About
We develop innovative solutions for challenging water quality problems.
The Compact Agricultural Phosphorus Treatment Structure
The Compact Agricultural Phosphorus Treatment Structure, or CAPTure™, is a modular technology solution for removing dissolved phosphorus from agricultural tile drainage and overland runoff before it discharges to local surface waters. The patent-pending system was designed by Kieser & Associates, LLC (K&A) through support from the Great Lakes Protection Fund. CAPTure™
K&A is currently advancing commercialization opportunities for CAPTure™ through pilot applications in the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins. We are honored to be supported by Agri Drain Corporation through production of the CAPTure™ structures, and Ecosystem Services Exchange for site engineering and system installations.
Our Values Guide Our Mission
We commit to our clients, partners, and colleagues that we:
Honor Integrity
We adhere to the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency, honesty, and accountability in all our actions and decisions.
Value Relationships
We build and maintain collaborative relationships, recognizing that trust and mutual respect are keys to success.
Foster Innovation
We strive for a creative, forward-thinking culture, continuously seeking methods and technologies that will deliver exceptional results.
Employ Solution-Minded Approaches
We identify and implement solutions that achieve the best possible outcomes while delivering business-forward strategies.
The CAPTure™ Mission
To provide a simple technology solution for reducing the mass of dissolved phosphorus that reaches our waterways. Other practices and technologies are either impractical for soluble P capture or are large footprint/difficult to maintain installations. CAPTure™ specifically targets dissolved phosphorus with a small footprint, passive, and readily serviceable approach.
Our Team
Mark Kieser
Senior Scientist
Principal
Areas of Expertise
Non-point Source Controls
Lake and Watershed Management
Environmental Markets
Regulatory Compliance
John Jacobson
Senior Engineer
Areas of Expertise
Civil & Enviornmental Engineering
Hydrology and Hydraulics
Stormwater Management
Wastewater Controls
Mike Foster
Senior Environmental
Engineering Advisor
Areas of Expertise
Watershed Modeling
Hydraulics
Wetlands Design
Nutrient Dynamics
Kieser & Associates
Founded in 1992, K&A focuses on seemingly intractable water quality issues using sound science and engineering. Our team combines expertise in water resources, civil and environmental engineering, hydrogeology, hydraulics, resource management, risk assessment, Ag production, aquatic ecology, biology, and chemistry.
In a world of complex technologies and ever-changing regulations, we prioritize sustainable, innovative, and cost-effective solutions. Since 1995, we have focused on market-based solutions and innovations for Ag and urban runoff to address water-related environmental challenges.
