Andrew T. Der's Page

I am a:

Speaker

I speak about:

Construction/Building, Environment and Green Movement, Science/Engineering

My Bio:

As a regionally recognized environmental practitioner and leader for the last 28 years, I served as a government regulatory official and environmental consultant providing regulatory, technical and scientific guidance for public and private sector clients. My commitment is to provide the most equitable and sustainable solutions to complex projects and goals. Critical deliverables include assessment, feasibility studies, and regulatory compliance.

I have been in private practice as of 2001 as Associate and Director of Environmental Services with two civil engineering firms, principal of my own environmental consulting firm, and project developer. Previously, I completed 18 years of service at the state Maryland Department of the Environment as a manager successfully leading major new initiatives to regulate and restore water resources.

I have also established an accomplished independent consultancy for donor programs and by membership on several industry Commissions and Committees, presenter at industry and continuing education seminars and expert witness and media interviews. I co-authored books and published numerous magazine articles and technical features.

Additionally, expanded technical writing aspects and skills successfully into freelance environmental and travel journalism.

What I do best:

Promote deep thinking about environmental issues and effects of human activity on water resources.
How environmental requirements affect the development and construction industry.
How we can use a technically based approach to correct problems affecting resources.
Make technical aspects of water management and regulation, environmental law, wetlands, water quality, nonpoint source pollution, forest conservation, understandable and manageable by those both in or out of the industry.

I charge a fee of:

$501-$1500

Some notes on how I charge for my services:

Fee is usually linked to number of attendees.