EcoAnalysts expands into Florida with Acquisition of Aquatic Toxicity Laboratory, Hydrosphere Research Environmental Services

EcoAnalysts, Inc. (EA, Moscow, ID), a leading provider of ecological
field sampling, laboratory, and consulting services nationwide,
announces the recent acquisition of Hydrosphere Research Environmental
Services, Inc. (HRES, Alachua, FL), a leading regional provider of
aquatic ecotoxicity testing services.

EA co-founder and CEO Gary Lester commented, “We are very excited to
join forces with HRES, as we now firmly plant the EcoAnalysts flag in
the Southeast and can increase our broader ecological service offerings
to HRES clients regionally. Combining forces with our aquatic
ecotoxicity team in Port Gamble, WA we now have an impressive team of
nearly 20 ecotoxicity specialists and can apply these services to NPDES
permits, product toxicity testing, and soil/sediment toxicity testing
across the country. Our company cultures are a great match, as both
teams are science-focused and emphasize providing our clients with
unbiased data and analysis to support environmentally responsible
solutions.”

Mr. Craig Watts, CEO of HRES said of the transaction, “Hydrosphere
needed help getting to the next level and EcoAnalysts has the experience
and tools to help us do that. Just as important, EcoAnalysts’ culture is
a great fit with Hydrosphere’s. We look forward to working with them to
grow and find ways to better serve our clients.”

Background on EcoAnalysts: Founded in 1995, EcoAnalysts has grown our company to
over 70 employees with offices and laboratory operations in Idaho,
Washington, Missouri, and now Florida. Our core services are ecological
field sampling, laboratory, and consulting services, with emphasis on
ecological assessments in freshwater, estuarine, marine, and terrestrial
environments. EcoAnalysts has completed projects in every US state and
Canadian province, and several countries internationally. Our strategic
objectives and growth goals are centered around expanding our
capabilities, services, and regional operations to better serve our
customers.

https://www.ecoanalysts.com

For more information please contact:
Gary Lester: glester@ecoanalysts.com
208-882-2588 x21

Press release PDF download.

EPA DMR-QA 39 Study Results: “All Acceptable”

Hydrosphere Research has completed the DMR-QA 39 study with “Acceptable Results” for all test species and all test endpoints. As a lab, we are required to test unknown samples once a year and compare those results to the acceptable analyte ranges for that study. The acceptable range is based on the actual level of analyte in the unknown sample, and on the combined concentration and statistical results from the other participating labs around the country.

As one Hydrosphere Research client put it, “having all acceptable results boosts our confidence in Hydrosphere and cuts down on the time, paperwork, and hassle of having to deal with unacceptable results.”

Hydrosphere adds 33kW PV System

Hydrosphere Research recently completed installation of a 33kW photo voltaic system. Company president Craig Watts says “We have wanted to go solar for a while. This year it all came together.” During the first 30 days of operation, the PV system saved an estimated 7,826 pounds of CO2 emissions, equivalent to planting almost 200 trees.