Stormwater season is upon us! If you haven’t reviewed your company stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) recently or are unsure of the monitoring parameters required under your Standard Industrial Code (SIC) within the current Industrial General Permit (IGP), now is a good time to review your monitoring responsibilities. Monitoring locations are identified in the SWPPP, and tests are typically specific to your industry and dictated by your SIC code. It is always advisable to review the SWPPP so that you make certain your organization is in compliance with the region’s…
Stormwater Preparedness: Are You Ready for Stormwater Season?
Stormwater season is upon us! If you haven’t reviewed your company stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) recently or are unsure of the monitoring parameters required under your Standard Industrial Code (SIC) within the current Industrial General Permit (IGP), now is a good time to review your monitoring responsibilities. Monitoring locations are identified in the SWPPP, and tests are typically specific to your industry and dictated by your SIC code. It is always advisable to review the SWPPP so that you make certain your organization is in compliance with the region’s…
An Ounce of Preparation Wise For Stormwater Monitoring Season In Spite of Likely La Nina Winter
Autumn is here and California’s rainy season, which typically lasts from November to April, is right around the corner, but this year’s stormwater season may not see many storms. The latest data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) suggests California could be heading into a La Nina winter for the second year in a row. Despite the lack of rain clouds brewing in the near future, now is a good time to start dusting your stormwater management plans.
The El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomenon is an important factor in global climate patterns and rainfall. Scientists categorize ENSO as a single ocean-atmospheric phenomenon with three phases: El Nino, La Nina, and neutral. During a La Nina, sea surface temperatures (SST) in the equatorial Pacific drop below normal thresholds and trigger a….
Inland Empire Laboratory Announces New CEO and Marks 115th Year Serving Local Community
Southern California’s oldest and most prestigious testing laboratory—Babcock Laboratories, Inc.—has announced that former Chief Financial Officer Tiffany Gomez has been selected by the Board of Directors to succeed Allison Mackenzie as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2021. This succession exemplifies the organization’s 115 years’ long legacy of employee opportunity.
As part of the succession plan, Ms. Gomez became President of Babcock Laboratories (Babcock Labs) during the summer of 2020 under the guidance of Ms. Mackenzie, who, after leading the organization for 36 years, will transition into the role of Executive Vice President of Development & Regulatory Affairs. This seamless transition will help bolster business development while Ms. Gomez familiarizes herself with the new role. Both Ms. Gomez and Ms. Mackenzie have made it clear that Babcock Labs’ top priority is caring for its longstanding relationships with its many public agency and private industry clients.
“I am honored to lead Babcock Laboratories and to continue the legacy my predecessors have built,” said Ms. Gomez. “My vision for Babcock Laboratories is to continue to sustain and grow a legacy of quality analytical testing services while partnering with our clients to help them succeed at protecting people and the environment.”
Ms. Gomez holds a Master of Science in Accountancy from Texas A&M University Commerce, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Irvine. She joined the Babcock team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in 2014 and has over a decade of experience in …