List of Accomplishments - Kiser Environmental Consulting

Jonathan Kiser’s Open Forum “A Valley Guide To Smart Growth” published in the Harrisonburg, VA Daily News-Record on January 10, 2023.

Jonathan Kiser publishes “Enlightened Eyes – Volume Three,” December 2022.

Jonathan Kiser’s Viewpoint “Vote No To Mauzy Rezoning, No To New Truck Stop” published in the Harrisonburg, VA Daily News-Record on July 30, 2022.

Jonathan Kiser’s Letter To The Editor “Mauzy Truck Stop A Horrible Idea” published in the Harrisonburg, VA Daily News-Record on June 16, 2022.

Jonathan Kiser presents “USAID Agency Advanced Training Series in Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) on Solid Waste” May 26, 2022.

Jonathan Kiser presents “The Inspirations of Walter Russell” at the Walter Russell Museum, Waynesboro, VA, May 12, 2022.

KEC presents “Solving the 20-Pound Propane Tank Management Issue” at the 2022 Virginia Recycling Association (VRA) and Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Sharing Solutions Conference, Virginia Beach, VA, May 5, 2022.

Jonathan Kiser’s Letter To The Editor “How Do You Sleep?” published in the Harrisonburg, VA Daily News-Record on March 11, 2022.

Jonathan Kiser’s Letter To The Editor “Stop The High-Density Sprawl” published in the Harrisonburg, VA Daily News-Record on February 15, 2022.

KEC (Jonathan and Grant Kiser authors) publishes “Fauna at The Retreat,” December 2021.

Jonathan Kiser publishes “Enlightened Eyes – Volume Two,” April 2021.

Jonathan Kiser’s Letter To The Editor “Don’t Feel Sorry For Oil And Gas Interests” published in the Harrisonburg, VA Daily News-Record on March 4, 2021.

Jonathan Kiser's Letter To The Editor "We All Must Choose" including sustainability practices is published in the Harrisonburg, VA Daily News-Record on January 22, 2021.

KEC publishes the "Stop Trashing Our Precious Places (STOPP) Litter in the U.S. and Europe," book, 437 pages, 8" x 11" format, December 2020.

KEC submits "Innovative Solution(s) for Propane Tank Management" report to the Mecklenburg County Government Solid Waste Management, Land Use and Environmental Services Agency on October 9, 2020.

KEC Op-Ed, relating to the "Simple Changes that Will Improve I-81 Safety," is published in the Harrisonburg, Virginia Daily News-Record on February 5, 2020.

Jonathan Kiser publishes "Condensed Decoding of the Universal One," February 2020.

Jonathan Kiser publishes "Decoding The Universal One," January 2020.

KEC Op-Ed, relating to the "Showing Climate Critics the Light," is published in the Harrisonburg, Virginia Daily News-Record on October 26, 2019.

KEC presents, "Mattress Recycling," (co-authored with W. Rhett Kiser) 2019 Quad State Conference, Asheville, NC, August 29, 2019.

Jonathan Kiser publishes "Enlightened Eyes: The Jonathan Kiser Photo Series Collection," August 2019.

Jonathan Kiser publishes "Benjamin, Nikola, & Walter: Geniuses Who Maximized Their Creative Energies," August 2019.

KEC publishes "Global Warming and Litter in Our Northwest National Parks," July 2019.

KEC presents, "What Would You Do To Solve This Litter Problem?," Greenvale Garden Club Spring Banquet, Rockingham, VA, March 19, 2019.

Jonathan Kiser serves as a "Board Member" for the James Madison University ISAT Industrial Environmental Management simulation class, December 4, 2018.

KEC research team (Jonathan, Rhett, and Grant Kiser) undertook a scientific expedition to document climate change, waste management, recycling, litter, and biodiversity in four national parks (Olympic, Mt. Ranier, Glacier, and North Cascades), August 2018. Findings to be published in a forthcoming book.

Jonathan Kiser serves as the Lead Technical Expert (working through ICF) assisting the Country of India, on behalf of client USAID, to advance the renewable Waste-To-Energy sector, 2018.

KEC presents, "Assessing More Sustainable Mattress Management Practices," (co-authored with W. Rhett Kiser) SWANA and VRA Conference, Virginia Beach, VA, May 8, 2018.

KEC completes an addendum update for Mecklenburg County, NC focusing on Implications Associated with Shredding Mattresses Prior to Landfill Disposal and Other Shredder Applications, January 2018.

KEC completes a Mattress Management Financial and Operational Analysis for Mecklenburg County, NC, detailing in impact on landfill life and revenue generation potential relating to landfilling versus recycling mattresses generated in the County, June 2017.

Jonathan Kiser moderates the "Training the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders" session at the 28th Annual Environment Virginia Symposium, Lexington, VA, April 6, 2017.

Jonathan Kiser moderates the "Interesting Developments in Air Pollution Permitting Compliance and Enforcement" session at the 28th Annual Environment Virginia Symposium, Lexington, VA, April 6, 2017.

Jonathan Kiser testifies before the Rockingham County VA Planning Commission regarding the environmental impact associated with a proposed land use application, January 2017.

KEC publishes 141 - page book, "Litter Crisis in Our National Parks," December 2016.

Jonathan Kiser serves as a "Board Member" for the James Madison University ISAT Industrial Environmental Management simulation class, December 8, 2016.

Jonathan Kiser presents "Can Municipalities Still Afford To Recycle?" at WASTECON 2016, Indianapolis, Indiana, August 24, 2016.

Jonathan Kiser presents "Are Municipal Recycling Programs Still Affordable?" at SWANA Old Dominion Conference, Virginia Beach, Virginia, May 20, 2016.

Jonathan Kiser moderates the "Enforcement of Air Regulations" session at the 27th Annual Environment Virginia Symposium, Lexington, Virginia, April 6, 2016.

Jonathan Kiser presents "Solving Environmental Issues in Yosemite, Redwood, and Crater Lake National Parks," at the James Madison University Environmental Club, February 23, 2016.

Jonathan Kiser presents “Is Recycling Still Worthwhile in the U.S.?” to the James Madison University Environmental Club, February 1, 2016.

Jonathan Kiser initiates a multi-year biodiversity field study documenting flora and fauna in New Market, Virginia along scenic Smith Creek (for future publication).

KEC publishes 185 - page book, “Solving National Park Issues in the West,” December 2015.

Jonathan Kiser is responsible for advanced Quality Assurance NEPA Environmental Assessment Compliance Reviews, ensuring the environmental compliance of capital projects in New Jersey, through ICF International and on behalf of the NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency and the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, 2015 - 2016.

Jonathan Kiser serves as a "Board Member" for the James Madison University ISAT Industrial Environmental Management simulation class, December 8, 2015.

KEC details recent Medical Waste Incineration and Autoclaving Trends to a private client in November 2015.

KEC documents the Competitive Landscape and Recent Trends in the Waste Management and Recycling Industry for a private client in September 2015.

KEC offers the 2015 National Recycling Survey Report, featuring recycling and waste management program results (rates, challenges, solutions) from across the U.S., as an update to our 2014 National Survey.

KEC publishes 118 - page book, "Environmental Issues Confronting Our Western National Parks and Other Ecological Misadventures," December 2014.

KEC is invited to join James Madison University's Collaboration for Environment, Health, and Safety (CEH&S), in recognition of our many years of working with JMU on cutting edge issues, December 2014.

Jonathan Kiser participates as a "Board Member" for the JMU ISAT 422 Industrial Environmental Management simulation class, December 2, 2014.

KEC appears on CCTV-America, America's global business news program "Biz Asia America." Discussed integrated waste management issues around the world. December 2, 2014.

Jonathan Kiser presents 20 Years of WTE and Recycling Compatibility in the U.S. at Southwest Virginia Solid Waste Management Association Conference in Bristol, VA, September 10, 2014.

Jonathan Kiser presents Litter: The On-Going Trashing of America at the 2014 SWANA Old Dominion Conference, Wintergreen Resort, VA, August 8, 2014.

KEC offers the 2014 Solving the Litter Problem Across America Report, featuring field survey results from a diverse range of settings in the U.S., and recommended solutions to address this on-going challenge.

Jonathan Kiser presents Litter Solutions Across America at the 2014 Virginia Recycling Association Conference in Roanoke, Virginia on May 13, 2014.

KEC offers the 2014 National Recycling Survey featuring responses from communities in all 50 U.S. states, relating to recycling and waste management programs.

KEC offers the 2014 Quad State Zero Waste Report, featuring how well communities in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia are doing toward achieving zero waste generation.

Jonathan Kiser is assigned in 2014 to conduct Environmental Assessment, CEST, and Tier II Quality Assurance NEPA Reviews through ICF International, in response to Hurricane Sandy damage, and on behalf of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

KEC Op-Ed relating to the "Value of Trees from a Global Warming Perspective," is published in the Harrisonburg, Virginia Daily News-Record on March 15, 2014.

KEC offers the 2014 Zero Waste Generation to Minimize Community Carbon Footprint Report and releases a YouTube video describing key report findings.

KEC writes a series of Op-Eds during 2013 and 2014 relating to Energy Resource Exploration and Development for publication in multiple state newspapers.

Jonathan Kiser is deployed during 2013, through ICF International, to manage a Connecticut Department of Housing grant application intake center to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

KEC completes a due diligence field investigation of climate change, litter management, and other environmental issues confronting the National Parks during 2013.

KEC offers New Teaching / Symposium Lecture Series to colleges, universities, and other forums during 2013.

Jonathan Kiser is deployed through Worley Claims Service to assist homeowners impacted by Hurricane Sandy and processed 1,000 catastrophe claims transactions on behalf of State Farm Insurance during 2012.

KEC offers 2012 Recycling - WTE Compatibility Report Results and releases a YouTube video describing key report findings.

Jonathan Kiser 21st Century Integrated Waste Management Issues & Solutions teaching assignment at James Madison University in February 2012.

KEC Zero Waste presentation at SWANA Quad State Conference in July 2011.

KEC Recycling and Renewable Energy From Waste Compatibility presentation at UNC-Charlotte BioEnergy Symposium, February 2011.

KEC Waste-To-Energy Community Issues presentation at UNC-Charlotte BioEnergy Symposium, February 2011.