EarthBalance Corporation
Amber Halstead is an ecologist at EarthBalance Corp with extensive field experience in water quality sampling, wildlife surveys, and habitat mapping. Amber's background includes a position as a Sea Level Rise Graduate Student Researcher at NOAA, where vulnerability assessments were conducted using ArcGIS, and the development of a Python script for research continuity. Previous roles encompass contributions as a Science and Policy Fellow for the Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines, a Policy Intern at Community Food Strategies, and a Lab Assistant at Duke University researching saltwater intrusion impacts. Amber's educational credentials include a Master of Environmental Management specializing in Coastal Environmental Management from Duke University and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Florida State University.
This person is not in any teams
EarthBalance Corporation
EarthBalance® is a 100% employee-owned ecosystem restoration and environmental consulting firm providing services to the government and private markets throughout the Southeastern United States and U.S. Virgin Islands. EarthBalance® considers safety our primary company-wide goal. We are a “safety first” company and have an excellent safety rating with an Experience Modification Rating (EMR) of 0.75. We provide in-house training programs on field safety, equipment safety, and non-native plant identification. We require and track mandatory daily tailgate safety meetings for every project. With a $20 million aggregate bonding capacity, we can complete both small- and large-scale projects. EarthBalance® provides material and services to restore and protect land with native habitats, including wetlands, uplands, shorelines, and other lands regulated for environmental protection. We mobilize our well-trained workforce, specialized equipment, and plant material under professional supervision and strict safety standards. Our team consists of several environmental scientists with expertise in federal permitting and protected species surveys, as well as designing and implementing ecosystem restoration projects. EarthBalance® goes beyond traditional landscaping to deliver exceptional results. We also provide services in native planting, commercial landscaping, golf course enhancements, stormwater ponds, habitat restoration, exotic/invasive plant removal, mangrove trimming, mitigation, erosion control or shoreline stabilization, and lake maintenance.