There's a lot that goes into wetland restoration. From building up levees to digging canals, there are several methods used to reduce the amount of damage that the oil and gas industry does to the wetlands. It's not just about…
Louisiana is home to huge amount of bayous and marsh, which are a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Effective mosquito control in the wetlands is the difference between a lot of bites and having a comfortable working environment. Why should I…
What happens after a mine is closed? A mine’s window of usefulness may last a few years or a few decades. However, once the mineral resources are exhausted or operations no longer profitable, crews can’t just pack up and go…
Americans consume over 700 million gallons of petroleum products in a day. That means pipelines are not going away anytime soon. Today’s natural gas and crude oil pipeline companies in Louisiana are committed to safe, reliable, and environmentally-sound pipeline operation…
Your crew is only as good as the equipment that gets them to the job site. And when your work takes place deep in the wetlands, you need airboat transportation for work crews to get you there safely. Stan’s Airboat…
It’s not often someone gets to participate in the preservation of Gulf Coast Native American history. But Stan’s is proud to play a role in helping some of our clients conduct archaeological surveys. This is essential to ensure excavation and…
In May, experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted that the 2017 hurricane season would be one for the record books. Then Harvey, Irma, Jose, and Maria came along and proved them right. Those four powerful hurricanes have…
Lake Charles native Stanley Caldarera started what became Stan's Airboat and Marsh Excavator Service back in 1994. Although our business is based in the small town of Iowa, Louisiana, our reach has grown over the last 23 years to include…
Thousands of miles of pipeline canals that once cut through the Louisiana now look like straight, green lines reaching into the Gulf. The North Lake Mechant, East Calcasieu Lake, South Terrebone, New Orleans East…
"God created the earth, but the Dutch made Holland.” That old Dutch saying describes a nation where 65% of the land would be under water at high tide without canals, dikes, and pumps. 500 years ago, Dutch farmers were draining…
