NAICS Code 238910-64 - Environmental Reclamation

Tools commonly used in the Environmental Reclamation industry for day-to-day tasks and operations.

• Soil sampling equipment
• Water quality testing equipment
• GPS mapping tools
• Heavy machinery such as excavators and bulldozers
• Erosion control materials such as geotextiles and erosion blankets
• Native plant seeds and seedlings
• Soil amendments such as lime and compost
• Drainage systems such as culverts and ditches
• Wetland creation and restoration tools such as water pumps and pond liners
• Environmental monitoring equipment such as air quality sensors and noise meters

Common products and services typical of NAICS Code 238910-64, illustrating the main business activities and contributions to the market.

• Mine reclamation
• Oil and gas site remediation
• Brownfield redevelopment
• Landfill closure and post-closure management
• Habitat restoration
• Wetland creation and restoration
• Stream and river restoration
• Erosion control and slope stabilization
• Agricultural land restoration
• Forest and wildlife habitat restoration

A concise historical narrative of NAICS Code 238910-64 covering global milestones and recent developments within the United States.

• Environmental reclamation is a relatively new industry that emerged in the 1970s in response to the growing concern over environmental degradation caused by industrial activities. The industry's early focus was on cleaning up contaminated sites, such as landfills, chemical plants, and oil refineries. In the 1980s, the industry expanded its scope to include the restoration of damaged ecosystems, such as wetlands, forests, and rivers. Notable advancements in the industry include the development of new technologies for soil and water remediation, such as bioremediation, phytoremediation, and chemical oxidation. In recent years, the industry has also embraced the concept of sustainability, incorporating renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, into its operations. In the United States, the environmental reclamation industry has been shaped by a series of landmark environmental laws, such as the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. These laws have created a regulatory framework that requires companies to clean up their pollution and restore damaged ecosystems. The industry has also been influenced by public awareness campaigns, such as Earth Day and the environmental movement, which have raised public awareness of environmental issues and put pressure on companies to adopt more sustainable practices. In recent years, the industry has faced new challenges, such as climate change, which has increased the frequency and severity of natural disasters, such as hurricanes, floods, and wildfires. The industry has responded by developing new technologies for disaster response and recovery, such as flood barriers, wildfire suppression systems, and emergency power generators.