Sarah Hetznecker, P.G., President of Mesa Environmental Services, Inc., is the winner of the 2005 Touchstone Award from the Society of Women Environmental Professionals.

SWEP’s Touchstone Award is given annually to a woman who has made outstanding and significant contributions in the environmental professions.

Ms. Hetznecker is a hydrogeologist and licensed Professional Geologist who has worked in the environmental investigation, remediation and compliance industry for over 22 years.

Ms. Hetznecker is currently President of Mesa Environmental Sciences, Inc., a consulting firm she co-founded that specializes in customized solar photovoltaic system design and installation.

One recent installation involved installing BP Solar panels for a backup power system for the Governor’s residence in Harrisburg funded by BP Products North America and the Sustainable Development Fund.

For more information, visit the Society of Women Environmental Professionals website.

12/9/2005