Scout Newsletter - October 2025

NEPA’s New Playbook: Key Points from the White House CEQ’s NEPA Guidance Issued September 29, 2025

PROJECT HIGHLIGHT: Celebrating the White Sands Missile Range Watershed Resiliency Programmatic Environmental Assessment

We’re excited to share the successful completion of the White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) Watershed Resiliency Programmatic Environmental Assessment (EA)!

Together, we created a framework to help WSMR prepare for extreme weather and strengthen long term resilience. This project was made possible by the leadership at WSMR, who recognized the need for long-term solutions regarding flooding and set the vision for watershed resiliency planning.

WSMR shared: “Scout is very professional and brings knowledgeable people together. They think outside the box, which has been important with several projects… [Scout] is very prompt with communication, positive, and organized. [WSMR] is grateful to have a team from Scout.”

We’re grateful to WSMR, and our teaming partners, Michael Baker International and FMF Pandion, for making this project a success. We look forward to many more opportunities to support resilience across military installations and the communities they serve.

For more information, or to learn how Scout can support your next project, reach out to us at [email protected].

Happy 250th Birthday, U.S. Navy!

On October 13,^th, we wished a very happy 250th birthday to the U.S. Navy for their remarkable legacy of service, innovation, and leadership. At Scout, our Navy currents run deep, reflected in the experience and dedication of our team:

⭐ President - Ryan Pingree, Navy Veteran

⭐ Board Member - Ray Arguello, retired Navy Surface Warfare Officer and served as the Commanding Officer of the USS Benjamin Stoddert DDG-22

⭐ Kevin Vogelsang - retired Naval Engineer Commander, and Civil Engineering Corps officer

⭐ Project Manager - Callie Hansen, Navy Veteran

We thank them, and all who have served, for their service, commitment to excellence, and for inspiring the work we do every day.

We’re excited to share that Scout’s Senior Aquatic Sciences Team lead, Barry Snyder, will be attending the Western Dredging Association (WEDA)’s 2025 Pacific Chapter Meeting October 21-23. On October 23, his session, “San Diego Bay Sediment Remediation: A Historical Overview,” will chart the Bay’s journey from pollution to progress, highlighting everything from hidden contaminants to restored waterways. Attendees can gain valuable insights as Barry brings dredging challenges, and solutions,  to the surface. Looking forward to him connecting with teaming partners while he’s in Honolulu.

Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law’s Special Institute on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) – Salt Lake City, Utah

Scout’s Vice President Melanie Hernandez will join Fred Wagner (Moderator-Jacobs), Matt Petersen (SWCA), and Kent Sharp (SE Group) at the Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law (FNREL) NEPA Conference on Nov. 6-7 in Salt Lake City. Their session, “NEPA Practice Tips and Success Stories – The Perspective of NEPA Consultants,” will explore real-world lessons learned and success stories.

📍 Learn more: FNREL NEPA Conference

Phoenix 2025 SAME Federal Small Business Conference (SBC): Where to Dine, Drink, and Explore

This November 19^th-21^st, Scout’s Ryan Pingree, Melanie Hernandez, Roxanne Beasley, Ray Arguello, Jane Penny, and Phil Rosenberg will be sharing their expertise at Booth 912 at the 2025 SAME Federal Small Business Conference (SBC) in the Phoenix Convention Center. Under the theme ‘Accelerate Readiness,’ attendees can join educational sessions and networking to spark growth and innovation. Beyond the convention center, prepare to accelerate your enjoyment by exploring Phoenix’s lively dining and entertainment. Here are some spots to check out.

• Arrogant Butcher

• Pa’La Downtown

• Wren & Wolf

• Blanco Cocina & Cantina

Callie Hansen is an environmental planner and Project Management Professional (PMP) with more than eight years of experience leading complex National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) projects for the Department of the Interior (DoI) and the Department of Defense (DoD). She has successfully managed more than 40 NEPA analyses across the U.S., supporting initiatives in recreation, training, operations, infrastructure, renewable energy, and water resources. At Scout Environmental, Callie oversees interdisciplinary teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, technical accuracy, and efficient project delivery for military and federal clients including the U.S. Army, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Bureau of Land Management. Her leadership and quality assurance expertise have been instrumental in advancing environmentally responsible decision-making across diverse mission-critical projects.

Before launching her civilian career, Callie served in the U.S. Navy as a Petty Officer First Class, where she honed the discipline, teamwork, and strategic communication skills that continue to define her professional approach. During her six years of active duty, she completed advanced language training at the Defense Language Institute, earning an Associate of Arts in Arabic Studies. She later went on to complete a Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Management from American Military University, further blending her military experience with a passion for environmental stewardship and public service. Scout is fortunate to have Callie’s expertise guiding its NEPA projects, and her dedication, strategic insight, and Navy-honed discipline continue to make a lasting impact on the team and the clients they serve.

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