About Us
We develop innovative solutions for challenging water quality problems.
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 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
Our team

Mark Kieser
Senior Scientist/Principal
Areas of Expertise
Enviornmental Engineering
Lake and Watershed Management
Enviornmental Markets
Regulatory Compliance

John Jacobson
Senior Engineer
Areas of Expertise
Enviornmental Engineering
Lake and Watershed Management
Enviornmental Markets
Regulatory Compliance

Mike Foster
Senior Environmental Engineering Advisor
Areas of Expertise
Enviornmental Engineering
Lake and Watershed Management
Enviornmental Markets
Regulatory Compliance
What We Do at Kieser & Associates, LLC
Based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Kieser & Associates, LLC (K&A) specializes in water resource management, scientific research and environmental consulting. Our diverse clientele includes industry, agriculture, commercial enterprises, government agencies, municipalities, NGOs, legal professionals, and individuals.
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, 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 our inception, we have centered our efforts on market-based solutions and innovation to address these water-related environmental challenges.
