Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Environmental Services Partner
KLA Environmental Services has been a trusted leader in agricultural environmental solutions since 2001. We provide comprehensive engineering, agronomy, and compliance services to agricultural producers, municipalities, and natural resource stakeholders across the United States. Our team of certified agronomists, professional engineers, and compliance specialists delivers technically sound solutions for nutrient management, waste systems, water resources, and regulatory compliance.With offices in Scott City and Salina, Kansas, we offer personalized assistance through our agronomy, compliance, and engineering divisions while maintaining USDA-certified Technical Service Providers. Our innovative approach combines proven expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients navigate complex environmental regulations efficiently and cost-effectively.
Services
Environmental Agronomy
Compliance Management
Agricultural Engineering
Nutrient Management
Water Resources
Waste Systems
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of agricultural environmental expertise
- Our USDA-certified staff ensures compliance with federal programs
- We provide complete project management from planning to implementation
- Our team includes licensed engineers and certified agronomists
- We utilize cutting-edge technology for efficient environmental solutions
Associations and certifications
- USDA Technical Service Provider
What people say
Expert regulatory knowledge
Personalized assistance
Technical expertise
Efficient solutions
Practical approach
Services
Environmental Agronomy
Our environmental agronomy services combine certified expertise with practical agricultural knowledge to develop customized nutrient management plans. We assist clients with soil and waste sampling, variable rate irrigation systems, and compliance documentation while supporting USDA program participants through technical services. Our agronomists hold credentials including Certified Crop Advisor and Professional Agronomist certifications.
Agricultural Engineering
We provide comprehensive agricultural engineering solutions including facility design, waste management systems, and water resource management. Our licensed engineers specialize in confined feeding facility layouts, waste storage solutions, and USDA program-compliant engineering services. Our team handles projects from initial surveying through construction observation and testing with specialized expertise in livestock operations.
Environmental Compliance
Our compliance services help agricultural operations manage regulatory requirements through customized programs. We develop web-based recordkeeping systems, prepare permit applications, and conduct on-site assessments to minimize regulatory risk. Our consultants specialize in manure marketing strategies, compliance documentation, and implementation of nutrient management plans that meet state and federal requirements.
Nutrient Management
We create KDHE-approved nutrient management plans tailored to specific agricultural operations. Our services include manure composting solutions, land application planning for industrial facilities, and comprehensive nutrient management plans for CAFOs. Our certified agronomists ensure compliance with environmental regulations while optimizing nutrient utilization for sustainable agricultural practices.
Water Resources
Our water resource specialists provide holistic solutions for water supply systems, floodplain modeling, and watershed planning. We offer dam safety inspections, breach inundation mapping, and supplemental watershed plans while supporting irrigation system design and water right development. Our engineers combine hydrology expertise with agricultural needs to optimize water use efficiency.
People
Dakota Bourne
Director of Field Services
Leads Scott City operations with expertise in field services, data collection, and CADD drafting since joining in 2015. Specializes in construction observation and seepage testing while maintaining focus on operational efficiency.
Jarred Green
Director of Water Resource Engineering
Licensed engineer in three states with 18 years' experience managing water resource projects nationwide. Specializes in hydrology, flood protection, and agricultural engineering while providing technical leadership for complex projects.
Elliott Harris
Director of Agricultural Engineering
Professional engineer with 20+ years' experience leading agricultural engineering projects. Specializes in facility design and cost-effective solutions while maintaining focus on practical implementation for livestock operations.
Katlynn Bourne
Compliance Consultant
Supports livestock producers with environmental compliance through tailored management systems. Expert in web-based recordkeeping tools and water rights management while emphasizing practical compliance solutions for agricultural operations.
Clint Bain
Agronomy and Compliance Specialist
Former extension director providing technical expertise in soil sampling and nutrient management. Specializes in laboratory analysis interpretation and develops compliant management plans while leveraging academic and field experience for client solutions.
Questions
What agricultural environmental services do you specialize in?
We specialize in three core areas: environmental agronomy for nutrient management, agricultural engineering for facility design, and compliance management for regulatory requirements.
Are your staff USDA-certified Technical Service Providers?
Yes, we maintain USDA-certified Technical Service Providers on staff to support clients participating in USDA programs like EQIP.
Do you provide services outside Kansas?
While based in Kansas, our expertise extends nationally through engineering projects and consulting services for agricultural operations across the United States.
How do you help with environmental compliance?
We develop customized web-based recordkeeping systems, conduct compliance assessments, and prepare permit applications while providing ongoing compliance consulting tailored to agricultural operations.
What engineering expertise do you offer for livestock facilities?
We design confined feeding facilities, waste management systems, and water resource solutions with specialized experience in USDA program requirements and construction management.
Do you assist with USDA program compliance?
Yes, our certified Technical Service Providers help clients implement USDA program requirements including comprehensive nutrient management plans and conservation practices.
