Paul Woodell, Jr, LEP
PAUL WOODELL, JR, LEP
Associate
As a kid growing up Paul had a love for the natural sciences and cave exploration. When he realized that the knowledge of hydrogeology could help him find new caves, he was hooked on a career path. Now with over 19 years of experience as an environmental consultant and hydrogeologist, his expertise includes environmental site assessment, subsurface investigation and remedial design for numerous clients including private owners, real-estate developers, contractors, manufacturers, insurance providers and municipalities.
As many projects throughout New York State, metropolitan New York and Connecticut have been subject to various regulatory programs—including the NYC Volunteer Cleanup and E-Designation Programs, New York State Spills, Hazardous Waste, Brownfields and Connecticut Transfer Act, and Significant Environmental Hazard Programs—Paul has become an expert at navigating the local, state and federal regulatory pathways, a different kind of cave exploration in and of itself. Serving as a liaison between clients and regulatory agencies offers great benefit to our clients, helping them to achieve their goals and protect their best interests.
Above ground: When not spelunking, Paul enjoys time with his boys, amateur astronomy, vintage motorcycles, machining technology and restoring wooden boats.
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
- Underground storage tank removals/remediation
- Petroleum bulk storage/releases
- Solid waste and soils management
- Chlorinated solvents/dry cleaners
- Commercial/residential property transaction due diligence
- Karst hydrogeology
EDUCATION & REGISTRATION
State University of New York
Master of Arts, Earth Science
Union College
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Connecticut Licensed Environmental Professional (#617)
OSHA 40-Hour Health and Safety Training for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Environmental Professionals of Connecticut
- Connecticut Environmental Forum
- New York State Council of Professional Geologists
- National Speleological Society
- Northeast Cave Conservancy, former Trustee
- John J. McCarthy Observatory
