Phoenix \u2014 SWCA Environmental Consultants acquired REAP, a renewable energy and historic preservation firm based in Sanford, N.C. REAP is a development services consulting firm that offers critical issue analysis, environmental permitting, site selection and control, coordination with government agencies, cultural resource preservation, and management of available tax incentives. The REAP team advances the development of clean, green, sustainable communities through renewable energy and historic rehabilitation projects.<\/p>\n
This acquisition adds to SWCA\u2019s presence in the Carolinas, allowing the company to better serve clients throughout the Southeast and MidAtlantic regions. It also expands SWCA\u2019s capabilities in renewable energy and cultural resources in these regions.<\/p>\n
\u201cREAP is a leader in wind, solar, and historic preservation in the southeastern U.S., and we\u2019re thrilled to welcome them to SWCA,\u201d said SWCA CEO Joseph J. Fluder, III. \u201cWe\u2019re also pleased to bring our wide-ranging environmental expertise to more clients in this geographic market.\u201d<\/p>\n
REAP founder April Montgomery will contribute leadership, technical expertise, and client relationships to SWCA\u2019s Raleigh\/Sanford office and across SWCA. \u201cI\u2019m excited to grow the scope of services available to our clients and to play a role in growing SWCA\u2019s presence in the southeast. This acquisition creates great opportunities for our team, our clients and the region.\u201d<\/p>\n
With the acquisition of REAP, SWCA has 32 offices across the United States and provides a full spectrum of environmental services focused on planning, natural and cultural resource management, permitting, regulatory compliance, water resources, and ecological restoration. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Phoenix, the company\u2019s growing team of professionals combines scientific expertise with in-depth knowledge of permitting and compliance protocols to achieve technically sound, cost-effective solutions for environmental projects throughout the United States and its territories.<\/p>\n