Environmental Consulting
For the Agricultural Industry & More
Environmental Consulting
For the Agricultural Industry & More
About Us
Adam Mowery - Managing Member
Adam started Mowery Environmental, LLC in January 2015 out of a recognition that agricultural operations, specifically mushroom farms, could use assistance in maintaining compliance with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's (PA DEP) regulations. Previously, Adam was employed by the Chester County Conservation District for over 7 years. During his time at the Conservation District, Adam worked with numerous mushroom farmers in designing and implementing Best Management Practices (BMPs) to collect, store, and treat wastewater runoff from their operations. He also wrote and reviewed Environmental Management Plans and managed various grant programs. Adam received his Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies from Bucknell University and his Master's Degree in Environmental Studies with a Concentration in Resource Management from the University of Pennsylvania.
Dan Miller - Senior Consultant
Dan managed a dairy herd in Chester County for 36 years. Afterwards, he worked for the Chester County Conservation District for 10 years building relationships with landowners and providing technical assistance to protect soil and water quality, primarily in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Dan understands farming, the challenges that farmers face each day, and has a common sense approach to the environmental issues that affect agriculture. Dan previously served as president of the Chester/Delaware County Farm Bureau for 13 years.
Matthew Hood, P.E. - Project Engineer
Matt joined Mowery Environmental, LLC in 2021 after working for over 9 years to provide engineering consulting services in the agricultural sector. As a project engineer, Matt works closely with clients to develop designs tailored to their needs and successfully navigate from planning to construction. Living on a farm provides him with a unique approach and perspective into these engineering solutions and designs. Matt holds a Master’s Degree in Biological and Agricultural Engineering from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor’s of Civil Engineering from the University of Delaware. Matt is a licensed Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New Jersey, and Maryland.
Michael Melchiorre - Environmental Planner
Mike joined Mowery Environmental, LLC in 2022 after working over 3 years as a compliance professional in the corporate sector. Previously as a research fellow in college, Mike researched and implemented alternative pest management strategies in agricultural ecosystems. From there, he worked as a Conservation Specialist in AmeriCorps focusing on environmental education and the protection of threatened species. Mike received his Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies from Ursinus College, and his Master’s Degree in Environmental Law & Policy from Vermont Law School.
Mission
Compliance
Maintain Compliance with the Environmental Regulations:
- Develop Environmental Management Plans
- Operation & Maintenance of Practices
- Keep Required Recordkeeping Documents
Beyond Compliance
- Improve Efficiency and Reduce Input Costs
- Gain a Competitive Advantages within the Marketplace
- Belief that being Environmentally Aware is a Smart Business Decision
- Goals of Protecting our Environment and Running a Successful Business are Not Mutually Exclusive
