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Our History

Water & Air Research, Inc. is a multidisciplinary, employee-owned environmental engineering and consulting firm headquartered in Gainesville, Florida. Founded in 1970, the firm has more than 35 professionals serving public and private clients throughout Florida and the southeastern United States. With over 50 years of experience, Water & Air is committed to advancing environmental responsibility through sound science, technical expertise, and client-focused solutions.

A field scientist stands beside a waterway holding a seine net after sampling, with palm trees and an industrial shoreline visible in the background.

About Us


Our Mission

To be an international environmental consulting firm that achieves extraordinary results by partnering with clients to make informed and responsible decisions regarding the environment.

Our Vision

To promote environmental responsibility through the sharing of knowledge with the people and organizations we serve.

Our Purpose

To provide consulting services in the areas of environment, management of resources, and management of hazardous and toxic materials in order to provide quality information on which to base environmental decisions.

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