Leaaf Environmental, LLC

09/29/2026

Environmental work can take you to some pretty interesting places.

Last week, members of the Leaaf team (Kate Moriarty and Gary Brooks) were in New Orleans City Park conducting indoor air quality testing at two historic buildings near the Louisiana Children’s Museum. Both structures date back to the WPA-era improvements made throughout City Park in the 1930s.

Working in older buildings brings its own set of environmental considerations, especially when preparing them for their next chapter. Our team was glad to put our indoor air quality experience to work at a piece of New Orleans history.

09/24/2026

A field office with a view.

Todd Webb, PG, conducting aquifer testing in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. These tests help us understand how groundwater moves through the subsurface, providing valuable data for site assessment and remediation planning.

A little shade, a laptop, and plenty happening below the surface.

09/22/2026

We know a thing or two about a good meal here in Louisiana. These bears take it to another level.

Fat Bear Week starts today! Katmai National Park’s brown bears have spent the summer packing on pounds for winter, and now it’s time to pick a champion.

A little friendly bracket competition feels right up our alley at Leaaf. Who’s your pick for the heavyweight title?

Meet the bears and cast your vote: Fat Bear Week

https://katmaiconservancy.org/fatbearweek

Discover the story of Fat Bear Week, a celebration of resilience and survival among Katmai's bears. Vote for your favorite and support conservation efforts.

09/10/2026

Chase Cromwell, P.G. represented the New Orleans Geological Society (NOGS) at the 2026 Deepwater Technical Symposium at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.

The annual symposium brings together professionals from across the offshore energy industry to share technical knowledge, discuss challenges, and support continued professional development. Proceeds also help fund scholarships and educational programs through the participating industry organizations.

Proud to see Chase supporting NOGS and staying involved in the Gulf Coast geoscience community.

09/04/2026

Honeybee Strategies is offering a free EPA Brownfields Job Training Program in St. Bernard Parish for individuals interested in building skills for environmental, construction, safety, and emergency response careers.

The program includes industry-recognized training and certifications such as 40-Hour HAZWOPER, OSHA 10, OSHA Disaster Site Worker, and First Aid/CPR/AED with Bloodborne Pathogens. No prior experience is required.

Training Details

September 10 – October 6, 2026
Monday – Thursday | 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
St. Bernard Parish Library
3121 E. Judge Perez Dr., Meraux, LA

There is no cost to participate, and seats are limited.

Programs like this help create pathways into environmental field work, remediation, safety, hazardous materials, and disaster response while strengthening the local workforce.

Please share with anyone in your network who may benefit from the opportunity.

09/02/2026

A great morning with the Greater New Orleans Executives Association (GNOEA) hearing from Rene Louapre, co-founder of Hogs for the Cause, about how the organization has grown from a backyard pig roast into a major force supporting families battling pediatric brain cancer.

Since 2009, Hogs for the Cause has helped more than 2,200 families, and team fundraising remains a huge part of making that impact possible. As a Hogs team ourselves, we know just how much work, competition, and community spirit goes into fundraising season.

It was also great seeing friends from Fleur de Que and DeSwine Intervention in the room. Strong teams, worthy competition, and an even better cause.

Thanks to GNOEA for bringing everyone together and to Rene for sharing more of the story behind Hogs for the Cause.

08/27/2026

This week, Leaaf Environmental joined environmental professionals from across the region at the EPA Region 6 Brownfields Conference in Dallas, TX.

Jennifer Lindquist, PG, caught up with Tom Cousté of ES2 while connecting with partners and discussing the continued work happening to assess, clean up, and bring brownfield properties back into productive use.

Events like this are a great opportunity to share ideas, strengthen partnerships, and stay connected with the people helping move communities and redevelopment projects forward across Region 6.

Glad to be part of the conversation.

08/25/2026

Some people collect magnets. Jim collects state high points.

He recently knocked out two more stops on his quest to reach the highest point in every state:

Mississippi: Woodall Mountain, 806 feet
Alabama: Cheaha Mountain, 2,407 feet

Not every adventure has to involve a job site. We’re always glad to see our team getting outside, exploring, and finding new places to climb.

Two more peaks down. Plenty more to go.

08/19/2026

Every week, somebody at Leaaf takes over the office kitchen and cooks for the team.

This time, Jim Blazek Jr stepped up.

Naturally, “making lunch” turned into four or five different crêpes, including dessert.

Because if there’s one thing we know about Jim, it’s that he doesn’t really do anything halfway.

We’re not complaining. In fact, we’ve learned that when Jim doubles everybody else’s effort in the kitchen, the rest of us are the ones who benefit.

Good food, good people, and one more reason we enjoy working together.

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08/12/2026

We’re hiring — and not just collecting resumes.

Leaaf Environmental is actively interviewing for:

Environmental Professional: Asbestos, Lead & Mold

We’re looking for people who can do good work, solve problems, communicate clearly, and fit into a team that takes the work seriously without taking itself too seriously.

For our Asbestos, Lead & Mold opening, experience level can flex. If you’ve been in the field for years, there’s room to grow. If you’re newer but have strong fundamentals and a solid work ethic, we have a defined training and certification path.

Competitive pay, benefits, 4 weeks PTO, career growth, and a company culture we’re pretty proud of.

See the openings and learn more:
https://leaaf.com/about/career-opportunities/

Our people are our most important asset. As a small company, we are committed to hiring individuals in the New Orleans area.