Rocky Mountain Environmental Associates

What Rocky Mountain Environmental Associates does

Rocky Mountain Environmental Associates (RMEA) is a privately held environmental, hydrologic, and water rights consulting firm founded in 1991 and headquartered in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The firm delivers three integrated service lines — Environmental Services (Phase I/II/III Environmental Site Assessments, landfill monitoring and statistics, site investigations and remediation, UST closures, water quality studies, mineral remoteness evaluations, Nutrient-Pathogen studies, spill response, and asbestos inspection); Hydrologic Services (numerical groundwater/surface water modeling using MODFLOW and the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer Model, flow measurements, aquifer testing, well design, and conservation nonprofit/realtor support); and Water Rights Services (water right filings, research, transfers, beneficial use documentation, allocation, and expert witness testimony administered through the Idaho Department of Water Resources). Its client base spans Idaho and Wyoming public agencies, conservation nonprofits, agricultural irrigators, real estate developers, and small-to-mid-market businesses across 15+ states.

RMEA's underlying technical stack combines MODFLOW-based numerical groundwater flow modeling (including participation in the Idaho Department of Water Resources' Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer Model v1.1 and v2.0), ArcGIS for spatial analysis, GPS for legal description confirmation, statistical analysis of landfill groundwater monitoring data, and FAA-certified drone aerial photography. The firm's competitive positioning rests on deep prior employment ties to IDWR and the Idaho Water Resources Research Institute across multiple senior staff, multi-state Professional Geologist licensure, EPA-certified asbestos inspection capability, and a long-running teaming partnership with Dr. Thomas Wood of the University of Idaho and Clearwater Geosciences on groundwater supply projects.

RMEA monetizes exclusively through project-based and retainer-style professional services engagements priced via custom quotes, with client invoice collection supported through a Stripe-powered online payment portal. There is no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and no public ticker. The firm is principal-led (President and Principal Hydrologist W. Roger Warner, Vice-President and Principal Water Rights Analyst Kristin M. Moore, Principal Hydrogeologist Patrick N. Naylor) and operates a related affiliate, Rocky Mountain Water Exchange LLC, for water marketing and exchange services.

Name

Rocky Mountain Environmental Associates

Legal name

Rocky Mountain Environmental Associates, Inc.

Website

https://rockymountainenvironmental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rocky Mountain Environmental Associates is a privately held, Idaho Falls-based environmental, hydrologic, and water rights consulting firm founded in 1991, serving public agencies, conservation nonprofits, agricultural irrigators, and developers across the northern Rocky Mountain region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Consulting Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Site Assessment & Remediation (Phase I/II, Cleanup Oversight) (BPAHAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAD)

Keywords

• Environmental consulting services
• Hydrologic modeling services
• Water rights consulting
• Site assessment services
• Groundwater supply studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Idaho Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Environmental consulting services: Project-based professional services revenue from Phase I, II, and III Environmental Site Assessments, landfill monitoring and statistics, site investigations and remediation, underground storage tank (UST) closures, water quality studies, mineral remoteness evaluations, nutrient-pathogen (NP) studies, asbestos inspection, and spill response/cleanup.
2. Hydrologic consulting services: Project-based professional services revenue from hydrologic modeling of groundwater/surface water interactions, flow measurements and surface water studies, groundwater supply evaluations, aquifer testing, well design, and conservation realtor support.
3. Water rights consulting services: Project- and retainer-based professional services revenue from water right research, water right filings and permits, beneficial use documentation, water right transfers, evaluation of water right systems and market values, and expert witness testimony in water rights litigation.
4. Online invoice payment processing: Client invoice collection supported through a Stripe-powered online payment portal on the company website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rocky Mountain Environmental Associates (RMEA) provides turnkey environmental, hydrologic, and water rights consulting services to public and private sector clients in the northern Rocky Mountain region. Its offerings span three service lines: Environmental Services (Phase I/II/III ESAs, landfill monitoring, site investigations and remediation, UST closures, water quality studies, mineral remoteness evaluations, NP studies, spill response, asbestos inspection), Hydrologic Services (groundwater/surface water modeling, flow measurements, aquifer testing and well design, conservation support), and Water Rights Services (new permits, transfers, water right research, and water allocation administered through the Idaho Department of Water Resources).

Product overview

Rocky Mountain Environmental Associates (RMEA) is a professional environmental consulting firm, not a packaged software product. Its offering is a portfolio of three integrated service lines — Environmental Services, Hydrologic Services, and Water Rights Services — delivered by a multidisciplinary team of hydrologists, geologists, environmental scientists, and water rights analysts. The Environmental Services line encompasses Phase I/II/III Environmental Site Assessments, Landfill Monitoring and Statistics, Site Investigations and Remediation, Underground Storage Tank (UST) Closures, Water Quality Studies, Mineral Remoteness Evaluations, Nutrient-Pathogen (NP) Studies, Spill Response and Cleanup, and Asbestos Inspection. The Hydrologic Services line provides Hydrologic Modeling of Groundwater/Surface Water Interactions, Flow Measurements and Surface Water Studies, Groundwater Supply Evaluations/Aquifer Testing/Well Design, and Services for Non-Profits and Conservation Realtors. The Water Rights Services line delivers Water Rights consulting, Water Right Research, and Water Allocation services, all administered under Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) requirements. The three lines interoperate on multi-disciplinary projects (for example, hydrologic modeling supports water right transfers, while Nutrient-Pathogen Studies and landfill monitoring rely on groundwater flow analysis), giving clients a single consulting partner across environmental, water resource, and water rights needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Phase I, II, and III Environmental Site Assessments Comprehensive Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) performed under ASTM and EPA guidelines to identify recognized environmental conditions (RECs) and evaluate contamination risks for property transactions and development. Targeted at property buyers, lenders, developers, and real estate professionals in the northern Rocky Mountain region.
• Landfill Monitoring and Statistics Groundwater monitoring, sampling, statistical analysis, and regulatory reporting for landfill sites in eastern Idaho to ensure compliance and protect drinking water sources. Targeted at solid waste landfill operators in the northern Rocky Mountain region.
• Site Investigations and Remediation Subsurface site investigations and remediation projects for contaminated properties, including management of drilling firms, specialty consultants, and analytical laboratories. Targeted at property owners, developers, and responsible parties managing contaminated sites.
• Underground Storage Tank (UST) Closures Underground storage tank closure services to safely retire tanks and assess associated soil and groundwater conditions. Targeted at property owners, fuel station operators, and businesses retiring legacy underground storage tanks.
• Water Quality Studies Water quality assessments and studies to evaluate conditions of groundwater and surface water for regulatory compliance and resource protection. Targeted at municipalities, agricultural operations, and industrial clients needing water quality characterization.
• Mineral Remoteness Evaluations Evaluations that determine whether a specific area contains valuable mineral deposits or is geologically remote from such resources, supporting land use decisions and regulatory compliance. Targeted at landowners, developers, mining claimants, and federal land managers.
• Nutrient-Pathogen (NP) Studies Level 1 and Level 2 Nutrient-Pathogen Studies following Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) guidance, evaluating how nutrients and pathogens from wastewater may move through soil and groundwater. Targeted at wastewater permit applicants, developers, and homeowners in Idaho.
• Spill Response and Cleanup Eastern Idaho spill response services for oil, fuel, chemical, and hazardous material spills, including containment, cleanup, decontamination, waste removal, and regulatory documentation. Targeted at spill responders, property owners, and responsible parties needing urgent environmental cleanup.
• Asbestos Inspection EPA-certified asbestos inspections to identify asbestos-containing building materials (ACBM) prior to demolition, renovation, or maintenance, with sampling, certified lab analysis, and reporting. Targeted at contractors, building owners, and renovation/demolition project managers needing federally compliant inspections.
• Hydrologic Modeling of Groundwater/Surface Water Interactions Numerical modeling services including operation and scenario construction of the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer Model, MODFLOW-based superposition models, and analytical groundwater/surface water interaction analysis. Targeted at water resource managers, government agencies, and irrigation entities needing quantitative groundwater assessments.
• Flow Measurements and Surface Water Studies Flow measurements, headgate and ditch assessments, automated transducer installation, rating measurements, and surface water evaluations for water-right disputes, delivery questions, and managed recharge verification. Targeted at canal companies, irrigators, and water rights stakeholders.
• Groundwater Supply Evaluations, Aquifer Testing, and Well Design Groundwater supply projects including location of high-yield well sites, aquifer testing (short-duration, long-term, step-drawdown, and constant-rate tests), permitting, and well design. Targeted at municipalities, agricultural operations, and developers needing new groundwater supplies.
• Services for Non-Profits and Conservation Realtors Environmental and hydrologic consulting support for regional conservation non-profits and conservation-oriented real estate firms across eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. Targeted at conservation NGOs and real estate firms specializing in conservation properties.
• Water Rights Consulting for new water right permits, transfers and sales, new pond applications, supply well permits, injection well permits, and stream channel alteration permits administered by the Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR). Targeted at municipalities, commercial companies, and farmers.
• Water Right Research Due-diligence water right research for prospective real estate purchases and pending water right filings, including documentation of water priority and surface/groundwater research. Targeted at prospective real estate buyers, lenders, and water right applicants.
• Water Allocation Water trading evaluation, documentation of legal real estate descriptions using GPS and GIS, Beneficial Use Proof preparation, and evaluation of water rights for re-allocation, transfer, sale, and lease. Targeted at water right holders, real estate buyers, and legal counsel managing water right transactions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,500+ projects completed across environmental, hydrologic, and water rights engagements
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Dr. Thomas Wood (University of Idaho) and Clearwater GeosciencescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007In 2007, RMEA entered into a teaming agreement with Dr. Thomas Wood of the University of Idaho and Clearwater Geosciences on groundwater supply-related projects. Dr. Wood is a recognized regional expert in groundwater; together the partnership provides unmatched capabilities in groundwater services including high-yield well siting, aquifer testing, permitting, and well design.
• Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRMEA maintains strong working relationships with IDWR, including prior employment of multiple senior staff (Keith Wilson served 26 years at IDWR, Bryce Contor served five years at IDWR, Kristin Moore worked at IDWR on the Snake River Basin Adjudication). The firm coordinates water right filings, beneficial use documentation, and complex transfers through IDWR.
• Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRMEA conducts Level 1 and Level 2 Nutrient-Pathogen Studies following IDEQ guidance, and maintains working relationships with IDEQ personnel as part of regional environmental consulting delivery in eastern Idaho.
• Friends of the Teton River (FTR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrincipal John B. Rice served three years as Research Director with Friends of the Teton River in Teton Valley, Idaho, conducting scientific studies on surface water–groundwater interaction, hydrologic alteration, fisheries impacts, and irrigation-related diversion measurements. The relationship continues to support conservation-oriented project delivery.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aspect Consulting: Water resources, hydrogeology, and environmental consulting firm serving the Pacific Northwest with comparable hydrologic modeling, groundwater supply, and water rights services — closely aligned technical offering and client base to RMEA.
• Montgomery & Associates: Hydrogeology and water resources consulting firm with deep experience in aquifer characterization, groundwater modeling, and mining/landfill hydrogeology — direct peer in the technical services RMEA provides across the western US.
• Daniel B. Stephens & Associates: Water resources and environmental consulting firm specializing in hydrology, hydrogeology, and environmental site assessments — comparable mid-sized specialty consulting firm with similar service portfolio to RMEA.
• Northwest Hydraulic Consultants: Hydraulic and hydrologic engineering consultancy focused on surface water/groundwater interaction, sediment transport, and water resources — overlapping service lines with RMEA's hydrologic modeling and surface water studies.
• S.S. Papadopulos & Associates: Water resources and environmental engineering consultancy with deep expertise in groundwater flow modeling, water rights evaluation, and water supply — comparable specialty technical firm to RMEA's hydrologic modeling and water rights practice.

Regional players

• Sunrise Engineering: Regional civil and environmental engineering firm headquartered in Utah serving the intermountain west — competes for similar municipal, agricultural, and developer clients in an adjacent geography to RMEA's Idaho/Wyoming footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Tetra Tech: Global environmental and water resources consulting leader with broad service coverage including ESAs, hydrogeology, and water rights support — competes with RMEA on larger integrated environmental contracts across the western US.
• Arcadis: Global design and environmental consulting firm with significant water and environmental practices — a broad incumbent that competes with RMEA for environmental site assessment, remediation, and water resources engagements.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): Global environmental, health, safety, and sustainability consultancy with deep environmental site assessment and water resources practices — a broad incumbent competing for larger regional environmental contracts.
• Kennedy Jenks Consultants: West Coast-focused environmental and water engineering consulting firm offering groundwater supply, water quality, and environmental services — a broader incumbent overlapping with RMEA's hydrologic and environmental service lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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