Gregg Drilling and Testing's geotechnical skills are put to the test.
Regardless of this opposition, last year Congress gave the Salton Sea Authority $10 million for feasibility studies and design efforts. After more than 30 years of research, the Authority was eager to take action. It contracted Tetra Tech and URS Corp., environmental and engineering firms, to conduct investigations. Before engineers could get started on possible designs, exploration of the seabed for strength, stability and possible building materials had to be conducted.