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title: Widseth Blog | Mike Pederson, CMWP - Environmental Scientist
description: Mike is the Director of Environmental Services at Widseth. Contact him today to discuss your next project. Mike.Pederson@Widseth.com or 320-335-5059.
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# Mike Pederson, CMWP - Environmental Scientist

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March 21, 2024

[Planning a New Development? Download This Environmental Checklist.](https://blog.widseth.com/planning-a-new-development-download-this-environmental-checklist)

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March 16, 2023

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February 02, 2023

[World Wetlands Day is Today, February 2nd. Learn Why Wetlands Are Important.](https://blog.widseth.com/world-wetlands-day-is-today-february-2nd.-learn-why-wetlands-are-important-0)

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December 09, 2022

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April 22, 2022

[Every Day is 'Earth Day' for Widseth's Environmental Scientists & Technicians](https://blog.widseth.com/every-day-is-earth-day-for-widseths-environmental-scientists-technicians)

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February 02, 2022

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