“Casco Bay Estuary Partnership has worked closely with both Forrest Bell and Fred Dillon through Presumpscot River Watershed Coalition, Presumpscot River Watch, and FB Environmental projects and activities over the last five years. Not only do they offer very strong technical capabilities but they are very good at working with multiple partners as a team. The collaborative approach to environmental work is one that CBEP highly values. FB Environmental's ability to identify and bring appropriate organizations and resources to a project and to foster strong partnerships has been invaluable to advancing our work. In fostering these types of partnerships, they cast a wide net and often bring in less traditional resources such as volunteers, non-profits, and schools. This type of creativity is particularly helpful in a time of shrinking budgets and serves a dual purpose of advancing education while achieving results. I have also been impressed by their creativity in initiating new projects in response to needs on the ground.”

Karen Young, Director - Casco Bay Estuary Partnership

“ I am very happy to have had the pleasure of working closely with Forrest Bell and his associates since 2000, while engaged in the development of watershed-based lake management-restoration projects throughout Maine. During this six-year period, our project-team managed to successfully complete over thirty, very well-prepared (state-of-the-science) TMDL-related nutrient control action plans which were all favorably received by the New England regional EPA office.

I highly recommend the services of FB Environmental for coastal and inland aquatic resource investigations pertaining to a wide breadth of watershed-based, applied GIS/land use related assessment and implementation projects. Simply stated, they do very good work in a highly efficient manner and have demonstrated the ability to continually evolve and find suitable answers to the difficult questions presented in getting the job done!”

David Halliwell, PhD
Maine Department of Environmental Protection

“It is with great pleasure that I recommend FB Environmental for ecological services. The services offered by FB Environmental bring a unique blend of professionalism and a high level of coordination and expertise in watershed management and planning. This combination of skills was well suited for work with the Maine Coastal Program and the Maine Healthy Beaches Program in assessing pollution sources. Their ability to respond quickly and provide information in a very short timeframe permitted the Maine Healthy Beaches Program to implement changes immediately. Their demonstrated ability to problem solve when posed with challenging situations makes them a step above the rest.”

Todd Janeski, Senior Planner
Formerly with the Maine State Planning Office/Maine Coastal Program

I have worked with FB Environmental on several projects and have known Forrest Bell and Fred Dillon for a number of years. I have been pleased with their professionalism, technical expertise and commitment to a quality product. When it comes to watershed planning and restoration, water quality monitoring, project management and regulatory processes, they bring a high level of competence and creativity. They support these core services with excellent skills in data management, QA/QC procedures, and grant writing.

Jeffrey L. Edelstein, P.E. - Edelstein Associates