sales

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:03:46 -0400

T. Wayne Hampel Joins Sewall as Vice President of Marketing & Sales

(Old Town, Maine-24 March 2009) James W. Sewall Company is pleased to announce that T. Wayne Hampel has joined the firm as Vice President of Marketing & Sales. Mr. Hampel is an award-winning strategic marketing and tactical sales professional with 25 years' experience in GIS, advanced mapping, and related technology industries. He brings specialized market knowledge of federal, state and local government and of public and privately held utilities, including water, gas and electric, and telecommunications.

Prior to joining Sewall, Mr. Hampel was Director of Government Marketing and Sales at Rolta International and Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Surdex Corporation and ProMaps, Inc., where he managed GIS strategic marketing and sales, strategic partnership alliances, and strategic client accounts in the government and utilities arenas. He has extensive hands-on experience with all aspects of marketing, business development, and sales, including direct selling, sales tracking and forecasting, proposal generation and contract negotiation, and sales staff management and training. His many career achievements include awards for high-volume sales, largest single sale, and commitment to client service.

At Sewall, he will lead the company's Marketing & Sales, set strategy, and build a high-performing team to bring Sewall's broad range of integrated services to clients in government, utilities, and the natural resource and renewable energy industries.

Sewall CEO James H. Page, Ph.D., says, "Sewall is delighted to have Wayne on board. He's an excellent fit, and with the company in growth mode, Wayne's leadership will help us build on our expertise to develop new partner channels, penetrate new markets, and build market share."

Mr. Hampel says, "Sewall has an amazing breadth of products and services and is well positioned to capitalize on this wide offering. This combined with Sewall's exemplary reputation in the industry, and quality of staff, is creating exciting opportunities in which I look forward to participating. Sewall is truly an industry-leading company with a professional vision for the future."

Founded in 1880, Sewall is an integrated team of geospatial, engineering and natural resource consultants who partner with clients to create practical, sustainable solutions. The company's diverse portfolio is based on 100 years' experience in surveying, forestry consulting, and civil engineering; 60 years' in aerial mapping; and 20 years' in geospatial systems and software. In the last 10 years, Sewall's offerings have expanded to include services in environmental engineering, renewable energy, and web-based technologies. For more information, contact: Lisa Schoonmaker, Communications Director, at schl@sewall.com

Bangor moves to clean up streams

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:48:37 -0400

BANGOR (WLBZ Channel 2 NEWS CENTER) -- Bangor's environmental coordinator, Wendy Warren, is working with an environmental consultant from Sewall Company, Chet Bigelow, to assess the city's streams.

The five streams in Bangor are not in compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Water Act. In the past, the city's stream cleaning efforts have focused more on cleaning waste from the waters.

Now that focus is shifting to storm water, the city hopes to put together a plan to clean the waters up by the end of the year. They expect the initial cost of cleaning storm water damage could be anywhere from 2 to 4 million dollars. They hope to fund much of the work through Department of Environmental Protection grants.

"We haven't devised a plan yet. We're trying to gather stake holders or interested people to assist us in helping devise solutions that we can put into a plan," said Warren.

Bigelow has found that the three main problems with the city's streams now are chloride from road salt mixing in the water, an anti-freezing agent from Bangor's airport flowing into the streams, and erosion shifting the natural flow of the stream into a different course.

Bigelow is brainstorming ways to fix the problems.

"We come up with ways to begin to absorb the water into the landscape without it running off," he said.

Last week Warren held a public meeting to inform the community about the streams. Charles Birkel lives near Birch Stream and attended the meeting.

"It's going to affect all of us. If we all work together as a team, I believe that we can help clean up the pollution that exists in our city," Birkel said.

Sewall and Forisk introduce MillVantage for assessing wood markets

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:37:23 -0400

James W. Sewall Company and Forisk Consulting, LLC, are pleased to announce the release of MillVantage^TM, an online geodatabase of current information on mills and wood-consuming bio-energy facilities. Designed to meet the needs of forest resource managers, timberland investors, and forest industry and bio-energy investors, MillVantage provides geospatial data, mapping and applications for use in locating wood products facilities and assessing wood markets in specific geographic areas of interest.

MillVantage is available both as an online subscription service, hosted on Sewall's GeoPower^TM platform, and as a fully configurable product for use with existing GIS software. Subscription service users can access data quickly and efficiently over the Web, customize queries and maps, and download map (shapefile) and database (CSV) files for reporting, using only a browser and Internet connection. Map coverage now includes 12 states in the southeastern US. To access a demo site, visit https://geopower.jws.com/milldb

According to Dr. Bret Vicary, Sewall's Vice President of Forestry & Natural Resource Consulting, "We are delighted to partner with Forisk. Our team offers leading-edge, user-friendly software applications and a commitment to deliver accurate, comprehensive, and timely information to our customers."

Dr. Brooks Mendell, Forisk's President, says, "The opportunity to collaborate with Sewall on MillVantage solves two client problems. One, it provides best-available market intelligence on the status and location of wood-using mills while, two, delivering this information in an easy-to-use spatial tool that clients can customize for investment and operating decisions."

Forisk Consulting, LLC, provides research, consulting, and educational services to operating, finance and strategy executives and analysts making decisions associated with timber REITs, timberlands, and wood-using energy and manufacturing facilities. Founded in 2004, Forisk has worked with clients and partners throughout the US and in nearly a dozen countries on timber and timberland investments, wood procurement, forest industry and bio-energy investments, and forest operations.

Founded in 1880, Sewall is an integrated team of geospatial, engineering and natural resource consultants who partner with clients in government, the utilities and the forest industry. The company's diverse portfolio is based on 100 years' experience in surveying, forestry consulting, and civil engineering; 60 years' in aerial mapping; and 20 years' in geospatial systems and software. In the last 10 years, Sewall's offerings have expanded to include Web services using Geospatial Web and portal technologies on the GeoPower platform.

For more information on MillVantage, please contact Scott Brodbeck at Sewall (704-846-1450; scott.brodbeck@sewall.com) or Brooks Mendell at Forisk Consulting, LLC (678-984-8707; bmendell@forisk.com); and visit www.sewall.com or www.forisk.com.

Sewall and Winrock team to deliver carbon project consulting

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:33:08 -0400

James W. Sewall Company and Winrock International are pleased to announce a teaming agreement to provide carbon mitigation solutions to forestland owners and investors. As the role of forests in sequestering carbon gains global attention, landowners and investors have growing opportunities to realize financial returns from forestland assets by monetizing carbon values through the trade of emission credits. Carbon monetization also encourages sustainable forest management practices, improves the health of forest ecosystems, and reduces greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, building the green profile of an organization.

The Winrock-Sewall team brings together two leaders in the forestry, natural resource, and ecosystem services industries to meet clients' investment needs. Their joint services include: carbon project consulting, aerial imaging and GIS covertype mapping; forestland modeling, appraisal and inventory; carbon baseline and leakage analysis; growth and yield modeling; sequestration monitoring and verification; project reporting and registration; and direct or offset aggregator trading.

According to Dr. Bret Vicary, Sewall's Vice President of Forestry & Natural Resource Consulting, "Sewall's forest investment clients are looking for ways to monetize ecosystem services, so this is a natural for us. Our partnership with Winrock enables us to tap into their extremely deep experience in this emerging market."

Gary Kaster, Winrock's Director of Forestry Advisor Services, remarked, "We anticipate a demand for ‘high quality' standards among market participants as governmental policies develop. Sewall's ability to ensure quality inputs, coupled with our experience in high quality forestry offsets, make a great team for facilitating investment in the environment."

Winrock International, a pioneer in the carbon market, has set the standard globally for carbon measurement and monitoring and deforestation modeling, assisting clients in 65 countries worldwide. The company has implemented over 125 forest carbon projects in the US and abroad, meeting the needs of national government agencies, state governments, private industry, and national organizations.

Sewall, the oldest forestry firm in the US, has 128 years' experience in forestland modeling, appraisal, inventory and mapping in North America and offshore. Sewall has appraised over 100 million acres of land and provided independent third-party due diligence in many major transactions, including the largest private timberland sale in US history. Recent experience includes quantifying carbon values in both planted and natural forests.

For information on Winrock-Sewall solutions for carbon offset projects, please contact Winrock Forestry Advisory Services Director Gary Kaster at (740) 962-5564; gkaster@winrock.org; or Sewall Vice President Bret Vicary, PhD, MAI, CGA, LPF at (207) 827-4456; bret@sewall.com. Also visit www.winrock.org or www.sewall.com