Key Factors in Selecting Environmental Restoration Experts

What are the best environmental restoration services for contaminated sites

What are the best environmental restoration services for contaminated sites? Learn how to choose the right experts to protect your property and ensure compliance. For developers and landowners facing site contamination, one of the first questions is often, “What are the best environmental restoration services for contaminated sites?” The answer matters — the right restoration … Read more

What Is a Reliance Letter For an Environmental Site Assessment (and Why Might You Need One)?

What is a reliance letter environmental site assessment

What is a reliance letter environmental site assessment, and why does it matter for property buyers, lenders, and developers? Understand costs, Phase I ESA requirements, and how reliance letters support environmental due diligence. When you’re involved in a real estate transaction, environmental due diligence is more than just a formality—it’s a safeguard. If you’ve come … Read more

PFAS Regulations in 2025: What Florida Developers and Landowners Need to Know

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If you own, develop, or manage property in Florida, keeping up with PFAS regulations has never been more critical.  Known as “forever chemicals,” PFAS compounds are under increasing scrutiny from the EPA and Florida regulators. However, 2025 has brought new uncertainty: while some rules are being challenged, liability for PFAS contamination remains — and it … Read more

When is an Environmental Site Assessment Required?

When is an Environmental Site Assessment Required?

When is an environmental site assessment required? Learn when ESAs are needed for property purchases, commercial real estate, and permitting in Florida. If you’re buying, selling, or redeveloping property, one critical question comes up early: When is an environmental site assessment required?  Whether you’re dealing with vacant land, commercial buildings, or industrial redevelopment, an environmental … Read more

What’s Hiding in Your Soil, Air, and Water?

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Uncover hidden hazards in your soil, air, and water with professional environmental testing services from Creative Environmental Services (CES). Learn when and why to test. You can’t always see what’s threatening your environment. Contaminants in your soil, air, and water often go unnoticed—until they start causing problems. Whether you’re a property owner, developer, or facility … Read more

What Is Environmental Consulting? (And Why Your Business May Need It)

What Is Environmental Consulting?

What is environmental consulting? Learn how it helps businesses stay compliant, manage risk, and plan for sustainable success with expert support. In today’s business landscape, environmental responsibility is not just a best practice, it is often a legal requirement. Whether you are managing a construction site, purchasing commercial property, or running a manufacturing facility, failure … Read more

What Businesses Need An Air Quality Permit?

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Air quality permits are essential for businesses that produce emissions or pollutants that can affect the environment and public health.  These permits regulate the release of contaminants, ensuring that businesses adhere to state and federal environmental standards. Whether you operate a manufacturing facility or manage a landfill, getting the correct air quality permit can protect … Read more

Meet Our Founder, George Foster

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If you’re looking for the heart behind Creative Environmental Solutions, look no further than George Foster. Read on to meet our founder and learn what makes our company unique. If you ask George Foster why he became a geologist, he will tell you it was a close call between rocks and snakes. Growing up barefoot … Read more

4 Key Reasons You Shouldn’t Skip a Phase I ESA

why do I need a phase I environmental site assessment

“Why do I need a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment?” If this question comes to mind, let’s look at the potential risks of skipping this critical step. Conducting due diligence is essential to protect yourself from hidden environmental risks when involved in a commercial or industrial real estate transaction. A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment … Read more

Do I Need an Environmental Permit? Answers to This and Other Top Client FAQs

Do I Need an Environmental Permit

Asking, “Do I need an environmental permit?” You’ve come to the right place. Get the answer to this question and more from our permitting experts. What is an environmental permit? An environmental permit is an official authorization required for activities that could impact natural resources, air quality, water bodies, or soil conditions. These permits ensure … Read more