The irony is palpable: LandStudies, a firm that restores ecosystems and manages watersheds, has completely locked down its own digital ecosystem. While their website displays a WordFence security block, the company continues to generate $9.6M in annual revenue—proving that in environmental consulting, relationships and expertise still trump online presence.

"When your website is literally blocked by security software, but you're still generating millions in revenue, you've built a business model that doesn't need Google's approval."

The leadership team tells the story of deep field expertise. Mark Gutshall (Founder & EVP) leads a crew of geomorphologists, estimators, and field operations managers. This isn't a digital-first startup—it's a boots-on-the-ground operation where project managers like Benjamin Uhler and Rick Webster translate environmental science into built reality. The Bootstrap tech stack confirms their pragmatic approach: functional over flashy.

• Revenue per employee: $188K—healthy for environmental consulting
• Direct traffic dominance (47%) signals strong client relationships
• Niche keyword strategy targets regulatory and engineering audiences
• Security-first digital approach (or digital neglect?)