Scientific Support for Complex Environmental Work
DeStefano Environmental Consulting provides independent technical expertise from early method development through regulatory review, program implementation, and high-stakes scientific evaluation.
Engagements are tailored to the problem, with particular depth in PFAS, emerging contaminants, environmental analytical chemistry, and defensible data.
Core Services
Analytical Method Development & Laboratory Support
Method development, optimization, validation, implementation, and troubleshooting for environmental laboratories and technology teams. Support may include study design, SOP development, QA/QC criteria, workflow evaluation, technical training, and laboratory readiness.
Environmental Program Strategy & Management
Program design and leadership for complex environmental initiatives. Services may include sampling and analytical strategy, laboratory coordination, stakeholder management, technical decision-making, schedule oversight, and implementation support.
Technical Review & Due Diligence
Literature reviews, state-of-the-science assessments, and independent evaluation of technologies, vendor claims, pilot studies, demonstration data, and technical reports. Areas of focus may include PFAS treatment, destruction, measurement, and environmental fate.
Regulatory Strategy & Method Approval
Technical support for methods seeking regulatory acceptance or approval, including validation planning, data curation, gap assessment, submission development, study review, and responses to agency questions.
Data Quality, Defensibility & Interpretation
Independent review of analytical methods and data, including QA/QC, reporting limits, method selection, comparability, data usability, and scientific interpretation across laboratories, matrices, and programs.
Scientific Support for Litigation & Regulatory Matters
Confidential technical consulting for environmental attorneys and legal teams. Support may include review of scientific literature, analytical methods, laboratory data, technical claims, expert materials, regulatory records, and other scientifically focused documents.
Need an Independent Scientific Perspective?
Share your challenge, the decision you need to make, and your anticipated timeline. I will follow up to discuss the project and whether my expertise is the right fit.