Jacobs has launched a new Innovation Studio in Corvallis, Oregon, dedicated to advancing testing and sustainable solutions for contaminated land and water treatment. The facility will serve as a collaborative hub for developing, testing, and scaling site-specific remediation technologies, addressing some of today’s most pressing environmental challenges.
The new studio focuses on advanced treatability testing, detailed contaminant analysis, and customized solutions designed to improve cleanup efficiency. Jacobs’ experts will evaluate the physical and chemical properties of pollutants to determine the most effective and sustainable treatment approaches.
A major emphasis of the initiative is on tackling emerging contaminants, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), through bench-scale testing and the development of innovative remediation tools like advanced soil vapor sampling technologies. These efforts aim to provide rapid, data-driven feedback for clients, enabling cost-effective and timely decision-making.
The studio will also prioritize sustainable reuse, analyzing local waste streams to repurpose materials for treatment applications—reducing landfill dependence and supporting long-term environmental restoration.
“The global understanding of environmental contaminants is evolving, and we continuously challenge how we approach remediation,” said Sharon Minchak, Jacobs’ Global Solutions Director for Remediation and Regeneration. “Integrating sustainable reuse goals while maximizing cost efficiency is essential. We’re excited to co-create solutions alongside clients, vendors, and academic collaborators.”
Staffed by Jacobs’ environmental specialists, the Corvallis Innovation Studio builds on the company’s long-standing expertise in environmental science, cleanup, and infrastructure restoration. It will serve as a center for research, testing, and collaboration across multiple markets.
Jacobs continues to lead global environmental initiatives, including the Great Lakes cleanup programs, environmental planning for the U.K.’s Tideway water infrastructure project, and advanced wastewater treatment systems such as California’s Pure Water Project Las Virgenes-Triunfo.
